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Offline 12998

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Advice on Boots
« on: June 21, 2018, 13:20:32 »
Hello everyone,
Just started out biking again after a break of 12 years.  I am having to replace my kit as some of it is legally able to purchase alcohol!!!
Boots are one of the things that I am having to replace. I now find myself in a dilemma as to what type/style of boots to buy whether it be the tourer style, adventure style etc.  Do I go full length, or for the shorter ankle style? 
Any advice/tips?
Thanks

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2018, 13:38:44 »

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2018, 13:45:40 »
Personally I wear full length over short, other than that just go with what's comfortable.

I use alpinestars web Gore tex. Get geared also have a forum discount

https://www.getgeared.co.uk/alpinestars-boots-web-gtx


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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2018, 13:50:11 »
Always above the ankle. The rest is negotiable.
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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2018, 19:57:58 »
Full length every time for me, I have lightweight adventure style boots, and find them comfy and good protection.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2018, 20:12:05 »
Take a look at the Altberg range
https://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots/

Really high quality boots.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2018, 20:13:43 »
Don't want to put you off but buy the best protection in boots, gloves, jacket and trousers that you can afford. Imagine being thrown into moving machinery and then dragged down the road for thirty yards and that's what 'can' happen.  It may not happen but if it does you must be prepared to survive it.
This doesn't last forever, so do it while you can.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2018, 22:47:32 »
I went for these as a newbie - RST Tundra CE Leather Boots - Black
Haven't been disappointed, but nothing to compare them with. Read an artical about how difficult feet and ankles are to reconstruct and that after a helmet boots are the next most important thing, so I always wear long length.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2018, 22:56:18 »
I've used nothing but German Army Para boots for the past 30 years.  Always comfortable and have never let in a drop of water.  Never pay more than 50 quid for a used pair.

They won't offer the same level of protection as other far more expensive boots but there you go.   

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2018, 23:01:50 »
What Brockett said. It may cost an arm and a leg but might save the other one in the event of an unscheduled dismount.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2018, 08:18:19 »
I have TCX Infinity Gortex boots which are good  :thumb:

I also have a low pair of summer boots that just cover the ankle.

I suppose it really depends on the type of riding you do. All year round = invest in decent waterproof boots, if just a sunny day outing then perhaps you don't need gortex so concentrate in comfort/protection.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2018, 09:01:46 »
Having ridden with cold and/or wet feet I’d say make sure they are waterproof.
It’s a pretty miserable, and consequently distracting ride otherwise.
I bought a pair of second-hand Gore Tex Frank Thomas ones for about £25. They’ve been excellent and 100% waterproof (I’ve even walked through streams in the Isle of Man wearing them.. while accessing good viewing spots  :grin:).
Like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/frank-thomas-motorcycle-boots-Size-9-GORE-TEX/292606098957?hash=item4420aebe0d:g:emIAAOSwj2RbJSGY
If you’re a Geek.. they are also allegedly the same ones Darth Maul wore in Star Wars.. not sure which Vstrom he rode.
Maybe check out second-hand stuff and go from there.
However, having said that, I don’t usually bother with ‘proper’ bike boots these days, instead I wear Brasher walking boots. They might not afford the same level of protection, but I can use them more off the bike, so have less to carry in my panniers when away on a trip.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2018, 10:14:10 »
I've gone for these as they don't look too 'bikey' when off the bike. Went for the Cherry red and they look a lot better in the flesh that in the pictures. For the uninitiated eye the just look like a pair of DMs' when teamed with armoured jeans.

https://www.spadaclothing.co.uk/product-detail.php?subcat=72&cat=3&product=3257&productname=Pilgrim Grandé


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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2018, 20:28:28 »
Altberg road runner ....
Super comfortable, totally waterproof, made in UK and have a proper midsole which makes walking easy.
Also have vibram outsole which has saved me from dropping my bike a couple of times when putting a foot down on slippery roads. They are also very subtle, you won’t look like a power ranger.
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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2018, 21:49:36 »
Daytona Road Star. So comfortable on and off the bike. Worn by London Ambulance Service and some police forces, so I'm given to believe. Expensive, but I've had my pair for about 8 years now and they're as good as new. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/97883

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2018, 17:28:22 »
RST paragon 2 here. Very well made and 100% waterproof (got caught in torrential rain last month in Spain). Great price, can be picked for about a 100 quid, excellent quality as well, super comfy for walking. They were Rides magazine best buy I think, so I got a pair and never looked back. My next pair of boots will be the same.  :)
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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2018, 21:51:36 »
Another vote for TCX Infinity. Great protection, goretex and you won’t believe how good they are to walk around in, so great if you are on tour.

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2018, 22:42:56 »
Boots normally last me 6 months tops, only 3 months of dry feet though. that's regardless of paying £50 or £150.

I've had a pair of Forma Adventure boots for about 2 years now. Still keeps my feet dry and look tidy. I don't wear them everyday now but thay have had a god 6 months solid use in the beginning.

I now use a pair of Hiax x21Gortex Light boots for my commuting boots. 18 months and still dry, still has  thickness left on the soles and I still use the original laces.

I'd happily and will buy another pair of each when the time comes.



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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2018, 07:13:33 »
Thanks for all the advice and the links to different boots.  I have spoken to a bloke in J&S in Manchester and he showed me his shin after taking a minor tumble and the bike(a CB500X) landing on him.  I'm definitely going for full boots!!

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Re: Advice on Boots
« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2018, 21:05:39 »
Dainese Fulcrum. I'm very happy with them.