AndyBrad
06-04-09, 12:04 PM
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Right last week my mate fell off his bike (at 15mph) and had the footpeg go through his draggin jeans and if it wasn’t for his boots it would have knackered his calf. So this had me thinking about my boots. I have a pair of BMW touring type boots. These are like slippers and are very comfy and very waterproof (I filled them with water and not a single seam leaked) unfortunately the angle protection is like a disc over the bone and a small cup at the heal. I would like something that offers a fair bit more protection while still being comfortable and looking good. I have seen the tcx infinity ones that look quite good but are very expensive. Ive also had a look at the sidi vertigo ones but these have plenty of hard bits but nothing to stop your ankle twisting. The alpinestars smx-4’s and finally the puma desmo 800 boots. Also the puma bornville type ones. But I havnt seen either of the puma ones in the flesh.
So what do you think? I know I need to try them on but am just after some opinions. I quite like the style of the pumas but im not spending that much cash if they offer no real support/protection.
Cheers
Andy
Right last week my mate fell off his bike (at 15mph) and had the footpeg go through his draggin jeans and if it wasn’t for his boots it would have knackered his calf. So this had me thinking about my boots. I have a pair of BMW touring type boots. These are like slippers and are very comfy and very waterproof (I filled them with water and not a single seam leaked) unfortunately the angle protection is like a disc over the bone and a small cup at the heal. I would like something that offers a fair bit more protection while still being comfortable and looking good. I have seen the tcx infinity ones that look quite good but are very expensive. Ive also had a look at the sidi vertigo ones but these have plenty of hard bits but nothing to stop your ankle twisting. The alpinestars smx-4’s and finally the puma desmo 800 boots. Also the puma bornville type ones. But I havnt seen either of the puma ones in the flesh.
So what do you think? I know I need to try them on but am just after some opinions. I quite like the style of the pumas but im not spending that much cash if they offer no real support/protection.
Cheers
Andy