Boots

gearhead400 · July 05, 2006, 07:31:14 PM

Everyone give me your opinion on the best boots for around $200. Dont want to go all out and get some amazing $400 pair but i wouldnt mind paying around 200 for something comfortable and more protective/durable.

thanks!

Da_Mtg_Man · July 05, 2006, 07:56:35 PM

For about $250 ytou can get a pair of AlpineStar Vectors. They are the most comfortbale and the strongest boot I've ever worn. I love them.

53yfz450 · July 05, 2006, 08:00:57 PM

i can say im not that impressed with alpinestar. i got a pair and within 2 months they are falling apart like crazy. i have a pair of thor quadrants for a year and a half and they look better than my 2 month old stars. they are comfortable too.

klutchbuster400 · July 05, 2006, 08:01:56 PM

No problems with my oneal elements

But im sure they are FAR from the best...

tony pitts · July 05, 2006, 08:17:34 PM

thors are decent but tech 8 alpinestars have to be the best all around i had my first pair for 4 years you should be able to get them for around 290.00 they are worth every penny.

Yamaha72 · July 05, 2006, 09:38:17 PM

Quote from: 53yfz450 on July 05, 2006, 08:00:57 PM
i can say im not that impressed with alpinestar. i got a pair and within 2 months they are falling apart like crazy. i have a pair of thor quadrants for a year and a half and they look better than my 2 month old stars. they are comfortable too.

Im with you on this... I have a pair and they have been great... VERY comfortable and affordable and also very durable..... They are around $140.00

Honda328i · July 05, 2006, 09:52:09 PM

Quote from: klutchbuster400 on July 05, 2006, 08:01:56 PM
No problems with my oneal elements
But im sure they are FAR from the best...

I have Elements too and like them. Just my opinion, but I just can't see spending $300 on boots that are going to get dirty and pulverized on the first use like mine do, unless the rider only uses them on sissy rides 2:L

kfx400rob · July 05, 2006, 09:55:49 PM

i have fox trackers and i think there pretty good considering you can pick em up new on ebay for around 80 bucks, cant beat that price. pretty comfortable too

53yfz450 · July 05, 2006, 09:56:00 PM

Quote from: tony pitts on July 05, 2006, 08:17:34 PM
thors are decent but tech 8 alpinestars have to be the best all around i had my first pair for 4 years you should be able to get them for around 290.00 they are worth every penny.

i must have gotten a defective set of alpines then. because my tech 8's buckles are ripped off sides peeled off bottoms are ripping. last set i will ever wear.

MOTOCROSS MAVERICK · July 05, 2006, 09:57:46 PM

my opinion dont get flys tallon! got mine in december and they were already flying apart after 2 months they are really bad now to where i need new ones!

klutchbuster400 · July 05, 2006, 10:12:04 PM

Been a year and a week since i have had my oneals

atvtrailer · July 05, 2006, 10:14:13 PM

Quote from: Da_Mtg_Man on July 05, 2006, 07:56:35 PM
For about $250 ytou can get a pair of AlpineStar Vectors. They are the most comfortbale and the strongest boot I've ever worn. I love them.

i got the vectors at xmas and they are stil like new and are alot more comfortable than the fox boots i had before them(yes i do use em every weekend)

Fox17 · July 06, 2006, 12:35:32 AM

me and my sister wear fox and my dad has thor. were all really happy with ours. they are really durable and comfortable.

tony pitts · July 06, 2006, 06:06:40 AM

the one thing about boots or parts for that matter is how good the company stands behind them. I bought a pair of tech 6 for my wife. the first weekend one of the straps broke we called alpinestar they sent all new straps for the boots, overnited them free of charge havent had a problem since. with service like that I dont need any other boots.

Loven It · July 06, 2006, 09:29:36 AM

Quote from: 53yfz450 on July 05, 2006, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: tony pitts on July 05, 2006, 08:17:34 PM
thors are decent but tech 8 alpinestars have to be the best all around i had my first pair for 4 years you should be able to get them for around 290.00 they are worth every penny.

i must have gotten a defective set of alpines then. because my tech 8's buckles are ripped off sides peeled off bottoms are ripping. last set i will ever wear.

My b/f has the Tech 8 Alpinestars and his buckles ripped too, he has only wore them like 4 times. For 300 bucks you would think they would not fall apart with less than 5 rides on them. He agress there are very very comfortable but they should not be falling apart already.

Toomey · July 06, 2006, 10:05:43 AM

I have Fox Forma Pros, and they are just great, they offer support, they seem extremely durable, and they are very very comfortable. I got them slightly used for $100, thanks to SwampDonkey.

gearhead400 · July 06, 2006, 10:06:09 PM

awesome, got a lot of good brands to choose from. Thanks everyone for posting!

Yours do look really comfortable Randall (vectors), but what kind of support do they give you? they dont SEEM to be very strong, but looks can be deceiving.

too bad there isnt a "boot" store around here or somethin so i could actually try them on haha.

thanks again everyone

Loven It · July 07, 2006, 08:34:32 AM

Quote from: gearhead400 on July 06, 2006, 10:06:09 PM
too bad there isnt a "boot" store around here or somethin so i could actually try them on haha.

What area do you live in? Cycle Gear carries them that you could try them on there. I would recommend trying them on before you buy any.

PINELLAS PARK,FL 7201 US Highway 19 North (727) 521-6018
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 846 North Military Trail (561) 697-2660
SANFORD, FL 1157 Rinehart Rd (407) 324-4820
FT. MYERS, FL 3452 Cleveland Ave. (239) 938-9988
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 1765 NE 163rd St (305) 944-1632
TAMPA, FL 112 W. Fletcher Avenue (813) 932-9300
JACKSONVILLE, FL 11702 Beach Boulevard (904) 564-9800
LAUDERHILL, FL - 4834 N. University Dr. (954) 746-2172
ORLANDO, FL 5032 E. Colonial Dr. (321) 299-9903

SARASOTA, FL - COMING SOON! 4062-4066 N. Washington Blvd TBA

apkkfx400 · July 07, 2006, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: Loven It on July 07, 2006, 08:34:32 AM
Quote from: gearhead400 on July 06, 2006, 10:06:09 PM
too bad there isnt a "boot" store around here or somethin so i could actually try them on haha.

What area do you live in? Cycle Gear carries them that you could try them on there. I would recommend trying them on before you buy any.

PINELLAS PARK,FL 7201 US Highway 19 North (727) 521-6018
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 846 North Military Trail (561) 697-2660
SANFORD, FL 1157 Rinehart Rd (407) 324-4820
FT. MYERS, FL 3452 Cleveland Ave. (239) 938-9988
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 1765 NE 163rd St (305) 944-1632
TAMPA, FL 112 W. Fletcher Avenue (813) 932-9300
JACKSONVILLE, FL 11702 Beach Boulevard (904) 564-9800
LAUDERHILL, FL - 4834 N. University Dr. (954) 746-2172
ORLANDO, FL 5032 E. Colonial Dr. (321) 299-9903

SARASOTA, FL - COMING SOON! 4062-4066 N. Washington Blvd TBA

Trying them on before you buy them is definitely good advice. I have had a pair of O'neal Elements for over a year and a half. They're not falling apart, but are not real comfortable. My next (not sure what brand yet) will have a cleated sole, rather than a slick dirtbike type stye sole (slick)-which my Oneal elements are. Most of the time when I am off my quad, I'm needing some traction for my feet!!

Loven It · July 07, 2006, 12:46:50 PM

Quote from: tony pitts on July 06, 2006, 06:06:40 AM
the one thing about boots or parts for that matter is how good the company stands behind them. I bought a pair of tech 6 for my wife. the first weekend one of the straps broke we called alpinestar they sent all new straps for the boots, overnited them free of charge havent had a problem since. with service like that I dont need any other boots.

Thank you for your post. I called Alpinestar and same thing they are sending all new straps. They let me know that I would have to take them to a shoe store to have them put on, or they would pay the shipping and I can send them the boots.

Outstanding customer service and very friendly !!

sweetrider215 · July 07, 2006, 01:08:18 PM

y i got the tech 6 alpinstars for 230 at cycle gear

http://www.cyclegear.com/model_col.cfm?L1=75&L2=&L3=&L4=&brand=17&type=75

sweetrider215 · July 07, 2006, 01:09:02 PM

but they are girls casue well of course im a girl lol

tony pitts · July 07, 2006, 09:10:29 PM

Quote from: Honda328i on July 05, 2006, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: klutchbuster400 on July 05, 2006, 08:01:56 PM
No problems with my oneal elements
But im sure they are FAR from the best...

I have Elements too and like them. Just my opinion, but I just can't see spending $300 on boots that are going to get dirty and pulverized on the first use like mine do, unless the rider only uses them on sissy rides 2:L

Idont care how dirty they get , just how comfortable they are, and how long they last. and as far as sissy rides lets see you race for 2 hours in the b class and finish in the top 3 to five positions most of the races at 41 years of age

CrewCab · July 07, 2006, 11:41:19 PM

I have the Berik Contender boots and they have held up very well, the soles can be replaced and the buckles are awesome.

klutchbuster400 · July 08, 2006, 02:36:12 AM

Quote from: tony pitts on July 07, 2006, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: Honda328i on July 05, 2006, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: klutchbuster400 on July 05, 2006, 08:01:56 PM
No problems with my oneal elements
But im sure they are FAR from the best...

I have Elements too and like them. Just my opinion, but I just can't see spending $300 on boots that are going to get dirty and pulverized on the first use like mine do, unless the rider only uses them on sissy rides 2:L
Idont care how dirty they get , just how comfortable they are, and how long they last. and as far as sissy rides lets see you race for 2 hours in the b class and finish in the top 3 to five positions most of the races at 41 years of age

Since when is a race 2 hours?
Unless you are talking about xc $:-\$

tony pitts · July 08, 2006, 07:01:05 AM

ftr harescramble, gncc, I have raced mx to but prefer woods racing

TRX450R_Racer · July 08, 2006, 08:10:46 AM

Oneal elements are barely one step better that a work boot. The reason anyone would like them is they never had anything else to compare them too. In my opinion they are junk. They are way to soft and give you no ankle support what so ever. Go somewhere and try on some different ones. If you ride hard and fast something with more ankle support will make it easier for you to manuver the quad. If you just slow traail ride then the elements would be OK. I have Thor Quadrants also. They are good boot but I wouldn't buy them again. I will spend a little more on my next pair. They are a pain in the butt to line up and fasten the buckles. Otherwise they are good boots. I give them a 7 out of 10. The Onea; elements I would give a 4 out of 10. I have owned the elements so this is from experience.

gearhead400 · July 08, 2006, 11:20:03 AM

all of those places are at least an hour from me but i know people in most of those places, so next time im in one of those areas im gonna check them out. thanks a ton!