Creaky Boots

**phoenixgtr** · 28th February 2006, 14:53

I bought some Oxtar TCS evo boots a couple of weeks ago and they're awesome, except for one thing: they creak like crazy.

I tried the silicone stuff that came with them and it seemed to make them worse. Anyone got any sugestions or home made remedies?

Cheers

**Paulus** · 28th February 2006, 15:00

I use CRC silicone spray on my Sidi Vertebrae boots and it quietens them for a while. Is this the stuff you got with them?

After a while you stop noticing the noise (or caring) and don't bother to spray them any more. They aren't exactly made for walking any distance anyhow.

**Fishy** · 28th February 2006, 15:02

haha try walking in Alpinestars SMX - Plus. Never heard anything so creaky!.

**outlawtorn** · 28th February 2006, 15:04

you could walk like a robot, then the sound could match the movement.......

**phoenixgtr** · 28th February 2006, 15:09

No it was a lillte bottle rather than a spray, so I guess it does not get into the gaps so well

**Postie** · 28th February 2006, 15:12

just put up with it, the noise's the boots make disguises the ones you make when you fart anyway.....

**phoenixgtr** · 28th February 2006, 15:13

Well I would put up with it, but the noise is a dead give away when you sneak into lectures at uni late......

**Postie** · 28th February 2006, 15:15

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Well I would put up with it, but the noise is a dead give away when you sneak into lectures at uni late......

how can you be late, your on a bike......

**phoenixgtr** · 28th February 2006, 15:18

You know how it is, would rather take the long way to class

**hazard02** · 1st March 2006, 06:58

You arent doing it right then. Sneaking in late shouldnt involve walking, just a danger roll or two into the nearest available seat when the lecturer's back is turned. Just make sure your leathers arent creaky.

**tracyprier** · 1st March 2006, 07:30

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Well I would put up with it, but the noise is a dead give away when you sneak into lectures at uni late......

Buy a top box and take a pair of trainers... or in your case sneakers

**phoenixgtr** · 1st March 2006, 07:39

Originally Posted by hazard02

You arent doing it right then. Sneaking in late shouldnt involve walking, just a danger roll or two into the nearest available seat when the lecturer's back is turned. Just make sure your leathers arent creaky.

Nice one

**placidfemme** · 1st March 2006, 08:39

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**emaN** · 1st March 2006, 08:49

yep phoenix...they squeak, but they're a top boot! most comfy & snug/secure fitting i've tried.

beeswax, a bit of CRC will do the trick for a while - i just put up with it now. Actually seems to not be as bad as it was, perhaps as the parts rub together they wear that top layer off a wee bit? Who knows..

Used to go to the UK bike shows with a couple mates; one of 'em we could always track down, cos only one of his SIDIs squeaked and was slightly different sound than others...he hated it! squeak, step, squeak, step.... he he he