DAYTONA EVO RIDER GTX BOOTS

[steveuk]

anyone got a pair of these boots?
http://www.glfacc.demon.co.uk/daytona/boot descriptions/evo_rider_gtx.htm

any good?

many thanks

 

[Ming]

wish I had been wearing security evos a couple of weeks ago!!!

never come across a bad daytona product

 

[Big Lad]

Sent you a PM. DON'T buy them !. Tale of woe. Give me a ring. Cheers

 

[~Stef~]

Sent you a PM. DON'T buy them !. Tale of woe. Give me a ring. Cheers

That bad ?
I was thinknig of getting a pair of Daytonas, think ill go for Altbergs instead

 

[Davey B]

Had some Altbergs for about 8 yrs, great boots, now have some Daytonas as well, superb fit/build etc etc. One tale of woe doesn't mean that all Daytona stuff is stuff to avoid. I'd recommend both! See which you feel best in??

 

[mikeh501]

I've been looking at daytonas myself as my sidi rains are trashed. They do a different model, which is similar but perhaps more inkeeping with the enduro look

http://www.glfacc.demon.co.uk/daytona/boot%20descriptions/trans_open_gtx.htm

Biggest problem I've found is finding a stockist.

 

[Gog yn y De]

Sent you a PM. DON'T buy them !. Tale of woe. Give me a ring. Cheers

How about letting us all know about your experience...

 

[Big Lad]

How about letting us all know about your experience...

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51950&highlight=daytona

I did !. Buy the transition boots from BM. Loads better. I'm not slaggin' off the whole Daytona range, just the ones I bought. But I would never buy again as their attitude was awful. The transition is more comfortable, just as waterproof and just as safe, and cheaper. I bought the evo riders because I only have one pair of feet etc blah, and wanted the safest boots regardless of money. I now believe the transition boots are the better boot and I am more than happy with the safety of them with the ankle brace.

 

[PW Cymru]

Don't pay UK prices for Daytona boots try fc-moto.de

Trans Open GTX Including shipping £180 approx.

Evo Rider GoreTex including shipping £260 approx.

In my opinion the Trans Open are great boots with excellent protection.

 

[AdamZ]

There is always a bad story... and then there is good

I have 3 pairs (one for track, one for general and one for winter). The pair in the photo I use during the winter as they are more substantial and warmer. I have had zro problems with the boots and find them excellewnt. Best boots I have ever bought.

Had over 18months riding almost every day with one pair and still excellent though reading the referred threat perhaps it may be time to wash the inners. Don't know, I dont smell them....

Bought the first pair in the UK then bought the other two from Germany. The normal boots are reasonably wide, but the Security Evo are narrower. I can potter round mnost of the day with the normal boots on and not feel uncomfortable.

Purchase from Germany, there are plenty of web sites with English sections. The Evo Security are £540 in the UK and cost £370 from Germnany. The Euro is low at the moment so you should get a good price.

 

[nielsll]

If anyone is interested, I have a pair of Evo Sports GTX size 43 (New-IN-Box) that are too small. I will sell for $450 US. I will pay for shipping.

Lou

 

[The Foolish Fellow]

evo rider

have them 2 years now , far better and far more comfortable than i had thought.
By their very nature i thought that they would have been un wearable for all day touri ng but having used then extensively including on 2 x 3 week holidays i am quite happy that i made the purchase. Also the fact that i paid €300 from moto.de makes them feel even better. Perfectly warm ,dry and a locked in safe feeling for your feet. I have now teemed them up with a streetguard jacket and pants and am quite happy out in all weathers.------ especially since i am now riding a 950 adventurer

 

[cral]

if you are still looking for a stockist j&s in northwich should have most of the range in stock (not evo's ) but i agree with getting them direct from germany much cheaper also quite often good buys on the old ebay

 

[Wanderer]

anyone got a pair of these boots?
http://www.glfacc.demon.co.uk/daytona/boot descriptions/evo_rider_gtx.htm

any good?

many thanks

Yes, I've got a pair. Have to say that I've found them to be excellent so far (owned for around 3 months now and covered around 2000 miles). As they wear in they're also becoming easier to take off without assistance (they are a little snug). No complaints though, currently I would buy again (albeit frightening price).

 

[Big Lad]

You chaps with the evo riders, have you got the inner boots with the carbon-effect or with a matt black plastic ?. Just wondered as I seem to be maybe the only one who had cracks on the inner boot. Mine was the carbon fibre effect inner.

 

[Wicker]

I have used Altberg, Daytona (Non-Stop, Goretex) boots, and Sidi Black Rain boots over the years for road riding.

Altberg boots are heavier grade leather and give the impression of being unburstable. Downside is that have a Skywalk sole which would not look out of place on hiking boots. Sole is a good inch thick; great if your legs are short. I find them rather clumsy when on the bike; okay for winter but way too heavy & warm for summer use.

The Daytona boot are the ones which come out of the cupboard. Not quite as warm in winter but used for many journeys when the temperature (with windchill) was well below zero. Better feel for the gear and brakes pedals. 40,000 miles, two minor crashes and still going strong although sole is getting worn in places. I will buy another pair of Daytona's when these expire.

I have also used Sidi Black Rain boots for approx 12,000 before moving to Altberg and then Daytona. Sidi's are a man made upper (not leather), I found this prone to surface cracking which after 1 1/2 years led to water ingress. Relatively light weight construction; did not test the crash protection of these.

David

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Altbergs carry the CE approval mark for PPE. (Personal protection Equipment.) Try and find another manufacturer who does so. Without this mark, the theory is any other boots are just fancy bike ware. Maybe as good or better,but if they don't have the mark?
As someone else on this site once wrote. " if a small company like Altberg can do it, why don't the larger companies?" Possibly they feel that as the public are generally ignorant on these matters, then there is no need.

I would rather all bike kit was made to an industry standard, then it would take the guesswork out of buying kit. Look at Ride magazine, dearer does not mean better.

Evo security £540 for a pair of boots.
my second bike 1 1/2 pairs of these boots. Honda cb1 400 £825

 

[grandtrousers]

Altbergs carry the CE approval mark for PPE. (Personal protection Equipment.) Try and find another manufacturer who does so.

I think the Hein Gericke "Tourag" boots do. Had mine nearly two years now, 100% waterproof and seem very comfortable in both hot and cold climates. They are also goretex lined - which is nice

 

[Phil Clarke]

Not convinced about gortex lined boots - every goretex lined walking boot I've ever had (not paid for by me fortunately) has lasted a maximum of 1 1/2 years before leaking. Goretex membrane does not like being crunched up or repeatedly folded (as happens when walking, or changing gear) I don't think its worth the extra cash.

These days my walking boots are one piece thick leather without any kind of liner - if treated properly they never leak despite hours of plodging through mud, water and swamps. Its a pity bike boots are made of such naff leather - even Altbergs are a bit on the thin side - instead of a proper one piece construction like walking boots.

If you want a waterproof liner I highly recommend Seal skinz waterproof sox. I use them for walking (despite above comment I believe in defence in depth!) mountainbiking and on the bike - £28 and they last me at least 2 years before starting to leak and another year before they are totally useless.

Phil