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Title: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Bogie on October 30, 2008, 11:04:09 AM

I'm looking for a motorcycle boot that doesn't "look" like the new motorcycle boots put out. Essentially I'm looking for the old school looking MC boot which can be worn without being on a bike, but with the new school safety advances. A boot which looks good but is still functional for riding. I really can't even point to a particular boot I have seen in a movie or print ad but I have a feeling a lot of riders know the look I'm talking about. Does such a boot exist? The closest I have seen (only in pictures) is the Aerostich Combat Lite Boots and I was wondering if anyone had these boots and what they think of them. Or could I be asking too much.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Ducatiloo on October 30, 2008, 11:06:54 AM

Have you looked in the AeroStich catalog? The Combat Lites (http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Combat-Lites-Boots-p-16559.html) May be what you are looking for.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: pnut on October 30, 2008, 02:20:07 PM

also check out the Sidi Canyons. I have them and they are great. I can wear them all day, and they definitely blend in as a "regular" boot.(http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/catalog/canyon_goretex_472_general.jpg)

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: teddy037.2 on October 30, 2008, 02:20:39 PM

OP mentioned the combat lites ;)

there's mfrs out there that make more street/touring oriented gear... you just gotta look.

one more plug for newenough.com, I guess. I like some of the non-sport sidis they've got.

:edit: LOL those sidis! I was thinking about buying a pair of those

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Fresh Pants on October 30, 2008, 02:32:46 PM

How about these old school motocross boots?

http://www.vendramini.com/dynamic/en/dettaglioprodotto.php?mod_id=109 (http://www.vendramini.com/dynamic/en/dettaglioprodotto.php?mod_id=109)&
(http://www.vendramini.com/immagini/imm_modelli/uno109.gif)

Alpinestars Super Victory.
(http://metroracing.com/images/SUPER%20VICTORY%20BOOTS.jpg)

Sidi Joel Robert Replica.
(http://www.buymoto.com/v/vspfiles/photos/sidijoelrobertrep-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Bogie on October 30, 2008, 02:52:07 PM

Boy you've got to be very brave to step out in thooose boots. And I don't think I'm that brave. Does anybody own the Combat Lites? Do they like 'em? What's up? New Enough has great stuff and I've bought alot from there but they don't have what I'm looking for.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: scooby on October 30, 2008, 03:36:37 PM

Quote from: pnut on October 30, 2008, 02:20:07 PM
also check out the Sidi Canyons. I have them and they are great. I can wear them all day, and they definitely blend in as a "regular" boot.(http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/catalog/canyon_goretex_472_general.jpg)

+1 on the Canyons... Mine have 20k miles on them + countless hours off the bike and have been re soled once already and are nearly ready for another set of soles...

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: pnut on October 30, 2008, 11:43:41 PM

If I recall correctly, the Aerostitch boots are made by Sidi.

Off topic, but did you have to send your Canyons back to Sidi to get them resoled, or could you just go to any shoe repair place.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: pnut on October 30, 2008, 11:52:01 PM

Here's another option made by Bates
(http://www.batesleathers.com/images/boots/fastlane.jpg)

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: scooby on October 31, 2008, 06:21:10 AM

Quote from: pnut on October 30, 2008, 11:43:41 PM
If I recall correctly, the Aerostitch boots are made by Sidi.

Off topic, but did you have to send your Canyons back to Sidi to get them resoled, or could you just go to any shoe repair place.

$50.00 at the corner cobbler... and yes, Sidi makes the Aerostich Combat Tourers...

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Bogie on October 31, 2008, 09:34:16 AM

Yea, but does anybody OWN a pair? (Aerosticth Combat Lite Boots) not b&*ls.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: scooby on October 31, 2008, 10:19:19 AM

I also have a pair of Sidi Discovery's - Pretty much the same boot as the Combat Tourers...

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/extremesupply/Sidi%20Boots/00000111.jpg?t=1185426950)

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: ducpainter on October 31, 2008, 10:22:42 AM

http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=7 (http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=7)

some pretty tame looking stuff on that page.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: corey on October 31, 2008, 12:14:13 PM

Got me a pair of chippewa rally boots.
extremely protective, pretty cool styling.

http://www.stompersboots.com/gtwy_motortouring-011.php (http://www.stompersboots.com/gtwy_motortouring-011.php)
second boot on the page. first one is cool too though.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: nateqwik on October 31, 2008, 02:13:30 PM

Check out the Icon boot selection.

www.rideicon.com/product_group.jsp?category=1665 (http://www.rideicon.com/product_group.jsp?category=1665)

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: dohc97 on October 31, 2008, 04:49:03 PM

Quote from: nateqwik on October 31, 2008, 02:13:30 PM
Check out the Icon boot selection.

www.rideicon.com/product_group.jsp?category=1665 (http://www.rideicon.com/product_group.jsp?category=1665)

I have the Icon Super Duty 3 boots and I have use them on weekends even when I am not on my bike.

Title: Re: Where are the Old School Boots these days?
Post by: Privateer on November 01, 2008, 11:29:31 AM

dainese torque look pretty normal under pants. even more so if you replace the metal toe slider with a plastic one.

Andy

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