markmark Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I am just wondering what people's opinions are on which of these to go for forma bolder or alpinestar nonstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Probably better off with safety wellies and thick socks if leather boots get any thinner and more expensive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Haven't tried the forma but own the alpine stars and they are simply the best boots I have owned. Very comfortable and somewhat water resistant, not proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Probably better off with safety wellies and thick socks if leather boots get any thinner and more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I was not entirely joking when I made #2. I have alpinestars for MX and they generally stay dry, have stiff soles and therefore pretty tough. Many years ago I had the old very thick leather black alpinestar trials boots and they were reasonably tough even when wet. My present boots are Gaerne and are thinnish and very soft when wet. The soles started to fall off my sons Gaernes well before they were worn out. I have yet to find a modern trials boot that offers good protection when it has been wet for a while. Several makes become little stronger than chamois leather after a couple of hours in a typical UK winter trial. I know boots are more comfortable and give better feel on the bike but they do not offer much protection. Safety wellies are made and tested to meet stringent impact and penetration standards. Trials boots protection falls well short of these standards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrmad Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've got a pair of no stops, very comfortable but wear quickly. Offered plenty of protection during numerous offs, even had my foot near the chain and no damage resulted. Would definitely recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I was not entirely joking when I made #2. I have alpinestars for MX and they generally stay dry, have stiff soles and therefore pretty tough. Many years ago I had the old very thick leather black alpinestar trials boots and they were reasonably tough even when wet. My present boots are Gaerne and are thinnish and very soft when wet. The soles started to fall off my sons Gaernes well before they were worn out. I have yet to find a modern trials boot that offers good protection when it has been wet for a while. Several makes become little stronger than chamois leather after a couple of hours in a typical UK winter trial. I know boots are more comfortable and give better feel on the bike but they do not offer much protection. Safety wellies are made and tested to meet stringent impact and penetration standards. Trials boots protection falls well short of these standards. Then you should try the Alpine Stars no stops. Great boots in all conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tail Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Ive tried both, Forma are a little lighter and smaller and dare i say more waterproof when you cover them in balm, but the Astars are way better, comfier, better grip and fit better. I'm on my third pair now and at £185 there a little cheaper than the Forma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossy_ Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Have used both, rode the same bike in both. I have also sold both makes for years. My preference always relates to fit, as I find the quality very much the same. Personally, I always found the Alpines to be a slimmer fit, the Formasare a wider fit. Hope this helps. Edited February 10, 2015 by rossy_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 The Gaerne boots you can get replacement soles for. Trials boots are not like motocross boots or enduro boots, In trials we don't clobber stumps at 40mph and ride round corners with our foot stuck out! Talking about wellies..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sheeps back legs don't fit down the front of ya trials boots either!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am not speaking from personal experience here but I have heard that sheep can escape from wellies a bit easy but once a boot is clamped up there is no escape. As for not clobbering things at 40mph on trials bikes that's not quite the case round here. Quite frequently we do over 25 in bracken, heather or rushes that hide rocks and all sorts of obstacles. I have had to have toenails removed and have torn ankle and foot ligaments as a result of hitting hidden items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Did the toe nail grow back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicktop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Sheeps back legs don't fit down the front of ya trials boots either!!!! I am not speaking from personal experience here but I have heard that sheep can escape from wellies a bit easy but once a boot is clamped up there is no escape. As for not clobbering things at 40mph on trials bikes that's not quite the case round here. Quite frequently we do over 25 in bracken, heather or rushes that hide rocks and all sorts of obstacles. I have had to have toenails removed and have torn ankle and foot ligaments as a result of hitting hidden items. I have a neighbor from up yall's way, his family name is Toth. He cruises the backroads looking for sheep with heads stuck in the fence. He said he prefers cowboy boots because of the loose fit. He's a fairly big guy so he's not really worried about them slipping out, but I'll let him in on your clamping technique. Who knows, he may buy a pair of trials boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 My fault for lowering the tone, Now, where can I get velcro trials gloves. I could also lasso them with the cut out lanyard! Better re pack the exhaust so I can sneak up on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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