I'll be racing in the CCS MW reigon in 2003 on my SV. I took the Learning Curves school in 2001 on my old Ninja 250 :o
I'm looking for suggestions on Racing Boots in the $150-$215 range. What do you recommend (or NOT recommend) and why?
I'm looking at the Teknic Lightning right now. Any suggestions? (http://www.mawonline.com/photos/teknic_lightning_boots_bkroywht_02.gif)
I used Gaerne boots up until my last race where i tried Sidi's. Needless to say the Sidi's are great and comfortable, best boots I've ever had. I also like the AGV. Tried Alpinestars on and were way to uncomfortable for me. Never tried a Teknic though.
My husband has used Alpine Stars (GP's I think) for two years and they held up really good.
Dawn ;)
I am picking up a set of Alpinestar SMX+ from Cycle Tech Racing this weekend. They have come highly recommended to me and are at the upper end of your price range.
Sidi Vertabrae's are great. They're comfortable and they crash well. (I've pavement-tested mine three times this year and they've held up very well.) No complaints whatsoever.
Technic Violator II's... depending on whether you can get a deal, might fall into your price range.
Sidi Vertebra II...
Check out the review of them on my site.
www.cbr600f4.com under reviews
Pick them up from Audrey at www.motoliberty.com (tell her I sent you over).
Personally I've seen some BAD things happen to Teknic gear (and AGV for that matter) under circumstances that most other gear holds up extremely well to. Primarily their leathers (right Ike?), but by seeing that I personally wouldn't trust *anything* they make...
Sidi Vertebra or Vertebra II are excellent.
Tested them succesfully a few times. My Alpinestars lost a sole in a low side, not real confidence inspiring.
I know you are trying to stay within a budget, but don't skimp on safety gear (leathers, boots, gloves, helmets and back protector), buy the best you can.
I am currently using the Lockhart PHillips XPD boots (not sure which model but it's the racing one) and quite happy with the comfort and protection so far. For the price I don't know if you can find much better and the looks are kinda cool to,though that shoudln't factor in.
QuoteCheck out the review of them on my site.
Personally I've seen some BAD things happen to Teknic gear (and AGV for that matter) under circumstances that most other gear holds up extremely well to. Primarily their leathers (right Ike?), but by seeing that I personally wouldn't trust *anything* they make...
Teknic Violator Glove have held up really well for Paul. I would tell you how many times he has crash tested them, but then one would wonder about his abilities ;)
But seriously... Paul has not experience a failure with his Teknic Violator gloves and even RRW gives them a thumbs up.
My $.02
Dawn :)
sidi boots
Sidi Verts!
Great protection, good price and are real comfy.
I would buy them again....wait a minute, I did ;D
SMX hurt my toes.
I might just be a bad crasher, but I broke my ankle last year and this year while wear SIDI Vertebras. I don't know what else to do but buy Daytonas, or just stop crashing.
QuoteSidi Vertebra or Vertebra II are excellent.
I know you are trying to stay within a budget, but don't skimp on safety gear (leathers, boots, gloves, helmets and back protector), buy the best you can.
this is the best advice here. I just got another lesson about being economy minded when buying gear. I broke my foot last weekend in a cheap pair of boots. Afterwards though I had a few people take the time to show me the new alpinstars and the daytona's Both have the inner bootie with ankle support and had fairly stiff soles. DON'T GET CHEAP GEAR. YOU'RE GOING TO CRASH!! Sorry but someone had to say it ;D