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Title: Has anyone used the Sidi Canyon boot with the stock shifters?
Post by: E Double on February 15, 2010, 08:40:58 PM
Greetings folk,

      I am contemplating purchasing the Sidi Canyon boot.  While not as beefy as the Oxtar Infinities I know the Canyons are not a small boot, but I want the added protection.  Has anyone used this boot on an early model FJ, and if so did it give you trouble shifting?  I wear a size 45 so while not being Sasquatch I don't have itty bitty feet.  Cheers in advance for your help!

                                                              Dennis
Title: Re: Has anyone used the Sidi Canyon boot with the stock shifters?
Post by: Klavdy on February 19, 2010, 06:34:33 AM
If it's any help, I wear the Infinities, size 47 (U.S size 13, Aus/UK 12) and have had no problems with shifting on any bike I've ridden including an'86 FJ.
Don't know about the Sidi's.
Title: Re: Has anyone used the Sidi Canyon boot with the stock shifters?
Post by: E Double on February 19, 2010, 01:13:27 PM
Thanks for the reply.  I should be ok then, as the Infinities are definitely a bulkier boot vs the Canyon.  Plus, if you don't have an issue with a larger foot (I'm a 44 in Oxtars) then I should be fine.

                                    Cheers,

                                            Dennis
Title: Re: Has anyone used the Sidi Canyon boot with the stock shifters?
Post by: Klavdy on February 19, 2010, 06:51:37 PM
I got the Infinities from NEWENOUGH (http://www.newenough.com/boots/waterproof_sport_street_touring_boots/tcx/infinity_gtx_touring_motorcycle_boots.html), they ae rebranded now, TCX instead of OXTAR.
Same boots.
Gotta say, they are really comfortable, I've often worn them on 12 hour plus plane trips.(Saves luggage space)
I would buy another pair.
Title: Re: Has anyone used the Sidi Canyon boot with the stock shifters?
Post by: E Double on February 19, 2010, 07:55:39 PM
Yeah, I saw that.  I think TCX makes BMW's boots.  They make a nice boot, and I think I'm going to pick up their Air-Tech XCR boots (with the high breathability version of the gore laminate) for the summer.  But I really like the Canyons for Fall/winter/Spring/extended tour duty.