which boots ???

11-10-2004, 12:20 PM

what boots have you and what do think of 'em?

11-10-2004, 12:27 PM

Bulson Manx from Hein Gericke. good value for 80 squids.

11-10-2004, 12:43 PM

daytona's very good cos leather - goretex too, perfect for amount miles I do and best thing.. they're resole able... i've had mine 3 years, and only cos 58 quid to get them re-soled and re-goretex them at same time, so cheaper than new pair of very very very comfy boots, suitable for riding and walking in them.!

Some people don't think they look trendy enough tho,

11-10-2004, 01:09 PM

engineers boots with steel toes, about 95 quid from hein gericke and look classic as opposed to the power ranger option........

11-10-2004, 01:30 PM

I bought a pair of Alpinestars S-MX3 Gore-Tex the other day. They're great and much more snug up the calf than the Sidi's they replace, and vented without letting water in (so far!). Cost about 150 quid I think.

A Yerbury - interesting that you wear steel toecaps. Have you missed the reports where leg impacts have been known to bend the riders' toes upwards, and the steel caps have sliced the toes right off? I'd go for broken toes/tendon damage over totally detachment any day!!

11-10-2004, 01:41 PM

A Yerbury - interesting that you wear steel toecaps. Have you missed the reports where leg impacts have been known to bend the riders' toes upwards, and the steel caps have sliced the toes right off? I'd go for broken toes/tendon damage over totally detachment any day!!

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- I agree, steel toe caps are not a good idea whilst riding a bike!

11-10-2004, 02:06 PM

sometimes you just have to be a man....I mean who wants a life without any danger?

wear what you like and let the chips, or toes, fall where they may.

I for one like to live as an adult. Lid-less, toe less, helpless. Tis all down to me

11-10-2004, 02:09 PM

btw I rate my Sidi's very highly.

As the man in the shop said, dont try them on unless your prepared to spend the cash.

spacemonkey · 11-10-2004, 03:17 PM

Heine Gerrrrricke Tuareg or summit like that. Absolutely f'in marvellous, and comfy to boot (sorry) with a uber-cool tread pattern on the sole. Totally waterproof too.

11-10-2004, 03:28 PM

I bought Sidi Black Rain thingybobs.....probably because the dealer saw me coming, but they also looked nice! And I have to say I have found them to be very comfortable (Â£120 I think they were) even with my slightly deformed wider than normal feet.....and after falling off last weekend they aren't even scuffed........which probably explains the big scratches down the side of my helmet......crash helmet that is

Pedro · 11-10-2004, 03:49 PM

Sidi Vert 2 - very comfortable but a little squeaky when you walk. They've just launched the replacements whick also look good. They have nice toe sliders which can be used to add racing stripes to the tin tops when they get a little too close.....

And they don't look like wellie boots

I paid Â£125 for mine but I did twist the dealers arm.....

Ped

Zimbo · 11-10-2004, 04:11 PM

Altberg. Combat style, total comfort, walk all day in them, never let a drop of water in, and can be resoled or refurbished by the manufacturers when they're worn out, lifetime guarantee, a quality british product. There's a good reason couriers / police etc use them. And they're cheaper than power ranger boots too - Â£80 - Â£120 a pair ....

11-10-2004, 05:28 PM

A pair of plain black Dainesse with Carbon ankle and shin guards. I think i paid Â£100 3 years ago. Lovely boot and quite comfortable, although i think there are probably more comfortable out there now. I wanted a pair of Alpinestars GP Pros before i bought the ones i have. At the time there was this thing that you couldnt just buy Alpinestars from anyone, and were almost 'specialist'. Is this still the case? I have also been told their very overated and 'not as good as they used to be'

11-10-2004, 05:41 PM

SIDI Vert, wouldn't get them again as i think there is now better out there for protection and comfort. They are well broken in but when i had to walk a couple of miles in them they were most uncomfortable.
I appreciate that they are designed for riding and not walking but that has put me off replacing them with the same again. Still they are not bad and i will use them until i need to replace them.

My 2p.

11-10-2004, 05:50 PM

without a doubt collie_dogs

sorry i thought it was which boobs?

11-10-2004, 12:20 PM	#1
DesmoMike Guest Posts: n/a	which boots ??? what boots have you and what do think of 'em?

11-10-2004, 03:17 PM	#9
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	Heine Gerrrrricke Tuareg or summit like that. Absolutely f'in marvellous, and comfy to boot (sorry) with a uber-cool tread pattern on the sole. Totally waterproof too. __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

11-10-2004, 03:49 PM	#11
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Sidi Vert 2 - very comfortable but a little squeaky when you walk. They've just launched the replacements whick also look good. They have nice toe sliders which can be used to add racing stripes to the tin tops when they get a little too close..... And they don't look like wellie boots I paid Â£125 for mine but I did twist the dealers arm..... Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R! Last edited by Pedro; 11-10-2004 at 04:15 PM..

11-10-2004, 12:27 PM	#2
stef Guest Posts: n/a	Bulson Manx from Hein Gericke. good value for 80 squids.

11-10-2004, 12:43 PM	#3
Melnie Mouse Guest Posts: n/a	daytona's very good cos leather - goretex too, perfect for amount miles I do and best thing.. they're resole able... i've had mine 3 years, and only cos 58 quid to get them re-soled and re-goretex them at same time, so cheaper than new pair of very very very comfy boots, suitable for riding and walking in them.! Some people don't think they look trendy enough tho,

11-10-2004, 01:09 PM	#4
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	engineers boots with steel toes, about 95 quid from hein gericke and look classic as opposed to the power ranger option........

11-10-2004, 01:30 PM	#5
rjc Guest Posts: n/a	I bought a pair of Alpinestars S-MX3 Gore-Tex the other day. They're great and much more snug up the calf than the Sidi's they replace, and vented without letting water in (so far!). Cost about 150 quid I think. A Yerbury - interesting that you wear steel toecaps. Have you missed the reports where leg impacts have been known to bend the riders' toes upwards, and the steel caps have sliced the toes right off? I'd go for broken toes/tendon damage over totally detachment any day!!

11-10-2004, 01:41 PM	#6
Melnie Mouse Guest Posts: n/a	A Yerbury - interesting that you wear steel toecaps. Have you missed the reports where leg impacts have been known to bend the riders' toes upwards, and the steel caps have sliced the toes right off? I'd go for broken toes/tendon damage over totally detachment any day!! [/QUOTE] - I agree, steel toe caps are not a good idea whilst riding a bike!

11-10-2004, 02:06 PM	#7
Richard_S Guest Posts: n/a	sometimes you just have to be a man....I mean who wants a life without any danger? wear what you like and let the chips, or toes, fall where they may. I for one like to live as an adult. Lid-less, toe less, helpless. Tis all down to me

11-10-2004, 02:09 PM	#8
Richard_S Guest Posts: n/a	btw I rate my Sidi's very highly. As the man in the shop said, dont try them on unless your prepared to spend the cash.

11-10-2004, 03:28 PM	#10
Mark Walker Guest Posts: n/a	I bought Sidi Black Rain thingybobs.....probably because the dealer saw me coming, but they also looked nice! And I have to say I have found them to be very comfortable (Â£120 I think they were) even with my slightly deformed wider than normal feet.....and after falling off last weekend they aren't even scuffed........which probably explains the big scratches down the side of my helmet......crash helmet that is

11-10-2004, 04:11 PM	#12
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,079	Altberg. Combat style, total comfort, walk all day in them, never let a drop of water in, and can be resoled or refurbished by the manufacturers when they're worn out, lifetime guarantee, a quality british product. There's a good reason couriers / police etc use them. And they're cheaper than power ranger boots too - Â£80 - Â£120 a pair ....

11-10-2004, 05:28 PM	#13
Plum Guest Posts: n/a	A pair of plain black Dainesse with Carbon ankle and shin guards. I think i paid Â£100 3 years ago. Lovely boot and quite comfortable, although i think there are probably more comfortable out there now. I wanted a pair of Alpinestars GP Pros before i bought the ones i have. At the time there was this thing that you couldnt just buy Alpinestars from anyone, and were almost 'specialist'. Is this still the case? I have also been told their very overated and 'not as good as they used to be'

11-10-2004, 05:41 PM	#14
S4R Dude Guest Posts: n/a	SIDI Vert, wouldn't get them again as i think there is now better out there for protection and comfort. They are well broken in but when i had to walk a couple of miles in them they were most uncomfortable. I appreciate that they are designed for riding and not walking but that has put me off replacing them with the same again. Still they are not bad and i will use them until i need to replace them. My 2p.

11-10-2004, 05:50 PM	#15
fatbloke Guest Posts: n/a	without a doubt collie_dogs sorry i thought it was which boobs?