International Dealer News IDN 122 Dec/Jan 2014/15 | Page 41

PRO GuIDe Sahara Outdry Cooling Boot and Terra adventure riding Boot THE Sahara OutDry, developed for the 2015 Forma boots collection in cooperation with Inuteq, incorporates its patented Cooling Boot system, which Forma say is the first motorcycle boot which cools itself simply by using water. The company says this revolutionary system keeps feet cool and dry with the utmost performance and comfort level ensured. Temperature regulation is based on the process of evaporation, which is activated by adding a limited amount of water (max. 20ml) to the tank at the rear of the boot. The higher the external temperature and the airflow intake, and the lower the humidity level, the greater the overall effect for a cooling capacity that ranges from 5deg C to 15deg C, and lasts from 8 to 72 hours. The boot has front and rear vented material inserts, with ceramic finish. The Sahara OutDry has all the classic characteristics of the Forma Touring OutDry range. The new and innovative OutDry system includes the use of a waterproof membrane, breathable and 3D laminated directly to the upper to avoid rain or snow penetrating the boot. The boot also features a full grain leather upper and personalised Forma double-density rubber sole with a the rear reflective insert. Overall comfort and fit are assured due to front and back inserts, which also give added comfort to the shin and calf areas, the Velcro and zip closure, as well as padded memory foam. For safety the boot features externally vented plastic ankle protection, gear pad protection in polyurethane, and internal shin and ankle TPU moulded