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flak monkey - 26/7/10 at 08:06 PM

After a pair of sz 10 motorbike boots...

Any recommendations or indeed anyone have a set laying about gathering dust?


bigrich - 26/7/10 at 08:12 PM

currently using Sidi vertebra, very comfy and lots of protection.


r1_pete - 26/7/10 at 08:15 PM

Many different styles out there David, depends what you want them for, Sports, Cruiser, Trails etc....

For Sports bike use, I think Alpine Stars take some beating, not cheap by any means, but like everything Bike clothing wise, it has a job to do.

AS Boots, Spyke leathers and an Arai helmet saved my bacon in 2001, during a X Type induced get off.

[Edited on 26/7/10 by r1_pete]


D Beddows - 26/7/10 at 08:15 PM

You want a custom/chop as I recall??? in which case an old pair of ex army combat boots is realy your only option - unless you want to look as though you're on the way to the nearest gay and lesbian bar...... Nothing with steel toe caps if you value your toes and DMs just aren't up to the job

[Edited on 26/7/10 by D Beddows]


flak monkey - 26/7/10 at 08:18 PM

Cruiser, all weather use too so need to be waterproof.

Pref plain black. I borrowed a pair of Frank Thomas ones today, but I think they were fairly old.



Dangle_kt - 26/7/10 at 08:44 PM

dont get sports bike ones - your feet will get could stuck out on a cruiser and wet in the rain.

frank thomas is good stuff. do you have a hein gerike near you?

a visit to a proper shop always helps with bike gear imo


robinj66 - 26/7/10 at 08:51 PM

If you can wait a couple of months, get yourself down to the BMF tailender show at peterborough. Always lots of bargains to be had


MikeRJ - 26/7/10 at 09:14 PM

The chap I sit next to in work swears by his Oxstar boots, has had two pairs and says he wouldn't buy anything else. Like these


Steve Hignett - 26/7/10 at 09:45 PM

I have a pair of £300 AlpineStar boots that are amazing. Fit me perfect, loads of protection, and I paid (a lot) less than list price!

For your style of bike though a pair of frank thomas would be great!


kevmcdo - 26/7/10 at 09:50 PM

2nd Oxtar's, very comfy and feel great when riding the bike, feel a lot more expensive than they are too.


flak monkey - 27/7/10 at 09:55 AM

Thanks guys Will see what I can find later


bmseven - 27/7/10 at 11:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by robinj66
If you can wait a couple of months, get yourself down to the BMF tailender show at peterborough. Always lots of bargains to be had


Tail ender is at Lincoln this year
TAIL END MOTORCYCLE SHOW 2010 - 18 & 19 SEPTEMBER - LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND

http://www.bmf.co.uk/Events/pages/tail_end.php


Rod Ends - 27/7/10 at 02:09 PM

Aldi were selling them a few weeks back. Some remaining in the bargain section.