More boot talk...

[bdubb]

Looking for a top of the line boot to be used for track days.

Currently interested in the Sidi Vertigo Corsa Air, but still looking into other options for similar or better protection.

Curious about Frey-Daytona Security boots and also the A* Supertechs. I have had a number of ankle injuries over the past 10 years and would like to do the best that I can to prevent further injuries. Nothing requiring screws are anything luckily and I'd like to keep it that way if possible.


Discuss....

[BigComfy]

All of those are top notch. Go seee which fit you the best.

[magzx12r]

You should be able to find these in the mid-200 dollar range. These are good boots.

http://www.teknicgear.com/catalog.php?styleid=1&pid=16

[RACER X]

Frey's if you can afford them.

[bdubb]

Surprised, there's 14 votes, but few comments. Plus no votes for the Daytona's.

[RACER X]

most peeps are noobs and have never heard of them.

[Patrick]

Sidi. Period.

I've worn and crash tested the Sidi as well as the Alpinestars and Daytonas.

The Alpinestars are very bulky to me and not as comfortable, but they held up well.

The Daytonas were nice enough, but didn't hold up as well at all in a slow speed lowside, <40 mph.

The Sidis have been the most comfortable and have held up the best for myself, my sponsored riders and friends I've known that wear them.

I slid feet first across the entire length of T1 at TWS, mostly on my left ankle. When I hit the grass at the edge of T2 it sent me flipping like a rag doll.

My boots held up fine, even though it ground off a little more than 1/8" off the ankle support.
More importantly, I walked away from the crash.

[bdubb]

Thanks for the input Patrick. The kind of reply I was looking for with any of the brands or models.

[houseofpaint]

I voted for Sidi Vertigo Corsa's....it's what i plan on running next season as well. i'll be placing my order with Patrick at MU soon as christmas is over....if someone doesn't buy them for me first. :D

I currently own the Sidi Vertigos....but decided to go with Corsa's for the ankle support.

In the past, I have used Alpinestars...they were nice, held up well....but as patrick stated, they are bulky....and not easily adjustable as the Sidi's. Plus if you compare them side by side.....the Sidi's look more protective...and almost every part of the Sidi boot is replaceable. :thumb:

[NR7]

i have vertigo corsa air and i love it. i can wear all day and very comfortable. little bit pricy but it is way worth it.

[magzx12r]

You need to go and try on the top few boots to see what is most comfortable to you. Alpinestars and Sidi's are both very good boots. The Teknics I posted are good boots also.

[txgsxrbob]

I have a question ....Do the SIDI 's run narrow ? this what i've heard ..

[Patrick]

Not in my experience.
But if you're unsure of your fit I've got a full range of sizes in stock for you to try on.

[txgsxrbob]

Not in my experience.
But if you're unsure of your fit I've got a full range of sizes in stock for you to try on.

size 13 ?

[Patrick]

Yep!

[txgsxrbob]

Cool might come by saturday & check out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanx or if you are not riding to night you might bring to hooters !!

[logan5]

Sidis ... I wear them on the ride to work, usually once I get in the office, I'll take them off and put on a pair of regular "office" shoes, but there have been many times, when I've been so busy that I've forgotten to take them off and end up wearing them the entire day with no issues regarding comfort.

I don't have first hand experience with them in a crash ... but as far as everyday comfort goes, they feel like a good pair of sneakers to me.

Oh, and Patrick gave me a kick ass deal on them, so go see him.

[Fuzzy018]

Well,

What are good but affordable boots???

[RACER X]

affordable is relative.

setup boots are made by sidi, M/U carries them i think.

[Patrick]

Depends on your intended usage.
Setup by Sidi has some good street boots that are very affordable.
If you're doing track days the minimum I'd recommend would be the Sidi Vertigo ro comparable boot.

And yes, we sell both of them.

[SCRC John]

I'm sorry I love my Astar SuperTechs. Crash tested mother approved. I have wrecked 3 times in mine and they are still in good shape. T1, T3 & T4 all at TWS. Some easy crashes...some not so much, but I walked away from all of them. Unless Patrick talks me out of them ;) , I'll be getting a new pair of Supertechs soon.

john

[witchdoctor575]

I use sidi's. I got rear ended 1.5 years ago and the exhaust came up and whacked my heel. I ended up with a bruised heel and lost the toenail for awhile but the boots held up fine. I think the impact would have shattered my heel had I been wearing regular shoes.

[magzx12r]

Well,

What are good but affordable boots???

How much are you looking to spend.

[sweeney1186]

I love my corsa's,no repairs or injuries in a couple of tumbles.Take a look in roadracing world,racer x-most racers (as well as the club guys)are using them

[DirtyRed]

I've used sidis and A*. For me, the A* were a bit cumbersome (I had the SMX Plus). Sidis seem to fit my foot better. I've crashed them a couple of times and have had no ankle/foot problems.

I wear through my soles each season. According to the Sidi folks you can't resole their boots and ensure the integrity of the boot in case of a crash. A* will resole their stuff, but you'll have to pay postage & repair costs.

I'm cheap & have made it through a few races/trackdays with some JB weld sealing the holes that have been worn through by the pegs