Bike boots

[Virt]

So my boots have died recently, and one of them now struggles to do up completely. As a result it catches in the wind whenever I go above 80 and I can feel it dragging me to the left slightly, it's not dangerous or anything it's just a pain in the butt.

Found an offer for some Spada X-Race WP boots, for £65 - which is like half price or something..

Anyone know of any reviews or have any opinions on them? My last boots cost me £80 and lasted 7 months before breaking

[lloydie]

Yep the m&p sale :-) I'm looking at them too :-)

[Virt]

If you get them, lemme know what they're like please?

Gotta wait until I get paid and hope to god they stay on offer :/

[lloydie]

If you get them, lemme know what they're like please?

Gotta wait until I get paid and hope to god they stay on offer :/

I was looking at them but have other things I needs first (link pipes) :-)

[bsabloke]

Hi,
What size boots are you after?
Have a couple of pairs of size 9. Plain black,red & black, if any good to you until you get sorted.
Rich

[Flatline]

I managed to pick up sidi vortex for £85 on ebay

Nearly new

You'd be suprised what can be found

[8541Hawk]

To me boots are like a helmet or a pair of gloves......get the best ones you can afford.

I use A* SMX plus boots myself.

Yes they are a bit pricey but my last pair save me from a broken ankle, so in the long run they were actually cheap......

Now I always use boots with an exoskeleton so you can't roll your ankle.

Before you ask, yes I have pics I can post if you would like.

[MacV2]

To me boots are like a helmet or a pair of gloves......get the best ones you can afford.

I use A* SMX plus boots myself.

Yes they are a bit pricey but my last pair save me from a broken ankle, so in the long run they were actually cheap......

Now I always use boots with an exoskeleton so you can't roll your ankle.

Before you ask, yes I have pics I can post if you would like.

Yes please !

[callam_nffc]

I agree, I have a pair of sidi vertigo boots and there's no doubt in my mind they stopped be breaking my leg at the shin once

Mine need replacing now as tthey're like 4 years old but im going to wait until I see a good offer coming up on them or a pair of alpinestars smx boots

im also going for the goretex version next time too as its great stuff

[fireballxl5]

As others have said buy the best you can afford, I have been wearing Sidi Black Rain boots for the last 10 years and before any one asks I am on my 3rd pair, not the cheapest boots around but the quality is top notch. They can be found on Ebay somtimes for not to bad money may be worth a look.

[geodude]

Buy cheap, buy many times.

I have few sets of cheap boots lying around damaged.

I splashed out and got Sidi Cobra Goretex. Best boots I've had.

[8541Hawk]

To me boots are like a helmet or a pair of gloves......get the best ones you can afford.

I use A* SMX plus boots myself.

Yes they are a bit pricey but my last pair save me from a broken ankle, so in the long run they were actually cheap......

Now I always use boots with an exoskeleton so you can't roll your ankle.

Before you ask, yes I have pics I can post if you would like.

Yes please !

Well then this is why I wear "good" boots....

Notice what is missing??



I'll help out.... the heel guard is missing on the rear set..... I sheared it off with my foot when the bike landed on me....


Here is where the foot peg tried to stab my foot but the boot stopped it



and this is my foot the next day..... I could walk fine, with no pain but you can clearly see where the boot has armor.......




You can see where the heel cup stopped the bruising on the bits that would hurt to walk on and yes my ankle was swollen a bit but the fact I could walk at all it all down to the boots

[Virt]

Hawk is getting very proficient at hijacking threads..A challenger approaches!

And thanks for the offer bsabloke, but size 9 would be too small. I'm looking to get them by the end of nextcweek, so replacement boots aren't necessary, just curious if anyone had experience with these boots

Sent from my GT-I9505

[Redthunder]

As others have said buy the best you can afford, I have been wearing Sidi Black Rain boots for the last 10 years and before any one asks I am on my 3rd pair, not the cheapest boots around but the quality is top notch. They can be found on Ebay somtimes for not to bad money may be worth a look.

I bought a nearly new pair of these on eBay for just £8!!

[MacV2]

To me boots are like a helmet or a pair of gloves......get the best ones you can afford.

I use A* SMX plus boots myself.

Yes they are a bit pricey but my last pair save me from a broken ankle, so in the long run they were actually cheap......

Now I always use boots with an exoskeleton so you can't roll your ankle.

Before you ask, yes I have pics I can post if you would like.

Yes please !

Well then this is why I wear "good" boots....

Notice what is missing??



I'll help out.... the heel guard is missing on the rear set..... I sheared it off with my foot when the bike landed on me....


Here is where the foot peg tried to stab my foot but the boot stopped it



and this is my foot the next day..... I could walk fine, with no pain but you can clearly see where the boot has armor.......




You can see where the heel cup stopped the bruising on the bits that would hurt to walk on and yes my ankle was swollen a bit but the fact I could walk at all it all down to the boots

Good Shots Hawk, but I was expecting more gore ! Carl will be disappointed...