May 10th, 2012, 11:49 PM | #1 |
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Did I Get a Good Deal on These Boots?
I purchased these boots for $25, used. They are pretty scuffed up but nothing seems overly damaged. All the scratches and stuff are quite shallow. I guess my question is whether there is anything that isn't visible that makes a pair of boots unsafe. I tried to take better pictures of the scratches but I don't have a good camera, so this will have to do for now:
All the leather portions looks quite good and the stitching doesn't seem to be flawed in any way. Did I waste $25 or get a really good deal? |
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May 10th, 2012, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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Well, you'll find out in your first crash. Also, foot fungus.
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May 10th, 2012, 11:57 PM | #3 |
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Haha maybe a better question would be if these are better than what I'm currently wearing, which are low cut riding boots. They have no ankle support, which is why I didn't like them, even though they are super comfy. Will the potential foot fungus be cured by a good washing? (don't know if being trolled lol)
Edit: Are there any specific things to look for that would cause boots to fail during a crash? Edit again: I think this is the pair of boots I currently wear (but black): http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch |
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May 11th, 2012, 03:41 AM | #4 |
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can't really tell much from the picture, but I would say you did just fine.
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May 11th, 2012, 04:10 AM | #5 |
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Ben, you got a steal. Sidi boots are awesome, and buying boots used is a fantastic way to save money and get great a better boot with better safety features. Sidis last for years. Protective features particularly wear well - surface scuffs are nothing to the integrity of the boot. Also, your current "boots" won't do much of anything for you in a crash. Massive, massive upgrade. And for $25, great, GREAT deal.
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May 11th, 2012, 06:48 AM | #6 |
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just through some of that foot stuff in there and youre good
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May 11th, 2012, 07:08 AM | #7 |
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Nope...not a good deal.
It's a freakin' GREAT DEAL!
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May 11th, 2012, 09:38 AM | #8 |
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Lol thanks for all the replies. Definitely makes me feel a lot better about my purchase.
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May 11th, 2012, 04:39 PM | #10 | |
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May 11th, 2012, 05:06 PM | #12 |
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Yeah I'd say you got a killer deal, great job. Even though you didn't know it lol
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May 11th, 2012, 07:22 PM | #13 |
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Just noting that all the guys with the race pics for their avatar are saying good deal.
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May 11th, 2012, 11:57 PM | #14 |
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Dude, you got a sweet deal on those boots, cuz i've seen them. They were all cleaned before they were posted.
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May 12th, 2012, 12:17 AM | #15 |
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Pfff, posers....
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May 12th, 2012, 12:13 PM | #16 |
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May 25th, 2012, 12:37 PM | #17 |
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