Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 25, 2022, 01:54:42 PM
I am wondering what type of boot to wear when riding my 400/4 I don't want Yeti sized boots something reasonably supple but I have two provisos.
1) My feet are Size 11 Extra Wide fitting shoes.
2) I have an issue with most synthetic linings so need leather or possible a breathable Gortex type interior.
I used to use my old Police Issue Technics all leather boots that had leather interiors but like a fool gave my last pair away!
Buying on the internet is not really an option so need to look for Brands stocked locally.
Advice sought please.
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 25, 2022, 02:56:27 PM
Most manufacturers have a gore tex boot in their range, breathable, waterproof and comfy. You say you have wide feet so steer clear of the sportier SIDI range ( you probably will as they look like space boots) as they are a narrower fit than most. Alpinestars have the widest fit and the goretex ones are brlliant. I Think they were called black rain or something suitably catchy.
Have a look bud but I'd look at TCS, Alpine star, Furygan and Gearn. All have ample fat foot fitment and all last forever.
All my race boots are Alpinestars after wearing Sidi for years and the fit is awsome, generally you dont know you're wearing boots, they're that comfy.
Like anything mate, make sure they have ample protection over looks, a plate covering your angle bone at the bottom, shin protection, all that.yer know. Dont scrimp either, if they fit, buy em cos 'the fit' is everything, you wont need extra sock or this n that just pop em on and thats the fit, have a crouch and make sure you can flex your ankle etc etc. Try everything on though, you never know, sometimes the cheapest is the right one!
Riding uncomfy is not good and very distracting..........just saying
Post by: Oddjob on April 25, 2022, 03:04:20 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKYQtx4k/sidi-debuts-special-edition-50th-anniversary-boots-20265-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Whhz1RTS)
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 25, 2022, 03:25:18 PM
theyre ace Ken, Ive ahd a set of those but not with all the bling on. Might not be the same boot but pretty close. They had all the cobra grip cable adjusters and buckles like those.
Wore the toes out in three weeks touring around Spain a few years ago ;D ;D 8)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 25, 2022, 03:56:18 PM
All the cops wear them. All the ones that I know do anyway
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 25, 2022, 05:25:12 PM
Ocassionally I would go to the flat on a mid-week rest day usually a Friday & stay the weekend in the flat. I had loaded Wendy's car up the weekend before with some suitable clothing as I was going to go down on my Yamaha.
I rode down on the Friday morning meeting Wendy near her workplace for lunch to collect her keys for the flat. I went back to the flat I changed out of my motorcycle gear only to find I had not packed any normal shoes so undaunted went out onto Edgware Road to look at some top end Hi-Fi during the afternoon. Wendy & I went out for a Chinese that night, me with my boots on feeling very self conscious - my feet killing me.
On the Saturday morning I found a Clarkes Shoe Shop in London and bought myself a pair of shoes thinking they might have National prices - no chance in the Sale section it cost me £110 for a pair of shoes that were about £65 in Derby - my favourite shoe shops on the outskirts of London were all shut on a Saturday!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 25, 2022, 05:27:56 PM
I have a pair of Sidi anniversary boots, limited edition, needed to register to buy them. They are very space age to say the least, I call them my Judge Dread boots as they have a gold metal front plate.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKYQtx4k/sidi-debuts-special-edition-50th-anniversary-boots-20265-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Whhz1RTS)
Jeez Ken a bit Darth Vadar / Cybermen looking.
Post by: philward on April 25, 2022, 05:59:16 PM
1) My feet are Size 11 Extra Wide fitting
Not sure that Size 11 Extra Wide aren't standard Yeti size Ted!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 25, 2022, 07:41:51 PM
I don't want Yeti sized boots
1) My feet are Size 11 Extra Wide fitting
Not sure that Size 11 Extra Wide aren't standard Yeti size Ted!
I think in Yeti world I'm XXS.
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 25, 2022, 09:55:51 PM
I don't want Yeti sized boots
1) My feet are Size 11 Extra Wide fitting
Not sure that Size 11 Extra Wide aren't standard Yeti size Ted!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 28, 2022, 03:26:35 PM
First shock was when the long haired guy behind the counter said "Eyup Ted how you doing?" it was an ex-copper I worked with in the late 1970's.
After trying on about four different makes none that even began to fit over my foot - he went off & came back with a pair of Size 12 Daytonas - perfect fit so handed over about twice my original budget and came out of the shop a happy bunny.
Even nicer they were a Birthday present from Wendy. Parts arrived today so if its a tad warmer I will be sorting out the fuel pipe routing tomorrow.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 28, 2022, 06:15:10 PM
They never leak and last (almost) forever.
Apparently they will re-sole and repair any vintage boot but I only know of one guy who tried it and the cost was almost as much as a new pair…
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 28, 2022, 06:32:06 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 29, 2022, 01:34:53 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 29, 2022, 05:16:37 PM
I didnt even mention Daytona, thought they would be too pricey for what you wanted Ted. Superb boots and probably the best on the market for fit. Well done mate :)It was more a case of nothing fitted that was in my original budget plus a good soft sell salesman is Damon!
Post by: Oddjob on April 29, 2022, 06:11:44 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 29, 2022, 06:46:47 PM
If you wanted footwear pointers Ted, you should have bought Winkle Pickers ;D ;DYou beat me to it Ken! I was thinking of some way to link winkle pickers 😂😂
Post by: Oddjob on April 29, 2022, 07:00:47 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 29, 2022, 07:11:19 PM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on April 29, 2022, 10:05:36 PM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 30, 2022, 09:14:15 AM