Recommend good sport riding boots...

[Kaneman]

Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price?

[shmike]

First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/boots/racing_boots/cortech_by_tour_master/latigo_air_road_race_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/manjunk427/IMG_4652.jpg

[Kaneman]

I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....

[Particle Man]

I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....

Depends on your feet and stuff - check the ADV Flea Market for stuff, there's boots in there all the time.

[defector]

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.

[marko138]

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.
I've wondered about those boots. The price is good. Sounds like they are solid boots from what you're saying.

[OneSickPsycho]

I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.

how do their sizes run?

[ontwo]

Is it just me, or are boot prices really dropping. It seems like I get an email every week with boot specials. I've got some A* street boots that I like. Other than the shitty velcro. I don't know what style they are

[OneSickPsycho]

Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price?

You talking about the SMX4 or 5's?

I like those.

[OneSickPsycho]

First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/boots/racing_boots/cortech_by_tour_master/latigo_air_road_race_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

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Fuck me, those Cortech's look NICE... may have found me my next boot! So new, not even available on eBay...

[defector]

I've wondered about those boots. The price is good. Sounds like they are solid boots from what you're saying.

I got no complaints. Don't get me wrong, they don't compare to a Sidi, but for the price, they shouldn't. I would buy these again over a similarly priced A*.

how do their sizes run?

From what I can tell, pretty spot on. I wear an 8 shoe, and these are an 8 (42 euro).
ETA: Ours are the Primato II's. Don't know the difference.

[racedoll]

Hubby and I both like the Alpinestars SMX-4's.

[Captain Morgan]

I have some A* similar to these and really like them (but I have the more expensive Gore-Tex version). http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/boots/waterproof_sport_street_touring_boots/alpinestars/alpha_touring_wp_motorcycle_boots.html Thing I like is I can wear them when I ride for work and they look fine with a pair of black dockers. Most people have no need for that aspect, though. Regardless, I like the ease of the zipper and velcro flap.

[Kaneman]

I like the look of those Cortechs too....

[marko138]

Fuck me, those Cortech's look NICE... may have found me my next boot! So new, not even available on eBay...
Ya they do look good. And a rock solid price.

[fnfalman]

I like Oxstar, but they do run a hair wider.

[Particle Man]

I like Oxstar, but they do run a hair wider.

Hmm, I have wide feet. May have to try 'em...