Premium Member topher73 Posted November 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 13, 2015 Actually bought my first pair of riding boots this weekend Alpinestars S-MX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rusty_spoke Posted November 15, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 15, 2015 I wear Alpinestars SMX-PLUS boots. They are comfortable on and off the bike and have enough safety features to make me feel safe at speed. I bought a pair of Alpinestars SCOUT WP boots but only wore them once. The toe-box on the scouts are big and make shifting my FJ a chore (does anyone else have this issue with some of the adventure boots I see posted?)...the SCOUTS are a nice boot but not for the FJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Rusty Spoke, I'm wearing size 12 A Stars Scout WPs and raised the shift lever all the way and they are okay - but tend to snag the pegs. Thinking of hitting the first line of cleats with the grinder... 2015 Grey FJ09 with a few tweaks, 2007 HD Street Glide - Good Bike + Good Friends = Good Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 very comfortable, good for dual-sport but not rock hopping as they are lighter on armor than some true off-road boots. Great water resistance, work well on a street bike but not as great as a pair of A*'s: http://www.btosports.com/p/gaerne-balance-oiled-boot also use these around town, comfor4table and waterproof: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/last_chance_bargains/tcx/x_cube_waterproof_boots.html 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webphisher Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 http://www.revzilla.com/product/sidi-doha-boot Love these, walked all around Estes Park in them. Only down side is they aren't waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member paladin Posted December 8, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 8, 2015 I just got a pair of Alpinestars Corozal boots. They were a bit snug in the width so I removed the insoles. Now they are very comfortable. I have 9 EEE feet. One problem is that boots squeek at the hinge. I tried silicon spray and oil with no improvement. I found silicone grease that plumbers use on o-rings works great. Shifting is easy. Sole is not as thick as my old boots. I will be installing the Yamaha lowering links when they arrive after being on backorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 ... Sole is not as thick as my old boots. I will be installing the Yamaha lowering links when they arrive after being on backorder. Gee, I'd get thicker soled boots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I have the Sidi Apex mid-length road boot/Sidi Adventure Gore and the Dianese Fulcrum C2 Goretex. I would rate them in order of decreasing comfort on the Tracer as follows: Dianese Fulcrum>Sidi Apex>Sidi Adventure Gore Dianese is my go-to boot when I want all day on/off bike comfort and bad weather protection. It is very flexible and it breaths very well due to its all leather construction; however it protective feature is quite minimal compare to other full length boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santacruz Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have been thinking about getting a pair of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anybody with size 12 feet have a recommendation? 2015 Grey FJ09 with a few tweaks, 2007 HD Street Glide - Good Bike + Good Friends = Good Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim65 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I haven't bought riding boots yet... Haven't bought the bike yet, either, but it's coming as soon as we get our income tax money back. Which boots would y'all suggest for someone who isn't accustomed to wearing boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panooch Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 For dual sport and winter street (FJ) riding I currently have and like Sidi Canyon Goretex. They have a flexible Vibram sole, very comfortable, waterproof membrane, great to walk in and keep your feet warm and dry. But they don't quite offer the protection I'd like and pretty warm for hot summers. For just street summer (FJ) road riding I like Sidi Vertigo Air's. They have a stiffer sole and body, very cool temp wise, also very comfortable and light weight. But not quite the flexibility and walking comfort I enjoy with the Canyon's as they are strictly a street/track boot but still not a full out race. Their also not waterproof but I can wrap up my feet in trash bag if caught in serious rain. The two combinations cover all my on and off road riding. If I ever have to get a replacement pair, Sidi's last forever and their Vibram soles are replaceable, I believe I'd replace the Canyon's with Sidi Armada GoreTex. Vibram sole that's almost flat enough for off road, waterproof, comfortable and better then average protection. Probably a bit stiff during break in but I understand they soften up well after walking in them awhile. I'm sure they'd be too warm for my summers though. I ride low 20's during winters and the first few digits over 100 during summers. 1 Everyday's a good day when your able to ride 15 FJ-09 - 2WDW ECU flash, Givi SV201, Nelson Rigg tail bag, OES sliders, Koubalink extenders, Ermax Sport, Vista Cruise, OEM seat mod, (smiles) 07 Honda ST1300A (sold) 06 Kawi KLR650 - Big Gun full exhaust, Corbin, Givi, PMR racks, carb mod (keeper) 97 Honda VFR750 - Traxxion Dynamics, Penske, Givi 3 piece, carbon exhaust (keeper?) 20+ years of snowmobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted January 9, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anybody with size 12 feet have a recommendation?surgery? This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bugsplatered Posted January 9, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 9, 2016 Sidi Armada Supertour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member javashot1 Posted January 9, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anybody with size 12 feet have a recommendation?surgery?I, like you, have been cursed with size 12 feet since puberty. With the proper positive outlook and therapy, as well as good sizing decisions, you can learn to live with this aflection and go forward with a full and happy life. No surgery necessary. If you are Also cursed with a wider foot as I am, try the TCX brand size 46. They have a wider toe box and fit my foot well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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