Leathers......that is. I seem to have a problem. Either I've got calves like Arnie or I'm doing something wrong. I've currently got a pair of TCX boots and really struggle to do up the zip on them. I've just bought a pair of Gaerne GP1 boots to replace them and, judging by how tight they are on my legs in my work trousers, I reckon I've got bugger-all chance of getting my leather-clad legs into them. Question is. When you've got your leathers on, how far down towards your ankle do the bottom of your leathers reach?
I always manage to find some a bit longer so when I'm on the bike and loosen them around the knees, they're then just right at ankle length. I guess some physiques are going to suit standard fit and others not. I think many of us would shop for the right fit and then stick with that brand. What's the issue here though; the length of the leathers, or the tightness of boots around the calf?
Mine go half way down my calves - forces me to wear high boots but that's fine, if I'm in the leathers then I'm wearing those anyway!
That's what I'm trying to figure out My calves are reasonably large but not massively so. I'm presuming it's because the leathers go too far down into my boots. I'd say that the bottom of the leathers are a little over 2/3 of the way down my leg between my knee and my ankle when I'm trying to do the boots up.
My leathers go right down to my ankle and my RST boots are also a bit tight. They have loosened off a bit since new so are acceptable now. Next time I will definitely try boots on with my leathers.
Mine go to just above my ankle but I have to pull them up a bit other wise I can't zip my boots up. I've got fairly big calves, I tried an Alpinestars Atem suit on (I've got a Motegi one at mo) and I couldn't do the legs zips up as they don't have any adjustability. was really annoying as the fit everywhere else was spot on, and it was cheap in the sale .
Got 2 sets of TCX boots both fit differently, one pair like a slipper the other I struggle to do the zip aswell around the calfs
