AStar Fastlane or Sidi Gas riding shoes?

[McShanNZ]

Hey,

Been looking for a comfortable "Riding Shoe". Anyone got either of these care to provide feedback?

revzilla.com have them both.

Much appreciated.

[Milts]

What are you after them for?

Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but I've fallen in love with my pair of these, tempted to buy a 2nd (and 3rd) pair in case they stop making them:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-cafe-boots

It's a boot with ankle, heel and toe armor, which I wear all day at work as 'work shoes'. They're also great general wear boots - my weekend shoe even if I'm not riding.

My only issues with them are that the sole is a bit thin (might need re-soling soonish), and also very flexible. Makes them comfortable to walk in but they could have gone for slightly firmer IMO. Also, they take a minute or two to lace up, because to get them off you need to unthread the first 2 or 3 rows, but other than that... fantastic.

[McShanNZ]

What are you after them for?

Nice looking boot Milts. :niceone:

The price is a bit beyond what I was initially thinking.

I have a short commute, just wanting a riding shoe pref with a toe cap/ankle support of some kind. I have a pair of WP Targa Neo for anything longer than the ride to and from work. Studying this year too and don't want to have to carry a change of footwear.

[rustyrobot]

I've heard good things about these TCX X-Street boots, and I know there are a few places in NZ that stock them.

293228

http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/prodotti-dettaglio.php?prodotto=57

[rustyrobot]

Hey,

Been looking for a comfortable "Riding Shoe". Anyone got either of these care to provide feedback?

revzilla.com have them both.

Much appreciated.

Oh, and if you happen to be a size 12, there was a pair on TradeMe recently that didn't sell and were only $60 with postage included. Ask the seller to relist if keen...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=690606815

Obviously they didn't sell because he changed the value from $60 to $460 by mistake when relisting. (4 is same key as $)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/boots/auction-686238945.htm

[McShanNZ]

http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/prodotti-dettaglio.php?prodotto=57

Thanks RustyRobot. A great selection, a couple of the TCX appeal but will try on. I've the sizing sussed for the Astar & Sidi. The latter appeal more-so.

[Milts]

Nice looking boot Milts. :niceone:

Yeah I'm a fan ay.

It looks like there's a pretty good range for what you're after. I can absolutely recommend having boots which can be worn as shoes, makes life worlds easier.

IMO if you get a well known brand, you're going to be fine - people will nit-pick differences but I doubt there's anything seriously wrong with any of them. If possible, do try them on first though - or failing that, try on shoes from the same brand to get an idea of their sizing. Stick to that and you should be sweet.

Also, don't forget to post a review!

[Pogo2]

Axo Striker shoes

Comfy
Has the Boa lace up system
Good protection of the ankle area.

Got mine from Cycletreads a few years ago. About $200 from memory

[McShanNZ]

Axo Striker shoes

Comfy
Has the Boa lace up system
Good protection of the ankle area.

Got mine from Cycletreads a few years ago. About $200 from memory

Yeh, they look 'aiight'. The Boa is cool feature.
Cycletreads don't appear to have them on their website, as a guess prolly upwards of $249, At least $249 is the cost of the TCX X-Street RustyBoot recommended at CT... the Astar & Sidi considerably less with postage.

Been a while since I've been north of the Bombay's I must admit.

[CRACKATTACK]

Boom
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/3ABW4N395/title/axo-striker-9to5-shoes

[McShanNZ]

Boom
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/3ABW4N395/title/axo-striker-9to5-shoes

Sweet!! :woohoo:
You got them? Care to provide advice on fitting etc?

[McShanNZ]

I see the Faster are now available from Astar...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-faster-shoes

I do like the look of the Axo 9-5 it's more of a hiking boot look, if the construction is solid around the toe box I think it could be a winner. :headbang:

[CRACKATTACK]

I impulse bought some and they just arrived today, I'll try em on tomorrow and let you know the lace system seems very cool though and works well. I have a pair of A* lace up street boots I recently bought to compare to, they're nice but a little tight in the 10 I usually take so I ordered the 9-5 in a 10.5, will let you know in more detail.