For the shorties

[Broomrider]

I decided at 163cm I needed a little more height to feel totally comfortable on my ER6F... Although I could touch the ground on both sides, I was finding our hilly, kitty litter covered drive a bit daunting... I got a wonderful shoe maker to add some rubber on my riding boots...and for $40 I gained 15mil and greater stability ...

[portokiwi]

:2guns: Thats why I wear combat boots.... Good height... Good tread and great suport. 9 times out of 10 cheaper then motorcycle boots.
You can get lace ups zip ups or both... even valcro if you like that stuff.

[SDU]

Who did you get to do them??

I'm always in need off extra help with height. You can buy boots with a decent sole on them, especially adventure styles but they aren't always tall enough for me:o

[portokiwi]

Got to say boom rider they look good. :niceone:

[Broomrider]

Who did you get to do them??

I'm always in need off extra help with height. You can buy boots with a decent sole on them, especially adventure styles but they aren't always tall enough for me:o

Bennetts shoe repair in Colombo street, he did a great job, I'm very happy with them.

[SDU]

Bennetts shoe repair in Colombo street, he did a great job, I'm very happy with them.


Wow are they still around, thanks for that I'll keep them in mind.

[Pinstripe]

Good thinking. I like a bit of extra sole on my boots, especially with the sort of wind we get in welly occasionally, saved me a couple of times i'd say :yes:

[rustys]

Have been trying to get some boots built up 10-15ml here for,( Duke Girl ) in Paraparaumu, but price's here are up around $130.00. Would'nt mind a postal Address for this guy or some contact details.
Are they a hard rubber sole that he attached to the boots, and do they still retain the instep.?
Can't get your photo to a bigger size to have a good look.
Cheers.

[Her_C4]

Have been trying to get some boots built up 10-15ml here for,( Duke Girl ) in Paraparaumu, but price's here are up around $130.00. Would'nt mind a postal Address for this guy or some contact details.
Are they a hard rubber sole that he attached to the boots, and do they still retain the instep.?
Can't get your photo to a bigger size to have a good look.
Cheers.

Huh?? you are kidding? You have the absolute best person on your doorstep!
Check out this thread....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1196609
:niceone:

and here is a pic of the boots.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1201008&postcount=58

[Her_C4]

Sorry ^^^^^ see above the links are the right ones now -I appear to technicologically challenged this morning as well as vertically.... :buggerd:

[PrincessBandit]

Bennetts shoe repair in Colombo street, he did a great job, I'm very happy with them.

that sounds great! I'm going to be in CHCH over Christmas, unfortunately they'll most likely be closed over the period i'm there though :( (although ya never know ya luck in the big city...) How long did it take to be done? I might even be persuaded to post my stinky boots to my inlaws to see if they can take them in for me lol.
p.s. i have some old combat boots of my dads which look like they might do the trick. Options I hadn't thought of!!! Thanks peeps!

[rustys]

Been to Mr McIntosh, but he quoted over the $130.00. Was'nt Impressed.

[Broomrider]

Have been trying to get some boots built up 10-15ml here for,( Duke Girl ) in Paraparaumu, but price's here are up around $130.00. Would'nt mind a postal Address for this guy or some contact details.
Are they a hard rubber sole that he attached to the boots, and do they still retain the instep.?
Can't get your photo to a bigger size to have a good look.
Cheers.

Sorry I haven't been in for a while...
the boots still retain all shape, he shaped them as per the original boot, easy to walk in no discomfort at all...He takes the sole off and puts a shaped filler piece in I got 10 to 15 mil added, and then original sole is put back on...


I can't put a bigger photo on here I tried.... I can email the pix to you...(let me know)
It took a week to get them done, but depends on how busy he is, maybe 2 weeks now... $40 was a great price...and job superb.

Bennetts Shoe Repair Service
639 Colombo St Christchurch
03-366 2273

[Pwalo]

I like this thread. It makes me realise my lofty 168cm is truly awesome. Another option is to use an inner in your boot. If you're only looking for a wee bit of extra height it's cheap and doesn't require modifying your boots.

Not that I've had any problems on any bikes you understand. Oh no.

[Broomrider]

I like this thread. It makes me realise my lofty 168cm is truly awesome.

Not that I've had any problems on any bikes you understand. Oh no.

Yeah but I don't have as far to fall ..;) !!! :)