July 12th, 2011, 12:56 AM | #1 |
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Any good boots in the ~$100 range?
Looking to pick up a pair of riding boots for no more than $120 or so. I want something over the ankle obviously but not full height.
I was thinking something like these or any of these. Any brands or boots to avoid? I don't think I need waterproof. ventilated might be nice. Thanks for any input, except maybe spare the lecture on the importance of full length boots. Maybe these |
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July 12th, 2011, 03:21 AM | #2 |
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http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...chAutoComplete
I have these. They're pretty good and they're waterproof. But they're not vented though. |
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July 12th, 2011, 07:53 AM | #4 |
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July 12th, 2011, 01:55 PM | #5 |
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I use the Shift Racing Fuel Street shoes and I find them to be comfortable for me to wear all day at work. They seem to be well made and durable thus far, they can get a little hot as there isn't any ventilation. All in all I am happy with them, and they appear to even be on sale now so the price is pretty nice!
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July 12th, 2011, 02:16 PM | #7 |
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http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch I bought these. I like them. Not full length, but as you said you don't want them to be. No laces, which is a plus to me. Ventilation works as my feet have yet to get hot even in 100+* Texas days. They have another pair just like this, but longer in the ankle area. These go about 1-2" above the ankle bone. I actually wear them to work too. |
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July 12th, 2011, 03:48 PM | #8 |
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These look like a nice low boot free porn!
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July 12th, 2011, 04:24 PM | #9 | |
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July 12th, 2011, 04:25 PM | #10 |
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, I only look at full length boots so I can't help.
Are you sure you don't want to hear about the advantages of a full over calf boot? |
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July 12th, 2011, 04:28 PM | #11 |
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Well if he doesn't, I actually would like to know the advantages they have for street riding...
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July 12th, 2011, 05:37 PM | #12 | |
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The second and third pictures are pretty good reasons to me. Also, the Sidi ST is pretty comfortable to wear off the bike (I speak only of Sidi because it is the only pair I have owned) and they look awesome to boot. |
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July 12th, 2011, 06:37 PM | #13 |
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My first riding boot was a "street shoe" type boot, the Vega Merge. I wanted something inexpensive that I could wear off the bike that didn't look too much out of the ordinary wearing in a store. It was a complete waste of money, and I don't use them anymore. After riding a bunch, going down once and better researching it, I moved to a full length boot. By trying to save some money, I cost myself some.
Some good options in a full length boot in your price range are the Cortech Latigo/Teknic Chicane/Sedici Laguna triplets (the same boots with different branding - go with whatever is on sale) or the BiLT Trackstars. I have the Cortech Latigo Airs that I got for $120 on sale just today. I got my Trackstars on sale for $69, and you can get them for $99 pretty easily on regular sales - they are in the price range for the boots you are looking at. Much better to ride in than the shoe style boot. Had the opportunity to test out the Cortech/Teknic/Sedici boot at a riding school today before I bought them, beat the crap out of them, and they are super comfortable and seemed really durable. They get hard use there for sure. And I've been riding the BiLT Trackstars as my commuter boot for a few months now, and they've been great. Light weight, breathable, very functional, and much more protective than my now dust-gathering high tops.
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July 12th, 2011, 08:05 PM | #14 |
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I'm not gonna lecture you about the importance of full length boots
But keep in mind that's your foot/ankle/shin/leg right there. be safe like Mr. Floyd, I would say try looking into this http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/c...o-air-rr-boots for that price, you can't go wrong. @gfloyd2002 where'd you get them for 120??? |
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July 12th, 2011, 08:11 PM | #15 |
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Ken really likes the Vega touring boot
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Boo...torcycle-Boots It is a touring boot comfy to walk around in and has zippers on both sides, a feature he really likes. Last pair lasted 1 1/2 years and he rides everyday, 400 miles a week.
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July 12th, 2011, 08:42 PM | #16 | |
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Omg, that was brutal to scroll thru. That is why I swear to myself no matter what I'm ATGATT all the time. Is it true they use steel wool or something like that to scrub out road rash? Ahh yes, sidi boots. I like the boots that I have now but I want to own a pair of sidis next. You mentioned the sidi st, are there any others that would be good for the street with good protection? I was reading reviews of the vertigo air boots and it seems those are comfy enough to wear around as well.
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Oh, and I should mention, if anyone wants a pair of Vega Merge size 10.5, I'm planning on putting them up in the donated gear thread.
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July 12th, 2011, 09:28 PM | #18 |
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Hm I guess I'm not completely opposed to a full length boot, it just has to be VERY convenient to put on and take off. I have a very short commute and change into work boots once I get to work. So zippers and fast straps like velcro (not the buckle type) would be best. I'd rather not need to lace. Suggestions then?
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July 12th, 2011, 09:45 PM | #22 |
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My boot experiences are with Dainese, Sidi, Bates, and Fox. All are either too much $$$ or too many buckles. Dainese and Bates were easy on/off but >>$150. Sidi and Fox had too many buckles to be easy on/off.
Dainese Torque offers excellent coverage and is a really easy boot to get on/off but I guess at that price it really ought to be Plus, I think the pictures above do a fair job of supporting the full length boot notion. I do hope you can find something in your price range, but I encourage you to keep an open mind about cost versus protection. Lucktoyou |
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July 13th, 2011, 04:27 AM | #24 |
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Oh, definitely. I wasn't suggesting that you should get the boots I get. I was just saying, you shouldn't let a buckle closure system prevent you from purchasing a boot that appeals to you.
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July 13th, 2011, 06:41 AM | #26 |
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The Cortech Latigo Air RR Boots that you guys posted, are they comfortable for wide feet? I wear a 2E shoe. I wear New Balance 993s for reference if anyone can help me out.
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Can't help you there, Paul. Perhaps head to your local Cycle Gear and try on a pair of the Sedici Lagunas, they are the same as the Cortechs (and the Teknic Chicanes).
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July 13th, 2011, 04:32 PM | #30 |
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Now that I've seen the images I want full length boots. What are the stiffest, more rigid shoes out there. The once you guys posted here look soft and well kind a pointless. How will those thin leather, peel like a banana when unzipped shoes protect my ankles. Do they do test with those shoes. I spent my entire life skiing in ski boots and still get ankle injuries. Are there shoes out there that are more like ski boots. Maybe not as stiff, but I walk very little but ride over 10,000 miles per year and would like to get something that might actually protect my ankles and not just keep them warm. Thanks.
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July 13th, 2011, 04:42 PM | #31 |
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Safest race boots you can buy. Break out the high limit credit card.
http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=68
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July 13th, 2011, 04:54 PM | #32 |
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Ouch, maybe i will ride with my ski boots. I spent some time at the local stores looking at full length boots but everything felt soft. Yes, they are stiffer than hiking boots but i can still flex them with my hands. When you tumble at 50mph, you have forces 50 times harder at work. This is why ski boots are made to absorb 1200lb of side force. These motorcycle shoes flex at 50lbs. I just don't think they will do much, except protecting your feet from road rush and maybe against some small bumps. The photos shown in the link show the entire ankle joint dislocated and riped out of the skin. I don't think a single shoe shown in this post will prevent that.
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July 13th, 2011, 05:53 PM | #33 |
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If size 13 Sedici Lagunas fit, is it safe to say the Cortechs or Teknics will fit as well size 13?
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July 13th, 2011, 07:18 PM | #35 |
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anything that that has good shin and ankle protection-locks ankle in to place and has the inner boot and exo-plastic,titanium etc. is going to start around 300.00 a-star,sidi,tcx-might take a look at agv stuff at motonation.com-nothing wrong with cortech or sedici for the street
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Ooh, oooh, ooh, Dainese has got some good uns. But your inching into $500 territory.
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July 13th, 2011, 09:02 PM | #37 |
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I haven't tried on the Teknics, but the Sedici and Cortech fit was identical at my size (45 EU). Each run a bit small, as I'm usually a 10.5, and the 11 is the right fit for me. The sizing could not have been more spot on between the two brands - very clear to me they are the identical boot.
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July 14th, 2011, 09:25 AM | #39 |
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Yeah I cant find them anywhere in 11.5-12. Did you get waterproof ones?
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July 14th, 2011, 09:30 AM | #40 |
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No I got the Airs. I don't plan on riding in cold weather (in Georgia ) or in rain . It looks like RidersDiscount has both in stock at your size.
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