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Overkill	Need gear advice		Lead	[-]
Posts: 76 04/06/08 7:41 PM	Tags : None Thia year I have decided to get some good gear and stop riding in just jeans and sneakers. I have always had a good jacket and I bought some Revits pans. So now I am looking at shoes that cover the ankle. I am looking for the lightest and smallest shoe. I was thinking about something like this http://www.cbxmanmotorcycles.com/Alpinestars-One-O-One-Motorcycle-Shoes.aspx I would like some ideas from experienced riders please. I have an 07 k1200gt and there is not much room between the shifter and the footpeg so boots wont work, plus I don't think I could get myself to wear a full bott yet. Baby steps!
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Bob Aint Stoppin	Not A Good Idea	#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1025 07/18/07 3:07 PM	Looking at those 'shoes' in your link, I would say that most boots would be less clunky and offer more room for you foot for shifting etc. The shoe will not offer proper protection in a crash. A couple suggestions: -Go to MotoMarket in Acton and have a look at the stuff they have. I like to get water proof stuff so I can keep going in the rain. -BMW boots are really good, and you should find a selection at Max. I got mine at Wagners. Can't recommend buying foot gear on line. You need to try the boots on to insure they fit your foot. Do you want links showing what happens to an unprotected foot in a crash?
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Art K	Boots	#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 16 04/06/08 10:20 PM	Fully agree with Bob ain't Stoppin. Get real riding boots. Good choices at MotoMarket. I've been riding with BMW boots for >8 years. Comfortable and dry. Can't imagine riding without.
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danal		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 717 04/06/08 10:59 PM Moderator	Look for BMW Goretex boots. Been riding, camping and walking for miles at campouts and rallys in mine exclusively for years now. Been up to my ankles in rivers, climbed mountauin trails and shoveled my driveway in them. Still going strong with No leaks and No issues. Only brand I'll buy. DanaL http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=bmw+motorcycle+boots&category0= SaVaNt
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Overkill		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 76 04/07/08 1:41 AM	Thank you! I have wanted to go to moto market to see what they have. I will check it out. I know boots would be better but I use my to commute also and with this type of shoe I could wear them all day also. With boots I would have to change. I appreciate the advice! Good to know what works!
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Rbertalotto		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1217 04/07/08 8:46 AM	+1000 for BMW Gortex boots. Have had mine five years now. Trip to Alaska, couple cross country jaunts, two crashes and countless rain storms and still like new. Dry as a bone, breath great and comfortable for all day use. RoyB 2007 Suzuki DL650 V Strom (ABS) 2004 BMW R1150R Rockster (ABS) 2004 Honda VFR Stealth Black (ABS) 2002 Mv Agusta F4 2002 Triumph Thunderbird 2001 Moto Guzzi Ross Mandello 1972 Honda Trail 90
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BillP		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 575 04/07/08 11:11 AM	You asked for advice, now take it. Nothing more is required. Save the sneakers for the gym. Bill P Missing YB-VP www.billp.smugmug.com
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sheepshagger	get the boot	#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 228 04/07/08 12:36 PM	Got me a pair of them BMW boots in 91 still going strong with one rebuild by the imfamis paul pelham... Where the hell are you paul ????????
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Overkill		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 76 04/07/08 6:10 PM	BillP wrote: You asked for advice, now take it. Nothing more is required. Save the sneakers for the gym. Sorry I didn't realize that no further discussion was allowed. Might want to cut back on the coffee.
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BillP		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 575 04/08/08 5:36 AM	next oil! Bill P Missing YB-VP www.billp.smugmug.com
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Brk4moose		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 04/09/08 12:05 PM	BillP wrote: next oil! I am new to the board but I thought I would chime in. First off, What is "Next oil"?????? It sounds to me like Overkill is not looking for BMW boots..... I think the boot you are looking for is the Rev'it fighter boot. Its a low profile waterproof boot that has sneaker like comfort. I got a set from Second Wind BMW, They had to order them for me but they did so without any money down just so I could try them. We got it right the first try and they fit great. I wear them all day at work. They were $229.99. http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-fighter-h2o-boot Hope this helps....
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