Looking into boots

[Ehgreiz]

But, yeah. Replaceable plastic strips that screw on to the outside of the toe area of your boot, so that when your foot touches down as you go around corners it doesn't grind away the bit where the leather joins the sole and eventually render them non-waterproof and not-entirely-protective-of-your-toes.

correct me if im wrong, but that doesnt sound like a particularly important feature for a cruiser style bike to me?

[jrandom]

correct me if im wrong, but that doesnt sound like a particularly important feature for a cruiser style bike to me?

Well, that's why I said that the Evos would be great boots for cruiser riders.

I forgot that that's the style of bike you were getting next. So, knock yourself out. The Evos (edit: sorry, 'Strada Evo Tepors' according to the Colemans website) would be my choice.

[Ehgreiz]

sweet well that sounds like the ones im gonna get then, i just wish Coleman's had more options hehe

ah well, getting part of the purchase financed anyway haha, whats another 400?

besides, i came off my scooter in the first week i had it (minor accident, tight corner into a small gap in traffic when i should have waited, too much throttle panicked and didn't release it so semi crashed into someone's curb/driveway heh) and kinda hurt my ankle - still makes me wince every now and then so getting some decent boots aint a bad idea.

thanks for the input JR

[Owl]

Another option you could look at is the Stylmartin Styl-Safe boots. I would've bought them in a heartbeat if I could get them done up over my leathers. Nicest touring boots I've seen, but about $450 retail from memory.
I ended up buying the Sidi Vertigo Mega Gore-tex boots for $540 because they fit so well, but those Stylemartin's were awesome.

[HungusMaximist]

I can tell you, I've crashed in sports/racing style boot and those plasticky bits you once thought was gay/butch looking did it's job. They pretty much take the hiding and leaving your foot intact.

However if you don't intend on crashing then it shouldn't really worry you too much, most of it is just extra protection systems for your ankles and foot.
But hey, it's always good to be on the safe side!

[Ehgreiz]

I can tell you, I've crashed in sports/racing style boot and those plasticky bits you once thought was gay/butch looking did it's job. They pretty much take the hiding and leaving your foot intact.

However if you don't intend on crashing then it shouldn't really worry you too much, most of it is just extra protection systems for your ankles and foot.
But hey, it's always good to be on the safe side!

yeah i kinda figured those bits werent there for looks haha, i think ill go with the $400 pair from coleman's - they were comfortable, stable and, obviously, waterproof, and also have a decent amount of armouring.

thanks all for the advice any more is still appreciated

[enigma51]

Its been a couple of silly days so havent done the pics yet will get it done over the weekend

They are not brand new and have been used so they will be good for having a set while you save up for some new once!

[portokiwi]

I am just an old fashend I like my good old combat boots, I use 5.11 boots they have the normal front laces but also have the side zips so they are easy to put on and take off with the added comfort of adjusting the calf witjh the laces so it fits all size calfs. and you can tuck and adjust if needed.
Plus they look and feel great.
you can buy them pus other styles at http://www.tacticalsolutionscorp.com/
here in Auckland..... I love that shop like a boy in a sweet shop

[Sable]

Likewise, only I use these. Good boots, made in Christchurch, completely waterproof (I've waded in the sea to the top of the boot, and they didn't leak). Steel caps are good too - I had someone ride over my toes on a scooter.

[portokiwi]

Likewise, only I use these. Good boots, made in Christchurch, completely waterproof (I've waded in the sea to the top of the boot, and they didn't leak). Steel caps are good too - I had someone ride over my toes on a scooter.

Yes I had Paraflex when I was in Rescue a very good boot.
I found that they sweat too much in summer though but very comfy to wear.

[=cJ=]

Sidi Vertigos are what you'd want. A bit pricier than the Evos you were looking at, but only 23% as gay as anything with 'Alpinestars' on it.

OI, what's wrong with me SMX-4 boots?

**twacks jrandom**

Though I agree about the multicolour comment, time and place old chap wot?

[jrandom]

oi, what's wrong with me smx-4 boots?

YHBT. YHL. HAND.

[beyond]

Swear by Sidi Vertigo Corsa's. Full race boot but all the protection you need.
After breaing my ankle in Dec 06 I wish I had been wearing them then. lateral ankle supports, ratchet across the top of the foot, ratchet up to the calf muscle, ceramic toesliders etc. Comfortable, air vents for summer and I just love them. Expensive....yep, but what price do you put on your ......

[Ehgreiz]

Swear by Sidi Vertigo Corsa's. Full race boot but all the protection you need.
After breaing my ankle in Dec 06 I wish I had been wearing them then. lateral ankle supports, ratchet across the top of the foot, ratchet up to the calf muscle, ceramic toesliders etc. Comfortable, air vents for summer and I just love them. Expensive....yep, but what price do you put on your ......

are they waterproof though? both the vertigo and vertigo corsa look like a great boot but waterproof is important for me, especially considering i dont need the toe sliders etc on a cruiser style bike

*edit* - it looks like the sidi vertigo boots are waterproof but the corsa's may not be?

[Ixion]

Don't do it. The last time I looked into a boot there was a weta in there.