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Motorcycle Forum / Country Specific / UK Group / May 2008These boots are made for walking, swimming and riding me bike?
I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of protection (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, and are reasonably waterproof. Have been looking at Sidi Vertigo Corsa's and Puma Moto 1000's. Any opinions? Steve. >I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of protection >(top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, and are >reasonably waterproof. Have been looking at Sidi Vertigo Corsa's >and Puma Moto 1000's. > >Any opinions? I'm happy with my Alpinestars GPS3 Waterproofs, which have been tested against all three criteria.  SignatureColin Irvine BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of > protection (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Any opinions? Walking? you need Altberg dual purpose boots you do. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of protection > (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, and are > reasonably waterproof. Have been looking at Sidi Vertigo Corsa's > and Puma Moto 1000's. > > Any opinions? Daytonas. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Ducati 750SS - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 Alfa 75 TSpark - Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE >> I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of >> protection (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Daytonas. I scored a pair of almost new Daytona Rainbows for £50 delivered from Guernsey. http://www.daytona.de/english/boots_e/gore/3a_rainbowgtx.html Advertised on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350055643472 but sold privately via the UKGSer forum. They are very good. Signaturewessie at tesco dot net BMW R1150GS > >> I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of > >> protection (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, > >> and are reasonably waterproof. Have been looking at Sidi Vertigo > >> Corsa's and Puma Moto 1000's. > >> > >> Any opinions? http://www.bata.com/us/news/news/news.php?id=577# > I need a pair of boots. Decent one's that offer a good level of > protection (top of my list) but also that I can walk around in a bit, > and are reasonably waterproof. Have been looking at Sidi Vertigo > Corsa's and Puma Moto 1000's. Oxtars. I got a pair of their top of the range Gore-Tex race boots for 135 quid off ebay, been very happy with them. They are CE approved as well, which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which very few boots are. If you're self employed or own a business you can claim the whole lot back as safety equipment if you're crafty. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > They are CE approved as well, >which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which very few >boots are. Only if they are CE approved, oddly enough - as PPE. Very few clothing items are. A CE approval does not neccessarily qualify an item as PPE, you see. More likely for boots than a jacket or helmet, but still not common. SignaturePip: B12 > > They are CE approved as well, > > which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which very [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > item as PPE, you see. More likely for boots than a jacket or helmet, > but still not common. My Oxtars are CE approved to EN13634:2002 as PPE for professional motorcycle riders, as are most Oxtars. http://standards.mackido.com/en/en-standards24_view_2814.html SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > > They are CE approved as well, > > > which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which very [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > http://standards.mackido.com/en/en-standards24_view_2814.html *jealous* I take it that my Furygan kit doesn't meet that criteria ... out of interest, would a set of BKS made-to-measures fall into that category? IIRC they're CE approved. SignatureBear > > > > They are CE approved as well, > > > > which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > interest, would a set of BKS made-to-measures fall into that > category? IIRC they're CE approved. Yes they would, but if I wanted UK made CE approved leathers I'd buy Hideouts. BKS were bought out by the c.nts at Frank Thomas, and there's no f.cking way I'm puttting my hard earnt in their pockets. I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside Peterborough SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > > > > They are CE approved as well, > > > > > which makes them proper Personal Protective Equipment, which [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds > being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside Peterborough Good point, but I've heard some bad things about Hideout as well, so it's as broad as it's long. If only Crowtree were still going :( SignatureBear >> Yes they would, but if I wanted UK made CE approved leathers I'd buy >> Hideouts. BKS were bought out by the c.nts at Frank Thomas, and there's [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >If only Crowtree were still going :( I think you were on walkabout. http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk.rec.motorcycles/msg/4a2d9cb52d74138a They were still taking orders for the occasional suit a few months ago. SignatureColin Irvine BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > >> Yes they would, but if I wanted UK made CE approved leathers I'd buy > >> Hideouts. BKS were bought out by the c.nts at Frank Thomas, and there's [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > They were still taking orders for the occasional suit a few months > ago. Strewth! Really? Thanks :) I'll give them a bell as soon as I get back from the TT. SignatureBear > > I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds > > being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside > > Peterborough > > Good point, but I've heard some bad things about Hideout as well, so > it's as broad as it's long. I've not heard much bad, it's like 99% good. > If only Crowtree were still going :( true, shame they are closing. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > > I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds > > > being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > I've not heard much bad, it's like 99% good. About 80/20, but it's too much money to throw at people who aren't 100% Which is why MJKs don't appeal either, although if Crowtree can't oblige I may as well give Graham a visit. > > If only Crowtree were still going :( > > true, shame they are closing. A huge shame. I don't think I've ever known a company making such a complex and varied product whose customers love them as much as Crowtree people do. SignatureBear >>> I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds >>> being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > true, shame they are closing. At the risk of sounding like a Troll, the Alpinestar jeans Di got at the BMF look excellent. Seamed the right way, reinforced etc. OK they may only take one good slide rather than 2 or 3 but I'm happy with that. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > At the risk of sounding like a Troll, the Alpinestar jeans Di got at the > BMF look excellent. Seamed the right way, reinforced etc. OK they may > only take one good slide rather than 2 or 3 but I'm happy with that. I have an Alpinestars paddock jacket. It seems perfectly well made. I've fallen off wearing it (admittedly at less than 20mph) and it showed absolutely no signs of damage. -- d. > > > If only Crowtree were still going :( > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > may only take one good slide rather than 2 or 3 but I'm happy with > that. Last week you were recommending Frank Thomas, now Alpinestar. Will it be Dainese & AGV next week, or will normality be resumed? P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no doubt gone down the sh.tter too. SignatureKrusty www.MuddyStuff.co.uk Off-Road Classifieds '02 MV Senna '03 Tiger 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250 > P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no doubt > gone down the sh.tter too. Not at all, Wolf are still good kit and made by the same people as Arlen Ness. you can also get Wolfs made to measure if you're prepared to go to Sarfend/Leigh on Sea. I've still got a Wolf lancer style jacket that I bought when I first passed my test in 1979. It still fits and has been crashed numerous times without destroying itself. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no doubt > > gone down the sh.tter too. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > passed my test in 1979. It still fits and has been crashed numerous > times without destroying itself. I had a Wolf plain black leather jacket *years* ago, and it went down the road any number of times. Wore through a seam in the end, but was still usable. SignatureBear >>> P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no >>> doubt gone down the sh.tter too. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > the road any number of times. Wore through a seam in the end, but was > still usable. Saw Wolf gear at the BMF also. Beautiful kit indeed. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > >>> P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no > >>> doubt gone down the sh.tter too. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Saw Wolf gear at the BMF also. Beautiful kit indeed. I'm trying to recall who had a Wolf 2-piece ... Mat Tab? Or possibly his loony lodger and bike crashing mate. The point is, most race suits don't fit me, as I'm either a) under-tall or b) over-tubby :) Hence the need for M-2-M suits. SignatureBear >>>>> P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no >>>>> doubt gone down the sh.tter too. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > The point is, most race suits don't fit me, as I'm either a) > under-tall or b) over-tubby :) Hence the need for M-2-M suits. A gentleman, particularly one of fine statuesque manly proportions, should never accept anything less than M2M. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > > The point is, most race suits don't fit me, as I'm either a) > > under-tall or b) over-tubby :) Hence the need for M-2-M suits. > > A gentleman, particularly one of fine statuesque manly proportions, > should never accept anything less than M2M. *snort* Actually, I've done really well the last couple of weeks (banned myself from ordering in food more than twice a week) and the pounds are coming off again (I pick up and drop weight equally easily), but I'm still too short in the leg [1] for "normal" suits - these Furygan trousers fit me really well though, so I'll see how I get on with them on a longer trip or 2. If Crowtree are still going and are prepared to make me a suit I'm having one though ... I think of it as an investment for the future. [1] I'm a shade under 6 foot, but only have a 29-30 inch inside leg SignatureBear > off again (I pick up and drop weight equally easily), but I'm still too > short in the leg [1] for "normal" suits - these Furygan trousers fit me I have the opposite problem - if I get something long enough in the leg it can be wrapped twice around my waist. Same for trousers - the only ones that (off the peg) fit me reliably are M&S trousers. > [1] I'm a shade under 6 foot, but only have a 29-30 inch inside leg <Points and laughs[1] > Phil. [1] I'm roughly the same height as you but have a 33-34[2] inch inside leg. [2] Depending on time of day, how much I've been standing on my feet etc etc. SignaturePhil Launchbury, IT PHB 'I'm training the bats that live in my cube to juggle mushrooms' > A gentleman, particularly one of fine statuesque manly proportions, > should never accept anything less than M2M. I take it I'm the exception to that rule. I have M2M MJKs because I have stumpy legs. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X >> >>> P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no >> >>> doubt gone down the sh.tter too. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >I'm trying to recall who had a Wolf 2-piece ... Mat Tab? I thought Ginge had a set. SignatureZX-10R > > >>> P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no > > >>> doubt gone down the sh.tter too. > > > > > > >> Not at all, Wolf are still good kit and made by the same people > > as >> Arlen Ness. you can also get Wolfs made to measure if you're > > prepared >> to go to Sarfend/Leigh on Sea. <relieved> > > >> I've still got a Wolf lancer style jacket that I bought when I > > first >> passed my test in 1979. It still fits and has been crashed [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > I'm trying to recall who had a Wolf 2-piece ... Mat Tab? <waves> > Or possibly his loony lodger and bike crashing mate. > > The point is, most race suits don't fit me, as I'm either a) > under-tall or b) over-tubby :) Hence the need for M-2-M suits. I have a similar problem - I always need smaller jeans than jacket. Which is why I bought Wolf, as although I knew nothing about them at the time, they were the only brand where you could 'mix & match' jacket & jeans in the shop I was in (Powerhouse in Ashford - where I bought the MV). SignatureKrusty www.MuddyStuff.co.uk Off-Road Classifieds '02 MV Senna '03 Tiger 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250 > I have a similar problem - I always need smaller jeans than jacket. I have too large a waist for my height, apparently. Oh, and fairly huge arms/shoulders. > Which is why I bought Wolf, as although I knew nothing about them at > the time, they were the only brand where you could 'mix & match' jacket > & jeans in the shop I was in (Powerhouse in Ashford - where I bought > the MV). Exactly what I did with the Furygan stuff from J&S. It's amazing what a difference it makes wearing kit that actually fits. SignatureBear >I'm trying to recall who had a Wolf 2-piece ... Mat Tab? Dunno, but I do. it must be at least 5 years old now, and nothings burst, torn or worn. It's a bit "snug" now though. >>>> If only Crowtree were still going :( >>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > P.S. I will as always give the nod for Wolf, although they've no doubt > gone down the sh.tter too. Well I'm glad you are watching! Most all FT gear over the past 28 years I've been looking at it has been shite. Just this XTi jacket is an exception I have seen. I'm really liking it. Alpinestar I have never seen a piece of men's gear WAF. These particular ladies jacket and pants are however nice quality and fit in a "slip it all off again love" sort of way. Top end of Dainese range, in particular the textiles have always been good IMHO. AGV, christ, I've never seen anything other than sh.t with that name on it. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 > Top end of Dainese range, in particular the textiles have always been > good IMHO. I don't know why you keep referring to 'top end' Dainese kit - it's all made the by the same people using the same materials in the same Pakistani and Chinese factories. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > > Top end of Dainese range, in particular the textiles have always [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > all made the by the same people using the same materials in the same > Pakistani and Chinese factories. Mine says "Made In Italy" on it. SignatureChris > > > > > Top end of Dainese range, in particular the textiles have always [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Mine says "Made In Italy" on it. Unless it's made to measure stuff, yours must be old. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X > > > I don't know why you keep referring to 'top end' Dainese kit - > > > it's all made the by the same people using the same materials in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Unless it's made to measure stuff, yours must be old. At least 8 years. SignatureChris >>>> Top end of Dainese range, in particular the textiles have always >>>> been good IMHO. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Unless it's made to measure stuff, yours must be old. TBF mine is of the last 8 years or so. Anyway I'm sure the same factory can make different quality garments to a cost. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 snip> >Alpinestar I have never seen a piece of men's gear WAF. These particular >ladies jacket and pants are however nice quality and fit in a "slip it >all off again love" sort of way. I've had my Alpinestars goretex jacket for about 3 years now and it's still waterproof and warm. I try to avoid crashing so I haven't tested that aspect of it but I removed the armour so it'd fit over my leathers. I'd buy another one if I needed to replace it. > snip> > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I'd buy another one if I needed to replace it. Ah I referred only to leather gear. SignatureHog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 >>>> I give it three years before we start seeing BKS rejects and seconds >>>> being sold in a marquee somewhere in a field just outside [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >BMF look excellent. Seamed the right way, reinforced etc. OK they may >only take one good slide rather than 2 or 3 but I'm happy with that. As I've said in the boot thread, I'm very happy with my Alpinestar boots. SignatureColin Irvine BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > As I've said in the boot thread, I'm very happy with my Alpinestar > boots. I'm happy with my AlpineStars Tech4 motocross boots, they're dead comfy for something with absolutely zero flex. Tori looked good when she wore them with a very short denim mini-skirt too. SignatureLozzo Suzuki SV650S K5 Honda CBR600 FW trackbike Yamaha SR250 Spazz-Trakka Suzuki GSXR750 L Suzuki TS50X Suzuki TS50X >> As I've said in the boot thread, I'm very happy with my Alpinestar >> boots. > > I'm happy with my AlpineStars Tech4 motocross boots, they're dead > comfy for something with absolutely zero flex. Tori looked good when > she wore them with a very short denim mini-skirt too. I remember that. It made me think too much of the Special Wing in a local nick. SignatureHog '06 ST4-S '03 ST4-S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400 |
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