Boots that last more than a couple of years?

Boots that last more than a couple of years?

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obscene

5,174 posts

184 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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Daytona.

Going on 5+ years, all sorts of weather from glorious sun to monsoon rain and have survived a few crashes with hardly a mark on them. That and they're comfortable to walk in, what more can you want?

leighz

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407 posts

131 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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Prof Prolapse said:
But Sidi's can be resoled e.g. £55;

http://www.gbbikeleathers.com/Biker%20Boot%20Repai...

Most parts on mine are also available online and easy to take apart as they're just screwed in place.
A quick look at gb bikers site suggests they can resole other boots too which could be handy in future - looking at the ones they've rescued mine don't look so bad. Will be giving them a bell.

SteelerSE said:
As you talk about seasons I'm assuming that you race...?

The pro racers all have the same problem - they typically hole their soles with the footpegs because of all the concentrated pressure that they put through them.
Nope - fair weather amateur that's me. Just talking about biking seasons. What you describe is exactly what I've done. I'm no featherweight...

Was going to ask about SMX plus and SMX 5 but people have answered those questions.

Had a pair of sidi black rain previously which lasted years but my riding style and the type of footpeg I've been riding on has changed a lot. Sidi's seem to get the most positive response here.

v60marko said:
I have the same boots. 3 years old and about 10000 miles use. They look almost brand new still!
I reckon mine have done 7-8000k and they're fked. They have been very good though.

Daytona's? ££££££££££££s Fark me!

No comments on TCX?

srob

11,566 posts

237 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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I've had my current (pre-Vertebra) Sidis for 17 years and other than a hole worn through by a clutch, they're pretty much as good as new.

Fubles

394 posts

180 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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Had my TCX comp s Gore tex boots for a few years now. keep em clean, a bit of polish on the leather every year or so and they look good as new.

Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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I forgot to add earlier. I've gone for RST Adventures to replace my stty alpine stars. They seem rather similar to the HG Rallyes I had before them so should last.

zxr750r

22 posts

155 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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SIDI

EvoBarry

1,903 posts

264 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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I've had my Sidi Goretex boots three seasons now, one of the panels on my left boot has lifted, the stitching has perished I think (and therefore lets water in during very heavy rain), and water now gets past the seams in really heavy rain. That said three seasons of commuting on an unfaired bike, all year round, is a lot of punishment so I'm actually tempted to get another pair and take better care of them this time biggrin

The sole is still holding out fwiw, as are the zips, velcro etc.

13aines

2,153 posts

148 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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Since you asked... I have TCX S-race boots. They've stood up very well to plenty of abuse, all year around, nearly everyday. Comfy to walk in for a race boot, and have a very good level of protection for the ankle and metatarsal etc. Having held some high end sidis I'd be happy to wear either with the txc only lacking a steel plate in the toe other my mates sidis.

They aren't waterproof but have kept my feet dry in all weather for over two years. I've just bought another pair, as the protection fills me with confidence, and they're comfy once broken in, and cost me just £120-130 new. I only replaced my original as they smelt like absolute death after two years of wearing them often all day, but there's still plenty of life left in them, and not much wear considering the use and abuse... I too weight the balls of my feet on knurled metal pegs and I'm not light, but your mileage my vary.

They're actually the only part of my original kit-out that I wouldn't change...

Having said this, sidis can be resoled, since you can buy soles and other spares easily. Although very costly Daytona boots I've heard last years and years (heard people say they've had them 10+ years!) and can be refurbished too.

Ray Luxury-Yacht

8,910 posts

215 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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As has been already said....yes, expensive, but well worth it.

Daytona Security Evo.

I see these are getting on for 800 quid now, which I grant you is a little frightening....but what price longevity and protection?

When I started racing in 1999 I bought a pair. At the time they were 500 quid. However, I did 6 years of racing in them, involving quite a few crashes too biggrin and they are still sitting in my wardrobe now, in one piece...although looking a bit second hand, I will admit.

Looking at the soles, I can see a whole load of dug-in marks and dents from the footpegs - but they haven't gone right through by any means. If I suddenly went racing again tomorrow, I would be happy to put these boots on and use them. The outers are a wee bit scuffed, but the soles are ok, and more importantly, the kevlar inners still look as good as new.

I recommend.




vee5

81 posts

195 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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Had my Daytonas (most comfy boots I've ever owned, and 100% waterproof) cut off me after an accident. I sent them off to the factory who completely rebuilt them for me, I think it's only the leather uppers were not replaced. Yes they are expensive but given the comfort, protection, waterproofing and rebuild service I can fully recommend them as a long term proposition.

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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leighz

Original Poster:

407 posts

131 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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that's outer only

a quick search for inners....

Edited by leighz on Wednesday 17th September 14:06

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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oh ok. At £800 ill stick with my alpinestars for less than £150 in a sale.

first smx5 boots are still in useable if tattie condition, 10,000 miles

the other pair 5000, 3 crashes, still loads of life in them.

I am notoriously light on my feet however, so that does help.

ALSO I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, take care of your leathers, ppe. no help with the soles but I always wax mines religiously.


cava

157 posts

158 months

Thursday 18th September 2014
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My Sidi Vertebras are now 15 years old and are still going strong. They've softened up a lot, and are hardly the most protective boot though! I've been looking for new boots for the last few years but so far can't find anything that fits as well or is as comfortable.

CoolHands

18,496 posts

194 months

Thursday 18th September 2014
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PICS!!!

Sidi. Worn daily, probably 3 or 4 yrs old now. My previous pair were also Sidi. Seem good enough.