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Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Italian Craftsmanship
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Sidi Craftsman
Lino has built the boots of... 
   
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Sidi Craftsman
Lino has built the boots of the factory stars for 44 years. He's a true craftsman.
Sidi Cutters
These are either props for... 
   
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Sidi Cutters
These are either props for "Saw 6" or pattern cutters for boot uppers.
Sidi Glue Application
Glue is applied to the inside... 
   
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Sidi Glue Application
Glue is applied to the inside of the boot's upper...
Sidi Bottom Boot
Voila! (err...we mean "Ecco... 
   
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Sidi Bottom Boot
Voila! (err...we mean "Ecco qua!") The boot has a bottom! But it's far from ready to meet your bike's peg.
Sidi Boot Sole
Bruno pulls the leather tight... 
   
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Sidi Boot Sole
Bruno pulls the leather tight and staples it down to the inner sole.
Sidi Heater
The boots scoot through a... 
   
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Sidi Heater
The boots scoot through a heater to re-activate the glue.
Sidi Heat Activated
Then activated with heat.... 
   
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Sidi Heat Activated
Then activated with heat...
Sidi Machine
Then this machine (obviously... 
   
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Sidi Machine
Then this machine (obviously a Transformer waiting to be called into action) presses the leather down for a snug fit.
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