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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby MIZ RX3 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:41 am

Macca - where did you get yours? I saw them on monday and wanted to ask then but forgot. I'd been hunting for months for green and black boots! My Dri-Riders are Waterproof, Comfy - Even with a busted ankle and fairly strong. Pretty inexpensive too. My only issue is i hav little feet. Like midget sized.. :(
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby sako » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:02 am

SIDI VERTIGO TE-POR for me too :D
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby macca » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:23 am

MIZ RX3 wrote:Macca - where did you get yours? I saw them on monday and wanted to ask then but forgot. I'd been hunting for months for green and black boots! My Dri-Riders are Waterproof, Comfy - Even with a busted ankle and fairly strong. Pretty inexpensive too. My only issue is i hav little feet. Like midget sized.. :(


Ebay - when the dollar was good - cost me about $350 delivered :)

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and they only took 4 days to get here too!! :kuda:
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Blurr » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:53 pm

as above for the sidi vertigo. Just make sure you lock tight all thed screws in them before you use them the first time.

Very comfy to walk and ride in whilst also offing trackday support. Fark all water protection though.
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Slow and wobbly » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:09 pm

Daytonas.
5 years of use and deadset comfortable. Good protection. But most of all comfortable to wear as an everyday shoe when you get to where your going. They did just as many k's off the bike as they did on it but still did their job when it all went to shit at over 200k's. Still semi usable but not to crash in again around $400.
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Nelso » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:33 pm

It all depends on the shape of your foot. I had my eye on Gaerne and Sidi but bought A* SMX4's as they were the most comfortable for my hoof. I've only had them a year but crashed in them once in that time and they are holding up well so far.
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Gosling1 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:31 pm

For the daily hack to work 'n back ??

Aldi boots FTW !!! Really comfortable, easy to put on & take off, pretty dry in the rain. For value for money for boots that are used *every* day - you can't go past these babies !!

Race & track days ?

Sidi Vertebrae. These are a few years old, but only used on track days and for racing, they are still in great nick and do the job well. Unless something drastic happens :shock: - I will probably keep using these forever and a day. Comfy for short-ish stints.....

Long road-trips and such ??

Can't go past the *Original* and *The Best* - Alpine Star Roger de Coster MX Boots !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

These babies were bought new in 1981, are the 3rd-generation Alpine Star, and are 'basically' identical to the boots worn by one James Goose......he had 2nd-gen A/S boots though. These are on about their 4th? sole, currently using US Marine GP-style soles, but even these are starting to wear out after 10 years......these boots fit my feet like a glove after 28 years, about as waterproof as you could expect (ie really quite good) - and I can wear them all day every day......they are essentially as comfy as a pair of moccasins !!! :lol:

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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Blurr » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:53 pm

:lol: :lol: I wanna see Mat find a pair of NEW Alpine Star Roger de Coster MX boots after that glowing recommendation
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby waynemorgan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 am

I love my Falco Axis boots - comfortable, good ankle protection, built-in shin guard and so far waterproof. They are not a sporty boot with multi adjustments and look pretty plain but for $200 I think good value.

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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby matchan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 am

thanks all for the replies, looks like Sidi's might be the go though I will try on some other brands as well just to check the fit, Di has a pair of Gearne boots and they seem quite a narrow fit. I also still have a soft spot for the Alpine Stars as my current pair have been so good.

Another option may also be getting two pair as I do need something waterproof for commuting.

The vertigo's seem to have a goretex version as well which would be good if they are bought into Aus.

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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby matchan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm

tried a few pairs on today, so far the most comfy waterproof one I found are the Gearnes, although MCAS in the city didn't have any of the Sidi Vertigo Tepor in my size.

I had to post a pic of these Sidi's though

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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Glen » Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:14 pm

Go on Mat get 'em..you know you want to.. :)
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby shinnynoggon » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm

mat i can get you the same deal as mine if you want,,,,,,,berik/race-gp for $260 ;)
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby smithy5 » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:26 pm

+1 for the Berik............... OK boot at a good price...

Here's another place you might find something you like.............. http://thehelmetwarehouse.com.au/store.php?crn=206
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Re: so what's your favourite boots?

Postby Tinman » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:52 pm

I like sidi vertigo
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