Need some boots

[crackerkorean]

Well its been a while guys.
Not sure if many of you rememebr but in my hunt for a cheap car I enede up buying a 240sx about 6 months ago.

Well my wifes car is not paid off and I got one with a warrenty so I dont have to worry wreching on my own car now YAY!!!

I sold the 240 and will be taking the MSF course to get my offical liscense, been riding on a learners, and I need some boots.

Any suggestions on what kind of get and what to look for?

Unfortunetly I will not be able to join you at the GAP at the end of april but wasnt there anohter get together scheduled?
Also when is the national meet?

[h2olawyer]

For boots, find something with some ankle armor & good protection.  Read an article recently where a MD in Europe did some statistical analysis on motorcycle injuries & determined that after the helmet, boots were the most critical piece of safety wear.  (I'll try to find that article again later.)  So, buy the best you can afford - much like your helmet.  Get the ones that have the best combination of armor / support & fit.

I bought a pair of Double H brand lace-up military style boots.  Don't make that mistake.  The first puddle you ride through, your feet will get soaked.  They offer pretty good support & are comfortable, but have no armor to speak of.  Google "motorcycle touring boots" and you will get tons of links.  Start looking & reading.

You could also look at the Dennis Kirk website.  www.denniskirk.com  Good selection & descriptions of what they carry.  From there, go to the individual manufacturer's sites to get even more info.  Armed with that knowledge, you will probably be better informed than many of the salespeople trying to sell the stuff!

Another good first stop is Web Bike World.  They have lots of links to almost everything remotely motorcycle related.  www.webbikeworld.com/

I'm currently investigating both full leathers & boots, and plan on making the investment in a week or so.  Let you know what all I find out - if you haven't made the purchase already.

Without a car to wrewnch on, you will have more time to wrench on your V!  ;D

Good luck in your footwear quest.  Hope this helps get you started.

H2O

[Lucky]

I like the pair of Cortech Tour Master "Solutions" waterproof boots i have. http://www.kandpleather.com/details.asp?prodid=tm265&cat=11&path=
they are flexable & 'broke in' quickly.

[ps2/bikevision]

i still wear my first issue combat boots from the army. they are all leather with plenty of ankle support. and you know if you can were these in combat then they are going to last. ive had mine for 5years and all i have to do is once in awhile hit them with some kiwi to keep them water tight and a light buff to put a little shine on them. i love these boots. ive tried other riding boots but none compare to the comfort of my combats. i guess it helps to break them in when you wear them for every day 6 months.

[crackerkorean]

I am going to a local indepen. shop this weekend and see what they have. Since U sold the car I have a little bit of money that I can spend on boots.

This will get me ready for my june 2,3, and 4 MSF courses.
I would like to get someting along the lines for a sport/touring boot. I guess I will just have to see what is avalible.

[crackerkorean]

I know alot of it has to do with style also but I am looking at these.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-boots/oxtar/
I can try them out locally.

My only concern if I want to do some walking what do you guys do? Just get some touring boots that you can walk in or , well I dont know what you would do.

What do you do if you get a pair of steet boots that are the best for walking?

[Kevin]

the boots you are looking at are a good choice,good protection and comfortable for walking in.

[crackerkorean]

The hunt contiues.

The only pair of boots that I was able to find this weekend that fit were 279 for the pair.
I am all for getting good protection but 280 bucks.

I know price doesnt constitute all but just debating on price -vs- performance.

I have found the all weather boots to be about the same price but I am a fair weather rider so I just need boots.

I am alsmost thinking about a pair of Army surplus laceup steel toe boots Would those be ok?

[MotorPlow]

Wal-Mart... All leather uppers, stitched soles, ankle support... $26.00 (Cheap Brama Boots). My last pair lasted 6 years.

[h2olawyer]

After extensive research, looking for some motorcycle specific boots that will likely fit wide feet, I finally decided on a pair of AlpineStar S-MX 4s.  Reasonably priced (for armored motorcycle boots), they have lots of the features of race boots but are more comfortable, waterproof & more street rider friendly.  Check them out here:

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Alpinestars_S-MX_4_Boot--601158.html

I'll post a review after I receive them in the next week & have a chance to try 'em out.  A review on New Enough Leathers says not to even consider them if your feet aren't at least an "E" width.  All the boots I tried on were way too narrow for me.  Tried Sidi, Oxtar & Joe Rockets on but nothing fit at all.

Looking forward to being able to ride on wet roads without my feet getting wet within the first 20 seconds.  That's the primary reason I'm making the change.  I like the Double H Jump Boots I've been using the last couple years if they would just stay dry.  They're extremely comfortable & have a side zip so the laces stay tied & they're quick on & off.  However, even riding through a small puddle wil get them soaked inside.  A problem you'll likely have with any lace-up boots.

H₂O