Adivce on Boots pls!

12-12-2016, 08:52 AM

Hey all,

I'm quite new to "real biking" (used to have scooters before) and wanted to get some advice on purchasing a new pair for commuting and being a weekend warrior.

Would like them to be suitable for all seasons and easy to slip on (no laces)

Any suggestions?

I was looking at these http://www.dainese.com/en_en/trq-tour-goretexr.html

chris yeatman · 12-12-2016, 09:16 AM

Daytona boots are the best imho.
never had a problem with mine.

Ron1000 · 12-12-2016, 09:49 AM

I'm a big fan of Sidi boots. IMO they look nice and are very good quality with great protection.

I have an old pair of sidi vertigo they were excellent and super comfy, however the vents would allow water in. I've now got a pair of the race vortice ones and I wouldn't recommend them for anything other than weekend blasts due to them having practically no foot/ankle movement.

a good compromise might be the waterproof ones, I've not tried them but they get excellent reviews.

Kato · 12-12-2016, 10:31 AM

+1 for SIDI by far the best all round boot

12-12-2016, 11:16 AM

+1 for SIDI too - they have quite a range including all weather

slob · 12-12-2016, 11:19 AM

Try a few on at your local bike shops, see what's comfortable, Daytona for me.

damien666 · 12-12-2016, 11:41 AM

Daytona's. super comfy, lots of protection. Understated colours ( non power ranger) available. Gortex version if you want waterproof. Pricey, but durable. Can replace outer boot if damaged.

Dirty · 12-12-2016, 04:28 PM

Boots, like gloves and lids, tend to be a personal thing. Some makes will be great for one person but horrible for another. Like already said get down a decent store and try a few on.

Jez900ie · 12-12-2016, 05:25 PM

There are almost as many boots as there are shapes of feet...

I bought these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmTXb5ajabs
They are great for me: light/ easy on off/ great fit / safety features though boot choice is a personal thing...

Darren69 · 12-12-2016, 05:48 PM

Altberg for me, the best boots I have ever had, dry, warm and very tough. They even do a full refurb service. so in theory you should never need to buy another pair. I might like to try some Daytonas though as many have recommended those. Best thing as said is go and try some on.

Zimbo · 13-12-2016, 02:59 PM

Altberg. There's a very good reason why they are almost universally used by police, military and most bike couriers. Made to measure in Richmond, Yorkshire on a traditional wooden last by a Yorkshireman, it will be many years before you need another set of boots for the bike. They will stay warm and dry long after any Italian "fashion" boots have been worn out and thrown away. They cost the same as a reasonable pair of "branded" boots (and a lot less than some!!) and are comfortable for walking in all day as well. Mine are over 10 years old now and still look almost new ...

14-12-2016, 09:05 AM

I have some Alpinestars Goretex boots for every day. Brilliant. 5 years old now and still one dry, comfortable and warm in winter too.

I have Sidi for the dry days.

14-12-2016, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildfire

I have some Alpinestars Goretex boots for every day. Brilliant. 5 years old now and still one dry, comfortable and warm in winter.

Shame about the other one!

14-12-2016, 11:35 AM

Thanks for all the advice gents!

14-12-2016, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossObey01

Shame about the other one!

Damn autocorrect!

Bone dry.

12-12-2016, 08:52 AM	#1
Sup3rman1 Guest Posts: n/a	Adivce on Boots pls! Hey all, I'm quite new to "real biking" (used to have scooters before) and wanted to get some advice on purchasing a new pair for commuting and being a weekend warrior. Would like them to be suitable for all seasons and easy to slip on (no laces) Any suggestions? I was looking at these http://www.dainese.com/en_en/trq-tour-goretexr.html

12-12-2016, 09:16 AM	#2
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	Daytona boots are the best imho. never had a problem with mine. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

12-12-2016, 10:31 AM	#4
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,231	+1 for SIDI by far the best all round boot __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

12-12-2016, 04:28 PM	#8
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Boots, like gloves and lids, tend to be a personal thing. Some makes will be great for one person but horrible for another. Like already said get down a decent store and try a few on. __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

12-12-2016, 05:25 PM	#9
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	There are almost as many boots as there are shapes of feet... I bought these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmTXb5ajabs They are great for me: light/ easy on off/ great fit / safety features though boot choice is a personal thing... __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

12-12-2016, 09:49 AM	#3
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	I'm a big fan of Sidi boots. IMO they look nice and are very good quality with great protection. I have an old pair of sidi vertigo they were excellent and super comfy, however the vents would allow water in. I've now got a pair of the race vortice ones and I wouldn't recommend them for anything other than weekend blasts due to them having practically no foot/ankle movement. a good compromise might be the waterproof ones, I've not tried them but they get excellent reviews.

12-12-2016, 11:16 AM	#5
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	+1 for SIDI too - they have quite a range including all weather

12-12-2016, 11:19 AM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	Try a few on at your local bike shops, see what's comfortable, Daytona for me.

12-12-2016, 11:41 AM	#7
damien666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds, West-Yorks Bike: S4Rs Posts: 497	Daytona's. super comfy, lots of protection. Understated colours ( non power ranger) available. Gortex version if you want waterproof. Pricey, but durable. Can replace outer boot if damaged.

12-12-2016, 05:48 PM	#10
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	Altberg for me, the best boots I have ever had, dry, warm and very tough. They even do a full refurb service. so in theory you should never need to buy another pair. I might like to try some Daytonas though as many have recommended those. Best thing as said is go and try some on. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

13-12-2016, 02:59 PM	#11
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,080	Altberg. There's a very good reason why they are almost universally used by police, military and most bike couriers. Made to measure in Richmond, Yorkshire on a traditional wooden last by a Yorkshireman, it will be many years before you need another set of boots for the bike. They will stay warm and dry long after any Italian "fashion" boots have been worn out and thrown away. They cost the same as a reasonable pair of "branded" boots (and a lot less than some!!) and are comfortable for walking in all day as well. Mine are over 10 years old now and still look almost new ...

14-12-2016, 09:05 AM	#12
Wildfire Guest Posts: n/a	I have some Alpinestars Goretex boots for every day. Brilliant. 5 years old now and still one dry, comfortable and warm in winter too. I have Sidi for the dry days.

14-12-2016, 11:35 AM	#14
Sup3rman1 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all the advice gents!