RE: Boots? - 3

Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #14

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An alternate view on Boots

Over the years I've bought quite a few Motorcycle specific boots and found with one exception (old buckle enduro boots) I was dissatisfied. The cost was always a lot, the fit marginal, most were NOT really water proof (full day in rain) and ALL hurt when I tried to take a walk with them any distance.
So a few years ago I gave up and when with Danner (Military, Police, work boot). They are designed for all day comfort. I can easily take a mile or two walk or hike with them after a day of riding. In 4+ years they have been 100% water proof. I love them.

The down side. I look clunkey ...not the zoomy, racer look, no fancy toggle buckels, plastic shield, metal shields, etc etc....

Not the image for everyone

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Zitat von gc141x im Beitrag #30

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I know I'm beating this thread to death- but I feel compelled to comment, a few months in, that the Daytona M-Star boots don't get under the gear shift lever as easily as the BMW ones. I had to retrain myself to place my left foot differently, after which things got better. The point is that there is a mild 'brand transfer effect' in this case. That having been said, I like the boots very much.

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I’ll add to the Daytona group. I have a pair of the Strive boots. They are more of a track boot but I wear them for road riding. I like them very much but I don’t think I’ll be hiking in them. I should have purchased the M Star/RoadStar boots. I originally thought the Strive was the M Star with toe sliders but found they have more of a thinner sole and heel.

I have been looking at the BMW Grave Boots. From what I’ve seen online I like. I like the Goretex I like the two buckles for adjusting the fit. I want them for a road boot that I can walk in when off the bike. Now to find them under $300.00. Most places are $359.00. Check them out, hope to find a shop that Carrie’s them to try them on.

I just wear Redwing 'pecos' ropers. All leather, waterproof and I can walk around comfortably with them. The toe fits under the gear shift and the leather is soft enough for me to feel it, so my shifting has improved. I like that the heels sit on the pegs as well- for me it is pretty comfortable.
Downsides are that they are hot (but I'm a sandals sort of guy when off the bike) and they do not have armor built into the ankle.
I've also got some plain black Alpinstars that are pretty good and they are also waterproof. They are not as comfortable for hiking, but I'll wear them if I go for a three day ride (as opposed to an afternoon of sightseeing).

All my biker friends tried a lot of brands and told me Daytona is expensive. Over the time they now changed to Daytona and understand now why I recommend Daytona always.
I ride the Roadstar and for summer the shorter Arrow with perforation.

Zitat von jrt im Beitrag #35

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I just wear Redwing 'pecos' ropers. All leather, waterproof and I can walk around comfortably with them. The toe fits under the gear shift and the leather is soft enough for me to feel it, so my shifting has improved. I like that the heels sit on the pegs as well- for me it is pretty comfortable.
Downsides are that they are hot (but I'm a sandals sort of guy when off the bike) and they do not have armor built into the ankle.
I've also got some plain black Alpinstars that are pretty good and they are also waterproof. They are not as comfortable for hiking, but I'll wear them if I go for a three day ride (as opposed to an afternoon of sightseeing).

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Try Bates footwear. I think the GX-8 is a possibility.

I'm another Daytona fan although my old Gore Tex Pro boots are just starting to leak.

A friend told me that Motolegends in the UK are recommending TCX boots as a similar design and high quality for much less. I had a look and their nearest equivalent was on sale at £179.99.

My Daytonas still have a few miles left methinks but I may try some TCX next.

https://www.motolegends.com/motorcycle-b...oots-black.html

Just tried moto legends after watching their youtube video, saying they have a Warehouse full of tcx boots, to find they have vertually sold out. 😕
Shame. Looks a nice boot.

Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #40

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Just tried moto legends after watching their youtube video, saying they have a Warehouse full of tcx boots, to find they have vertually sold out. 😕
Shame. Looks a nice boot.

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Cheers wessie. I did spot this earlier. Might well take a ride😉

I went for these in the end, due to comfort and availability. Very comfortable out of the box. Time will tell as to how waterproof they are. Comes with a 2 yrs gtee.
Note. Not the price I paid. 😉Screenshot_20220708_165017.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
Just need to adj. the gear linkage now so I can shift up the gears without twisting me ankle😉