Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Clothing => Topic started by: Barbel Mick on February 27, 2023, 16:29:14

Title: New boots?
Post by: Barbel Mick on February 27, 2023, 16:29:14: While in the sportsbikeshop buying the new jacket & trousers I also had a look at some boots. I tried a few pairs on but I liked these,
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/333269
or these,
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/484711
they obviously feel a little stiff being new but I found a problem walking in them. The heel was, or felt, 'funny', & walking felt clumpy. My last two pairs didn't have a heel to talk of & just wondering if anyone has these & felt the same but improved over time?
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Brockett on February 27, 2023, 16:41:23: I have had a pair od SIDI boots since 2012. When new the soles felt reluctant to bend but have gradually worn in. I like the thick cleated soles and I like a raised heel as it is les likely to slip off the peg in difficult situations. They are Goretex lined and still waterproof. Proper bootswith proper soles and not those lightweight dancing things that sportsbike riders prefer. They cost £169 when new so about £16 per year so far. I'd buy another pair if it was not for my age... I'd have be riding at 88 to get the same value. Goddammit I've gone and caught the tightfistedmeangene from the wife. Oh!hell.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: TLPower on February 27, 2023, 16:45:05: .....and panties?

Your references to albums isn't lost on me Mick, I appreciate the effort.

I have the taller pair, once bedded in they have been great. After "bedding in" the customary "Sidi creak" can be heard. Furniture polish or silicon spray sorts the lack of silence.

Recommended.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on February 27, 2023, 18:50:40: That creaking is, in fact, your knees.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Barbel Mick on February 27, 2023, 19:23:26: Brocket, TL, :thumb:

I don't know about Jonathans knees Rusty, but after walking around Frampton Marsh for two days my poor old arthritic knee is doing more than creaking! :old:
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Brockett on February 27, 2023, 20:05:44: I had walking squeaks for a few years, although fortunately, the boots were OK after a few months.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on February 27, 2023, 21:00:33: Seeing as we're threadjacking Mick's post with a musical theme:
2 days wandering round Frampton Marsh? Should have asked Peter to show you the way.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: TLPower on February 28, 2023, 08:13:15: .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHrV5nlS1RI
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Barbel Mick on February 28, 2023, 09:46:13: The heels on those boots are like the ones I wear down the club on Thursdays, the ones for the bike are much shorter but heavy & square, causing just as much difficulty in walking though. :)
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Sage on February 28, 2023, 12:10:51: Had an original pair of Sidi Adventures about six years ago and quite liked them but after three years they leaked, eventually Goretex agreed to supply a replacement pair under their "lifetime guarantee".
However, just over three years later the replacements are getting a bit damp in rain despite them having less use due to Covid.
The boots have been used 95% on road for less than 10k miles a year and not abused.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: grumps on February 28, 2023, 12:49:18: Had two pairs of Daytons boots. Superb.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: Fanaticalkilla on March 09, 2023, 04:43:43: I got an old pair of Alpinestars Tech 3 boots I’m going to try. Dirt bike boots are basically the same thing might have something else that might be up your alley.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: mr_diver on March 09, 2023, 11:20:01: I have a pair Forma Adventure boots- they are so comfy, fairly soft sole and for a big boot, quite easy to wonder around in.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/354681
also a low version:
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/354713

I don't use them very often these days as I tend to ride with a pair of Haix XR22 boots (steel toe Gortex safety boots) which are more like my walking boots.
https://safetybootsuk.co.uk/safety-boots/haix/haix-xr22

The only time my feet have ever been wet is when I've gone through flood water and it's gone over the top.

My commuting boots are the RST ADV W2 - they're OK if you get them cheap, under £100, I paid £75 in the NEC in 2019, but the outer layer has started to crack, though they are still waterproof but I don't use them much these days. :shrug:
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/511833
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: timangus on March 13, 2023, 08:37:45: I still wear my Forma boots that I bought for my RTW trip. Still comfy and able to walk about in, but looking a little battered now.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: mr_diver on March 13, 2023, 08:41:06: I used mine for trail riding, they've got a few scrapes and took a lot of cleaning to the the dried mud out of the grain.
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: nigel s on April 12, 2023, 06:56:33: +1for forma adventure, I have widefeet and they are so comfy totally waterproof in last 18 months
Title: Re: New boots?
Post by: The Doctor 46 on April 12, 2023, 09:40:35: Don't forget to open some of the clips when you get off the bike to walk. You may find them much more comfortable. :thumb: