Urban bike boots
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I fancy a pair of urban boots for riding into work, normal boots are too much of a pain in the arse.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
anyone got these? or had similar.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
anyone got these? or had similar.
Urban and maybe not the style you want, but I got these a few days ago. So nice I wore them out at the weekend.
https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/Revit-Motorcycle-S...
https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/Revit-Motorcycle-S...
I got a pair of these for running around on a MV Dragster..... very good and can wear them at work without creaking around....
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/boots/da...
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/boots/da...
Have some Helstons basketball style for summer...they are ok, very comfy and at least some protection in toe/ankle areas. Nice in summer if you are going somewhere and you need to walk around a lot.
If the weather is cooler and/or wet then its a bit draughty at the bottom of the legs and prefer to wear full height boots
If the weather is cooler and/or wet then its a bit draughty at the bottom of the legs and prefer to wear full height boots
super7 said:
I got a pair of these for running around on a MV Dragster..... very good and can wear them at work without creaking around....
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/boots/da...
I got the Mrs them but with pink. I do like them but it'd be tragic to have Mr and Mrs boots https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/boots/da...
moanthebairns said:
I fancy a pair of urban boots for riding into work, normal boots are too much of a pain in the arse.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
anyone got these? or had similar.
They're flat bottomed for riding a scooter. You need something with a heel for a bike.https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
anyone got these? or had similar.
TCX X Street.
Can be had for £90 online.
I've had mine for over three years now, never cleaned them thinking about it, the rain does that.
Anyway, I've used mine all year for;
Daily, all year commuting
Tip runs
Doing the garden
Building projects
Days out at the zoo
General casual shoe wear
Going to the pub
I've never had such a comfortable boot that offers good protection whilst also on the bike.
If I was to clean and condition the leather I'm sure they would come up like new.
During winter I just whack some thicker socks on and haven't got cold feet.
At no point have I got wet feet either.
I'll add I usually commute on a GS (although unfortunately I don't have the beard, belly, age or full touring panniers for just my sani)
So weather protection is quite good.
Saying that at the moment I'm commuting on a 1090 adventure and I didn't get wet feet today.
I also understand the TCX boots offer more protection than the Dainese equivalent.
Can be had for £90 online.
I've had mine for over three years now, never cleaned them thinking about it, the rain does that.
Anyway, I've used mine all year for;
Daily, all year commuting
Tip runs
Doing the garden
Building projects
Days out at the zoo
General casual shoe wear
Going to the pub
I've never had such a comfortable boot that offers good protection whilst also on the bike.
If I was to clean and condition the leather I'm sure they would come up like new.
During winter I just whack some thicker socks on and haven't got cold feet.
At no point have I got wet feet either.
I'll add I usually commute on a GS (although unfortunately I don't have the beard, belly, age or full touring panniers for just my sani)
So weather protection is quite good.
Saying that at the moment I'm commuting on a 1090 adventure and I didn't get wet feet today.
I also understand the TCX boots offer more protection than the Dainese equivalent.
SAS Tom said:
They are good but probably the least protection of any urban style bike shoe. It’s a trainer with a piece of plastic over the ankle.
Alpinestars J6, TCX Street Ace, and TCX X-Groove are all worth a look. They have some heel and toe protection as well as ankle.
so they don't have a toe protector/padding for changing gear?Alpinestars J6, TCX Street Ace, and TCX X-Groove are all worth a look. They have some heel and toe protection as well as ankle.
I have a pair of Sidi Insider boots which are their take of the same, currently on offer at Demon Tweeks:
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
I do like wearing them, took them to the IOM last year and they were ideal for the silly short trips you make over there as well as walking in (worn normal boots/leathers to get there).
Like said above, they are still basically baseball boots with discs in the heels and, judging by the weight, reinforced sole etc. The toe 'area' does seem stiff and, despite being a suede type material, hasn't shown any undue wear from gear changing.
In reality probably no better than a decent pair of DMs or Cat boots.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=v...
I do like wearing them, took them to the IOM last year and they were ideal for the silly short trips you make over there as well as walking in (worn normal boots/leathers to get there).
Like said above, they are still basically baseball boots with discs in the heels and, judging by the weight, reinforced sole etc. The toe 'area' does seem stiff and, despite being a suede type material, hasn't shown any undue wear from gear changing.
In reality probably no better than a decent pair of DMs or Cat boots.
Edited by graham22 on Monday 12th March 17:13
moanthebairns said:
so they don't have a toe protector/padding for changing gear?
Nope they are just regular trainers really. The Dainese casual stuff is a bit crap for protection really. They do bike jeans that have no protection at all and the higher spec jeans literally protect your a
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