Best places to try on boots in Christchurch?

**Ghost Lemur** · 11th November 2006, 16:38

Damn this great weather. I'm so jealous not to have been riding today.

On the positive side of things. I went to Canterbury Rides. To my surprise they had a pair of Disco's in stock. Only one pair, and size 45's (too big). But it did give me my first chance to see the boots in the flesh. They look just as gorgeous (does calling motorcycle boots "gorgeous" make me sound ghey or what) in the flesh as they do in the pictures. Tried on the 45's, as I say they were to big, but gave me an idea of what proper fitting one's would be like. I'm truely in love. Had a good close up look at them. Between the soles, buckles, sticking, attention to detail, etc, etc, it becomes understandable why people rave about these boots even at the price they are.

Next we went to Sportzone Suzuki. I knew that they wouldn't have any Disco's, but they do have a large (size) range of Sidi road boots. I tried on a few different sizes and am a bit closer to a conclusion on size. The 43's were tight (in thin socks), but didn't squish my feet. The 44's had a bit more room and were immediately comfortable.

So I've narrowed it to the a possibility of either. Still a bit unsure as to which size would be best. I might call the guy at CantRides and see if he's willing to bring in both sizes for me to try before I buy. If he does I'll pay the extra $10 they quoted me over the other bikes shops. It'd also go a ways to show him they he was smart stocking the Discovery's even if it was just one pair.

So all in all a productive day.

The Boys had fun going from one bike shop to the next drooling over their peewee machines. Should have heard Sebastians exclaimation of awe when (forgotten his name, owner of Caterbury Rides) son told him that he had his own motorcycle.
Both boys are itching to get out there, but it's going to have to be a bit of a ways off yet. Got to somehow work out how to afford to indulge their (hopefully longterm) passion.
It's good though as they're both getting really good at riding their bikes due to being told that they have to be able to their bicycles well if they want motorbikes.
It's also good that they have a factidious(sp?) attention to safety gear. You should hear them in the car if we drive pass someone on a bicycle or motorbike who isn't wearing "the appropriate" protection.

All in all a productive day. Hope you guys who went for the ride had fun. Looking forward to reading about it.