New boots? Help needed!

[ed4554]

Ok 4months ago I ruptured my achilles tendon. 9 weeks in a cast now doing physio. Only problem my foot is still so swollen I can't get my Sdi boots on? I need a boot that can be adjusted so as to fit my normal size left foot and still adjust so as to fit my swollen right foot?

Any suggestions? Yep I know I will get some funny ones but I still need a pair of boots for next Friday as the bike is booked in for its 12000 mile/2 year service and I have a 80 mile round trip to do?

Ed

 

[Schtum]

Which Sidis do you have at the moment? I have Sidi Flexforce SRS (see below) and there's a wide range of adjustment, including the foot strap. I'd also imagine that you'd want something with that much support and protection if you're going to be riding with a buggered Achilles tendon.

 

[Uinneag]

Alpine stars tech 10
Very comfy and suprisingly flexible with a wee bootie inside with ankle support
Love mine

 

[ed4554]

Thanks for the reply men. Sidi Blackrain boots at the moment. But will give your suggestions a look at.

Ed

 

[BLUE(UK)]

Tech 6,8 or 10's.

Surely you can get someone to ride your bike to the shop for you??!! or is it fit to ride but simply cant get your boots on??

 

[Big Lad]

Had these for a year now. The front folds down and the boot laces up. Loads of room and easily adjustable. Good for walking in and the hinged heel bit doesn't restrict up/down movement.

http://www.spc-bmw.co.uk/erol/erol.html#748x749

 

[ncpierce]

Dainese Virunga D-Dry, just bought a pair to supplement my black rains. Waterproof, yet to be tested, and with motocross style adjustable straps at ankle and lower calf with a velcro top. Nice and rigid too!

 

[ed4554]

Ok tried the suggested boots today plus some others. The only ones that will fit around my swollen ankle and calf are Hein Gericke Toureg Gortex. So I am now bedding them in around the house ready for my first ride out since early May.
Thanks for your help.

Ed

 

[Hew]

Ok tried the suggested boots today plus some others. The only ones that will fit around my swollen ankle and calf are Hein Gericke Toureg Gortex. So I am now bedding them in around the house ready for my first ride out since early May.
Thanks for your help.

Ed

I have also just bought some Gericke Toureg boots.
Many years ago I smashed lower left leg and have for years been wearing combat boots to ride bikes. These are the only bike boots that I have found that I can get my leg into and that feel comfortable around the damaged area.