Question about new boots and one piece I got

austinm911 · January 29th, 2012, 09:57 PM

Hi guys, I bought a Shift Vertex one piece (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ther-Suit.aspx) for $300 and a size 10.5 SMX-Plus boots for $80 off craigslist yesterday.

The suit is a size 50(M/L) and I'm 5'10 about 160 pounds. I've never tried on any other one piece on before, but this one is very snug. I went for a short 40 minute ride and love the suit, but found I definitively couldn't move like I can with kevlar jeans on. The suit is pretty much brand new, the guy I bought it from only wore it 3 or 4 times. Is the suit just not broken in? Also, if I wanted to stick a back protector in it, would it make it even more snug?

I have another question about the boots. I'm about a size 9 or 9.5 foot. My shift street boots are a size too big but haven't been a problem. But with these I've noticed it's kind of difficult to shift. The boots are pretty worn, they had two owners and I think one of the owners may have gone down in them. Does it just take some time to get used to boots, because of the increased thickness?

Nemesis · January 29th, 2012, 10:17 PM

50 US or 50 Euro? I hope it's not a 50 US cuz that may be a bit too small/tight for your height.

As for the boots size...you got tiny feet for your height. And you know what they say about small feet. I know cuz I'm small.

austinm911 · January 29th, 2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

50 US or 50 Euro? I hope it's not a 50 US cuz that may be a bit too small/tight for your height.

As for the boots size...you got tiny feet for your height. And you know what they say about small feet. I know cuz I'm small.

I think it's 50 Euro. It doesn't say. But that translates to a 40" chest in US, and a Large in US is 40-42.
And yeah I have small feet

burningscooter · January 30th, 2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinm911

I think it's 50 Euro. It doesn't say. But that translates to a 40" chest in US, and a Large in US is 40-42.
And yeah I have small feet

It will take some time to get use to the feel of shifting in boots. Finding that median where you feel comfortable with upshifting/downshifting and where to place your feet will take you probably 1 very long ride or 2 -3 short rides.

The biggest issue i found was translating how much brake i wanted when rear braking. Once that was figured out, it was good to go.

Note: I also own a pair of SMX-Plus (new model).

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 10:55 AM

small feet? im 5'6" 160 lbs. and I wear a size 6.5 in my A* SMX5 boots.

I need to lose some weight!

zilaniz · January 30th, 2012, 11:00 AM

Race suits are suppose to be very snug, it should fit like a second layer of skin. When you go down if it is too loose the armor will move around and out of its place. It is going to feel WAY different than having jeans on, the idea is for it to be snug so when you slide across the pavement the friction doesn't pull the armor out of its place.

I am 5'10 and 140ish and wear a size 48 euro in my Rev'It suit which is almost perfect for me, I could use a little more chest room though with the back protector in but at your weight and height the 50 should be perfect, especially with the back protector in

and 300 is a damn good price for that suit, its a very good suit

Nemesis · January 30th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

small feet? im 5'6" 160 lbs. and I wear a size 6.5 in my A* SMX5 boots.

I need to lose some weight!

Dang...mine's Gozilla compared to yours. And you know what they say about BIG feet. Shall we cross swords?

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Dang...mine's Gozilla compared to yours. And you know what they say about BIG feet. Shall we cross swords?

im down.

They call my burger king hands at work as well... lol

Im just a little dude with a little belly.. But my wife is tiny too 4'11" and 90 lbs. lol

Slono · January 30th, 2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

im down.

They call my burger king hands at work as well... lol

Im just a little dude with a little belly.. But my wife is tiny too 4'11" and 90 lbs. lol

That means your kid's gonna grow up to be HUGE. It always seems to work that way!

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Slono

That means your kid's gonna grow up to be HUGE. It always seems to work that way!

We will see! he didnt actually come from my seed so we arent sure how big he will get

lol

choneofakind · January 30th, 2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

And you know what they say about BIG feet. Shall we cross swords?

Dude. He'll get out the ruler. Don't challenge him.

Nemesis · January 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

We will see! he didnt actually come from my seed so we arent sure how big he will get

lol

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 02:47 PM

lol she had him before we got together. hahahaha

hella funny pic. Opposite of me though. Im brown, brown eyes and black hair. Kids white, blue eyes, blonde hair.

nickjpass · January 30th, 2012, 03:02 PM

Daaaad?

rusninja · January 30th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

small feet? im 5'6" 160 lbs. and I wear a size 6.5 in my A* SMX5 boots.

I need to lose some weight!

OH how cute XD

alex.s · January 30th, 2012, 03:38 PM

if you can get it on and breathe in it, its not too small.

nickjpass · January 30th, 2012, 03:39 PM

I'm 5'9", 129 pounds, body fat percent of 10.5% and wear size 12 US.

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 04:10 PM

im lazy?

nickjpass · January 30th, 2012, 06:38 PM

I never said that lol

massacremasses · January 30th, 2012, 08:35 PM

I know I was saying that....

nickjpass · January 30th, 2012, 08:44 PM

Me and my brain

January 29th, 2012, 09:57 PM	#1
austinm911 ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: San Diego Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 72	Question about new boots and one piece I got Hi guys, I bought a Shift Vertex one piece (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ther-Suit.aspx) for $300 and a size 10.5 SMX-Plus boots for $80 off craigslist yesterday. The suit is a size 50(M/L) and I'm 5'10 about 160 pounds. I've never tried on any other one piece on before, but this one is very snug. I went for a short 40 minute ride and love the suit, but found I definitively couldn't move like I can with kevlar jeans on. The suit is pretty much brand new, the guy I bought it from only wore it 3 or 4 times. Is the suit just not broken in? Also, if I wanted to stick a back protector in it, would it make it even more snug? I have another question about the boots. I'm about a size 9 or 9.5 foot. My shift street boots are a size too big but haven't been a problem. But with these I've noticed it's kind of difficult to shift. The boots are pretty worn, they had two owners and I think one of the owners may have gone down in them. Does it just take some time to get used to boots, because of the increased thickness?

January 29th, 2012, 10:17 PM	#2
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	50 US or 50 Euro? I hope it's not a 50 US cuz that may be a bit too small/tight for your height. As for the boots size...you got tiny feet for your height. And you know what they say about small feet. I know cuz I'm small. __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2012, 10:55 AM	#5
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	small feet? im 5'6" 160 lbs. and I wear a size 6.5 in my A* SMX5 boots. I need to lose some weight! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 30th, 2012, 02:47 PM	#13
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	lol she had him before we got together. hahahaha hella funny pic. Opposite of me though. Im brown, brown eyes and black hair. Kids white, blue eyes, blonde hair. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 30th, 2012, 03:02 PM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Daaaad? __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2012, 11:00 AM	#6
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	Race suits are suppose to be very snug, it should fit like a second layer of skin. When you go down if it is too loose the armor will move around and out of its place. It is going to feel WAY different than having jeans on, the idea is for it to be snug so when you slide across the pavement the friction doesn't pull the armor out of its place. I am 5'10 and 140ish and wear a size 48 euro in my Rev'It suit which is almost perfect for me, I could use a little more chest room though with the back protector in but at your weight and height the 50 should be perfect, especially with the back protector in and 300 is a damn good price for that suit, its a very good suit

January 30th, 2012, 03:38 PM	#16
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if you can get it on and breathe in it, its not too small. __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2012, 03:39 PM	#17
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I'm 5'9", 129 pounds, body fat percent of 10.5% and wear size 12 US. __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#18
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	im lazy? __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 30th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I never said that lol __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2012, 08:35 PM	#20
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I know I was saying that.... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 30th, 2012, 08:44 PM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Me and my brain __________________________________________________

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