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[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab On a fluke, I stopped in at the CycleShack in Conroe this weekend. I was trying to make it to the Cycle Gear down by Greenspoint but never got that far. While at CycleShack, I noticed they had some of their dirt boots on sale.

Alpinestar Tech 8's $269.99
Alpinestar Tech 6's $233.99
SIDI Flex Force $299.99

I was shocked as these prices are lower than most any I could find on the net. After trying on all the above in various sizes, I finally settled on the SIDI's. They have a hinged ankle which makes the boots easier to walk in. Also, with my wide feet, they were the only ones that did not cause sharp pain when I walked hehe. So I snagged a pair. I'll get to test them out this weekend.

I don't know how long the sale will last.

Nice bikes of interest on the floor:

New DR 650 for $5K
03 XR650R for $5400
Several of the various incarnations of the DRZ400
Several Stroms of 650 and 1K sizes
And a crapload of KTM's

Adios,

[Tx Rider]

I've been looking at the Sidi boots, and a couple of others. I've been using a pair of tech 8's for a while now but they are too stiff for me.

Great ankle protection and shin protection but I fear that stiff ankle with no flex will just transfer force to my knee in a get off, and coming from wearing more of a work boot I find the lack of flex to impede shifter and brake feel.

I like the tech 8's on the occasions I'm riding some pretty tough rocky single track, but that's a small part of my riding.

There are some trials boots out there that I hear are more of a mid point on flexibility between the hard core mx boots and plain high calf work boots/linemans boots. Might be worth a look.

[10-95]

Find me a place that has big guy sizes so I can try some on!!!

Doesn't anybody stock boots for someone with a 14 foot???

[kurt]

Doesn't anybody stock boots for someone with a 14 foot???

I Like These (http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16559&cat=253&page=1)

[Tourmeister]

Those are good for touring but not serious offroad riding. They won't provide enough lateral ankle support. 10-95, someone has to make them because I have seen some BIG dudes with BIG feet stomping around in those kinds of boots ;-)

[irondawg]

MSR World Tour Boots.

Under $125. And battle tested by....me. ;-)

[Tx Rider]

MSR World Tour Boots.

Under $125. And battle tested by....me. ;-)

Are those watertight?

[10-95]

TM, my foot is kind of funny sized. I don't buy any shoes unless I can try them on. Same for gloves.

If anyone comes across a store that stocks m/c stuff for big guys give me a shout. Cycle Gear doesn't even come close to my size, Lone Star sometimes has stuff but usually not boots. I'm kind of lost here. :huh:

[Tourmeister]

:tab Call the guys at Cycleshack North in Conroe. Ask for Steve. Tell him I sent you. He's a great guy and very patient with stupid questions :-P If I recall correctly, they may be able to get the boots without you having to commit to buying them. This way you can try them on. Of course, I would think they'd expect you to buy the boots from them if you liked them instead of getting them off the net somewhere. At their current prices, this is not a big deal though.

:tab If that does not work, try posting over on the Texas Offroad Network fourms (http://www.texasoffroad.net/home/ka.php).

:tab I can relate to the width issue, just not the jolly green giant size :-P

[irondawg]

They are waterproof. You can get them with different soles also...either smooth MX style or a standard sole making it easier to walk. I've got the standard sole boots.

[Tx Rider]

I might have to look at a pair of those. I assume they are more flexible than something like the tech8 with all that thick plastic bracing.

I'm still looking for long sized goretex over the boot pants as well.

[Squidward]

Howdy,

:tab On a fluke, I stopped in at the CycleShack in Conroe this weekend. I was trying to make it to the Cycle Gear down by Greenspoint but never got that far. While at CycleShack, I noticed they had some of their dirt boots on sale.

Alpinestar Tech 8's $269.99
Alpinestar Tech 6's $233.99
SIDI Flex Force $299.99

I was shocked as these prices are lower than most any I could find on the net. After trying on all the above in various sizes, I finally settled on the SIDI's. They have a hinged ankle which makes the boots easier to walk in. Also, with my wide feet, they were the only ones that did not cause sharp pain when I walked hehe. So I snagged a pair. I'll get to test them out this weekend.

I don't know how long the sale will last.

Nice bikes of interest on the floor:

New DR 650 for $5K
03 XR650R for $5400
Several of the various incarnations of the DRZ400
Several Stroms of 650 and 1K sizes
And a crapload of KTM's

Adios,

Did you happen to see if they had any good prices on A-star Tech 10's?

[Tourmeister]

:tab I did not see any Tech 10's at the dealership. However, Cycle Gear had some for aroudn $350 I think.

:tab I also stopped by the BMW dealership in the Woodlands. They had the BMW dirt boots there for $275 +15% off. I got to looking at them and they look pretty well made and had good ankle flexibility front/back but still stiff side to side. The latches looked very sturdy as well. I would be willing to bet that someone is making them for BMW and BMW just tacks their name on them :shrug:

[irondawg]

I might have to look at a pair of those. I assume they are more flexible than something like the tech8 with all that thick plastic bracing.

I'm still looking for long sized goretex over the boot pants as well.

I looked at tech8 and a lot of other boots. I had to remind myself that I'm not riding MX or SX so I don't need something super stiff. I need something flexible enough so that if I wanted to do a bit of hiking or had to climb out of a creek bed ;-) I would be able to without too much effort. Stiff boots are great if you're going banzai on a MX track taking big jumps. For single track, fire road, desert running, a somewhat less stiff boot is probably the best...IMHO

And...from what I've found out, the MSR ISDE pants will fit over the boots.

Oh yeah...they're cheap compared to MX/SX boot too!!

[Tourmeister]

:tab I found several places that had the MSR ISDE pants for under $100. They come highly recommended. The same is true for the Moose Expedition pants. I think you can find the MSR pants at MotorcycleCloseouts.com.

[iDood]

I like these:

http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Images%20JPG/Discovery%20Small.jpg

http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/SIDI%20Discovery%20Boot.htm

[Mopower]

I'm buying these as soon as I get enough money. :chug:

In Black...

http://www.btosports.com/p/Boots/THR3410-009

[backspinnn]

I picked up a pair of lightly used AlpineStars Tech 6 boots from a guy at work for 50 bucks. They are pretty heavy duty and surprisingly comfortable on my KLR adventures.

[Tourmeister]

:tab Well, after a week of romping around the rough Rocky Mountains, I can report that the SIDI Flex Force boots are exceptionally comfy and tough.

[Andre ST13, SV, KLR]

Where can you find these MSR World Tour Boots?

[Jack Giesecke]

Find me a place that has big guy sizes so I can try some on!!!

Doesn't anybody stock boots for someone with a 14 foot???

With a 14 foot WHAT?! :shock:












:rofl:

[waverider]

[QUOTE=iDood]I like these:

http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Images%20JPG/Discovery%20Small.jpg

These are the boots I just bought. I haven't had time to really put them to the test yet though.

Cheers

[Hood Ornament]

I got a pair of the Sidi Discovery's also. Took 'em on a little DS jaunt a couple weeks ago and I have to say I'm very happy with them. I've used MX boots up till now and they just don't afford much comfort, and flexability. If I was doing big jumps I probably would stick with the MX boots. The Discovery's are more then adequate for trail riding though.

[Andre ST13, SV, KLR]

[QUOTE=iDood]I like these:
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Images%20JPG/Discovery%20Small.jpg

I just bought a pair (two pairs really, to find the best fit) of these today myself.

I wish they had malleolus (sp?) protection, though...

$250 at Newenough.com. Don't tell me if you paid less because I'll be pissed...

[Hood Ornament]

Sidi is very strict about having their dealers adhere to their MAP pricing. I doubt anyone sells them for less then $250