Open budget for new race boots - what is the best boot on the market?

[Joe Blogs]

Hey guys,

Just broke my ankle on the race bike so decided to splash out and get some really good boots so that it doesnt happen again :)

Who has what? and has anyone tested them out (the hard way)

Cheers

JB

[Clivoris]

I've been exploring options myself as I need an upgrade. If I could, I would be buying the top spec Alpinestars. I was shown some nice Sidis but they don't fit my fat feet well.

[ClutchITUP]

I had A* SMX4 good boots for fat feet like mine lasted me ages went around europe too. Then got some elcheapo tecknic chicanes shit boots only lasted a year. I now lust after some A* SMX plus, mmnnn waterproofish

[SPP]

I don't race (... or crash) but have SIDI Vertigo Corsa which I picked up cheap 2nd hand (TM).

They are pretty damn comfy for a race boot and the calf and bridge adjuster’s work really well. The Vertigo Corsa has been replaced by the Vortice. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/sidi-vortice-boots/


Have a look into:

SIDI Vortice
Alpinestars Supertech-R
Puma 1000 v3

[Marmoot]

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Sidi-Vortice-Lux/SubProducts/Sidi-Vortice-Lux-0011&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct

[Shaun P]

Alpinestars supertech-r are a popular choice with the seperate inner.

[TOTO]

Gerne GRW

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2007_Gaerne_G-RW_Road_Race_Boot.jpg

[lanci]

I've done a track day in my TCX S-race's and also commute in them daily (I have relatively wide feet and a high bridge). They're relatively cheap for what is a good boot in my opinion (looks like $299 is buying you the top of the line TCX's!).

Pros:
-Mine are white and look flash as bro!
-Ankle protection system feels very safe and solid/snug when fastened
-Solid zips and lots of velcro adjustability (good for my chicken legs)
-Well vented
-Seemingly well made
-Good to commute on as no fastening/racheting system

Cons:
-Might right little toe gets a bit numb if I don't stand on pegs right (right foot might be diff to my left hence it only happening on the right little toe)
-No cable fastening/racheting system (I don't know if they're more effective???)

[superman]

Yea I bought TCX boots also. The Competizione S GTX model. Supposed to be better than S-Race model, so I was told. :yes: I got them for $400, on sale from $600.

And as with most of the racing TCX boots you get the torsion control system to stop your feet getting put into extra awkward positions. Almost waterproof even though that's not what they're made for, and provides a good amount of venting.

[Kickaha]

Hey guys,

Just broke my ankle on the race bike so decided to splash out and get some really good boots so that it doesnt happen again :)

Who has what? and has anyone tested them out (the hard way)

Cheers

JB

So was that you I was talking to with the broken ankle in Timaru A & E after I came off the sidecar?

[Tony.OK]

So was that you I with the broken ankle was talking to in Timaru A & E after I came off the sidecar?

Mind translating that into North Island language?

[Kickaha]

Mind translating that into North Island language?

fixed fuckyaverymuch :motu:

[MaxCannon]

I've crashed in my Gaerne grw boots and didn't even feel the impact.
Only time the toe sliders have ever touched the ground.

Were $350 from memoary and are fully waterproof.

[CHOPPA]

supertech r

[DEATH_INC.]

I use Oxtar TCS EVO RX, well tested and sweet as.

[superman]

I use Oxtar TCS EVO RX, well tested and sweet as.

Oxtars are TCX now I believe. Couldn't find any Oxtars when I was told they were good. So I think they have changed to TCX

[CHOPPA]

I think the question is whats the best......

Alpinestar Supertech R
Sidi Vorticsomething
Daytona
Dianese

I think the Daytona is actually the best from what I have heard. The Alpinestar is the best to ride in and the whole inside of the boot is smooth so it doesnt get hooked up like sidi tcx garne etc etc with hinges and plastic on the inside that gets caught on your rearsets etc

[DEATH_INC.]

Oxtars are TCX now I believe. Couldn't find any Oxtars when I was told they were good. So I think they have changed to TCX
Ok, though their website still calls them Oxtar....
http://www.oxtar-boots.com/
Edit: OK...it looks like the site I was looking at yesterday is outta date.....following the links on this one brings them up as tcx, and a different model. Oh well, back to what Choppa sez....




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[Joe Blogs]

So was that you I was talking to with the broken ankle in Timaru A & E after I came off the sidecar?

Yip that was me.

Cheers for the advise on the boots everyone, i have herd good things on both the SIDI's and the alpinestars, think ill just have to try them all on and see what ones fit the best.

The only others I was looking at was the Puma GP1000 V3 boots, has anyone tried these on or owned a pair?

Cheers
JB

[Clivoris]

I had a look at the Puma's as well as the Sidi and Alpinestars. The bracing on the inside exterior of the boot looked like it may get hooked up on the rearsets etc (like wat choppa said). I reckon your onto though. Try them on and see what's most comfy. The Gaerne's seem to be great value, but you are after maximum protection.

[SPman]

I reckon any of them are pretty good - probably depends a lot on exactly how you go down. A pair of Sidi Vertisomethings saved my ankle from breaking, although the foot was bent down pretty far and I had one hell of a sprained ankle - that was a side impact bike/bank then over the top of the bike type impact. I could even hobble around for a few hours after. Once I took the boot off however..........

[bert_is_evil]

These ones look pretty solid, have a special fexing exo-skeleton
http://www.advancedmotorcyclegear.com/falco.htm

[Joe Blogs]

So... Sidi Or Alpinestars is what it has come down to, hard decision to make....

Both take about same time to put on, both look good, one has boot inside of another (a*) and other has all external protection and support.

Price is much in a muchness,

Both seem to flex easy enough for gear changers etc.

Only thing I can really say that separates them, is the sidi is more of a custom fit with all the tensioner's, but in saying that I dont think my foot is going to come out of the Alpinestar either.

Sidi also allows you to replace outer panels.... Astar doesnt

Any thoughts or input?

[Metastable]

Hey man, if you have the cash, Daytonas are the best. I can't afford them... so I have some Alpinestars, which IMO offer better protection than the Sidis, however my boots don't hold a feather to the protection you get in a pair of Daytonas. The best, period.

http://www.daytona.de/index.php?page=758
Security EVO or EVO sports or if you want waterproof Evo Sports Goretex (GTX)

The best of the Daytonas for protection is the Security EVO.... go bend one of those laterally at the ankle and compare it to anything else.

[nodrog]

I would also get the Daytonas if money was no object, you will shit yourself when you see a price.

Fanny.

[pritch]

Hand made in Germany ain't gonna be cheap. I seem to recall that in this instance price was no object?

[Joe Blogs]

Hey,

470 Pounds for the daytonas, not cheap and they certainly are a boot only a mother could love.

Probably slightly leaning to Astars at mo now, get cast off next week and will be able to try a pair on rather than one boot haha.

Ill let you know what I decide.

[turboduck]

Daytonas are generally recognised as the best..... if you can afford em.