Daytona Boots Repaired " eeek"

[Ian Dowsett]

Hi all , thought you might be intrested in my downfall.

I've just got my Daytonas back complete with new zip ( only one replaced out of four) and nice new soles. So whats the problem you are asking yourself????????????? The £152 pound bill. I nearly had a heart attach. So , have I been bummed by the dealer or are they this dear to have done.???? Not sure what to do, complain??? I didnt ask the price before they where sent because I didnt expect a bill like that.

Shut up and put up?

Your comments please guys. ( including piss taking , i need a bit more abuse).

Ian

 

[JJH]

who actually did the work? I doubt if it was the dealer. If you did not request a price before the work was done I can't see how you can complain. I would ask if the price was a mistake and then ask for a breakdown of the work parts labour postage ect. Also try to find out who actually done the work and get a estimate from them. Sounds dear. You could buy a new pair of Altbergs for that. Sounds like the dealer had a nice mark up. JJH

 

[Ian Dowsett]

I didnt ask a price as I assumed ( wrongly) soles couldnt be too expensive.
Thanks for the idea ill ask for a breakdown.
They went back to Germany for the work.

 

[JJH]

If they went back to Germany the carrage would be dear each way. Why dont you contact the people in Germany your self and ask what the job would cost? JJH

 

[wessie]

That's the going rate for a Daytona refurb according to a mate who worked for a GLF in Flitwick. A large part of the cost will be shipping back to the factory in Germany plus the exchange rate won't do you any favours.

What is the RRP for a new pair? If it is £300 then the work is probably worthwhile as you should get the same amount of use from the boots as the original period.

I have a pair of Daytona Highways that could do with a refurb but I think I will try a pair of boots costing around £150 to see if they do the job. The Highways aren't the best of fit since I injured my leg anyway, as my left foot seems to have changed shape after months of chronic inflammation.

 

[Dellis]

Daytona boots go back to Germany for repair and the charge is around £20 for carriage, the boots are grouped together at the importers then sent to Germany in bulk to save cost. Mine had a new main zip which was replaced FOC but I was told the cost would have been £90 including £20 for the carriage if I'd have been a paying customer.

How long did yours take? Mine went in May and were back this Monday.

Dave

 

[JJH]

Looks like the going rate so. Its like everything else these days nearly cheaper to replace than repair. JJH

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Can't remember exactly what I paid for my Daytona's 2 or 3 years ago but seem to recall a figure around the 200Euro mark, saw this thread and Ian's repair bill so decided to look at biker-land.de website, if my boots develop a fault or need a repair I think I'll bin 'em and buy new

link;http://www.biker-land.de/Boots/waterproof/

 

[BBB61]

My Daytona boots were resoled earlier this year and the total cost came to £85. I can't remember the cost if I had wanted them relined as well.

 

[slimbo]

we take in daytona's in at the TT shop.
its approx 90 quid for a resole.
more for a reline and as the first post another price for the zips..
they are nice boots..
just too rich for my money!

 

[Putneybiker]

Hardly think bike boots are worthy of a visit to the German cobblers, time to eBay them and flog them and onto a new pair, if you have worn the sole out the interior and waterproofing must be close to death

 

[Ian Dowsett]

Some good comments , thanks guys.
If they last the same amount of time ( 6 1/2 years) then it's money spent in the right direction.
They are the most comfy boots I've ever owned and ok , the first outlay was big , but Im putting this down to " you gets what you pays for".

Thanks again for input.

Ian

 

[mr badger]

had a pair of Daytonas totally refurbed (sole outers, all zips and fresh Goretex lining) for £130 all in a couple of years ago.

Daytona have now changed their pricing structure and charge per item so the prices have gone up a fair bit. Still, I have 2 pairs that must have done 60k miles between them and still polish up a treat with probably another 40k left in them. Can't complin really.

 

[Littledumptruck]

Had my Roadstars for over 8 years and they are badly in need of refurb. Keep saying to Graham I'll drop them off. But last year I picked up a new pair on ebay so much cheaper it just isn't worth sending the old ones away, especially as they need soles and zips.
I am thinking about seeing what a local cobbler would do to replace the soles to have them as spares, or to just use until the zips go completely, I just have to pull them up every 50-100 miles or so at the moment.
Struggling to wear the new ones in at the moment, they are so solid compared to the old ones.