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I have Alpinestars scout boots and they are very stiff. Good protection and waterproof and I'm hoping they soften up as they wear a bit. Has anyone used these?
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7 Mar 2013
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Off road boots?
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I have Alpinestars scout boots and they are very stiff. Good protection and waterproof and I'm hoping they soften up as they wear a bit. Has anyone used these?
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They are not waterproof
Mine were new when I landed last April in Frankfurt and within one week if riding I had wet freezing cold feet
Save your money. Alphinestars never helped in any way with replacement as I could not send them away they just ignored me
They are tough and saved me a few times in crashes but they are not waterproof
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Alipnestars gtx is the best.
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Ok this is probably a really dumb question, but I have been riding for about 3 years and have always worn my Timberlands. I know they won't provide the same level of protection in case of an accident but so far I haven't had any issues.
I will soon be going on my first motorcycle tour (1 month through South America). Is it really dumb that I am planning to not wear motorcycle boots for this trip and just stick my Timberlands?
(Once again sorry for asking such a noob question)
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there are people driving with flipflops
if the timberlands work for you..go for it
it doesn't work for my riding style
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Ok this is probably a really dumb question, but I have been riding for about 3 years and have always worn my Timberlands. I know they won't provide the same level of protection in case of an accident but so far I haven't had any issues.
I will soon be going on my first motorcycle tour (1 month through South America). Is it really dumb that I am planning to not wear motorcycle boots for this trip and just stick my Timberlands?
(Once again sorry for asking such a noob question)
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They're MUCH better than riding in flip flops, something I witness everyday in Asia for the last 10+ years.
That said, the downside of the Timberlands is: laces - even in a slow crash they could get caught and cause a twisting injury - ankle, knee, etc; no armor - that leather will be chewed up pretty fast in a slide and then . . . no more protection; no protection of the achilles nor shin.
You could do worse. But for not alot of money you could do alot better.
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Cool. I will actually check out motorcycle boots - my trip will be a combination of hiking+riding, and I just didnt want to carry around huge heavy motorcycle boots with me everywhere.
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Hello
I did 60'000km of my RTW on the Salomon Quest 4D GTX:
Salomon Quest 4D GTX 590606, Herren Sportschuhe - Outdoor: Amazon.de: Schuhe & Handtaschen
They offer enough protection to the foot and are made for walking.
Just had to glue on a piece of lether for the left foot to protect it from the gearshift.
I never understood the idea of wearing those ski-boot like motorcross-boots unless you actually go on a motocross parcour or participate on the dakar.
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