Bike boots - hippo calves

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  1. Fletch

    Fletch Active Member

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    Alright chaps....

    I was at the bikeshow yesterday and tried on a few sets of boots ...none of them i could do up myself or even get done up round my freak calves ....

    I tried the sidis, TCXs, Arlen ness, Alpine stars ...and im sure a couple more!

    Any suggestions on which ones to try!?
     
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  3. Fletch

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    They don't have them in my colour... None of them would match the leathers...
     
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    My sidi's you can tighten and loosen if that would help, they almost split in 2 which makes alot easier getting them on and off especially if hot! And great for me with my dodgy hip and leg, couldn't get normal boots on and off myself
     
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  5. Fletch

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    I tried them on and couldn't get the clips at the top in when they were fully loosened
     
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    Best get some custom made then mate?
     
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    Oh dear! Erm try these


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  8. Fletch

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    Oh.... Custom made boots.... Where?
     
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    I believe if you order a new pair of sidis cal crutchlow boots they are made to measure..dont quote me but im sure i read it!
     
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  11. Fletch

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    I did find the altberg site ... Wasn't to keen on them.... Will have to have a rake about for other stuff when I get time
     
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    I'm sure there's some out there to suit you Fletch. May even have to have lower half to fit you and custom fit the top half?
     
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    I have the exact opposite problem mate, I've got legs like garden canes so armoured boots look bloody ridiculous on me.
     
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