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jordey
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PostPosted: 21:50 - 27 Nov 2012    Post subject: Cheap motorbike boots online? and sizing guide? Reply with quote
im looking for a pair of plain black motorbike boots for under £50 (as cheap as possible whilst still having a reasonable level of quality). i will be getting better boots at a later stage but running low on funds atm. there isnt a bike shop within reasonable public transport distance from me, so will have to buy without trying. im size 9.5 on regular shoes, should i be going for a size 10 boot? anyone recommend cheap boots? thanks
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doggone
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PostPosted: 21:57 - 27 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
You'll be a 10 or 44 Euro size.
You will generally want thick socks or socks x2
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jordey
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PostPosted: 22:16 - 27 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
okay, gonna get this:

https://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/spada-icon-wp-boots-black-3788.html

any opinions on them or whether there's cheaper ones out there?
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PostPosted: 22:48 - 27 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I might get a pare myself, would be decent for college... btw is the general rule go one size bigger when purchasing motorcycle boots?
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PostPosted: 09:53 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
illuminateTHEmind wrote:
....btw is the general rule go one size bigger when purchasing motorcycle boots?

I generally like to try on. I take size 8 (that's 42 in EU talk) shoes and have always bought the same size bike boots. I think the size difference may be catered for in the boot design.

That said the last pair of trainers I got had to be a size 43 for comfort.
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PostPosted: 10:20 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ghostbikes have some short paddock boots for £35, save yourself £20...

https://www.ghostbikes.com/products/on-road-gear-motorcycle-boots-short/8647-axo-store-motorcycle-boots.html#descriptiontab

https://images.esellerpro.com/2189/I/656/50/medscaleAxo-Leather-Motorcycle-store-Boots-Black-1.jpg
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PostPosted: 10:32 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
jordey wrote:
okay, gonna get this:

https://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/spada-icon-wp-boots-black-3788.html

any opinions on them or whether there's cheaper ones out there?

I can't see the point in 'specialised' motorbike boots that only come up to your ankle.
Why not get some German Paratroop boots.
I've a couple of pairs of these and they last years and are so comfortable they are my first choice to go almost anywhere above trainers, and work well on bikes as they are waterproof if you treat them every now and then.

Taller bike boots that protect lower leg are nice to have but not good to walk about in.
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jordey
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PostPosted: 18:36 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
illuminateTHEmind wrote:
I might get a pare myself, would be decent for college... btw is the general rule go one size bigger when purchasing motorcycle boots?


if you get 'em from lids direct, use NOV12 for a 25 % discount
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jordey
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
doggone wrote:
jordey wrote:
okay, gonna get this:

https://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/spada-icon-wp-boots-black-3788.html

any opinions on them or whether there's cheaper ones out there?

I can't see the point in 'specialised' motorbike boots that only come up to your ankle.
Why not get some German Paratroop boots.
I've a couple of pairs of these and they last years and are so comfortable they are my first choice to go almost anywhere above trainers, and work well on bikes as they are waterproof if you treat them every now and then.

Taller bike boots that protect lower leg are nice to have but not good to walk about in.


theres an army surplus store round the corner from me so will go and have a look for boots there
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PostPosted: 18:44 - 28 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
doggone wrote:
You'll be a 10 or 44 Euro size.
You will generally want thick socks or socks x2


Some brands/suppliers also do a 10.5 or 45 Euro.
I'm normally a 10, but if 10.5 are available I personally find them more comfy as toes don't get so squashed with thicker socks on.
Bullson boots are very affordable, I've had 2 pairs in the past & are great on all day - remember that certain boots are designed purely for on bike so may not be as comfy if worn all day Question
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