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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Evening! Does anybody have experience of bolt r13 boots ? My sidis are worn out and I'm looking for a budget friendly replacement

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By *ust Us TogetherCouple
over a year ago

Newport

Only advice I can give is don't buy mail order....boots seem to have changed to a much tighter fit these days, especially around the calf. I really struggled to find boots that fitted me footwise and I could then zip up. I don't think I have fat legs either!!

Would advise taking a trip to M&P in Swansea and spend some time trying on boots. They have a good selection and stock most sizes. After spending alot of time going to other places and mail order I managed to find a pair that fitted there. Still have to wear my jeans over the boots though!!

Don't get me started on gloves for the bigger hands.....

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

J&S have a shop at Metro Centre Retail Park. You should find some budget boots and able to try them on. As poster above says avoid mail order as sizing these days is a nightmare

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By *oketdogMan
over a year ago

CROOK

As above, try before you buy. I went from sidi which were under sized to TCX which seem to be perfect for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"J&S have a shop at Metro Centre Retail Park. You should find some budget boots and able to try them on. As poster above says avoid mail order as sizing these days is a nightmare

I often try shoes on in a shop then go home and find them online cheaper so buy them there. I wear DMs and often save £20 to £30 on a pair online.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Only advice I can give is don't buy mail order....boots seem to have changed to a much tighter fit these days, especially around the calf. I really struggled to find boots that fitted me footwise and I could then zip up. I don't think I have fat legs either!!

Don't get me started on gloves for the bigger hands.....

I agree I bought a pair of Daytona online and they are snug

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By *gainagainMan
over a year ago

pontypridd

I have to get 10s to fit my size 9 feet.

Usually though, I use ex-military high leg boots. If you know how to look after them they last for many years. German or Austrian para boots are the best.

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

"I have to get 10s to fit my size 9 feet.

Usually though, I use ex-military high leg boots. If you know how to look after them they last for many years. German or Austrian para boots are the best."

We bought some similar from Altberg. Military suppliers but make a special bikers boot too. Not cheap but the best bike boots we've ever had. Really are waterproof unlike most others that claim to be. Like you say though you need to look after them. Had mine 10 years plus and still look as new as could be. Mrs F has had hers 4 years and still look brand new

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By *icksfocusMan
over a year ago

Pontefract

Stick with sidi’s. I love mine, worn sidi’s for last 15 years or so.

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

"Stick with sidi’s. I love mine, worn sidi’s for last 15 years or so. "

Ghost Bikes have a sale on Sidi boots at the moment

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

"Stick with sidi’s. I love mine, worn sidi’s for last 15 years or so. "

I find they fit me well (must have Italian shape feet) just a shame that despite being marketed as waterproof they're not

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ended up with a pair of bolt s13 ,s from a place near me very comfortable CE approved nicely armoured and and waterproof ( I soaked them with the hose for 5 mins) and a very reasonable 75 quid! My old sidis are now in the bin

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By *ruckABikerMan
over a year ago

ilkeston

I use tcx boots love them best pair I brought and richa are good as well but you have to try on as all my boots are two or three times bigger than I normally buy j@s or place down Boston are god to try boots wide range

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had Sidi Blackrain then Blackrain evo's.

Great boots that last.

Now on some Dainese Freelanders which are also excellent.

Nothing worse than trench foot, I hate wet and cold feet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I use tcx boots love them best pair I brought and richa are good as well but you have to try on as all my boots are two or three times bigger than I normally buy j@s or place down Boston are god to try boots wide range "

My Richas fell apart in about 2 weeks. Zip fell apart ond soles came off

the TCX's i have where very good. If very very squeaky when walking, but apprantly Sidi's are like that aswell

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My Richas fell apart in about 2 weeks. Zip fell apart ond soles came off

the TCX's i have where very good. If very very squeaky when walking, but apprantly Sidi's are like that aswell "
I tried some richa,s on and yes I had to go 2 sizes up too

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