Boots!

[wickedmonkey]

Hi guys,


I'm after some new boots -- preferably something cool for the summer. Would like water resistant as well if poss. Need to order from Amazon to use some vouchers up. Has anyone got any suggestions? Has anyone tried these boots? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richa-Slick-boot...ycle+boots

[Super_Monkey]

man they're one fugly boot!!!


get these..extra pennies but well worth it IMHO  8)


Alpinestars Fastback Waterproof Riding Shoes Video Review from SportbikeTrackGear.com

[papercutout]

I'm wearing a pair a lot like this personally. Leather = pretty waterproof, just smother it in dubbin...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Leather-Bi...iker+boots

[taylor]

I got a pair of them for the summer nice fitting, but also got sidi, for colder weather.

[wickedmonkey]

man they're one fugly boot!!!


get these..extra pennies but well worth it IMHO  8)


Alpinestars Fastback Waterproof Riding Shoes Video Review from SportbikeTrackGear.com

lol Yes, they're not pretty. I'd love some Aplines but I'm trying to keep the price down to around £60. Those Fastbacks do look nice though...

[wickedmonkey]

I looked at these but thought they would get a bit hot in summer. Also the toe looks pretty thick for getting under the gear shifter.


What about these instead? Similar style but shorter and thinner toe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorbike-Motorc...ycle+boots

I'm wearing a pair a lot like this personally. Leather = pretty waterproof, just smother it in dubbin...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Leather-Bi...iker+boots

[wickedmonkey]

I got a pair of them for the summer nice fitting, but also got sidi, for colder weather.

Sorry, which ones did you get?

[JoeRock]

I looked at these but thought they would get a bit hot in summer. Also the toe looks pretty thick for getting under the gear shifter.


What about these instead? Similar style but shorter and thinner toe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorbike-Motorc...ycle+boots

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I'm wearing a pair a lot like this personally. Leather = pretty waterproof, just smother it in dubbin...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Leather-Bi...iker+boots

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Do you not want full length boots with decent ankle protection? lets face it, England never gets that hot!

[wickedmonkey]

[quote author=wickedmonkey link=topic=12747.msg144136#msg144136 date=1398338092]

I looked at these but thought they would get a bit hot in summer. Also the toe looks pretty thick for getting under the gear shifter.


What about these instead? Similar style but shorter and thinner toe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorbike-Motorc...ycle+boots

[quote author=papercutout link=topic=12747.msg143907#msg143907 date=1398273359]
I'm wearing a pair a lot like this personally. Leather = pretty waterproof, just smother it in dubbin...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Leather-Bi...iker+boots

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Do you not want full length boots with decent ankle protection? lets face it, England never gets that hot!
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Point taken. But last summer made my feet sweat buckets in my current boots. Also, the toe still looks pretty thick for squeezing under the shifter.

[wickedmonkey]

I quite like the look of these. They look light and are apparently waterproof: http://www.amazon.co.uk/FRANK-THOMAS-MXW...6CEXPQ024K

[papercutout]

I looked at these but thought they would get a bit hot in summer. Also the toe looks pretty thick for getting under the gear shifter.


What about these instead? Similar style but shorter and thinner toe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorbike-Motorc...ycle+boots

[quote author=papercutout link=topic=12747.msg143907#msg143907 date=1398273359]
I'm wearing a pair a lot like this personally. Leather = pretty waterproof, just smother it in dubbin...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Leather-Bi...iker+boots

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I don't have those exact ones, I just have a pair of similar boots. I picked them up in Mexico, brought them home and thought 'what the hell am I going to do with these now?' and so I wear them on the bike almost daily! Mine fit under the shifter easier than my Alpinestars SMX4's, but are slightly trickier to shift in because they're actually 'thinner' top to bottom.


Essentially, they were a 'well, I have them, might as well wear them' thing, and I'm pretty happy. They're scuffed and worn and are comfy now they're broken in.

[Chris]

These boots have been lasting me well,

http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/1282-...tAodrE8AOQ

waterproof, good protection, all day comfortable and not too hot.

Chris

[Super_Monkey]

I took the plunge and bought the Alpinestars off of Egay yesterday, brand new and delivered for £84!!! Can't wait to get them and test them out 

[wickedmonkey]

I took the plunge and bought the Alpinestars off of Egay yesterday, brand new and delivered for £84!!! Can't wait to get them and test them out 

I'm thinking that I need to up my budget a little and like the look of these boots. Have you received them yet?

[fazed]

I have a pair of bike boots size 8 that I got from Aldi some years ago and they have done very well trips to France & Scotland as well as round town rides and short trips and absolutely waterproof too - worth considering and a good price and less than 40 pounds when I bought them.  Worth keeping an eye on Aldi as they do bike gear several times a year and in my experience good value and quality.

[wickedmonkey]

I have a pair of bike boots size 8 that I got from Aldi some years ago and they have done very well trips to France & Scotland as well as round town rides and short trips and absolutely waterproof too - worth considering and a good price and less than 40 pounds when I bought them.  Worth keeping an eye on Aldi as they do bike gear several times a year and in my experience good value and quality.

I saw some bike gear including boots in Aldi about 1 or 2 months ago. Was tempted but wasn't sure how good they would be for the price. Have they got good protection in them?

[redthunder]

I bought the boots for my daily commute, they're fine. A little extra protection around the ankle and toes nothing major - they were €40 over here not sure how much £ but for commuting they are doing me fine. They're sold as touring boots so they're pretty tall. Haven't been in torrential rain yet but has held up in heavy showers.

[Super_Monkey]

[quote author=Super_Monkey link=topic=12747.msg144482#msg144482 date=1398448738]
I took the plunge and bought the Alpinestars off of Egay yesterday, brand new and delivered for £84!!! Can't wait to get them and test them out 

I'm thinking that I need to up my budget a little and like the look of these boots. Have you received them yet?
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from one monkey to another, yup they turned up yesterday..absolutely awesome, super comfortable and very lightweight, feel good on and fantastic support around the ankle area, easy to walk in also.  They usually retail at £134.00 but the shop on egay has £50 off...I'd seriously get a pair before they go 

[wickedmonkey]

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[quote author=Super_Monkey link=topic=12747.msg144482#msg144482 date=1398448738]
I took the plunge and bought the Alpinestars off of Egay yesterday, brand new and delivered for £84!!! Can't wait to get them and test them out 

I'm thinking that I need to up my budget a little and like the look of these boots. Have you received them yet?
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from one monkey to another, yup they turned up yesterday..absolutely awesome, super comfortable and very lightweight, feel good on and fantastic support around the ankle area, easy to walk in also.  They usually retail at £134.00 but the shop on egay has £50 off...I'd seriously get a pair before they go 
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Hi Super_Monkey,


I still haven't got my boots. Was wondering how yours are doing now you've had them a few weeks. Are they comfortable for wearing all day and walking around town in summer?


Thanks in advance.

[Super_Monkey]

absolutely, fit great, great grip on the pegs, and awesome when walking around, no pain in the ankle area etc, yes they feel a little stiff due to the protection but not to the point that you have to break them in - really just a case of lob em on, jump on the bike ride get off walk around etc etc and get home with no pain