The Taurus GTX Riding Boots from Sidi obviously with GTX in their name are going to feature Goretex and be waterproof. The Taurus is designed to be a touring boot that delivers all day comfort as well as durability and protection. I believe that Sidi met that goal.
The Taurus GTX Boots are available in European sizing ranging from size 41 to size 47, that is going to be a rough US size conversion to a men's 8 to 12.5 almost 13. As far as accuracy is concerned I typically wear a US size 12, a 46 in most european brands and here in the Sidi Taurus GTX I tried on a size 46, they say it translates to a 11.7, go ahead and round their conversion up, that makes it a 12 and yup these shoes fit me just like I would expect a size 12 shoe to fit. So sizing advice here is to get whatever size you normally get in europan boots or look at the conversion chart and round to the nearest number with the US conversion and you should find a good fit.
Jumping in to the details on the Taurus GTX boots, there is honestly a lot to like here, lets start with construction, primary materials are premium microfiber, the Goretex waterproof membrane, and high density TPU protectors. Lets focus on the protectors for a bit, we have the usual suspects, the toe box is nice and strong and protective, we have hard parts in the lower part of the foot under the ankle extending all the way around the heel, and there is a strong, hard, flexible but hard hinge system that goes all the way around the ankle and the achilles area. And last but not least we have the shin protector as well which is fully replaceable, actually quite a few parts are replaceable which should extend the life of the boots. Most of the items are fairly common for a boot of this type, but one touch that I really like that isnt as common is this protector right under the lower fit adjuster, its big enough and sticks out just far enough to protect the dial adjuster to ensure that if you were to hit that part of your boot that it would take the hit versus the dial taking the hit. The adjuster could potentially be a fail point with its location and this protector essentially minimizes or possibly even fully eliminates that risk. It's a really nice touch there, I really like that.
The Taurus GTX boots feature two NUUN dial closures, again these are great for adjustability and safety and also make it much easier to get in and out of the boots. The rest of the closure system is a large velcro panel on top which also yields excellent adjustment, and makes it super easy to get in and out because once the dials are fully open and the velcro is fully undone the boot is basically wide open which is great. And speaking of fit, on the back of the boot in the calf area there is a fairly large stretch panel that will help accommodate different size calves. This stretch panel also makes walking that much more comfortable as you do not have a hard plastic piece digging into the back of your calf, a problem with some tall boots once you are off the bike. Sidi also says that the boot has an active ankle area that is designed to keep your ankle from hyperextending, to keep it safe but to also allow for mobility and comfort, I have to say that when I have the boots on I do feel my ankles being very well supported but still I don’t feel restrictions on movement so job well done here Sidi.
Other notable features are the crush proof sole that offers decent flexibility for a boot of this style and good ridges for extra grip, a good size pull tab to make getting the boots on easier, even more stretch points in the achilles as well as a good size reflective stripe and a dedicated shifting pad. And the last bit to point out is on the inside of the boot there is a rubberized overlay that will allow you to have extra grip against the bike if you need it and it will offer additional wear and tear resistance as your boot smacks against different components (this is typically a high wear and tear area on tall boots).
I do also want to take a moment to compliment the overall look, style and design of this boot, to me it looks really well done, the logos are subtle and almost blended in, the green color for example has a few different shades and materials of green that mix really well, plus all of the black accents really fit in nicely, the stitching, the engraved stripes towards the heel, the extra pattern on the velcro closure, really just a good looking boot overall, I am a big fan of how Sidi designed it.
The last two items that I want to point out are the fact that these boots are made in Italy (can be quite rare these days), and that the CE rating is a full 2 2 2 2 or a superior pass across the board. So, not only are these boots quite comfortable for the style of boot that they are, they also have the highest CE ratings currently available. I do like that quite a bit.
Overall the Sidi Taurus GTX boots offer alot of protection, some really well thought out features and look good while doing it. If you are looking for a premium adventure or touring boot I think they are definitely worth checking out. I am a fan, in fact as I start to venture more into touring and adventure riding the Taurus GTX may just become my next pair of boots. :: Damir 1/2/26
