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Title: new boots
Post by: royst1100 on May 11, 2013, 03:50:08 PM
just purchased a new set of JOHNNY REB boots. so far they have been great on the bike and seem light enough to walk all day  :thumbs Ill keep you informed on how they are after more use

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/royst1100/20130508_175323_zpsfb5aa6b8.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/royst1100/media/20130508_175323_zpsfb5aa6b8.jpg.html)

PS is it possible to have a gear section like in pillions section so we can share riding gear reports
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Streak on May 11, 2013, 05:08:31 PM
Well we basically already do

Farkles and gear

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=3. (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=3.)

Even a thread called: Motorcycle boots what do you wear

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3071.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3071.0)

 :thumb  :thumb

Congrats on the new boots by the way  :thumbsup
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: royst1100 on May 12, 2013, 11:30:57 AM
far enough! thought that was only for bike gear  :||||
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Biggles on May 12, 2013, 02:23:12 PM
far enough! thought that was only for bike gear  :||||

So are your Johnny Reb boots to wear dancing?
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Gavo on May 12, 2013, 02:24:50 PM
looks like Shrekwear
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: royst1100 on May 13, 2013, 02:31:44 PM
tap dogs look out  :rofl  :rofl  :rofl
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: hobs on May 25, 2013, 05:37:10 PM
These bike boots are over 30yrs old. They belonged to my brother who handed them down to me a number of years ago. Had them resoled a couple of years ago and had new heels fitted this year. Asked the boot repairer if it was worth while fixing and he said of course, would cost you $400 to buy boots like these again, still life in these old boots. Had saved my foot 3yrs ago when I slid out on the road with my foot caught under the bike. Tore the boot open and only had bad bruising on my foot. They have had 5 resoles and new heels. Like part of the family and one of my personal treasures.

Anyone else have a similar item? Something that has been with you so long, that you can't imagine living without it?
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2013, 01:55:01 PM
Wonder if I can get these resoled ???
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: royst1100 on May 26, 2013, 04:49:58 PM
Lift you're feet and stop dragging them  :rofl
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2013, 04:56:05 PM
Lol that's the problem once the pegs scrape ... Then the boots bite the bitumen
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: hobs on May 26, 2013, 07:01:11 PM
mine were like that. thought they would be unfixable, but after talking to the boot repairer, who were all female, told me the boot were worth repairing and were a good quality boots. They did a pretty good job with the repairs. will keep these boots until they fall off my feet, or I get buried with them on, probably on 'boot hill' ha,ha. :grin :thumbsup
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Diesel on May 27, 2013, 12:22:12 PM
So ummm..... where does one find a "cobbler" these days?

I've got some RJays that I really like, but are also victims of gravel rash and bitumen bite.       :'(

A quick restitch and maybe resole could be just the tonic!        :thumbsup 



Cheers, Diesel


PS - love the Rebs, Royce!     :thumb
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Biggles on May 27, 2013, 12:44:06 PM
So ummm..... where does one find a "cobbler" these days?

I've got some RJays that I really like, but are also victims of gravel rash and bitumen bite.       :'(

A quick restitch and maybe resole could be just the tonic!        :thumbsup 

Cheers, Diesel

PS - love the Rebs, Royce!     :thumb

"Hallejulah Boot Repair", Albany Creek shopping centre.  He repaired a zip on my boots for $20 and can fix most things for less than $50.
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: hobs on May 27, 2013, 01:00:00 PM
Hi Diesel, your statement 'where do you find a cobbler' is valid. Only found one in all of Maitland NSW area that had a machine strong enough to repair my boots. Took a round of all the cobblers in my area to find them. Now that I am living in Whyalla SA, did the same round down here to find someone to repair them. Had to send them away (and missed them dearly) and buy temporary suitable boots to make do waiting for their return. Took 6 weeks to get them back (had to work through a third party) :well. Thought I had lost them forever,  :'( was a happy home comming on that day when I got them back. :thumbsup :grin
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Sicman on May 27, 2013, 01:26:58 PM
There is a good one in the main street of Wagga

 :slvr13
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Sabie on May 27, 2013, 03:40:59 PM
Wonder if I can get these resoled ???

You know Brian, you're supposed to ride in them not walk in them..... :p.....
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Brian on May 27, 2013, 05:55:23 PM
I know  :p but we all have to dismount at some time ... Eat, drink , refuel, admire the schWING....
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Sicman on May 27, 2013, 06:18:45 PM
Isnt stopping a Goldwing just like being in the Flintstones - You need to throw out all the feet you can to get them to pull up  :p :grin

 :slvr13

Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Brian on May 27, 2013, 06:23:20 PM
Hey Tony,
Nah mate like most things that happen its all smooth as silk and virtually does it by itself... You do have to get clearance from the tower as to which runway is yours to land on.... :grin
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Sicman on May 27, 2013, 06:30:33 PM
 :grin - So one of them buttons is for the landing gear - Gotcha  :grin
 :slvr13
Title: Re: new boots
Post by: Brian on May 27, 2013, 06:57:38 PM
 :rofl  :thumbsup