Boots

[Ryanizzle_imp]

Great info! Thanks. I knew about the size issues. I'm concerned (maybe too much) about ankle protection in general, and the Stylmartins seem to have what I need, but I need them to be comfortable off the bike, too. I'll watch that. If I get them, I'll walk around the house with them before riding just to be sure. I know they are hard to find, so I may wind up looking at something else, too. Always good to know the pros and cons. Thanks again.

No problem. They're not as bulletproof as an all-out Sidi or Dainese racing boot, but from what I read in your original post, it sounds like you want a boot that offers full protection and looks just as good wearing to work or just out to town. I can't think of any other WP casual-inspired boot that offers full moto protection, so the Indian (and its pull-on cousin, the Legend) would be on top of the list.

I'm not sure how the weather will change in your part of the country, but take into consideration that the Indian is more ideal for cold weather since it's WP- it can get fairly warm inside these boots when you're off the bike. With the advent of Spring, it might not be the ideal boot to buy at this time.

I can vouch for the quality of the Chippewa and Wesco boots other members have mentioned. If you can get over the fact that they offer no moto-specific protection for ankles, they're very well made boots.

The new line of city boots from Rev'it look very promising; if you're on Revzilla, you've probably seen them. Unfortunately, I just found out today that their release is being pushed back to late May, so I cancelled my preorder on a pair. But they're definitely worth checking out.




Btw, I'm diggin the quote in your sig, rented the movie on Netflix & watched a few times last week haha