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ny300exrider
01-21-2006, 03:49 PM
does anyone have a specific pair of riding boots they recomend that i can look into for under $140 dollars? was looking at all the big brands fox,thor,answer etc but dont know whats a better choice.

thanks

DH400EX
01-21-2006, 03:53 PM
i like my fox trackers:cool:

PismoLocal
01-21-2006, 04:46 PM
Go to your local motorsports shop and try on all of the ones your thinking about buying and which every one feel the best is the ones you should get.

FourFiftyFour
01-21-2006, 05:15 PM
I wouldnt buy cheaper boots. If your feet get seriously hurt in an accident you are seriously screwed. Trust me, I shattered 8 bones in my foot and I was wearing decent boots. Not the best ones, but way better than $140 pair of boots. If I would have been wearing cheapies...Id be a lot worse off today and Im still limping and its been over 4 months since the accident. Id advise to get Tech 8s or Gaernes or something more along the $250-350 range

outlaw450r
01-21-2006, 05:24 PM
The fox trackers are fine.

01-21-2006, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by CDaleChick
I wouldnt buy cheaper boots. If your feet get seriously hurt in an accident you are seriously screwed. Trust me, I shattered 8 bones in my foot and I was wearing decent boots. Not the best ones, but way better than $140 pair of boots. If I would have been wearing cheapies...Id be a lot worse off today and Im still limping and its been over 4 months since the accident. Id advise to get Tech 8s or Gaernes or something more along the $250-350 range I agree 100%. Altough more expensive isn't the best, especially with tech 10's, I had those for about 2 rides and I stopped wearing them. I'm glad I got those for free. Get Gaernes or Tech 8's. Besides a helmet, boots are your most important piece of equipment.

dopeyferree
01-21-2006, 06:35 PM
If you can go ahead and spend the big $$$ for some good boots but in your on a budget then any boot is better than tennis shoes or regular boots. Thor T30 boots are pretty good boots for around $130 . Also the Four ATV boots are under $100

the Z Man
01-21-2006, 07:55 PM
i strongly recommend the thor t-30s, they are very comfortable and they last, if you are interested, i have a pair of white t-30s size 10, they have a few rides on em but they still look good..
reply if you are interested im lookin for 50 bucks, they retail $120

01-21-2006, 08:29 PM
I have Fly Talons and they are good quality boots other than the straps are weak as hell. I already broke one on the first ride

Punk'd
01-22-2006, 01:22 AM
If you can find some Alpinestars Tech 4's.. I reccomend those..

I LOVE mine


http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6237/img06019vn.jpg

bigbadbrad
01-22-2006, 11:37 AM
I just use a pair of 8"or 10" steel toe work boots, they have never failed me yet, and i have gotten my legs caught inbetwen the tire and the nerf bar with them on before and i walked away

01-22-2006, 11:55 AM
Originally posted by bigbadbrad
I just use a pair of 8"or 10" steel toe work boots, they have never failed me yet, and i have gotten my legs caught inbetwen the tire and the nerf bar with them on before and i walked away

I was wearing those when i broke my leg at the track. A dirtbike landed on my ankle. The flaggers said if they knew i had that type of boot on i would not of been allowed to ride.

The break also wouldnt of been as bad.

trx400exxracer
01-22-2006, 12:01 PM
they may be $160 but they look kinda like the tech-10"s and look well made

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?prodFamilyId=7380&navTitle=Footwear&webCatId=3&pageLinkUri=&vehicleType=&webTypeId=27&navType=type

ny300exrider
01-22-2006, 12:07 PM
thanks for the opinions so far. theres no way i can spend 300 bucks on boot, plain and simple.i will look into the fox trackers, thor t-30s,four atv and arc.

JRP
01-22-2006, 12:08 PM
i have the fly boots, they work good for me.

dangle
01-22-2006, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by ny300exrider
thanks for the opinions so far. theres no way i can spend 300 bucks on boot, plain and simple.i will look into the fox trackers, thor t-30s,four atv and arc.

Fox Trackers just might be the worst boots ever made... I had a pair... threw them in the trash when I got my tech 8's... You should be able to find some used a-stars or gaernes on e-bay.... DO NOT buy cheap boots man.... buying an ankle is way more expensive...

Mike

01-22-2006, 12:42 PM
i just got a pair of sixsixone flight boots and so far they are really good for $179...or check out the new shift combat boots for $130...they will prolly be like the fox trackers since its the same company

homer
01-22-2006, 01:14 PM
A cheap boot is better than no boot at all. Do not ride in work boots unless you like sprained ankles and broken bones. I use tech 6's. They are good and were only about $230. I understand about the money issue but alittle $ now will save alot later.

300ex13
01-22-2006, 01:51 PM
i have Thor Quadrant and they are real comfy and havent had a problem in about a year...the only bad thing i thought of them when i first bought them was why they have plastic fastners...but so far they haven broke.

FourFiftyFour
01-22-2006, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by ny300exrider
thanks for the opinions so far. theres no way i can spend 300 bucks on boot, plain and simple.i will look into the fox trackers, thor t-30s,four atv and arc.

after shattering my foot in 8 places...i know how much having a bad injury will affect your life. I had to drop college classes, I was stuck at home at all times, wasnt allowed to drive for a long time, drugged up on pain killers, and now I limp and hurt still and its been 4 1/2 months. My foot is worth a lot more than $140.... save your money and buy something of a better quality or get some used. Im not made of money but Im getting Tech 8s here in a couple days. Id rather be a little broke money-wise....then more broke bone-wise.