spada boot issue

[stranger12]

Hi All,

I have got my self new set of leather a
nd quite happy with it .
However my boots which are spada do not zip up all the way.
https://www.getgeared.co.uk/Motorcycle-Boots_SPADA_Motorbike_Boots_ST1_WP_Black?utm_medium=shopping_feed_uk&utm_source=google

however the issue I have is, the zip can not be zipped all the way up due to my big shin/calf.

this means the velcro is used to stick or straps it so it safe and the shoe doesn't come off .

my foot size is 12 and the boot fits perfectly fine but not the top part,

would this be acceptable for track days ?

should I go a size up despite the fact that 12 uk is the correct size for me?
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[Andy_Pagin]

Spada boots are absolute garbage, without a doubt the poorest quality item of clothing of any sort I have ever had. Mine were useless after about three months, leaking like carpet slippers with split & cracked leather, uppers coming away from the soles.
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[_Iain_]

You need a set of Merlin Invincibles.

They have a zip either side to allow for this, allbeit they are rather plain.
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[CarlosCBR]

You'll technically be ok to do a trackday with them as nobody actually checks your gear however would you really want to be hooning about all day without your boots done up properly?
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[stranger12]

did went to shop and tried dainese and rst and I had same issues with both . I am size 12 Uk but the velcro doesn't get around my tigh.

so he should me dainse which I did quite like it however it was £179 .
the zip was done up from the back of the calf. what are they called ?

if you were me which brand would you have gone for and how much would you have spent ?
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[thepuma]

Have a look at Daytona GTX Roadstar....they have 2 front zips that both have velcro over fastenings. ..ALSO there are 2 velcro adjusters on the back of each boot so if you have big calves you can adjust accordingly. I swear by mine.

Not cheap...but you get what you pay for.
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[-Matt-]

Have you tryed on some of the buckle-type boots. These in particular are very expensive but theres cheaper used ones on ebay. Sidi/Alpinestars particularly have quite a lot of similar ones.

Admittedly you may still not get the actual zip up entirely, but it may perhaps allow you to at least fasten and secure it properly?https://www.getgeared.co.uk/core/media/media.nl?id=18837&c=731612&h=b03b1cdfbd22c839c872

[serlant]

My suggestion would be alpinestars SMX4's good boots, the zip only comes up to the bottom of the calf, the rest is velco, like so.

https://www.beginnerbiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Alpinestars-SMX4-Boots-3.jpg
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[j00pY]

I just changed from those Spada ST1 boots to Sidi Vortice as I was a bit worried about the fact that I couldn't get them done up over my leathers and also that they would undo themselves as I was riding.

If you shop around for the Vortice, you can get them for £200 new. It is a lot of cash, but I read that these boots last for years, while my 18 month old, weekend riding only boots are looking a little worn. It doesn't help that my cat had a go at them too.

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[andryk]

Did you buy them new or second hand?
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[DrDonnyBrago]

The spadas are rebadged Weise Highways. If it isn't too late to return them, get rid and buy literally ANYTHING else.

They are the single worst thing ever to come out of a motorcycle shop, and that includes rim tape and visor cleaners. The calves are uber tight, can get away with it for textiles where the trouser goes over the boot but no good for leathers unless you have insect legs.

This is a review I wrote, shortly before the left sole came off and I binned them: