b40rt Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Has anyone tried the 'shorty' boots that are around? I've got sticker shock when it comes to the trials specific boots that are available. I don't want to spend money twice but, wowzers, true trials boots are pricey.Here's an example: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/6/3...0-50-Boots.aspx Thanks, Bark Need to get a pair to match my helmet with no back, gloves with no palms, bike with no wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Need to get a pair to match my helmet with no back, gloves with no palms, bike with no wheels. I gather you're a purist, thats fine. I'm just wondering if there are alternatives to spending close to $400 on a pair of boots. I have spent allot of $$$'s on gear over the years and I don't mind doing so if its the 'only' way to go or even if its the optimum way to go. I don't mind at all trying to save a few bucks either. I wouldn't know if I didn't ask. Thanks, Bark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey_boy Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Trials uk diadora stone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I gather you're a purist, thats fine. I'm just wondering if there are alternatives to spending close to $400 on a pair of boots. I have spent allot of $$$'s on gear over the years and I don't mind doing so if its the 'only' way to go or even if its the optimum way to go. I don't mind at all trying to save a few bucks either. I wouldn't know if I didn't ask.Thanks, Bark A large proportion of injuries are to the lower leg, hence my comments. I would never ride with these, I never ride without my plastic shin / knee protectors either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 A large proportion of injuries are to the lower leg, hence my comments. I would never ride with these, I never ride without my plastic shin / knee protectors either. Thanks, I appreciate it. It sound like a fellow needs to cough up for a good pair of boots. Cheers, Bark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks, I appreciate it. It sound like a fellow needs to cough up for a good pair of boots.Cheers, Bark I was being flipant in my first answer, but see comic injuries re splitting the membrane on the front of my shin re my second response. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bark Posted Yesterday, 05:44 PMQUOTE (B40RT @ Mar 14 2009, 07:54 AM) * A large proportion of injuries are to the lower leg, hence my comments. I would never ride with these, I never ride without my plastic shin / knee protectors either. Thanks, I appreciate it. It sound like a fellow needs to cough up for a good pair of boots. Cheers, Bark Yep know of a gentleman that had MANY stitches in his upper shin, right between top of boots and knee, from having a footpeg scrape up his shin, went down to the bone. Tough and crazy that he is, he finished the trial without a complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo46 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for the input everyone =] bought a pair of oiled Gaerne's after many many people reccomended them. one thing Ill never understand though.....they are meant to be such a good boot, but I never see anyone with them on! Ill chuck up a review on them if I have time Thanks again! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sectionone Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 For the high price you pay for trials specific boots, I don't think they offer enough protection. Even inexpensive work boots have steel toes to protect your foot against dropped objects. Several times sharp rocks or cut off roots have hit my foot while riding. I'd sacrifice some comfort for protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duggan Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Hi i ve had a pair of those crazy expensive hebo's for only four months and they have fell to bits! in the last few weeks both inner ankles have huge holes in them where the stiching has come away. Defo wont be buying another pair!!! going to try a set of alpines this time. Edited April 14, 2009 by Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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