Author Topic: Flashy boots or no? (Read 14582 times)

PitterB4 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2006, 12:28:17 PM »

Who you callin' a power ranger???? I have these, but have not been wearing them on the street much - wearing just some black, Nike hightop hiking boots instead:

I'd love to get something like chupacabra has. That's likely my next m/c related purchase.

Red01 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2006, 01:01:07 PM »

I'm not into the Power Ranger look either. If I were to by a pair of racing boots, they'd be in basic black.

I ride with these:

With my pant legs pulled over the top, they look pretty normal.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2006, 12:44:52 PM »

How about basic black boots and nothing else? Oh, no, it's the BIKE that's supposed to be naked!

Jim

jbrough7 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2006, 12:48:05 PM »

Quote from: "GaryB12VA"

Jim,

I have a pair of these Oxtar boots. They're waterproof and very comfortable. I can wear them all day at work with no discomfort.

http://www.newenough.com/oxtar_matrix_goretex_boots_page.htm

Thanks for the tip, Gary. They sure look beautiful...too bad they're above my $24.00 price point!

Seriously, I love your little bit at the bottom of your message. I also hate people who are too lazy to do the job themselves but then don't mind standing there giving you advice or criticism when YOU are doing it!

Sorry, I feel better now.

DaveG · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:48:59 PM »

i too have worn the "cowboy" type boot for 40+ years.

just bought some alpinestar gortex all weather boots and am having trouble shifting with them.

may be beacause they are still stiff, but it seems that the foot and sole part are much thicker than my old boots making it difficult to fit my toe under the shifter.

i have adjusted the shifter to the max up and will see if that works.
next is to move the shifter one spline and see how that is if the above does not work. think i will just keep adjusting up untill it fits right.

if i get it high enough for upshifts i may need to lift my foot too far off the peg for downshifts. in that case i will have one pair of alpinstars for sale cheap.

a friend had his scuba gear stolen so he replaced it with pink stuff. never had it stolen since. because the thief would be easy to spot,,,,or?????

UPDATE: just gave it a try after adjustment and all is fine now. may even be a little too high but i'll leave it for now

Aviator · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2006, 03:34:09 PM »

Quote

Red01: I'm not into the Power Ranger look either. If I were to by a pair of racing boots, they'd be in basic black.

I ride with these:

With my pant legs pulled over the top, they look pretty normal.

Hey Red 01, are these boots OK with the bandit? Do you have any problems shifting? I am buying the Sidi Sport Tepor from NE and am wondering if it will be OK to use with the Bandit. Pauls comment on it says that they are difficult with some sportbikes.
http://www.newenough.com/sidi_sport_tepor_boots_page.htm

Red01 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2006, 04:18:51 PM »

The sole of those looks the same as what my On-Roads are... and they aren't a problem. (and my pegs are further up & aft than stock, so they'd be more sportbike-like than stock location pegs.) My boots have taken a while to break in - but hopefully that means they'll last a long long time.

Aviator · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:19:23 PM »

Thanks. Looks like a peek of sun, so will try it out this eve.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2006, 10:00:57 PM »

Anybody tried these? Fieldsheer Positano at $116 and free shipping.

jeepskate99 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2006, 07:13:14 AM »

I just go tthese from newenough.com. Good price and NOT used.

Cruisecontrol · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2006, 10:06:25 AM »

It is all fun and games until your Tibia punches a hole in your boot and gets ground off on the highway:

I now wear these:

jbrough7 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 18, 2006, 06:34:46 AM »

I FINALLY won a pair of these on ebay! Can't wait to try them out

Only problem is I notice the seller is from TN and

they still use the pony express down that way! Should be here in three months or so!

jim

Sven · « **Reply #27 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:55:35 AM »

Quote from: Cruisecontrol

It is all fun and games until your Tibia punches a hole in your boot and gets ground off on the highway:

Is there a true story behind that comment? If so, please share!

Sven · « **Reply #28 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:57:23 AM »

Quote from: jbrough7

Only problem is I notice the seller is from TN and they still use the pony express down that way! Should be here in three months or so!

Dumb Canadian: Where do you think FedEx was conceived and headquartered?

jbrough7 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2006, 09:01:16 AM »

'Dumb Canadian'--'Military Intelligence'--'Jumbo Shrimp'---'Smart Sven'

All oxymorons!