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Old 03-18-2011, 12:02 PM   #1
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Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price?
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Old 03-18-2011, 12:12 PM   #2
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First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ace_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

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I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....
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I hate buying gear without trying it on first though...it always varies....
Depends on your feet and stuff - check the ADV Flea Market for stuff, there's boots in there all the time.
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:07 PM   #5
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I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:32 PM   #6
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I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.
I've wondered about those boots. The price is good. Sounds like they are solid boots from what you're saying.
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Old 03-18-2011, 02:03 PM   #7
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I got a pair of the AXO Primato's as a back up set and ended up wearing them for an entire weekend. Pretty comfortable, and they were less than $100.
how do their sizes run?
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Old 03-18-2011, 04:54 PM   #8
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Is it just me, or are boot prices really dropping. It seems like I get an email every week with boot specials. I've got some A* street boots that I like. Other than the shitty velcro. I don't know what style they are
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Old 03-18-2011, 05:13 PM   #9
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Cyclegear's choice of $200 AlpineStars isn't impressing me too much....what else would you guys recommend under that price?
You talking about the SMX4 or 5's?

I like those.
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Old 03-18-2011, 05:15 PM   #10
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First of all, stop shopping at Cycle Gear.

I'm sure Amber Lamps has a whole list of sites to check (newenough.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com,etc.)

I'm not familiar with these but for $143, they are certainly worth considering.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ace_boots.html

Another option is Used.

A local guy is selling these Diadoras for $80.

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