New boots needed help on decision

Albie · 28-03-2010, 07:38 PM

I have my dainese K boots for around 10 years and they have given me good service other than replacing toe sliders as they fall off ( not screwed on )

Anyway I dont want to spend mega hundreds as I dont race. I wanted Dainese as all my leathers are them but not adversed to change. I dont want spangly colours just Black and no silly straps and clamps but waterproofish modern looking and still sporty. I looked at the Dainese Fulcrum at £159 and wondered about the sidi's. Do they still squeak. A decent site with bargains will help and I need a 10/ 45 in euro size as my 9.5/44 are a wee tight with thick socks.

These are the sidi's Im looking at
http://www.phmotorcycles.co.uk/cloth...-rain-evo-boot

Thanks for any good help you can give me.

28-03-2010, 07:49 PM

Have a look at Daytona boot Ablie,

They are superb

slob · 28-03-2010, 07:56 PM

I love my Daytonas, quite expensive, look a bit odd but warm, 'all day' comfortable and 100% waterproof. Get yourself down to a shop with a good selection and try a bunch of different boots on, after all you feet are, well, personal, so only you can decide. I found my Sidi black rain leaked like teabags from day one.

chris yeatman · 28-03-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogerg

Have a look at Daytona boot Ablie,

They are superb

wot rog said,^^^^^^^^^ also got them.

uksurfer · 28-03-2010, 07:58 PM

daytona's

Albie · 28-03-2010, 07:58 PM

Ok matey. Had at look at P & H motorcycles website. Not too far and a good range.

Rally · 28-03-2010, 08:26 PM

Albie, My boots are "Oxstar" and are fantastic value for money. They have goretex linings and never let water in, even walking through streams with them whilst watching enduros. I cannot recommend them enough. Mine are plain black with a simple pull tight cord covered with a velcro front flap.

Albie · 28-03-2010, 08:54 PM

Visit to the shops this week. Annoyingly they all seem to be fixed prices even on the bay.

MrsC_772 · 28-03-2010, 09:14 PM

Andy says his Daytona Goretex boots are the best bit of kit he bought. On a particularly grim wet ride back from his parents, his feet were the only bits of him that stayed dry. His were from Hein Gericke - I think they might be these: http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/p...oducts_id/5307.

I know quite a few people on another forum swear by Altbergs - ugly and take some wearing in, but very waterproof and tough. (Will probably go for Altbergs myself when my current boots give up the ghost, especially as Altberg make size 3 1/2, or even made to measure).

Rally · 28-03-2010, 09:16 PM

George Whites in Swindon are the cheapest in the UK at their outlet shop. I'm not sure if their website has a shop or not? It may be worth a look.

28-03-2010, 09:35 PM

Daytona's one of the best bits of kit I have ever bought. I'm still on the original pair I bought back in 1997. Mine are not supposed to be waterproof but do a damned good job of acting like it. Comfortable as slippers on and off the bike.

The other alternative, but not as pretty IMO are the solidy built Altbergs which are hand made in Richmond North Yorkshire and are CE rated. Always come 1st or second in Ride magazine reviews and owners swear by them.

Both of these boots can be sent back to the manufacture for a re-sole and re-condition.

28-03-2010, 10:47 PM

just got some TCX Performance boots, entry level sport/street boot, black, simple design, size 45, very comfy, 100 quid , very pleased.

sf

29-03-2010, 08:41 AM

I wear alpinestars smx plus boots and although they look a bit flashy and are a bit of a pain to get on and off they are really really comfy, iv had an off in them too and they saved my feet...

29-03-2010, 09:02 AM

I've got some Gaerne boots which I raced and crashed in several times. Very comfy, good value, and protect the feet well in an off.

I've also got Altberg Lighweight Clubman Roadster which I rate highly. Totally waterproof, very well made, service is excellent, resole service available too. I wouldn't go as far as to say they are ugly. They are just not fashionable like Sidis/Astar etc. Personally I don't think they are any worse looking than Daytonas which are probably about the best boots you can get. Several police forces use the Altbergs as standard kit for their riders.

29-03-2010, 09:58 AM

Daytona defo the best I've owned but pricey, I just got some puma boots which are comfy as the trainers from the off....

28-03-2010, 07:38 PM	#1
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	New boots needed help on decision I have my dainese K boots for around 10 years and they have given me good service other than replacing toe sliders as they fall off ( not screwed on ) Anyway I dont want to spend mega hundreds as I dont race. I wanted Dainese as all my leathers are them but not adversed to change. I dont want spangly colours just Black and no silly straps and clamps but waterproofish modern looking and still sporty. I looked at the Dainese Fulcrum at £159 and wondered about the sidi's. Do they still squeak. A decent site with bargains will help and I need a 10/ 45 in euro size as my 9.5/44 are a wee tight with thick socks. These are the sidi's Im looking at http://www.phmotorcycles.co.uk/cloth...-rain-evo-boot Thanks for any good help you can give me. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/ Last edited by Albie; 28-03-2010 at 07:42 PM..

28-03-2010, 07:58 PM	#5
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	daytona's __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

28-03-2010, 07:58 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Ok matey. Had at look at P & H motorcycles website. Not too far and a good range. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

28-03-2010, 08:54 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Visit to the shops this week. Annoyingly they all seem to be fixed prices even on the bay. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

28-03-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
Rogerg Guest Posts: n/a	Have a look at Daytona boot Ablie, They are superb

28-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	I love my Daytonas, quite expensive, look a bit odd but warm, 'all day' comfortable and 100% waterproof. Get yourself down to a shop with a good selection and try a bunch of different boots on, after all you feet are, well, personal, so only you can decide. I found my Sidi black rain leaked like teabags from day one.

28-03-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Albie, My boots are "Oxstar" and are fantastic value for money. They have goretex linings and never let water in, even walking through streams with them whilst watching enduros. I cannot recommend them enough. Mine are plain black with a simple pull tight cord covered with a velcro front flap.

28-03-2010, 09:14 PM	#9
MrsC_772 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Farnborough Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 712	Andy says his Daytona Goretex boots are the best bit of kit he bought. On a particularly grim wet ride back from his parents, his feet were the only bits of him that stayed dry. His were from Hein Gericke - I think they might be these: http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/p...oducts_id/5307. I know quite a few people on another forum swear by Altbergs - ugly and take some wearing in, but very waterproof and tough. (Will probably go for Altbergs myself when my current boots give up the ghost, especially as Altberg make size 3 1/2, or even made to measure).

28-03-2010, 09:16 PM	#10
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	George Whites in Swindon are the cheapest in the UK at their outlet shop. I'm not sure if their website has a shop or not? It may be worth a look.

28-03-2010, 09:35 PM	#11
Thirdway Guest Posts: n/a	Daytona's one of the best bits of kit I have ever bought. I'm still on the original pair I bought back in 1997. Mine are not supposed to be waterproof but do a damned good job of acting like it. Comfortable as slippers on and off the bike. The other alternative, but not as pretty IMO are the solidy built Altbergs which are hand made in Richmond North Yorkshire and are CE rated. Always come 1st or second in Ride magazine reviews and owners swear by them. Both of these boots can be sent back to the manufacture for a re-sole and re-condition.

28-03-2010, 10:47 PM	#12
southfrance Guest Posts: n/a	just got some TCX Performance boots, entry level sport/street boot, black, simple design, size 45, very comfy, 100 quid , very pleased. sf

29-03-2010, 08:41 AM	#13
sburrows87 Guest Posts: n/a	I wear alpinestars smx plus boots and although they look a bit flashy and are a bit of a pain to get on and off they are really really comfy, iv had an off in them too and they saved my feet...

29-03-2010, 09:02 AM	#14
Gilps Guest Posts: n/a	I've got some Gaerne boots which I raced and crashed in several times. Very comfy, good value, and protect the feet well in an off. I've also got Altberg Lighweight Clubman Roadster which I rate highly. Totally waterproof, very well made, service is excellent, resole service available too. I wouldn't go as far as to say they are ugly. They are just not fashionable like Sidis/Astar etc. Personally I don't think they are any worse looking than Daytonas which are probably about the best boots you can get. Several police forces use the Altbergs as standard kit for their riders.

29-03-2010, 09:58 AM	#15
scareycarey Guest Posts: n/a	Daytona defo the best I've owned but pricey, I just got some puma boots which are comfy as the trainers from the off....