What are some good boots?

Floki · November 6th, 2013, 04:12 PM

This is the last piece of gear I need for me to have a complete set, but I'm kinda clueless which brand and models are good ones. Let me know what you guys are wearing and whether or not you like/love them.
As for the rest of my gear I have skoripion gloves and deuce overpants, joe rocket jacket, and an HJC RPHA 10 helmet.

csmith12 · November 6th, 2013, 04:41 PM

For what kind of riding? I don't always wear a full race boot on the street. You need water proof? Ones that breath well? Good overall street boot? Do you have to walk much while wearing them?

Sorry to ask so many questions but you will get a better answer this way.

Motofool · November 6th, 2013, 04:43 PM

This guide may help you:
http://www.ridermagazine.com/browse-...ing-boots.htm/

Race oriented boots tend to be more protective but less comfortable for normal walking.
Touring type boots favor comfort a little more.
Then, they can be ventilated, water proof, etc.
Avoid combat or motocross types.

Any main branch sells decent products.
Your priority should be comfort, so a mortar and brick store is recommendable for your first experience.

JohnnyBravo · November 6th, 2013, 04:43 PM

I love my HJC helmet

I wear alpine* (☆) riding shoes and love them, as of yet I have no real riding boots, but the riding shoes have ankle support an are made for riding

SMman · November 6th, 2013, 05:06 PM

I swear by my Sidi boots. My old Race Vertebrae's have provided many years of service and I use my Fusion's for eveyday riding. Sidi make lots of other boots so you will find a pair in your price range.

Floki · November 6th, 2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

For what kind of riding? I don't always wear a full race boot on the street. You need water proof? Ones that breath well? Good overall street boot? Do you have to walk much while wearing them?

Sorry to ask so many questions but you will get a better answer this way.

I have a full rain over-suit with boot covers so it does not need to be water proof. It gets pretty hot in MS so they need to breath. I want a good overall street boot but something that is not a HUGE pain to walk in. I won't have to walk far in them. Mostly if I go somewhere where I cannot take them off I am running to the store. I have old alpine dirtbike boots and they lock your foot in place. Is that the same as race boots?

Floki · November 6th, 2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I love my HJC helmet

I wear alpine* (☆) riding shoes and love them, as of yet I have no real riding boots, but the riding shoes have ankle support an are made for riding

Those Alpinestar riding shoes look sick too! I hesitated on getting them because I was unsure whether they actually provided any extra safety. Maye I can throw those on the Christmas list.

My only complaint about my helmet is that I got flat black.... Never again.

ForceofWill · November 6th, 2013, 08:31 PM

Little harder to shop for you when you don't give a budget. You gave your list of current gear though I guess.

I've had these for a while and love them. Worn them upwards of 10+ hours at a time and not had a problem walking. I love them.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=9023

Floki · November 6th, 2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Little harder to shop for you when you don't give a budget. You gave your list of current gear though I guess.

I've had these for a while and love them. Worn them upwards of 10+ hours at a time and not had a problem walking. I love them.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=9023

Those look really nice and comfortable, but 500 is about double what I was looking on spending. $250 is what I was expecting but if I can spend twice that on something that I will never have to replace, I can understand the price.

ForceofWill · November 6th, 2013, 08:59 PM

At $250-300 you have some really good choices. I'll let some other people chime in with their personal experiance but I would figure out if you like "in" or "out" boots first. Then probably check out Sidi.

Floki · November 6th, 2013, 09:48 PM

I've checked out Sidi and I am interested in the Vertigo, Cobra, and Fusion.

http://www.revzilla.com/product/sidi-vertigo-boots

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sidi-cobra-boots

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sidi-fusion-boots

Good choices?

JohnnyBravo · November 6th, 2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

Those Alpinestar riding shoes look sick too! I hesitated on getting them because I was unsure whether they actually provided any extra safety. Maye I can throw those on the Christmas list.

My only complaint about my helmet is that I got flat black.... Never again.

I like hella shiny helmets

haven't crash tested the riding shoes, but they make me feel better than army boots

Scattcatt · November 7th, 2013, 12:01 AM

Picked up a pair of Sidi ST Airs a ways back, AMAZING ventilation, I really can't speak any higher for Sidi and their products, the boots have held up amazingly well over the course of every day riding, rain or shine, in the form of commuting for the past year.

SMman · November 7th, 2013, 08:17 AM

All Sidis listed are good choices. I'm happy with my Fusions for everyday use.

November 6th, 2013, 04:12 PM	#1
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	What are some good boots? This is the last piece of gear I need for me to have a complete set, but I'm kinda clueless which brand and models are good ones. Let me know what you guys are wearing and whether or not you like/love them. As for the rest of my gear I have skoripion gloves and deuce overpants, joe rocket jacket, and an HJC RPHA 10 helmet.

November 6th, 2013, 04:41 PM	#2
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November 6th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#3
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November 6th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I love my HJC helmet I wear alpine* (☆) riding shoes and love them, as of yet I have no real riding boots, but the riding shoes have ankle support an are made for riding __________________________________________________

November 6th, 2013, 05:06 PM	#5
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	I swear by my Sidi boots. My old Race Vertebrae's have provided many years of service and I use my Fusion's for eveyday riding. Sidi make lots of other boots so you will find a pair in your price range. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

November 6th, 2013, 08:31 PM	#8
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Little harder to shop for you when you don't give a budget. You gave your list of current gear though I guess. I've had these for a while and love them. Worn them upwards of 10+ hours at a time and not had a problem walking. I love them. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=9023

November 6th, 2013, 08:59 PM	#10
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	At $250-300 you have some really good choices. I'll let some other people chime in with their personal experiance but I would figure out if you like "in" or "out" boots first. Then probably check out Sidi.

November 6th, 2013, 09:48 PM	#11
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	I've checked out Sidi and I am interested in the Vertigo, Cobra, and Fusion. http://www.revzilla.com/product/sidi-vertigo-boots http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sidi-cobra-boots http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sidi-fusion-boots Good choices?

November 7th, 2013, 12:01 AM	#13
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	Picked up a pair of Sidi ST Airs a ways back, AMAZING ventilation, I really can't speak any higher for Sidi and their products, the boots have held up amazingly well over the course of every day riding, rain or shine, in the form of commuting for the past year. __________________________________________________ ATGATT

November 7th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#14
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	All Sidis listed are good choices. I'm happy with my Fusions for everyday use. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

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