BMW Santiago's, comfy,waterproof,lots of protection and just a touch of the Mad Max about them! 
Wanted: New boots recommendations
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I have worn my SIDI EVO Black Rain boots for 5 years, winter and summer and they have only let in a teeny drop of water on 3 occaisions during that time. They have been warm and all-day comfy during this time and I thought that they were the only boots I would ever wear.
Three weeks ago, I slid off and the bike landed on my right foot. The right footrest snapped and this landed on my foot. My foot was pinned under the bike, and although the sharp edge didn't pierce the boot, it made a mess of my foot. Nothing broken, but very badly bruised and painful and still is 3 weeks on. The only damage to the boot was extensive scuffing from the road surface and the stitching was abraded away, so if they can't be repaired, then it is a new pair of boots.
My foot was crushed between bike and road, probably because the SIDI's have a lightweight sole without side-to-side strength. So my question is what boots would you recommend to minimise this type of injury while still maintaining the feel of my SIDI's?
Three weeks ago, I slid off and the bike landed on my right foot. The right footrest snapped and this landed on my foot. My foot was pinned under the bike, and although the sharp edge didn't pierce the boot, it made a mess of my foot. Nothing broken, but very badly bruised and painful and still is 3 weeks on. The only damage to the boot was extensive scuffing from the road surface and the stitching was abraded away, so if they can't be repaired, then it is a new pair of boots.
My foot was crushed between bike and road, probably because the SIDI's have a lightweight sole without side-to-side strength. So my question is what boots would you recommend to minimise this type of injury while still maintaining the feel of my SIDI's?
Paul Rochdale
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I've worn my Altberg's for about ten years and thought they'd last me out. They are pretty comfortable, quite protective and almost waterproof, however the big drawback has always been that I have a high instep and they've always been a bit of a bugger to put on. I guess I'll keep wearing them until they fall to bits - in probably another ten years time.
ironandsteel
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Vendramini
Just recovering from a broken leg (no, not on the bike) and decided to get a pair of standard 'VJ10-7 Desert-Alp' from Vendramini - quite expensive but wore them straight from having the cast off - very supportive, waterproof so far can't comment long term yet but they did keep me feet and legs bone dry riding all day in torrential rain the Saturday before last), very comfortable (I struggled a bit to get them on and off at first [like a good helmet] but once on they feel great).
I can wear them all day on and off the bike no problem - just had to raise the gear lever one notch as they have no instep. They smell like boots too - bought them direct from Italy via email / funds transfer - had to send all sorts of foot measurements to confirm the right size. Extremely pleased with them - loads of protection (I haven't bothered to fit the toe steels) and comfortable (they come with comfort coconut insoles which I may try in the summer but don't need). Can easily be re-soled, etc.. Very helpful sales team too.
Am looking forward to a lasting relationship with these ones.
http://www.vendramini.com/dynamic/en/prodotti.php?cat_id=45&
Just recovering from a broken leg (no, not on the bike) and decided to get a pair of standard 'VJ10-7 Desert-Alp' from Vendramini - quite expensive but wore them straight from having the cast off - very supportive, waterproof so far can't comment long term yet but they did keep me feet and legs bone dry riding all day in torrential rain the Saturday before last), very comfortable (I struggled a bit to get them on and off at first [like a good helmet] but once on they feel great).
I can wear them all day on and off the bike no problem - just had to raise the gear lever one notch as they have no instep. They smell like boots too - bought them direct from Italy via email / funds transfer - had to send all sorts of foot measurements to confirm the right size. Extremely pleased with them - loads of protection (I haven't bothered to fit the toe steels) and comfortable (they come with comfort coconut insoles which I may try in the summer but don't need). Can easily be re-soled, etc.. Very helpful sales team too.
Am looking forward to a lasting relationship with these ones.
http://www.vendramini.com/dynamic/en/prodotti.php?cat_id=45&
Worn mine day after day for 3 years and they're still water tight ( Iknow coz I love playing in puddles
)I reckon there's still another three years in mine and I don't look after them as I'm sure I probably should.
Altbergs don't have the same protection as the daytona's and after being fecked about by them for 2 months I won't be using them anytime soon.
Daytona for me - now been in mine for 10 years - ridden many parts of the World in all conditions.
Comfy, cool when hot, warm when cold, waterproof when raining, good for walking in, light in weight and comfy to wear from day one.
After all these years and at least 100,000 miles they are in perfect condition.
I just keep polishing them.
Comfy, cool when hot, warm when cold, waterproof when raining, good for walking in, light in weight and comfy to wear from day one.
After all these years and at least 100,000 miles they are in perfect condition.
I just keep polishing them.
After several years using a pair of Oxtar gortex Matrix, I bought a pair of HG RALLYE GTX II boots and find them very good, with a reasonable level of protection for the road. However, I often wear jeans or Hood armoured jeans over the top of my boots and have found that the Rallye II boots have a very sharp seam near the top that leaves a deep scratch around both my calfs. Not good. 
Will have to do something about them!
Will have to do something about them!
madmax
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Sidi Black Rain. Myself and her indoors have them, comfortable, well put together, good protection & waterproof.
BSD
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Daytona
Sorry for the hijack..but I've been looking at the Trans Opens for a while now.I'll be getting them from Germany and can't try them on before buying.I've been using Alpinestars for the last 5years and I'm a size Euro 45,what size should I go for with the Tran Opens?I have broad feet by the way.Any advice
Does 265euro delivered sound a bit steep?
Cheers
Sorry for the hijack..but I've been looking at the Trans Opens for a while now.I'll be getting them from Germany and can't try them on before buying.I've been using Alpinestars for the last 5years and I'm a size Euro 45,what size should I go for with the Tran Opens?I have broad feet by the way.Any advice
Does 265euro delivered sound a bit steep?
Cheers
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brassmonkey001
I should change this
Sorry for the hijack..but I've been looking at the Trans Opens for a while now.I'll be getting them from Germany and can't try them on before buying.I've been using Alpinestars for the last 5years and I'm a size Euro 45,what size should I go for with the Tran Opens?I have broad feet by the way.Any advice
Does 265euro delivered sound a bit steep?
Cheers
I'm looking at these, €255.50 delivered by my reckoning.
Bit dubious about buying sight unseen, let alone buying without trying them on. But a good price is a good price and judging by their popularity here it shouldn't be too difficult to sell them on if I don't like them.
The Phantom Pieman
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Sidi Couriers seem to have a mixed reputation, mainly for durability - how did you find them?
I've received more than my fair share of lower leg and ankle injuries and as a consequence go for as much protection as I can, over and above practicality.
To me that means MX boots regardless of the type of bike I've owned:
I currently use Aplpinestar Tech 8s and Alpinestar Vectors. The Tech 8s offer a high degree of protection and once broken in are surprisingly comfortable. Not so good, however, for stopping at that quaint Spanish village in mid 30's heat and going for a sight seeing wander IYKWIM.
The Vectors are lighter weight and, to my mind, look cool FWIW
Neither are waterproof in heavy rain but Sealskins take care of that for me
Another boot I would be tempted to look at is the Sidi Flexforce which has a hinged reinforced ankle to prevent twisting - by all accounts one of the most protective boots out there and often championed by Schtum of this parish.
As for Altbergs, sorry, they may be comfy, hand made and they are obviously popular amongst MBW owners (who mentioned pipe n slippers) but I would never get a pair. They just don't offer the same level of protection as modern motorcycle boots.
Just my 2p worth
Andres
I've just been through the boots thing and will probably end up with couriers/raptors but I'm interested in your commenst on MX boots
I bought some - and whilst they would just about have worked on the KTM there is no way I could have ever used them on the GS. I physically couldn't get the toe box under the gear lever with my foot at a sensible angle. And I not prepared to alter the bike so I can only use one pair of boots!
It probably doesn't help that I have size 47 feet!
So they were returned to HG
I'm with you on altbergs - I'm sure they are warm and work well. But they are fugly .....
BSD, you`ll be fine with 45`s. I`ve got wide feet and my Trans Open GTX`s fit a treat. Had them 3 years and done 50,000 miles + in all weathers and they are superb!!
Buy `em Brassmonkey, after all Vern can`t be wrong can he
Buy `em Brassmonkey, after all Vern can`t be wrong can he
brassmonkey001
I should change this
BSD, you`ll be fine with 45`s. I`ve got wide feet and my Trans Open GTX`s fit a treat. Had them 3 years and done 50,000 miles + in all weathers and they are superb!!
Buy `em Brassmonkey, after all Vern can`t be wrong can he
Well, I've ordered them on your say so, so if they're rubbish you won't hear the end of it.
BSD
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BSD, you`ll be fine with 45`s. I`ve got wide feet and my Trans Open GTX`s fit a treat. Had them 3 years and done 50,000 miles + in all weathers and they are superb!!
Buy `em Brassmonkey, after all Vern can`t be wrong can he
I'll take your word on it Sarge.
Good find Brassmonkey,I'll be getting mine soon
Well, I've ordered them on your say so, so if they're rubbish you won't hear the end of it.
You won't be disappointed - they're the business
I sometimes just take mine out of the box to look at them
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+1 Daytona, just love 'em!
I've been using Daytona Roadstar GTX. First pair lasted about 7yrs of DAILY use. Eventually started leaking and virtually no sole left. Second pair about 3yrs in of DAILY use. They can be rully refurbished for £90 by Daytona, which is what I'll be doing to the first pair when the 2nd pair are knackered.
DavidHale
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You won't be disappointed - they're the business
I sometimes just take mine out of the box to look at them
Do they have a zip or are they just velcroed together? I've got a pair of Tech 3s, but they're a bit 'overkill' for the road and not waterproof. Those Daytonas look good.
