Hi all,

Looking into buying some new boots.

Ive found these which seem to be reasonable.... http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/O...oss-boots.html

I fancy something similar to the above or the sidi crossfire's
http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/sidi-cro...ag-p-1043.html

I just don't fancy the �300 price tag.

So xt660 what do you guys use???

Cheers all

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XT660z......What a machine!!

Current mods:- Yamaha top box, Yamaha hanguards, Heated grips, High front fender, Aux lighting front/rear.

I have to admit �149.99 for a pair of Alpinestar Tech 3 is indeed a good price however for an extra tenner you could get a much more advanced and better quality pair of Hein Gerrike Tuareg Cross boots. Bear in mind this is their online retail price and a little bird told me that ALL UK Hein Gerrike stores are offering a 20% discount on their HG line of clothing including boots, that means that if you go and get yourself a pair you could possibly be paying �127.99 for them

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/boots-...l-schwarz.html

Find your nearest store here: http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/unternehmen/ourshops/

and 'up to' 30% if you trade in your old stuff,

and 0% finance on top of that...

Sounds too good to be true really.

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I have the sidi crossfires, they are expensive but very good.
They have a hinge so that walking is easy and very good protection.

I learned the hard way and spent a week in hospital with a busted foot and ankle by not wearing a full on mx/enduro boot. [I had'nt planned on falling off that day]
You cant put a price on protection get the best you can.
Lower leg injuries are one of the most common.

Also the boots need to be comfortable or you will give up wearing them.
Try a few differant boots if you can.

I use the crossfires on road or off road now, my old sidi couriers feel like a pair of gym shoes now compared.

Sidi Adventure, cos Selina told me to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...and I like riding in the



...........and my last pair of boots had lasted me well so I thought I'd splash out. Extremely comfortable if a little squeaky!

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It all depends if you want them waterproof as the the two links you posted are not waterproof

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There is a solution -> http://www.sealskinz.com/motorcyclin...ee-length-sock

I use, and have used these socks for many years. They are as warm as they come, properly waterproof and comfortable. If a bit pricey...

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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

I'm glad this thread was started.

I actually use 3 pairs of boots depending on what I am doing.

AXO Boxer MX Boots (Mucking about in dirt), Forma Adventure Boots (Long trips over varied terrain), RJays Aquaboots (Road Riding). Not happy with the Axos (very stiff in the ankle to shift gears; I badly broke my ankle and it only has limited movement now). The others are great for what they are designed for.

So, my questions would be: Are the Sidis worth the extra money, and will the hinge mechanism help with shifting? And are there any comparable boots that offer MX levels of protection with good movement at the ankle?

Cheers, Boneman

Ive got me a pair of thinsulate waterproof socks! Had em about 5 years now! They are dead warm and waterproof.

I remember going over glen coe in scotland and having a swimming pool in my boots (I could literally pour out the water) but my feet were dry and toastie!

I like the look of the HG boots! Very nice indeed.

I have quite wide feet and ive read lots of good reveiws on the tech 3s. Lots of folk with wide feet saying they are dead comfortable!

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XT660z......What a machine!!

Current mods:- Yamaha top box, Yamaha hanguards, Heated grips, High front fender, Aux lighting front/rear.

I can't believe how much you lot are prepared to pay for boots!!!!!!!!!
I have some Magnum NATO issue desert boots. Really light, bendy soles, very comfy on/off bike. Can be waterproofed either with Nickwax or waterproof socks. Warm enough to sub-zero temps. Only �50 online...... They also do Arctic spec army boots etc.