Alpinestar Vector boots - do you own one?

Deleted Member I · May 30, 2006

I tried these on at the local HG shop. Looks very storm trooper like

How are they on the bike? Read in previous posts that you have to adjust the gear lever because of the rigid nature of the boots.

Anyone uses these boots on a stock 1200 GS? :nenau

Also when they get wet .. do they get really messed up? (i.e. smelly .. mouldy .. etc??) :nenau

Thanks in advance

Mutley · May 30, 2006

I tried these on and liked them a lot. They are good for me as they have a velcro strap to tighten the top which gives you a lot of adjustment if you have 'large' calves

On the down side they have very little tread on the soles as they are a supermoto boot. This will mean they are none too clever off road when the going gets slippy

Peat's Adventure · Jul 19, 2006

Great boots, comfy from the word go.
would recommend them :clap

Dabba · Jul 19, 2006

I've been thinking of getting a pair too - are they ok over leathers? I wondered if they were too tall (for knee sliders) or too slim fitting if they are designed to go over those flimsy mx trousers.
I'm also a bit worried that because the ankle is rigid I won't be able to point my toe to make that precious last inch to the ground my 31" leg will require on the GSA12 I've got on the way. :eyebrow

They just look soooooo cool though and are a must to go with a tour-X :ymca

mermoto · Jul 20, 2006

The problem with MX and Enduro boots is comfort or should I say lack of comfort. This includes the Vector boot. They look cool but they weigh a ton and feel as stiff as ski boots. I've had motoX boots for years and hate them, so a little lateral thinking is needed. So whats the answer? Easy,

PING! The answer, for me anyway, Alpinestars Trials boots in white, Pure pose value

They are called 'No Stop Boot' and fit like a glove, flex well and are comfortable all day and they are cheaper then Alpinestars Tech boots
http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/boots_nostop.html
Trust me they look so coooool in the flesh.

The only problem is they are not too easy to get hold of.

Mermoto

Skippy · Jul 20, 2006

Here's Mine!

Don't know what some people are on about! :ymca

my ar*e

Look good but stiff as a stiff thing.

Could be slippery if wet. :eek

Nice hemet though :nono

Skip.

Little legs · Jul 20, 2006

Hi

Rode the Vectors for about 3 years and they are sound boots. The only problem is that the white bits turned a tab stained yellow colour.

Other than that they are great.

PJ1200 · Jul 21, 2006

A brilliant boot. Very comfortable. Leaked a bit at first but once i adjusted the rachets on the quick release buckles they haven't leaked since, even in the wettest conditions.

Does help if you get a brake pedal extender fitted on the 1200.

MikeP · Jul 21, 2006

mermoto said:
They are called 'No Stop Boot' and fit like a glove,

Mermoto

Might be better to wear them on your hands then!

Mutley · Jul 21, 2006

mermoto said:
The problem with MX and Enduro boots is comfort or should I say lack of comfort. This includes the Vector boot. They look cool but they weigh a ton and feel as stiff as ski boots. I've had motoX boots for years and hate them, so a little lateral thinking is needed. So whats the answer? Easy,

PING! The answer, for me anyway, Alpinestars Trials boots in white, Pure pose value They are called 'No Stop Boot' and fit like a glove, flex well and are comfortable all day and they are cheaper then Alpinestars Tech boots
http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/boots_nostop.html
Trust me they look so coooool in the flesh. The only problem is they are not too easy to get hold of.

Mermoto

They look great

So how much and where from then? :nenau

steveuk · Jul 21, 2006

comfy boots - and get even comfier with age - they are NOT WATERPROOF though, if they do get wet they take ages to dry out - they are quite hot, particularly when you stop.....

i'd buy them again-

Deleted Member I · Jul 21, 2006

I think I will try them on the bike and see if they are not too rigid.

ELIMINATOR · Jul 21, 2006

Mutley,

HTML:

They look great

WTF, you should stop watching Starwars so often :ymca

Schtum · Jul 21, 2006

I suggest that you read this:

http://www.teamorthopedics.com/boots.html

and then buy these:

Tartan Terror · Jul 31, 2006

I actually own 2!! A right & left and love them. wear nothing else on the GS. They are very stormtrooper but since when was that a bad thing? Not quite white Tech 8's but they will do.

Not waterproof at all but fit over leathers ok and under cordura troosers too. Nice and chunky for booting wing mirrors off.

gsnut · Jul 31, 2006

I agree with Tartan Terror. I have a pair, they look great are comfortable and offer great protection but do leak at the first signs of proper rain.

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