was wondering if anyone tried these boots before or have them. If anyone has either/or...is it comfortable, too stiff, too thick to not feel the shifter, too heavy/light, and what do you guys think about the protection the boots provide? TIA. By the way, these are going to be for street riding in the summer.

Joe Rocket Big Bangs Boots... http://www.newenough.com/joe_r...e.htm


Icon Motorhead Boots... http://www.newenough.com/icon_...e.htm

 

I had the motorheads. Very big, very heavy, no shifter feel, but they saved my feet in my crash and thats all that matters to me.

I bought soem Sidi B2's after the accident

 

yeah, protection is a big factor to me, but also shifter feel...I don't want to concentrate on finding the shifter when I should be concentrating what's ahead of me. Anyone with more input, please don't hesitate to post. And yeah, I'll also look into the sidi...by the way, why you changed to sidi?

 

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Then get some race boots and be done with it.

 

just get some Sidi B-2s, or some other tall race boot. What's the difference? it's not like the two boots you listed are normal looking either. At least when i'm wearing my Sidis and someone asks what they are it's easy to explain they're for a motorcycle. If i was wearing motorheads and someone asked if i was wearing special orthopedic shoes, i'd just simply explain to them that "no, i have a job with a construction company....from the future"

 

those are some ugly *** boots.. get a sidi boots or alpinestar.. those are awesome.. kinda pricey but better than ending up in hospital.

 

Theres a GB on bayarearidersforum.com for Sidi Veritgo (and Corsas). I got a price of $325 for some Corsas. I just need to get my *** to a dealer to try some on before I order them

 

go sidi b2 for a cheaper GOOD race boot. those ones you have listed suck ballz

 

the regular Vertigos or the Corsas?

 

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Hey !!! I know you !!! I know the GB you speak of as well. If Christmas wasnt just around the corner I'd be all over it cuz the deals they're hookin up are fuggin awesome !! :D

 

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Hey !!! I know you !!! I know the GB you speak of as well. If Christmas wasnt just around the corner I'd be all over it cuz the deals they're hookin up are fuggin awesome !! :D</TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought your SN looked familiar

 

a brand that emphasizes fashion &gt; protection. I'd reccomend the A* if you want a decent boot and on somewhat of a budget or Sidi Vertigo's if you want the best.

Besides they remind me of some busted *** LA Gears.

 

would the vertigo corsa air's flow too much for the cooler cali winter weather?

 

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Probably at night. Its dropped down to 40ish at night lately, very weird.

 

I have the Alpinestars Stunt Shoes. They're really comfortable and I can walk around all day in them since I also commute on the bike.

 

Dom, those might look cool and be comfy for walking, but if something happened and you binned it, those would provide you with very little protection for your ankles. Those might as well just be a pair of hikers youre wearing.

For the best protection ya gotta have something that goes up and above the ankle and those dont cut it.

 

No way man... they have the A* logo... they're as good as bullet proof!

 

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Probably at night. Its dropped down to 40ish at night lately, very weird. </TD></TR></TABLE>

and it's raining today but temps will be in the 80s tomorrow. wtf...x-mas lights are going up and we're getting summer weather

 

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O yeah !!! LoL

Anyone got a gun and wanna prove this theory ?!?!?

 

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You'll be alright with those, that is, unless you are riding through wet. We rode through a blizzard in Tahoe on Memorial weekend and I was wearing something less protective than those. But that could just be me. I don't get cold in my feet or legs just hands and upper torso. :shrugs:

 

well, these are mostly what I was looking at since I'm going to be a beginner...and I want to spend more money on a good quality helmet since I'm just starting.

 

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i'm sorry, but everything about this statement makes me laugh.

 

The Stunt Shoe does go above my ankle, but no shin support or ankle lock or anything. It's ok, I'm selling my bike... At least I'm out with a perfect record.

 

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Vap, I would just go with the regular corsa's. The regular ones arent that bad in the hot weather.It will also provide some coverage/warmth in the winter and if you ever get caught in the rain

 

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and it's raining today but temps will be in the 80s tomorrow. wtf...x-mas lights are going up and we're getting summer weather</TD></TR></TABLE>

Last night I could see my breath just like I was living in Boston again. Crazy.