Boot suggestions pls

After seeing that vid of the dude getting his foot ripped off, I 've decided
boots are probably a good investment.
Been having a look around the web for gear and it seems there's two options,
a full race style boot which costs heaps and looks a bit wanky on a daily
commute, or a more traditional touring style like the Rossi boots.
The ones I liked were these:
http://yatesmenswear.com.au/onlineproducts/rossiboots/814.html
Just wondering what sort protection these offer for around town (Mostly
under 150km/h. Mostly
Since I already have dedicated "riding sneakers" , I don't mind have a
dedicated pair of boots. What are the pros/cons of the various types/styles?

 

I can't speak for protection, 'cos I haven't tried that feature
yet, but I bought a pair of these:

http://www.rossiboots.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_details.asp?prodID=110

from MCAS at parramatta a month or so ago, and I'm deliriously
bloody happy with them. (given that I'm pretty bloody fussy with
fit and footwear, that prolly counts for something).

Might be that magic 'self fit' thing they claim to have in the
soles, not sure, but they fit good. Feet sweat a bit, so I'm guessing
mine are likely waterproof.

GB

 

Any Boot that provides adequate ankle protection, and some hardened toe
protection (not metal caps) will suffice.
The more you pay the better the quality etc.
Rossi boots would be a good buy actually.
In Melbourne there is a place in Fitzroy called Medal boots that make
very good mc boots.
Pity you are in Sydney but some sydneyites may know someone who might
make mc boots for a reasonable price.

 

Another vote for Medal boots. (03)94194374
I've only had mine for five years. I know people whove used them for
twenty years or more. I had mine resoled earlier this year. There is
nothing as comfortable as a made-to- measure boot. Not *terribly* pricey.

I think they still do mail order. They send out a template, you draw
round your foot, and make a series of measurements at indicated places
and they make the boot to fit.

Another plus for Rossi is the fact that (despite the name) they are an
Australian company.

Moike

 

http://www.yatesmenswear.com.au/onlineproducts/rossiboots/P134.html



much prefer these as I have a pair very similar and they are great

 

ive got a pair of sidi vertebra race boots. they r actually a lot more
comfy than they look for a short walk around in. if im riding to work
ill just carry/leave another pair of shoes at work and change when i get
there.

personally i think they will provide more protection, but if u need
something to wear all day while walking around in then perhaps something
like the rossi boots are a better option.

Dave R6

 

I have P134s too... classic touring boot, I wear them almost every day. My
first pair only lasted 10 years, and I wasn't tempted to look for anything
"better". I paid $220 at Redpaths; curiously, Canberra motorcycle shops
don't carry Australian motorcycle boots.

I also recommend Medal, mine lasted 10 years before the bugs and the fungus
in Darwin got to them. Medal is an institution, they've been in business
almost 30 years that I know of, with much the same product, which is without
peer; as Moike says, there's nothing like custom-made boots. If you can
afford them, you won't do better. And you'll feel delighted every time you
put them on.

As for protection, you would want something pretty tough (your boots are in
contact with the road more than any other part of your gear); something that
won't come off in a prang (long-lacing or high zips, not 'lastic sides); and
something which protects your ankles (which are vulnerable and delicate and
subject to some nasty, permanent, disabling injuries). Steel caps and studs
and metal buckles and go-faster stripes have their place in monstering cage
drivers, but otherwise, whatever you feel comfortable with! Just bear in
mind that no boot can save you from crush or tension injuries.

Gary

 

It's the foot seperating from the ankle the scares me most

 

That would be a tension injury, which I'd never previously considered
actually, urban legend territory. I couldn't open the video to which you
referred. I suppose, in a nasty enough prang, anything is possible.

Gary

 

I know of two cases personally where feet have been amputated from a
motorcycle crash. Not sure of the exact details, but I imagine that when a
180kg peice of metal grinds your foot into the asphalt it doesn't do it much
good.

 

Yah. I steered clear of them for quite a while because I assumed some
branding relationship with monkey boy, and a power ranger fanboy I
ain't.


As it turns out, the name is "Rossiter".



From http://www.rossiboots.com.au/about/5/default.asp ...

"When my grandfather Arthur Edward Rossiter founded Rossiter's Pty
Ltd in 1910, working from a small tin shed in his backyard, he
was in fact starting an organisation that would continue to
produce quality boots for many decades.

It's this heritage and quality of workmanship passed down through
three generations of our family that has been instrumental
to the longevity and success of Rossiter's Pty Ltd. Today, members
of the Rossiter family are still actively involved and so too are
the descendants of original Rossiter employees."



Anyway, nice boots. Thick, but very soft leather, comfy fit. I like.



GB

 

Ah, so you know of it personally, but don't know the details? Amputation is
one thing, dismember is another!

Hammo (Really lends weight to riding a scalpel!)

 

I'd have thought that grinding the foot into the road would have made a
nasty mess of it and an injury resulting in amputation would be more
likely to be from contact with sharp metal road furniture or another
vehicle. I can't think of anything on a bike which would cause that. I
removed an aftermarket windscreen (probably the sharpest bit of the
bike) from one of my bikes with my knee but even that only had the force
to cut through my jeans and skin and left the patellar tendon and any
other important bits underneath undamaged.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

I was wearing a pair of Alpine star SMX-3 boots when I had
a low speed crash two months ago. And I was very glad I was
wearing racing boots with lots of protection! Otherwise I probably
would have hurt my lower leg quiet badly. Instead of the few bruises
I got now.

I keep a pair of shoes at work and don't give sh!t how racing boots
look to anyone when I commute. My feet/legs are worth more than looks.

Eskimobob

 

I have a pair of these rossi boots ,I found them to be very comfortable.
They have been through a major stack as well ,the left boot now sports a
huge gash right across the toe area , the boot took the brunt of the
damage and my left toes were not injured at all .
For the price I beleive these are good value .
I certainly would buy them again.

 

I have a pair of Rossi's that are about 2 1/2 years old. They are calf
length so nothing like the ones that are in the link. The reason I am
posting however is to put my ten cents worth in for Rossi in general.

I had the boots for about a year and noticed the soles were parting from
the uppers. I rang Rossi in SA and they told me to send them in (Note -
over a year old). About 2 days later I got a call. "The reason they are
coming apart is that they are over ten years old - we havn't made this
style for 10 years". ( got them in a little tiny shop that sells a few
giblets and does mainly repairs - he must have had them collecting dust
for ages). Anyway the next thing the guy pipes up with is "The next run
we get, we will run these thru and put new soles on - no charge".

ABout a week later they came back and I am still wearing them - apart
from a slight fuzziness on the velcro covering the zip they are in
perfect condition.

Nice boots and great after sales service - no arguments just old
fashioned service.

When they do die, I will not be looking at anything else.

Stan

 

In aus.motorcycles on Sat, 15 Oct 2005 06:44:55 +1000

I had a pair of Rossi "lady's boots" (because the bloke ones didn't fit)
for about 5 years of constant hard work. They weren't as good quality
as the men's I don't think, but they did OK.

Sydneysiders can get Rossi boots at Moto Ciclo in St Peters. Only via
catalogue though, he hasn't got stock.

Zebee

 

The Rossi Web site now has a "stockist locator":
http://www.rossiboots.com.au/home/stockists.asp
which collects your email address and other profile data. Zebee is much more
helpful

Gary