"Discrete" Boots

nhgunnut · 03-05-2010, 07:57 AM

After a busting both feet a few years ago in a low speed bumble, I am careful to wear boots I have a nice set of Sidi that I use but they are lousy to walk in so it means carrying shoes. I am looking for advice or experience with any of the Discrete riding boots. The ones that appear more like sneakers or street shoes looks for good protection and the ability to walk around for an hour at a time.

CrazyKell · 03-05-2010, 09:48 AM

I like the look of the Puma's.

I'd go with the Flat V2 or the Desmo 800

z06boy · 03-05-2010, 10:12 AM

Rick I bought a pair of these and they work great. I typically don't like Icon and this is the only Icon product I've ever bought but they work great for a casual ride or when I know I'm going to be walking around a bit. You know how I have issues with my foot due to my accident several years ago and have to be careful with what I choose to wear as far as comfort and these have worked out just fine for me. Good protection...comfortable...and light weight !!

I've talked to a few people that have them and every one of them swear by these.

http://www.newenough.com/street/boot...ycle_boot.html

Here's a video on them...

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4475

jtemple · 03-05-2010, 10:31 AM

I wear these Sidis for casual riding:

The only issue I have right now is that the uppers are a bit fat, even though they are intended to fit under pants, not over them. I don't even have calves that small. I might take them in and see if I can get some more velcro put on the upper part.

Dave · 03-05-2010, 03:02 PM

i like my icon superduty 3's. Only issue is i have fairly big feet and the toe of the boots is tall enough that its a tight fit getting it under the shifter

Cutty72 · 03-05-2010, 03:56 PM

Good 'ol combat boots.

Homeslice · 03-05-2010, 04:33 PM

Alpinestars Recon

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alpin...Q5fMerchandise

jalaan1 · 03-05-2010, 10:11 PM

saw these today for the first time.
don't know anything about them, check them out.

http://shop.shiftracing.com/ecomm/Pr...=59218001F.jpg

03-05-2010, 07:57 AM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	"Discrete" Boots After a busting both feet a few years ago in a low speed bumble, I am careful to wear boots I have a nice set of Sidi that I use but they are lousy to walk in so it means carrying shoes. I am looking for advice or experience with any of the Discrete riding boots. The ones that appear more like sneakers or street shoes looks for good protection and the ability to walk around for an hour at a time. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

03-05-2010, 10:11 PM	#8
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	saw these today for the first time. don't know anything about them, check them out. http://shop.shiftracing.com/ecomm/Pr...=59218001F.jpg __________________

03-05-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Rick I bought a pair of these and they work great. I typically don't like Icon and this is the only Icon product I've ever bought but they work great for a casual ride or when I know I'm going to be walking around a bit. You know how I have issues with my foot due to my accident several years ago and have to be careful with what I choose to wear as far as comfort and these have worked out just fine for me. Good protection...comfortable...and light weight !! I've talked to a few people that have them and every one of them swear by these. http://www.newenough.com/street/boot...ycle_boot.html Here's a video on them... http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4475

03-05-2010, 10:31 AM	#4
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I wear these Sidis for casual riding: The only issue I have right now is that the uppers are a bit fat, even though they are intended to fit under pants, not over them. I don't even have calves that small. I might take them in and see if I can get some more velcro put on the upper part.

03-05-2010, 03:02 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i like my icon superduty 3's. Only issue is i have fairly big feet and the toe of the boots is tall enough that its a tight fit getting it under the shifter

03-05-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Alpinestars Recon http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alpin...Q5fMerchandise