Boots on a budget. Help please!

[Steelo]

Hi guys,

I am a returning KB member and have been slowly getting my biking gear back together since recently getting a new bike and riding more. The last thing I need is a pair of boots. I am on a bit of a budget as I am the sole earner in my house with my wife at home looking after our 13 month old boy.

I have been all over trademe looking for a pair of second hand boots to get me going with little success. People don't want to cheaply part with their old boots for some reason.

The second option is to buy cheap new pair of boots such as the Exustar variety or Cnell etc that can be seen on trademe for $99 to $169 respectively.

Does anyone have any experience with the Exustar boots? They "look" ok (better than the more expensive Cnell boots) in photos etc but I cannot find any reviews on them.

https://www.motobeast.co.nz/products...segt-greyblack

Or should I just save up the $300+ needed to get a pair of brand name boots?

Thanks in advance for any input.

[SaferRides]

Followed the link: ”Non-slip pattern of play block can actually finish playing files action between the high-speed movements."

I'd pass on those.

[pete376403]

Off-road? If so I've got a pair of Forma MX/adventure Euro size 44 you can have. Bought s/hand from TM ages ago, but too small so no use to me.

Yours for cost of postage

[Steelo]

Followed the link: ”Non-slip pattern of play block can actually finish playing files action between the high-speed movements."

I'd pass on those.

You'd think the person who is running that website would have cleaned up some of the engrish on the product description haha

[Steelo]

Off-road? If so I've got a pair of Forma MX/adventure Euro size 44 you can have. Bought s/hand from TM ages ago, but too small so no use to me.

Yours for cost of postage

Strictly road riding for me, but thanks for the offer of the boots.

[AllanB]

Torpedo 7 often have road boots discounted.

[SaferRides]

TCX make some waterproof touring boots which are usually available for about $200.

[pete376403]

TCX make some waterproof touring boots which are usually available for about $200.

Previously known as Oxtar and they are good.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What size big boy?

[Steelo]

What size big boy?

I'm a 10.5 in Nike sneakers, I guess that equates to a 44 or 45 in the weird euro system that boots are sized in.

[Jeeper]

Where abouts in the country are you?

[Steelo]

Where abouts in the country are you?

I'm in Dunedin.

[george formby]

Check out these fullas. I've had nothing but excellent service and exceedingly good value for money from them. https://www.1tonne.co.nz/listings/boots/105/

My G/F bought a pair of boots off them when she started riding a few years ago. A bit of fabric trim started to fray and she received a new pair of boots, gratis. She still has both pairs.

[Scubbo]

I have some of these in size 44 or 45 will look when I get home, you can have for $50, they are as new, worn once then found they're slightly too small and never got around to selling them

[VTRDave]

Recently bought a pair of Legend boots from 1tonne and I reckon they are good value for money. No doubt the more expensive brands have something extra to offer but for $135 I am happy.