It's a great boot... I have a pair and I love them.... Can't go wrong there!
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What kinda boots do you wear?
- Thread starter RodneyBR
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I won't wear any other boot. Those boots are the only reason I didn't break my ankles when I was run over a couple years ago. The inner liner took all the damage.
I prefer the colour and less in your face style of the BMW boots which are basically rebadged Daytona boot.
http://www.mbike.com/news/2010/10/security-evo-g3-new-racing-boots-from-bmw/
The SupertechR and the SMX Plus both have the internal support system. None of the other A* boots have them and none of the other A* boots would ever touch my feet. I'm using the SupertechR right now and the support system is pretty decent, but not as good as the Dainese or Daytona boots.
Sidis, Pumas and most A* boots are garbage. Most boots in general are garbage and don't offer any ankle support.
My next boots will be the Dainese Torque-out Pro.
Boots being comfortable to walk around in is a stupid thing to use as acceptance criteria. Tib/fib fractures are injuries that you can recover 100% from but an ankle injury is often something that you'll deal with for the rest of your life.
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The Road Warrior
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I wear Dainese Torque Out as well. Superior protection, superior build quality, superior fit. A+ boots.
That is the top of the line Daytona Securiy Evo G3 race boot with the Aramid inner boot. I know of no other boot, not Dainese, AlpineStar......, that can match it for protection. Race track riders I have spoken to say they really like the boot when on the bike but they take them off so they can walk in the pits.
The Evo Sport boots I and others here have mentioned and like for street use and track use offer much better walking ability. Also these come in a GTX model (GoreTech lining) which keeps the feet dry in wet weather which means I can wear them on a weekend trip and know I will stay dry and have protection also. This is nice for many considering many people fall in the wet.
The inner & outer boot can be purchased separately if needed for both Daytona boots mentioned.
Personally I need my boots for protection not mall strolling (walking).
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To each their own. For a sensitive guy you sure like to start **** don't you. Because you asked so politely.
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You bikeless poser tough guys never last too long around here. Where is that ignore button?
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So I guess that means you're going to get back on-topic. Thanks
yes, and on that note. I have these. Not the greatest for protection but not the worst either,
but I wear these most of the time.
Excellent thread....I've gone through the last few pages and cleaned it up. Please folks...for the sake of good information...if you don't have anything constructive to contribute...simply don't post! There are other forums here where you can engage in SOME shenanigans!
Back on topic please!
Cheers
Back on topic please!
Cheers
Yes, thanks for bringing a worthy thread back to life and cleaning up the silliness.
Glad this thread is back up.
I've been looking for a more affordable alternative. What are everyone's thoughts on the Icon Reign boots? I see them going for ~$140.
(http://rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?category=3432&id=12685)
I've been looking for a more affordable alternative. What are everyone's thoughts on the Icon Reign boots? I see them going for ~$140.
(http://rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?category=3432&id=12685)
joeyjoejoe
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yes, and on that note. I have these. Not the greatest for protection but not the worst either,
I got those, but the rubber wore out on the left boot.
I picked these up near the end of last season. They have a little more ankle protection.
dr_sarcasm
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I got those, but the rubber wore out on the left boot.
I picked these up near the end of last season. They have a little more ankle protection.
Same ones I've been riding on now for a few years. I needed a boot that allowed be some compromise and this A* had decent enough protection (subjective, that's a given), with the ability to do some walking should the situation arise.
Mind you, I'm now looking/hoping to find footwear with more protection (read: full boot) that will still allow me off-bike jaunts if necessary (without making me look like a demented Quasimodo in search of bell towers...).
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