BOOTS!!

[The Harm]

I've been trying to research dual sport boots, What does eveyone wear?? I have a pair of Gaerne Cyphers that I've worn on one ride. I didn't like them uncomfortable due to the fact that I have to wear orthotic insoles, bad knees and flat flat feet! I mostly ride backroads, I don't do any mx riding and very few trails. What are everyones thoughts???

[troy]

Expensive, but probably some of the best "dualsport" boots--I wear the Oxtar Infinity. Very comfortable and a lot of protection. I have beat the CRAP out of mine for almost 3 years. They aren't looking so good anymore, but nothing is broken and I have no plans to replace them anytime soon.

Rusty used to sell them at http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com--that's where I got them. I think I had to pay about $270. I don't find them on his site anymore.
http://www.powersportequipment.com/prod ... ?item=2530

I injured my right ankle pretty bad at an OHV area last year. I decided to buy full MX boots to offer better protection. I used them on one ride and decided I could not stand to ride in those clunky boots. I went all out on those, too--Gaerne SG10. Sold them on AdvRider.

[The Harm]

Those look like they'd be great do you know if an local shops carry them? I would like to try them on before purchasing due to my orthodic insoles.

[Hank Moody]

I have been looking at the SiDi boots, the Discovery seems to be very popular model. I know Safiri has a pair and loves them.

Here is a link to the USA importer: http://www.motonation.com/

[ajayhawkfan]

Expensive, but probably some of the best "dualsport" boots--I wear the Oxtar Infinity. Very comfortable and a lot of protection. I have beat the CRAP out of mine for almost 3 years. They aren't looking so good anymore, but nothing is broken and I have no plans to replace them anytime soon.

I have the same boot and I think they are great.

[safiri]

I have been looking at the SiDi boots, the Discovery seems to be very popular model. I know Safiri has a pair and loves them.

Here is a link to the USA importer: http://www.motonation.com/

http://www.motonation.com/discoveryrain.htm
Seems to be pretty close to the boot I have, which is about 5 years old. I really like them. Leather, not plastic, so they give a bit. For gravel road riding they may be a bit overkill. The friend that sold me my F650 threw in the boots. He has regretted that decision. I didn't give them back.

The really serious MX boots have a lot of plastic fused to the leather. This eliminates the ability of the leather to flex and increases the size of the boot [perhaps Troy's "clunkiness"?].

For my daily 40 mile RT commute I wear Joe Rocket Sonic boots that I got at MC Closeouts. I wouldn't want to wear those off-road, but for pavement they have been fine. Gravel ... you decide .. but to me they don't provide enough calf support. I don't want my leg above the ankle to be that free when sliding a gravel corner with my foot down.

[troy]

Anybody struggling with what to give me for a gift can put the Sidi Discovery Rain boots on the list. I want a pair.
http://www.motonation.com/discoveryrain.htm

[The Harm]

Motorcyclecloseouts.com currently doesn't carry the Oxtar Infinities because they've change names but they said they will begin to carry them under their new name in apporx 1 month, I believe the new is TCK.

[safiri]

Anybody struggling with what to give me for a gift can put the Sidi Discovery Rain boots on the list. I want a pair.
http://www.motonation.com/discoveryrain.htm

The odd part to me is that the reviews for the boot were all from ATV magazines. I will still consider a pair when mine wear out.

[clfarren5944]

Aerostich Combat Touring boots for about 5 years. Touring, dualsport, etc. More flex than MX boots but much more comfy for all day wear, walking. Also a little shorter. Around $250.00 in their catalog.
Chris