Boots

[PEB]

I am on my second pair of OXtars. I have picked both up for under $100 on Ebay.

[moto9]

Originally Posted by WTEC

+1 for the Sidi Crossfire SRS'. Pretty much the whole boot is rebuildable at home with a screw driver and new soles are around $30. Also, their double pivot system pretty much eliminates the break in period and makes them great for walking in. Oh, and they're water proof.

Wes.

SIDI hands down, the sg boot is heavy..had em for a couple of years.
What I like about the SIDI, is the boot is completely rebuildable, light weight and no break in period...just wish they made a trail sole.

[eff]

Originally Posted by PEB

I am on my second pair of OXtars. I have picked both up for under $100 on Ebay.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the sizing runs a little narrow on the Oxtars/TCX, correct?

[stainlesscycle]

oxtars run really narrow. i have a pair for backup. i wear tech10, soles wear out fast, but the bootie is awesome for comfort. do the sidi's have booties?

[Rick]

The TCX do seem to run narrow, tired on a pair of PRO's and Comps, nice boots..priced right, but will need to run 1 size bigger.

Sidi...is very nice,,,,the ISDE boot is very cool, totally rebuildable... the fit was weird...hard to explain...like the boot was thick...I felt like it would be tough to be able to feel the shifter / brake pedal. Overall...very nice...just big bucks as well.

[REVERUP]

I currently am running Gaerne SG-10. Best boots I have ever had. I have a bad habit of breaking toes and feet on stumps and rocks and since Ive owned these no issues. These are a very sturdy and mobile boot. Like you I chew up boot soles, and so far these are holding up better than other top brands Ive tried over the years.

One thing that can bite you with the Sidi crossfire or the like is since the are rebuildable those Parts can come off at the unfriendliest times. Chuck has some and was complaining down in Oregon that a part that tightens the ankle pivot was gone again.

Finding a new boot that you are comfortable in and can feel controls in probably is one of the scariest moto gear purchases when your dropping so much dime.

Good luck!
Roscoe

[HuskyDude]

Originally Posted by Rick

I am not really hard on boots, just the sole. Since I am a stand up rider,

If it is just the soles that are worn out...my vote is to just replace the soles.

I've done this on the last two pairs I've owned. (Foot pegs are a killer from standing) Unless you're unhappy with your current boot or they're falling apart...why would you buy new.

[gasser]

Pivot Pegs should help slow the wearing of your soles and they make shifting and breaking easier in stiff boots.

[HuskyDude]

Originally Posted by gasser

Pivot Pegs should help slow the wearing of your soles and they make shifting and breaking easier in stiff boots.

Ya good point. I threw a set on my 300 that were from my Husky. They fit right up. Took a little getting use to but now I love them and have the on both bikes.

[einsteingarage]

Originally Posted by stainlesscycle

oxtars run really narrow. i have a pair for backup. i wear tech10, soles wear out fast, but the bootie is awesome for comfort. do the sidi's have booties?

Sidi's don't have booties, from what I have been told they don't need them. Comfort right out of the box.