Touring Boots?

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  1. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    Wanted to know thoughts on using shorter ankle boots like Alpinestars SMX 2 for touring? as i wanted something comfortable, light and easy to put in in a bag if needed...

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    I have a pair of SMX PLUS boots - they are big and may get hard work for the 7 day trip


    Any thoughts?
     
    #1 RepsolSam, May 14, 2014
  2. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Stay with the regular boots.....
     
    #2 bradt, May 14, 2014
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  3. Jimbo Vills

    Jimbo Vills God Like

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    As brad says, stay with your plus. Toured in mine all over and they are great and comfy IMO. Wouldn't compromise safety particularly when your doing tones of miles on unknown and often fast technical roads.


    Pretty much tour in everything I'd wear on track, inc 1 piece and never an issue.
     
    #3 Jimbo Vills, May 14, 2014
  4. Barstewardsquad

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    +2 for keeping with full length boots.
     
    #4 Barstewardsquad, May 14, 2014
  5. garyauk

    garyauk Active Member

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    Just remember that there is a reason you bought the regular boots, never compromise, when it comes to safety
     
    #5 garyauk, May 14, 2014
  6. thezipsteruk

    thezipsteruk Elite Member

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    Ive still got the scars from not wearing proper boots as a youngster!!
    +1 for the boots
     
    #6 thezipsteruk, May 14, 2014
  7. Dave V

    Dave V Elite Member

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    I think there is a place for these types of boots, I've bought my son a similar pair for his 50 and riding to school as full blown would just be inpractical and he would land up wearing trainers or something stupid.

    But I wouldn't wear these on tour
     
    #7 Dave V, May 14, 2014
  8. Peter

    Peter Active Member

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    Full length only. Would you really like to expose your shins??
    Have a look at TCX Infinity. I've spent many weeks touring in those, brilliant ;)
     
    #8 Peter, May 15, 2014

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