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rugaluga · #11 Unread post by **rugaluga** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:06 am

...but can you feel the shifts with any of the boots mentioned?

kabob983 · #12 Unread post by **kabob983** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:24 am

flw wrote:They may not have all the "armor" that is being reffered to but it cost <$50 bucks and were made to take abuse.

My S-MX Plus boots I grabbed for $61 (not bad for $280 boots).

If you actually look around you will find good deals! Sometimes it takes a while though.

VermilionX · Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:26 am

just get this one...

Setup Vision boots - $129 at newenough.com

Skel3tor1 · Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:28 am

Those look pretty sweet Verm.

kabob983 · #15 Unread post by **kabob983** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:39 am

I don't really know anything about Setup and their quality, hopefully it's not too bad though!

M109R · #16 Unread post by **M109R** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:44 am

Before you buy a boot that you have tried on and like go to:

http://www.bootbay.com/

Just bought a great pair of HD boots for only $85 (110+tax at HD Stealer)

Free shipping and awesome return policy.

They also have hundreds of other boots for hunting, western, sport, etc...

sharpmagna · Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:48 am

rugaluga wrote:...but can you feel the shifts with any of the boots mentioned?

Yes. Like all new shoes though it will take some time to break in.

jonnythan · Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:56 am

VermilionX wrote:just get this one...

Setup Vision boots - $129 at newenough.com

Some people like boots that don't look ridiculous when you're not on a bike

Actually, some people like pants and jackets like that too

scan · #19 Unread post by **scan** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:33 am

Danner Acadia boots. Comfortable. Never too hot. Never too cold. Great ankle support. Crash protection? I'm not sure, but they seem very tough. If you want "proper" motorcycle boots, you could spend as much as I did for my non-motorcycle boots, just around the $200 mark. I've owned two pair of these boots in the past 6 years. The first pair I still keep around as work boots. The soles have not meat left on them after 3 years of service (bike, hike, and labor).

Bike specific boots are the best choice, but like most bike related issues, individual are allowed to decide how much to protect and ultimately may pay the price. With that in mind, I say get what will make you feel comfortable - mentally or physically.

#20 Unread post by **t_bonee** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:37 am

Mintbread wrote:
t_bonee wrote:I use a pair of steel toed work boots. Nice and comfy and strong. You just have to tuck the laces in the sides of the boots so they are dangling. There seems to be some controversy about wearing steel toed boots cause if you wreck they could hurt your toes or something. I figure if I wreck hard enough for the steel to mash into my toes, I was gonna lose them anyway without the steel there.
Yeah, and who needs a proper helmet when this does the job:

"Image of hardhat removed"

Whatever floats your boat. My workboots are just fine thanks. Leather, well above the ankle, steel toed. They just don't have armor. I, personally don't like armored boots. They don't feel right and are uncomfortable to me. They feel like I'm wearing ski boots. Could they offer more protection? Sure, but I signed the waiver on boots. A risk I'm willing to take.