Summer Boots

[HorneyBiker]

The clouds parted for approximately 30 seconds just now - and that has prompted me, possibly prematurely, to start looking at summer boots!

I have a venerable old pair of heine gericke winter boots that look a bit like nuclear blast proof wellies but are absolutely brilliant at the job - totally waterproof!

Im looking for something a little more trendy for my summer pair though - what do people think of these alpinestars tech 10s? Are they comfy?

 

[BLUE(UK)]

The clouds parted for approximately 30 seconds just now - and that has prompted me, possibly prematurely, to start looking at summer boots!

I have a venerable old pair of heine gericke winter boots that look a bit like nuclear blast proof wellies but are absolutely brilliant at the job - totally waterproof!

Im looking for something a little more trendy for my summer pair though - what do people think of these alpinestars tech 10s? Are they comfy?

Most enduro guys prefer the Tech 8's due to costs(approx 190quid) compared to the tech 10's.
I have tech 8's(you need them 1 size bigger than ya usual size) and i find them great.....bit heavy though but comfy.You WILL have to adjust your gear lever cos these are chunky!!
Fox trackers might be worth looking at???????

 

[Wapping]

I have Daytona boots (summer and winter versions).

Expensive but EXCELLENT!

First class repair / full refurb service from the German manufatcturers as well.

My summer boots are now 10+ years old, re-soled twice and one zip replaced (the puller tag broke). I polish them with good quality 'waterproof' black shoe polish, they withstand some pretty big downpours.

http://www.daytona.de/english/news_e/news.html

http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/folders/motorcycle_boots/

 

[Mutley]

Tech 10's

I have tried some on but I haven't raised the funds yet. They are a lot lighter than the Tech 8's and seem to have better protection. I've not worn moto cross boots before so they felt really strange to walk around in, just like ski boots really.

The best change to me seems to be not having metal on the outside of the toes. I'll be less likely to wreck my bike when I drag the boots over the seat getting on and off.

 

[HorneyBiker]

Further to this - they have alpinestars vectors that look pretty nice too - any thoughts on which?

 

[Schtum]

I suggest that you read Mechanical Properties of Modern Off-Road Motorcycle Riding Boots and then buy these.....

 

[BLUE(UK)]

Sidi's have such a small ankle area that i couldn't get my foot in them.....all sidi's are the same......for skinny whippet ankles....wearers must look like they have flippers for feet!!

 

[Schtum]

Sidi's have such a small ankle area that i couldn't get my foot in them.....all sidi's are the same......for skinny whippet ankles....wearers must look like they have flippers for feet!!

You're right, they're designed for those of built for speed, not for bloaters.

 

[wessie]

Summer footwear:

 

[jimbo]

And for Harley riders