Author Topic: Motorcycle Boots.....What do you wear? (Read 56096 times)

Roadrunner · « **Reply #50 on:** October 21, 2013, 04:30:34 PM »

If the Gods are in alignment I intend to do a round trip of Oz next year. Funny how most don't include Tasmania, I will be so Hope to catch you then

Couch · « **Reply #51 on:** October 24, 2013, 04:59:24 PM »

Those who don't miss one of the the best parts of Oz

Quote from: Roadrunner on October 21, 2013, 04:30:34 PM

If the Gods are in alignment I intend to do a round trip of Oz next year. Funny how most don't include Tasmania, I will be so Hope to catch you then

Roadrunner · « **Reply #52 on:** October 24, 2013, 06:34:44 PM »

So they tell me Couch, I began motorcycle touring in New Zealand back in the 90's. And have returned there quite a few times. Because it was cheaper to go there and hire a bike than to go touring the SE of Australia, at that time.

Couch · « **Reply #53 on:** October 24, 2013, 08:43:30 PM »

Hope we can catch up one day mate!

Rodd · « **Reply #54 on:** November 03, 2013, 08:27:13 PM »

I have a pair of Motorbike boots from Aldi. Have had them for a while now and I like the support they give my legs on longer trips. I don't wear them for shorter trips.
I bought a pair of Redback walking boots when I was in Goulburn one time. They are really well made and comfy and are Aussie made and I tend to use them on shorter trips 100k's or more?

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #55 on:** November 05, 2013, 06:30:14 PM »

I wear these DRIRIDERS with matching gloves. I've had them about 7 yrs

ST2UP · « **Reply #56 on:** April 01, 2014, 01:00:39 PM »

Well my DriRider boots finally got comfy......now being the next day, there buggared

So in the market, I like long boots.....with ankle and shin protection with a GP type sole you can walk in when off the bike....they are worn some days for over 12 hours and need to as waterproof as possible, I have cold feet so vents etc not needed

Forma and Rossi are leading the charge at the moment, any other contenders I should consider ?

ST2UP · « **Reply #57 on:** April 01, 2014, 08:50:05 PM »

Thanks Rob, that is great buying.......the P134 are on my to look at list along with the 811 Vision, and about $120 cheaper than I can buy locally even with their freight cost on top.

spanner · « **Reply #58 on:** April 02, 2014, 08:51:44 AM »

I used to wear what my wife calls my 'safety' crocs .......

but I now just wear my PPE boots for work and on the bike.

Gadget · « **Reply #59 on:** April 07, 2014, 05:46:41 AM »

Chris,

I wear TCX S-Zero boots [discontinued

] (Makers of BMW Motorad boots). They are Comfortable as soon as you put them on. So comfortable that I would wear then to work and forget to change into my Safety boots, walk around work all day and ride home again.

They have very good shin, ankle and little toe protection and are definitely waterproof. They all so keep my feet warm all year round (I have poor circulation in the feet, so it's important).

On the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. I'll definitely be having another pair of TCX.

Here is a link to the TCX Boots Range at Revzilla where you can see reviews of the individual boots.

This cut-out in the toe guard allows for flexing while walking.

ST2UP · « **Reply #60 on:** April 07, 2014, 06:05:00 AM »

Thanks Gary for the effort......off to look at the range now

ST2UP · « **Reply #61 on:** September 29, 2014, 06:04:35 AM »

Quote from: ST2UP on April 01, 2014, 01:00:39 PM

Well my DriRider boots finally got comfy......now being the next day, there buggared

So in the market, I like long boots.....with ankle and shin protection with a GP type sole you can walk in when off the bike....they are worn some days for over 12 hours and need to as waterproof as possible, I have cold feet so vents etc not needed

Forma and Rossi are leading the charge at the moment, any other contenders I should consider ?

Had the replacement booties for awhile now and in luuuurve with their comfort and waterproofing

Went with BMW Motorrad Gortex touring boot

I think they are ultimately made by TCX in Italy and rebadged by that Bavarian mob

Cheers

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #62 on:** October 16, 2014, 09:43:47 AM »

I wear Rossi boots...zip sided with a velcro weatherproof flap... these ones are a couple of years old, now... and still covered in bugs from my last evening ride. Will give them a clean and polish later today, they are still damp from this mornings venture outside.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #63 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:38:32 PM »

There we go... a bit more presentable.... by the way, those non-scratch pot scourers are great for removing bugs, prior to aqua proofing with Dubbin...

Biggles · « **Reply #64 on:** October 16, 2014, 01:09:17 PM »

I extend the life of my boots with Selleys' Spred Sole.

It's not cheap at $14.20, but you get enough for a lot of applications.
The rear edge of the heels is the first thing to go in my boots, so that gets the treatment.

nate · « **Reply #65 on:** October 18, 2014, 08:38:00 AM »

Thanks for the tip Biggles, didn't know about this stuff. Off to Bunnings shortly to grab some. Got a few places I can use this!!
Cheers! Nate

rally · « **Reply #66 on:** October 19, 2014, 08:03:21 AM »

Well Chaps, ROSSI ...ROSSI...ROSSI...

MADE IN A U S T R A L I A...

The Best Boots a bloke can wear.. and I have tried most of the the OVERSEAS made boots,

only drawback is the rubber soles, just have to be careful when your

LEAN ANGLE WARNING DEVICES are scraping the sides of your boot soles are not wearing as well.

Rally

Bikebear · « **Reply #67 on:** October 19, 2014, 09:01:10 AM »

3 pairs of Rossi boots in this house all fell apart within 5 years of purchase, comfortable boots but not happy with the quality. All three pairs had the polyurethane in sole disintegrate completely. I now have Forma boots which are very comfortable and waterproof.

hobs · « **Reply #68 on:** October 19, 2014, 09:24:40 AM »

Have posted these before. These boots are 30yrs old. Hand me downs from my brother who bought a new pair and I didn't have a 'proper' pair of bike boots. they have had 5 new soles and 6 heels fitted and are still doing the job well. did come off with them on in my early days of riding and had the left boot trapped between the gear lever and the road. The boot tore open along the side seam and I only suffered heavy bruising. got them stiched up and good as new. Had them so long they have to same status as the family dog and they don't eat my socks.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #69 on:** October 20, 2014, 01:19:48 AM »

Quote from: rally on October 19, 2014, 08:03:21 AM

Well Chaps, ROSSI ...ROSSI...ROSSI...

MADE IN A U S T R A L I A...

The Best Boots a bloke can wear.. and I have tried most of the the OVERSEAS made boots,

only drawback is the rubber soles, just have to be careful when your

LEAN ANGLE WARNING DEVICES are scraping the sides of your boot soles are not wearing as well.

Rally

ROSSI boots for 8 years and looks like I will get another 8 years out of them

Bikebear
It must be something to do with the tropics

Or the reflection from the Gold bike

rally · « **Reply #70 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:22:31 AM »

Yes Wild Rose,
I am the same my Rossis are about 8 years old and only half worn.... They might even SEE ME OUT...

Rally

Tipsy · « **Reply #71 on:** October 20, 2014, 12:55:30 PM »

Quote from: Tipsy on January 02, 2013, 09:16:41 AM

py

I wear the SIDI Vortice race boot

at Honda around $700
at flea bay well

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370493890895?hlp=false

Tipsy

still have these

Aussieboy · « **Reply #72 on:** October 20, 2014, 05:30:34 PM »

Rossi - Aussie made can have Rossi resole and repair for less than half replacement cost. Waterproof and good for walking in. Also have a pair of Johnny Reb originals for short rides when I just want to pull on a pair of boots quickly.

Bikebear · « **Reply #73 on:** October 20, 2014, 06:04:19 PM »

Quote from: Wild Rose on October 20, 2014, 01:19:48 AM

Quote from: rally on October 19, 2014, 08:03:21 AM

Well Chaps, ROSSI ...ROSSI...ROSSI...

MADE IN A U S T R A L I A...

The Best Boots a bloke can wear.. and I have tried most of the the OVERSEAS made boots,

only drawback is the rubber soles, just have to be careful when your

LEAN ANGLE WARNING DEVICES are scraping the sides of your boot soles are not wearing as well.

Rally

ROSSI boots for 8 years and looks like I will get another 8 years out of them

Bikebear
It must be something to do with the tropics Or the reflection from the Gold bike

Funny you should mention effects in the tropics..we had a stock of boots at work that had sat for some time and when we opened the boxes the polyurethane soles had dteriorated badly and the uppers wers perfect. It's not an uncommon thing, the missus had a pair of expensive hiking boots do the same thing because they hadn't been worn for a while. The Rossi boots however just disintegrated despite being used regularly. As forgetting them resoled it's a bit hard when you are on a ride 1500kms from home and they fall apart, easier just to buy a new pair of boots.

Tully · « **Reply #74 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:20:57 AM »

I wear a pair of Spider boots, that my mate gave me.
Nice and light and waterproof

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