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arry
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PostPosted: 18:47 - 04 Jan 2009    Post subject: need to get me some boots - RST Vortex? Reply with quote

Anyone used these?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RST-VORTEX-WATERPROOF-MOTORCYCLE-BOOTS-size-9-BNIB_W0QQitemZ250349475863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Boots?hash=item250349475863&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

https://i16.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/6a/5e/52_2.JPG

Recommended? Seem pretty cheap Smile

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PostPosted: 19:35 - 04 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

My mate has some, he says they're pretty good Thumbs Up. When he comes online I'll ask him about them for you and report back. He paid £70 for his, so you'll make a bit of a saving there Razz.
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PostPosted: 19:55 - 04 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice one, cheers Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:08 - 04 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

He said they're shit hot Laughing, and they're warm as hell. He's about 6' tall, medium build if you're wondering about if they'll fit you.
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PostPosted: 22:14 - 04 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pernig wrote:
He said they're shit hot Laughing, and they're warm as hell. He's about 6' tall, medium build if you're wondering about if they'll fit you.


Aaaaaace Very Happy they're being ordered then.

really appreciate the advice Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 02:12 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Busters have got them on Special Offer for £39.99 + $4.99 Del. And they are giving a Free pair of waterproof gloves with the boots.

https://www.bustersclassic.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=BOOTANDGLOVE
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PostPosted: 10:20 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

The price reflects the quality.

I've had mine about 2 weeks,worn them twice in the dry and the soles look like there starting to come apart already Confused
maybe i just got a bad pair *shrugs*
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PostPosted: 10:26 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

justmetoo125 wrote:
The price reflects the quality.

I've had mine about 2 weeks,worn them twice in the dry and the soles look like there starting to come apart already Confused
maybe i just got a bad pair *shrugs*


Hmm...

I may just try them for the reason that they're cheap enough just to use as a spare pair if all goes wrong. Thanks for the feedback though, much appreciated Smile
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PostPosted: 10:45 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I suppose for £30 who cares what the quality is like.
A few days ago i went form here down to york to look at a bike.
It was only about 70miles away but my feet were absolutly numb.

Luckily i decided to take my rigger boots (work boots) with me in my tank bag,so wore them on the way home.
Feet were nice and warm the whole way back. (ok maybe not warm,but no where near as cold as they were with the bike boots)
Rigger boots are also 100% waterproof like wellies.
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PostPosted: 11:50 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

I have had a pair of these for a couple of months now and whilst they are warm and dry I also had a problem with the soles coming off in the first couple of weeks.
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 05 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

R6Armadillo wrote:
Hi,

I have had a pair of these for a couple of months now and whilst they are warm and dry I also had a problem with the soles coming off in the first couple of weeks.


when you say coming off, can you elaborate? Is it to the point where they're not useable anymore? or getting that way? Or is it just cosmetic?

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PostPosted: 12:48 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

One sole came almost completely off (from ball of foot to heel) so I had it repaired (stapled) at a shoe repair place. The other has now come unstuck down one side but I've not had chance to get it fixed so I'm using it as it is for now.

I don't think I'd buy them again.
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PostPosted: 12:54 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

i cant comment on vortex boots but i got a second hand pair of black RST forza's on ebay.

Not had any issues with the soles at all and they've been dry even in heady rain.

One issue is that the velcro is stronger than the stitching up the side so the velcro patch is coming off instead of detaching Rolling Eyes

As previously mentioned, you get what you pay for
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PostPosted: 13:24 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

i bought these over the rst because there cheap have more support
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Swift-TORSION-X-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Race-Boots-7_W0QQitemZ190276503372QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Boots?hash=item190276503372&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
ive had them a year now there as compfy as my trainers warm and waterproof
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PostPosted: 13:51 - 08 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, thanks for the advice guys.

Ended up in Hein Gericke after trying on some of the budget boots and didn't feel comfortable with them as they didn't inspire any confidence.

Ended up with Bullson boots for about a ton, a lot more than I wanted to spend but I thought at what price a broken ankle so sod the extra £50.

Your help appreciated - made me see sense in the end lol
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