MAXIMUS
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posted December 14, 2006 09:47 AM
Boots
Bought some leather pants for the track and a jacket, Now im looking for a good pair of boots, anyone have any suggestions on boots (comfort level and quality), thanks.
  
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MadMike
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posted December 14, 2006 10:12 AM
I have the Sidi ankle style and I really like them! super lightweight... and I also have a pair of the Icon's that are Crash tested and my ankles turned out just fine...
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Texas12R
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posted December 14, 2006 02:48 PM
I like alpinestars smx plus. I also have smx-r and gp the older gp are most comfortable
but I have to say that the smx plus are the most track worthy.
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MAXIMUS
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posted December 14, 2006 03:44 PM
Thats why I bought all my leathers so I can start hitting the track without getting kicked off, for going over 120mph without leather pants, I have a joe rocket leather jacket and gloves with alpinstars pants.
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TurboBlew
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posted December 14, 2006 09:27 PM
I just got these boots
http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/boots_supertech.html
Pretty slick and I love the protection they provide. Not fun to walk around in though.
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CrotchRocket
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posted December 15, 2006 04:46 AM
I bought these back in 1985 for $100 double lined boot and triple lined around the front...Best boots I own, that's why I take care of them!!!...Notice the Vibram wedge sole that the local shoe maker did!!!
Now I have the Bates touring boot that I had customized for me to make them as close as possible to the boots above costing me $325...The Bates are the closest to what I like...The new style boots made now are too thick and dont fit under my leathers!!!
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Texas12R
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posted December 15, 2006 07:20 AM
Turboblew has a good point....If your riding,but plan on walking around much, the track
worthy boots are not comfortable. That was why I kept my older gp alpinestars.
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MAXIMUS
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posted December 15, 2006 07:41 AM
Cool thanks fellas.
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princesskiwi
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posted December 15, 2006 09:24 AM
 Edited By: princesskiwi on 15 Dec 2006 09:25
I have had several friends crash on their Sidi Boots (Vertebra) and walk away.
Worm_Hole crashed wearing them, two people had to pick his 12 up off him (myself and Fish_Antlers), and the Sidi letters popped off from being crushed under his bike, but his feet were fine.
I think he is still wearing them, ask him what he thinks about Sidi boots.
Sagot was the first person I knew to get them - he had seen people at the track crash wearing them, and that convinced him to buy them.
I think they only go up to size 13 though.
They do squeek when you walk around, and you don't notice it after awhile, but it is funny when a group of you are wearing Sidi's and are walking through the Mall to the foodcourt or the bathroom.
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tuusinii
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posted December 16, 2006 07:19 AM
Buy what fits YOUR feets! Always try the boots before buying boots. Everybody have a little different legs... And if there is any rain in Your area buy ones with Core-Tex membrain, so Your feet stey dry... And don't buy any cheap substitutes for Core because even if the substitutes usually keep You dry but usually they don't breath enough. There are good substitutes but they are also pricey - Event - membrain for example...
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WARBIRD
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posted December 20, 2006 03:56 PM
I have Daytona's and love them...............
Thay have several different models that are well made and very comfortable.
http://www.helimot.com/catalog/boots/index.shtml
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aliveagain
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posted December 20, 2006 06:06 PM
I have size 12EEE feet and most of the boots come with D width.Anyone else have wide feet and what fit?
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WARBIRD
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posted December 21, 2006 07:53 PM
Helimot has you trace your foot on a piece of paper and send it to them for proper fit. Size doesn't matter, they will make sure you have a proper fitting boot.
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navpreet318
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posted December 21, 2006 11:17 PM
i have gaerne boots....the top of the line ones...don't remember the name....but with Ti sliders on the toe,ankle and heel....and the way they're made they will protect my feet and ankle.....damn good for protection but not comfortable....and get very hot in the summers..
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