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Can anyone recommend a street boot with good mobility? Looking for all-black if possible, trying to stay away from the racer-boy stuff (remember, this is the street). No toe-slider needed either. Ideas?
Best boot that I know that fits that discription is one that I wear. It's an Oxtar Jupiter GTX in black. All reinforced Gortex so it's waterproof and cool in hot weather. It is so comfortable that I can wear it all day long. Once you try them you'll were them to churchMetallicCarrot said:Can anyone recommend a street boot with good mobility? Looking for all-black if possible, trying to stay away from the racer-boy stuff (remember, this is the street). No toe-slider needed either. Ideas?
Yawn. The difference being that I actually have to walk around in this boot. I don't ride for 40 minutes then sit in my race-trailer like John Hopkins. Give me a break. The most protection would be a set of boots from a suit of armor. Unmatched ridigity and good luck grinding through a set, even at 200mph. But that doesn't mean I'm going to ride in them every day.WIM-RC51 said:I apologize in advance for what might be a rant about this. For those who do not know me yet - I am a bit edgy until I can get some Tibetan Monk Tea in me.
Anyway. The question of what is a good street boot versus racer-boy or track stuff is kinda moot or null.
If you ride a Sport bike and are able to ride it within reasonable amounts of its performance envelope, then you are always at risk of injury - whether you are on the track or not. Example: So, you are on the canyons doing 65 MPH and for some reason you high side and are thrown from the bike. Or, you were at the track doing 65 MPH in a slow ride hander and on exit, you high sided. Same speed, same accident, same kind of impact surface. At that point, what difference does it make if you were wearing a SIDI Vertebrae Corsa or the SIDI Vertebrae B or whatever.
When choosing safety equipment, get the best you can possibly afford and don't differentiate between your riding environment. Interestingly enough, you are safer at a track than you are on the street - where do you think you should have the most protection?
I had a $1200 or suit that saved only once and then had to be replaced. I can assure you that when I was sliding, rolling and having my head bounce around in my Racer Boy helmet, I was only grateful that I had made the investment.
I am not trying to be judgemental, I just hate the thought of compromising on safety. As for recommendations, I go with the new Teknic Speedstar boot or the older SIDI Vertebrae Racer. For some reason, I am not sold on the torsional / lateral strength of the newer SIDI.
Okay.... I am off to get some Tibetan Monk Tea now.![]()
Boy, Don't know if I want to be on a track with anybody drinking Tibetan Monk TeaWIM-RC51 said:.Okay.... I am off to get some Tibetan Monk Tea now.![]()
That being said, The Oxtar is the only boot for you. Almost like a super strong running shoe and just as like and it looks good too.MetallicCarrot said:Yawn. The difference being that I actually have to walk around in this boot. I don't ride for 40 minutes then sit in my race-trailer like John Hopkins. Give me a break. The most protection would be a set of boots from a suit of armor. Unmatched ridigity and good luck grinding through a set, even at 200mph. But that doesn't mean I'm going to ride in them every day.
I'll try to find a dealer and test-fit them.DouweK said:That being said, The Oxtar is the only boot for you. Almost like a super strong running shoe and just as like and it looks good too.
DouweK.
Here's what they look like.MetallicCarrot said:I'll try to find a dealer and test-fit them.
MetallicCarrot said:Yawn. The difference being that I actually have to walk around in this boot. I don't ride for 40 minutes then sit in my race-trailer like John Hopkins. Give me a break. The most protection would be a set of boots from a suit of armor. Unmatched ridigity and good luck grinding through a set, even at 200mph. But that doesn't mean I'm going to ride in them every day.
So? Sell your bike and buy an H2. Please let's not turn this into a risk vs. reward discussion...WIM-RC51 said:Yeah... YAWN here too. Good luck buddy. I walk around in my SIDI boots too, not the most comfortable I agree. My point is that you cannot predict when the BIG SPILL can occur.![]()
Well, I did not sell the bike. But... I did buy a Range Rover, and.... biggest of all.... I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.MetallicCarrot said:So? Sell your bike and buy an H2. Please let's not turn this into a risk vs. reward discussion...
Oops. Too late.
Back on-topic. Thanks to everyone for the STREET boot recommendations. Now I have to find a dealer for some test fitting.