VOLUME 57 ISSUE 28 JULY 14, 2020 P89
S TANDOUT FEATURE
Combines Italian design with
everyday comfort
RIDER AN ALYSIS
When I first heard that I'd be
testing a new women's boot, I
was excited—and hesitant. My feet
are wide, and it's always been an
ordeal to find comfortable shoes
(imagine spending hours in the
shoe store, trying on at least two
sizes in each style, casting longing
glances toward the men's section—
that's me). So, I always enter new
shoe relationships hopeful, but
ready to be disappointed. Enter
the Gavia.
They look like high-quality
Italian boots, so you really can't
go wrong there. But a life of shoe
envy has taught me that you can't
count on looks alone. There comes
a time when comfort matters. You
can wear almost any boot for a
little while on a bike, but if you're
going to be walking around once
you arrive at your destination, you
need more than just looks.
The Gavia is a solid, sturdy
boot, but not overly heavy. I was
surprised by how well it combines
side-to-side rigidity for ankle sup-
port with front-to-back flexibility.
You can comfortably hike up a hill
in them (I did), and the breathable
yet waterproof Gore-Tex front and
back panels bend with your foot.
The footbed is nicely contoured
(Sidi says that the fit and cut are
specific to women's feet, and it
feels like it.). The boots are wide
enough that I could imagine walk-
ing a festival or motorcycle show
without needing to bring a pair
of sneakers to change into. And I
also appreciated how easy it is to
zip them up—thanks to the elastic
panel that runs parallel to the
zipper.
If you're ready for a new pair of
boots, you should take a serious
look at Sidi's all-new Gavia Gore-
Tex boots for women. I've finally
found my ideal boot.
Brittany Dowdle
LOWDOWN
•None for me!
•Comfortable
•Well-made, with Italian styling
•Sturdy
T
he Gavia Pass is one of the
highest passes in the Ital-
ian Alps and is often used
in the Giro d'Italia, a grueling
bicycle race known for unpre-
dictable weather. The name is
perfect for this all-weather boot
made by Sidi, an Italian company
known for their high-quality bi-
cycle and motorcycling footwear.
The Gavia Gore-Tex Women's
Boot is constructed with full
grain microfiber synthetic leather
uppers. The microfiber mate-
rial has similar characteristics
to genuine leather, but it's not
affected by aging, and it's engi-
neered for long-lasting quality,
stability, breathability and water
resistance. When combined with
the Gore-Tex waterproof and
breathable membrane and the
Cambrelle lining, these boots are
certain to keep your feet warm,
dry, and comfortable. External
outer ankle protection panels
along with internal heel, inner
ankle and toe protection, and a
polymer toe shift pad, all provide
additional protection for CE-level
compliance. Removable arch
supports and nonslip rubber
Sidi-branded soles are the finish-
ing touches to these premium
sport touring boots, which are
offered in women's Euro sizes 37
through 43.
GORE-TEX WOMEN'S BOOTS
