P100
CN
III PRODUCT REVIEW
SIDI X-3 LEI WOMEN'S
MX BOOTS
LIST PRICE:
$375
www.motonation.com
STANDOUT
FEATURE:
A high-end women's boot
RIDER ANALYSIS:
As a lady rider with a slender
foot, I don't hesitate to call
these among the best-
fitting boots I've ever worn.
The fit doesn't come from
an abundance of padding
(padding is rather light),
but the actual shape of the
footbed, which allows a
good amount of control and
feedback from the pegs.
This especially came to
mind at the Tecate Enduro,
where miles of tight trail and
technical terrain required a lot
of precise footwork. Instead
of sweaty feet sliding around
inside the boot, the Lei's
provide a secure fit—a big
difference especially in errant
foot dabs and quick shifts.
Even without thick padding
or an inner bootie, overall
comfort is sufficient, and the
tradeoff is an incredibly light
boot—another huge factor in
performance.
I will say I wish the upper
was also fitted a bit more for
my slender ankle. Just like
my regular (men's) X-3 boots,
I have the two lower straps
as tight as they will go on
the Leis, and I would prefer
them even tighter for a more
secure fit.
The color scheme is
unique, and while I love the
blue and pink, it doesn't
match most of my gear (in
fact, it completely clashes
with most of it). This might
not seem like an important
point of contention, but plenty
of ladies will agree that it
matters!
The X-3 Lei is a true high-
end boot designed around a
woman's foot. That in itself is
a win. Major kudos to Sidi for
giving girls a quality option in
off-road footwear. The fit is
amazing, especially for ladies
with a slender foot. This is a
professional-level boot, and
at $375, it's not cheap. But
if you're a lady rider serious
about performance (and if the
color scheme is your taste)
the X-3 Lei is worth every
penny.
Jean Turner
At long last, the ladies get a high-end boot designed specifically for the shape and contour of a
woman's foot. Sidi constructed its existing X-3 boot with its "premium features on a budget" for
the distinctly slimmer foot of a female, finished with a pink/blue color scheme. The X-3 Lei boasts
high-end inner and outer materials (without the inner bootie), the same TA sole as the Crossfire 2,
replaceable parts, cam-lock buckles and a hinged ankle all in a very lightweight boot.
