Summer Shorty boots.

[chris-red]

Any recommendations? I've just worn out my second pair of SMX-1s and I not keen on getting another pair as the soles don't last and they are pretty dear now.

I'd rather not have laces as I've had a errant lace loop round the gear lever and cause annoyance. That being said laces are fine if they have clips/velco/zip etc. that I can use to take off put on the boots, without touching the laces. (I can double knot the fuck out of them )
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WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Monkeypony]

[chris-red]

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[arry]

Can't help recommend any but I would avoid Dainese based on my experience:
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/215849

I have those. They've done about 2000 miles with me. Worn to hell on the soles, and the gear lever has bare rekt the upper on the left side. They say they're waterproof but that's bullshit.

Compared to my 'main' boots which are Bullson jobbies I got from Hein Gericke 10 years ago and are still going, they've been a total waste of money.

[chris-red]

[evilzed]

I just got some Dainese motorshoe air boots, really good for the current hot weather only downside for me is that they use laces.

EDIT: Just saw arry's post same boot but not waterproof for summer, the soles do seem on the thin side but time will tell

[Courier265]

TCX CUBES.....or TCX VIBE boots, Been wearing TCX cubes for a few years now, they are waterproof and very comfy.

They cost about £120 most places.

[Kentol750]

There's so many more short boots out there now. I've used smx 1and 2 and whilst they do wear out quickly, is that because they're more comfortable to walk around in for longer?
Currently using sidi apex (like a short vertigo) and alpinestar sp1 v2.

Prices vary for all. The new trendy hipster type normal looking boots are everywhere, as are the basketball boot type. As long as they have protection in the right place and fit you, there's plenty of choice.
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Some bikes.

[bigdom86]

I wear short boots year round (London commuter) the TCX boots I have had recently are the most comfortable ones I have worn: TCX Rush

[chris-red]

I don't really walk in mine that much, they have actually worn through were the gear shifter makes contact!

The TCX boots don't appear to go up to my size, 13uk/49EU
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Baffler186]

I've got Alpinestars Faster-2. I took the laces out and put elastic ones in with a pull cord. They are comfy for walking around, but I only use them for "best" when it's dry. No sign of worn soles yet after a year of ownership

£105 now on amazon

Edit: reviews https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_rev/260632
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[Courier265]

[owl]

If you are after something a bit more casual (looking), I recently bought a pair of Icon Patrol 2 boots, seem decent quality and no issues so far.

Waterproof, d30 armour and boa lacing, comfy enough to wear all day.

[sickpup]