I was out trying some new boots for my CRF and noticed that every boot I tried couldn't close over my calfs.  The straps wouldn't stay buckled (I have 18inch calfs)!!!!   Is there a way to extended these straps or will I have to get boots specialy made for my monster legs!

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You can get longer straps for some boots...

What did you try?  some are just more narrow than others......It will prolly take a few sessionsof trying on boots to find some that work for you.

What kind of boots did you try on?  Some brands are a little narrower than others?  Are you wearing knee braces as well?  My brother has the same issue as you.  He found my old Alpinestar Tech 8's work a little better than the Gaerne Sg-10's that he has.  I have the Tech 10's and they are fairly adjustable.  You should be able to buy some bigger straps.  I would say just go to a dealer that has a pretty good selection of boots, and try them on and see what works best.

Looks like I'll be trying on some more boots!  If anything, I'll have to settle with a lower cut boot. 

Thy the sidi crossfire-adjustable calves-they should be ideal for you.

Quote from: bulldogs2k on July 31, 2008, 08:47:51 PM
Looks like I'll be trying on some more boots!  If anything, I'll have to settle with a lower cut boot. 

there really aren't any lower cut boots worth a damn.

Every Alpinestar boot level fits differently, a does the sidi and every othe manufaacturere really.
Good luck and reaize that after squeezing your foot into about 3 pairs of boots thy will swell a bit and make the restof the tria session almost worthlss.

Quote from: someguy on July 31, 2008, 10:16:40 PM
Thy the sidi crossfire-adjustable calves-they should be ideal for you.

Has anyone tried using these while riding their monsters?  I love how MX boots look so wearing them on the street would be something I would do on occasions. 

Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 01, 2008, 07:10:22 AM
Has anyone tried using these while riding their monsters?  I love how MX boots look so wearing them on the street would be something I would do on occasions. 

I would not consider them good street bike boots, for reasons that can only be described as "just don't work well". Nice boots though-def not cheap.