riding boots

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:42 pm

any idea? me got my GF to check out the new puma boots whilst she's at overseas, but not as "affordable" as they seem, so any other brand i can consider?

alpinestar SMX series any good? or the SMX3 series?

i'm yet to see one that's got the look as well as quality at a reasonable price

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:17 pm

I have a pair of Alpine Star SMX's not sure what model, they are two years old and have done over 40,000k's! They are still intact and comfy and do what boots should do still!! Highly recommend them! Oh, and I have crashed in them too....twice! And they still work!!! Feckin marvelous isn't it!!!!!

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:39 pm

depends by what u wanna pay??

theres shit loads of good boots out there..my sidi's are AWESOME and much better than the alpinestars i had before them..but at $400 ish a set....

then again my Rocket casual shoes i got for xmas are super comfy,at arounf $180 there a lot more affordable, but much less protection...

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:51 pm

I bought Medal boots, custom made for your legs at $300 a pair, he's retired now so even if you want a pair, stiff shit

What are you looking to pay HP? You've got a reputation as a cheapskate (see your gloves if you don't believe me) so how much is too much?

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:17 am

depends by what u wanna pay??

What are you looking to pay HP? You've got a reputation as a cheapskate (see your gloves if you don't believe me) so how much is too much?

HAHAHA , me thinking the price for the SMX is what i think i'll pay , off course if i could get a brand new SMX at a price lower than $400 would be great but if i couldn't then that's what i'm gona get, i'm checking out ebay as well......

but i was just wondering apart from aplinestar and sidi what other brands that ppl would buy.

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:21 am

From experience it is very hard to beat Alpine Stars. They have been the top of the line boot for longer than i care to remember in both Road racing and MX.

I doubt you'd be dissapointed with Alpine Stars

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:26 am

Or Sidi or Gaerne or Dainese...

Wardy · Post by **Wardy** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:24 am

Joe Rocket boots are pretty good. Chrash tested

Just one point I would like to make. If you buy em wear em...

I see so many people one day in full leathers etc then the next day they're in shorts and thongs. Fu**ed if I can predict when some bastard is going to take me out. Maybe there is some drug that gives you special powers....

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:29 am

There are good boots in Peter Stevens to be had at sub-$200 !

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:52 am

Peter Stevens

they never sell anything reasonable

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:56 am

russ_2000_zx9 wrote:Joe Rocket boots are pretty good. Chrash tested

Just one point I would like to make. If you buy em wear em...

I see so many people one day in full leathers etc then the next day they're in shorts and thongs. Fu**ed if I can predict when some bastard is going to take me out. Maybe there is some drug that gives you special powers....

Ask Dr. Strika when on the next ride with him! He has his special blend of herbs and spices gauranteed to lower the lap record on your local circuit in thong*, stubbies# and your helmet~ worn with pride!

Legend- *-G-string, #-Beer holding mechanism,~-hard-on.

Lone Wolf · Post by **Lone Wolf** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:59 am

What size boot are you? Have a friend who has a pair of A'Stars SMX-R for sale, only worn once or twice. I think they're size 46. He's not asking for much either.

Lone Wolf · Post by **Lone Wolf** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:59 am

hidepenny wrote:but i was just wondering apart from aplinestar and sidi what other brands that ppl would buy.

Oxtar are currently the highest selling boot in Europe

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:03 am

hidepenny wrote:
Peter Stevens
they never sell anything reasonable

It must be the way you ask HP????

. I buy loads of stuff from the Romans at heavily discounted prices. It just means you might have to have the SMX71 instead of the SMX73's!

And I always ask what is the best price they can do, then offer them a little less. If I don't think it's a bargain, I'll walk. Sometimes I come back and try again telling them I found one for XXX, will they match it. that usually works too! Look for run-out specials. they have em all the time in P.S. as they carry a large range and often get dead or slow moving stock which needs to be shifted. Same with the other shops. try on and decide what you want, then do a little runnning around to get the best deal.

I refuse to pay retail for anything....except my groceries..although I would love to fill up my shopping trolley, have them run it through the register then ....make em an offer!!!!

Imagine..."that'll be $360 thanks you..............I'll give you $300!"

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:13 am

What size boot are you? Have a friend who has a pair of A'Stars SMX-R for sale, only worn once or twice. I think they're size 46.

i'm 43 or 44, it's a shame that it's a bit too big