Boots

Neepling · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

Hi there,

I'm sure this must have been covered before but nothing helpful coming up on the search.
I'm after a pair of boots - can anyone recommend a cheap internet site for bike gear?

cheers

John

p.s. what is the difference between road boots and touring boots?

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It's best to try on boots before you buy as they all come up differently, like shoes.

Sports boots have more protection, venting and replaceable toe sliders, whereas touring boots will be geared towards all day comfort and being water proof, but they won't be as protective.
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Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Swift M2R boots I think they are called.

https://www.ghostbikes.com/pp/PROTECTIVE_GEAR/Footwear/Swift-Superbike-M2R-Motorcycle-MX-Boots.html

Awesome boots, 100% waterproof! I use mine everyday, last about 2 years before needing replacement!
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vt6 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Karma :

Defo think trying before buying is a good idea, took me about 3-4 hours of trying on time before i found something comfy, ended up with Alpinestar supertech r's.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I have alpine stars SMX4's I think there brill.
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Bru · Trackday Trickster Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Karma :

I think you should definitely try before you buy, as ill-fitting boots will kill you on and off the bike. I found that Sidis are quite narrow boots, and painful off the bike (I had couriers, years ago). I then went for a pair of Gaerne waterproof boots, and they are wider. Good for walking around in for a couple of hours before the lack of flex starts to chafe. Waterproofing is iffy, though - some damp crept in after a rainy commute.

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

I have Oxtar(now TCX) Evo boots, crashed in them and they shrugged it off to fight another day. Good boots.
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tintin · Traffic Copper Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Another vote for Oxtar

This site has some real bargains, if they have your size. £150 down to £70

https://www.topgearsuperstore.co.uk/-motorcycle-boots/oxtar-boots/oxtar-speed-motorcycle-boots-p-1554.html?osCsid=pplkg7bk44jalni9gcp01umsegsddsqb
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sakashitti ratter · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Karma :

i found my gaerne motocross boots on ebay brand new 80 quid free delivery best road boot too waterproof and very tough i got run over on sunday and not even a mark on them
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sakashitti ratter · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Karma :

im sakashitti ratters other half by the way see hit and run story
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Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

I suppose I do a fair bit of walking in them and have done a fair few miles in them. Next pair I buy will be my third. On my first the zip went but I didn't get new ones till holes were nearly in the sole.

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

where can i try swift gear? i need a new set of boots (shame they only have blue in size 8 {or red which is even worse for me})

what are nitro boots like?

boro matt · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Karma :

the swift boots i'm a size 11 trainer/shoe

do people who wear them find they're a good fit or should i get next size up
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mikeoldcars · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Karma :

i got my Alpinestar smx5's on ebay for mucho cheapness and i think their brill, ive even crash tested them and after a quick rub of boot polish and clipping the toe slider back on there as good as new, ps dont forget decent socks to go with em Thumbs Up

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quik_d · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

another vote for the Swift M2r's, they are good boots but they don't last more than 8 months, the sole it too soft. Also its not petrol resistant.

I currently have some puma boots, they are goretex which is nice and were £130, look just as good as when i got them.
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