big calves

jaidenthomas · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Karma :

I recently bought my first bike, leathers and gloves but I am having serious problems finding boots which I can do up. I have tried on approx 30 pairs and had no luck. I am short with size 7 feet but because I workout I have big calves. Has anyone else had this prob? Any ideas guys? Race boots preferably

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

i know someone who had that sortof problem and he said Alpinestars SMX Plus boots were the best fit.

I also have SMX Plus and do the buckle right up as there seems to be plenty of space there, go to bike shop and try them on!
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I have fairly big calves and the Sidi's are great, they are really adjustable
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Dunno how big my calves are, but as I take size 11 it aint really a problem. I've got the SMX plus as well and there seems to be a fair bit of space.
It's got an internal lacing system, so the top bit is a bit bigger because your foot is still held inside.

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I've got size 10 oxtar evos and I have the opposite problem.

The boots fit my feet okay but they're too big to fit my scrawny calves even round my leathers, i can get most of my hand down the front of the boots while i'm wearing them Embarassed

. Can i assume my calves will be less scrawny in the future? Confused

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Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

Alpinestars SMX.

I tried them on and they were extremely tight around my calfs (I could hardly do the zips up) but after wearing them frequently around the house, they became supple and now fit perfectly.

Whilst I'm not going to go into a lengthy leg description, my calfs are fairly large (or muscular if the ladies are reading this!) 'cos I do a bit of running and cycling.

All boots are gong to feel tight initially, it's just a question of wearing them in. Happy Shopping!

SteveH

PS Ignore this post if you lot are talking about attempting to get Baby Cows in your boots by the way - Calves! Rolling Eyes

Mrs_Hippy · The Pink Lady Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Karma :

I have to say that both my father and me suffer from over proportioned calfs (even without extra weight!) and we both independently ended up with the same general purpose triumph boots (sort of a gor tex feeling material large reflective strips on the back, velcro adjusting fastening) but this wont help you if you are looking for some cool red boots with silver nobbles all over! Laughing

Since I started riding for myself several years ago the triumph boots have been my longest and best lasting bit of bike kit.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hurrah for Rob!

Having short legs I've always had leathers too long for my legs, which in turn caused problems doing up my boots. My Alpinestar SMXs are good, they do fit over my large calves (a genetic trait thanks to my nanny's gene pool), but have fitted infinately better since I had my new leathers which were taken in and shortened a couple of inches... Maybe something worth looking at Jaiden.
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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Yay my leathers fit properly Smile

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jaidenthomas · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Karma :

Thank you for everyone who replied. SMX's did the trick. Cheers. Razz