german ex para boots �25 because i,am tight

I currently have 4x pairs of magnum assault classics! Fantastic boots. 1x ex parade boots so they wont get used, 1x pair for work, 1x ex work pair that are now holey and one pair I currently use on the bike as Ive grown out of my alpinestars!

Awesome boots agreed but they dont offer the ankle protection you need on a bike imo

Yes nice bargain but the NATO boots were never designed for off road motorcycle use. We are talking safe ankle protection, in case of a nasty off.

I'll see your 25 pound boots and raise you free
 

Yes I am that tight I use my rural fire service boots (free issue). They are called Taipans and are made in Australia for tough conditions.

Best thing to do is try them on you will then be able to make a better opinion when spending a lot of money take your time try them out.

My opinion for what its worth is sidi they have spent loads of cash on research just like other manufactures. For me though sidi are quality when you put them on they feel really good. Everyones feet though different shapes and sizes good luck on your purchase, sometimes though your mind is made up what you want a few opinions can help.

Ranger6

I liked Tech 10's for off road fun. No sole sticking out though so changing gear had to learnt again, but it forced me to move my weight more which was a good thing.

I wear a pair of old Hein G ankle boots most times now as they are more comfortable off the bike.

A good copromise which I wear occasionally is a good pair of trial boots. Cheaper and far more comfortable on and off the bike.

"Pay's your money and take your choice"

out of all my boots I tend use Held Enduro boot most of the time for most riding on and off road, seems to be a good all-rounder; waterproof and comfortable, it's the sort of boot you can walk around in off the bike for long periods without crippling yourself. The only issue I have is that there is not enough grip on the sole, so pushing your bike on mud and slippery surface needs care!

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Wait until you have a twisted ankle that's black from your foot to half way up your calf - you can just about hobble on a flat surface but you still have to ride your bike - Then you will know why guys spend out on good boots.

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By the way - I had DAYTON TRANS OPEN boots on for our RTW trip, water proof, comfy and quality but I wished I had full on MX boots on when I did my ankle crossing a slippery creek.

To see the crash look at our blog gallery under video's at

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I fell off my bike late last year (or should I say a deer took me out), I was wearing trainers not boots (just going round the block after the bike was serviced), my brain was in neutral so I left the full riding gear in the garage!).

Result

1 broken ankle and 6+ months of pain. Helmet did its job, smashed and wrote off and my head was fine. I got a broken ankle (other injuries sustained as well)... If I get another bike a decent pair of boots with ankle protection will be a must (I had cheap �40 boots but they are no good in the garage are they?).

I have never had a serious off before, lessons were learnt. Save the pain and your money up, get some decent boots. Prevention rather than cure...

Two wheels 03, nasty, very nasty mate. My break had less bruising but I will raise you on the swelling!