Recommend good sport riding boots...

Kaneman · 03-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price?

shmike · 03-18-2011, 12:12 PM

First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ace_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

OneSickPsycho · 03-18-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ace_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

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Fuck me, those Cortech's look NICE... may have found me my next boot! So new, not even available on eBay...

marko138 · 03-19-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Fuck me, those Cortech's look NICE... may have found me my next boot! So new, not even available on eBay...

Ya they do look good. And a rock solid price.

Kaneman · 03-18-2011, 12:36 PM

I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....

Particle Man · 03-18-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....

Depends on your feet and stuff - check the ADV Flea Market for stuff, there's boots in there all the time.

defector · 03-18-2011, 01:07 PM

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.

marko138 · 03-18-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by defector

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.

I've wondered about those boots. The price is good. Sounds like they are solid boots from what you're saying.

OneSickPsycho · 03-18-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by defector

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.

how do their sizes run?

defector · 03-18-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've wondered about those boots. The price is good. Sounds like they are solid boots from what you're saying.

I got no complaints. Don't get me wrong, they don't compare to a Sidi, but for the price, they shouldn't. I would buy these again over a similarly priced A*.

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

how do their sizes run?

From what I can tell, pretty spot on. I wear an 8 shoe, and these are an 8 (42 euro).
ETA: Ours are the Primato II's. Don't know the difference.

03-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Recommend good sport riding boots... Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price? __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

03-18-2011, 12:12 PM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear. I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.) I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering. http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ace_boots.html Another option is Used. A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80. __________________ Racing For Smiles

03-18-2011, 12:36 PM	#5
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies.... __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

03-18-2011, 01:07 PM	#7
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.