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