Boots for adventure riding?

[bart]

My old MX boots fill with water from splashing through the smallest puddles, let alone river crossings. Big thick wooly socks for me, and my feet haven't fallen off yet.

I would never give up shin protection though (having gone over the bars a few times and hitting my shins on the way over). I've also got weak ankles, so don't want to twist one putting a foot down. If you're going to be walking, carry an extra pair of light weight shoes.

[gav24]

My old MX boots fill with water from splashing through the smallest puddles, let alone river crossings. Big thick wooly socks for me, and my feet haven't fallen off yet.

I would never give up shin protection though (having gone over the bars a few times and hitting my shins on the way over). I've also got weak ankles, so don't want to twist one putting a foot down. If you're going to be walking, carry an extra pair of light weight shoes.

Exactly- I'd say I'm the same except some might say problem isn't weak ankles but limp wrists! Haha!
Bloody waterproof socks, what was I thinking- it's summer!

[gav24]

Actually I think my main problem is short arms and long pockets.... Anything to keep me from buying new boots!

[Padmei]

My old MX boots fill with water from splashing through the smallest puddles, let alone river crossings. Big thick wooly socks for me, and my feet haven't fallen off yet.

I would never give up shin protection though (having gone over the bars a few times and hitting my shins on the way over). I've also got weak ankles, so don't want to twist one putting a foot down. If you're going to be walking, carry an extra pair of light weight shoes.

Faaark so you're worried about your shins when you go over your handlebars????

[Ocean1]

Actually I think my main problem is short arms and long pockets.... Anything to keep me from buying new boots!

Go hit that Lawson dude up for some of those nice Gaerne oiled trials boots. Tell him we'll both chip in if he does a good bulk buy price.

Faaark so you're worried about your shins when you go over your handlebars????

Don't make me show you my shins.

[bart]

Faaark so you're worried about your shins when you go over your handlebars????

On a trail ride many, many years ago (1990ish). Back in the days when MX gear consisted of a swandry, jeans, and gumboots, I was racing a couple of mates along a nice flat paddock with my XR250 wound to the stop. Suddenly I lept ahead of them. I was putting it down to the 280 kit and superior power of twin carbs, (and my absolute awesomeness....you know what it's like when you're a teenager), when I noticed a large ditch ahead. The others had obviously seen it and buttoned off. No time to brake, so I tried to lift the front. You might be able to power wheely an R1 at 90km/h, but the XR wouldn't cut it. The front wheel just clipped the far side of the ditch and rolled end over end. I got spat out of the carnage luckily, but on the initial impact my shins hit the bars. Walking was not an enjoyable thing for a few weeks after that. It's funny how you take walking for granted.

Moral of the story: Take care on terrain you don't know....but if you absolutely 'have' to ride like a fuckwit....wear the right gear.

[Box'a'bits]

On a trail ride many, many years ago (1990ish). Back in the days when MX gear consisted of a swandry, jeans, and gumboots, I was racing a couple of mates along a nice flat paddock with my XR250 wound to the stop. Suddenly I lept ahead of them. I was putting it down to the 280 kit and superior power of twin carbs, (and my absolute awesomeness....you know what it's like when you're a teenager), when I noticed a large ditch ahead. The others had obviously seen it and buttoned off. No time to brake, so I tried to lift the front. You might be able to power wheely an R1 at 90km/h, but the XR wouldn't cut it. The front wheel just clipped the far side of the ditch and rolled end over end. I got spat out of the carnage luckily, but on the initial impact my shins hit the bars. Walking was not an enjoyable thing for a few weeks after that. It's funny how you take walking for granted.

Moral of the story: Take care on terrain you don't know....but if you absolutely 'have' to ride like a fuckwit....wear the right gear.

What protection do you wear for your thighs? GT took nice divots out (from contact with the barkbusters) last year when he went over the handlebars on the TTR...

[Woodman]

On a trail ride many, many years ago (1990ish). Back in the days when MX gear consisted of a swandry, jeans, and gumboots, I was racing a couple of mates along a nice flat paddock with my XR250 wound to the stop. Suddenly I lept ahead of them. I was putting it down to the 280 kit and superior power of twin carbs, (and my absolute awesomeness....you know what it's like when you're a teenager), when I noticed a large ditch ahead. The others had obviously seen it and buttoned off. No time to brake, so I tried to lift the front. You might be able to power wheely an R1 at 90km/h, but the XR wouldn't cut it. The front wheel just clipped the far side of the ditch and rolled end over end. I got spat out of the carnage luckily, but on the initial impact my shins hit the bars. Walking was not an enjoyable thing for a few weeks after that. It's funny how you take walking for granted.

Moral of the story: Take care on terrain you don't know....but if you absolutely 'have' to ride like a fuckwit....wear the right gear.

Faaark, did almost the sane thing back in the day except me and the bike went in the ditch. I munted my shoulder (still gives me jip) and broke the front down tube on my IT.

Walked 8 kms in my fox boots a few months back and except for the blisters it was fine.

How about these for keeping ya feet warm.

http://aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/pr...productid=5791

[NordieBoy]

On a trail ride many, many years ago (1990ish). Back in the days when MX gear consisted of a swandry, jeans, and gumboots, I was racing a couple of mates along a nice flat paddock with my XR250 wound to the stop. Suddenly I lept ahead of them. I was putting it down to the 280 kit and superior power of twin carbs, (and my absolute awesomeness....you know what it's like when you're a teenager), when I noticed a large ditch ahead. The others had obviously seen it and buttoned off. No time to brake, so I tried to lift the front. You might be able to power wheely an R1 at 90km/h, but the XR wouldn't cut it. The front wheel just clipped the far side of the ditch and rolled end over end. I got spat out of the carnage luckily, but on the initial impact my shins hit the bars. Walking was not an enjoyable thing for a few weeks after that. It's funny how you take walking for granted.

Moral of the story: Take care on terrain you don't know....but if you absolutely 'have' to ride like a fuckwit....wear the right gear.

Or when your quads hit the bars of a mini bike and get crushed. Several weeks of pushbiking to school with crutches.

[Waihou Thumper]

We shop overseas? Compare this guys? AND only $33.00 postage, how good is that?

[JimmyC]

fc-moto strikes again!

[clint640]

We shop overseas? Compare this guys? AND only $33.00 postage, how good is that?

Not bad, those look similar to my old Stylmartin Active Trail's which were a nice blend of protection & walking comfort.

The Gaerne importer is dreaming if they think anyone will pay $650 for them though when the vastly superior Sidi Adventures are about the same $

Cheers
Clint

[Banditbandit]

the rear occasion

Huh ???? Is that something only Honda riders know about ???

[dino3310]

Huh ???? Is that something only Honda riders know about ???

yeah its kinda secret code for what we do to Suzuki riders

[chasio]

We shop overseas? Compare this guys? AND only $33.00 postage, how good is that?

But wait, it gets better. They will deduct the 19% tax as well (sale outside EU) so that's under $270 delivered.

I buy most of my stuff here, but sometimes...