Only advice I can give is don't buy mail order....boots seem to have changed to a much tighter fit these days, especially around the calf. I really struggled to find boots that fitted me footwise and I could then zip up. I don't think I have fat legs either!!
Would advise taking a trip to M&P in Swansea and spend some time trying on boots. They have a good selection and stock most sizes. After spending alot of time going to other places and mail order I managed to find a pair that fitted there. Still have to wear my jeans over the boots though!!
Don't get me started on gloves for the bigger hands.....  |
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"Only advice I can give is don't buy mail order....boots seem to have changed to a much tighter fit these days, especially around the calf. I really struggled to find boots that fitted me footwise and I could then zip up. I don't think I have fat legs either!!
Would advise taking a trip to M&P in Swansea and spend some time trying on boots. They have a good selection and stock most sizes. After spending alot of time going to other places and mail order I managed to find a pair that fitted there. Still have to wear my jeans over the boots though!!
Don't get me started on gloves for the bigger hands..... "
I agree I bought a pair of Daytona online and they are snug |
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over a year ago
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"I have to get 10s to fit my size 9 feet.
Usually though, I use ex-military high leg boots. If you know how to look after them they last for many years. German or Austrian para boots are the best."
We bought some similar from Altberg. Military suppliers but make a special bikers boot too. Not cheap but the best bike boots we've ever had. Really are waterproof unlike most others that claim to be. Like you say though you need to look after them. Had mine 10 years plus and still look as new as could be. Mrs F has had hers 4 years and still look brand new   |
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Ended up with a pair of bolt s13 ,s from a place near me very comfortable CE approved nicely armoured and and waterproof ( I soaked them with the hose for 5 mins) and a very reasonable 75 quid! My old sidis are now in the bin  |
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I use tcx boots love them best pair I brought and richa are good as well but you have to try on as all my boots are two or three times bigger than I normally buy j@s or place down Boston are god to try boots wide range |
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Had Sidi Blackrain then Blackrain evo's.
Great boots that last.
Now on some Dainese Freelanders which are also excellent.
Nothing worse than trench foot, I hate wet and cold feet. |
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"I use tcx boots love them best pair I brought and richa are good as well but you have to try on as all my boots are two or three times bigger than I normally buy j@s or place down Boston are god to try boots wide range "
My Richas fell apart in about 2 weeks. Zip fell apart ond soles came off
the TCX's i have where very good. If very very squeaky when walking, but apprantly Sidi's are like that aswell |
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"I use tcx boots love them best pair I brought and richa are good as well but you have to try on as all my boots are two or three times bigger than I normally buy j@s or place down Boston are god to try boots wide range
My Richas fell apart in about 2 weeks. Zip fell apart ond soles came off
the TCX's i have where very good. If very very squeaky when walking, but apprantly Sidi's are like that aswell "
I tried some richa,s on and yes I had to go 2 sizes up too |
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