I've been drooling over the Daytona Evo Security boots for a while but after some research I have realized that there are other boots with similar protective qualities (solid structures that prevent ankle tortion). Alpinestars GP Tech (older model - closeout specials) http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/reviews.php?prodID=297 Alpinestars Supertech http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=378 Teknic Speedstar http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=1154 Sidi Vertigo Corsa http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...lid=CLj78KD-s4sCFRE9VAod3jIK2A&WT.mc_ev=click XPD XP-5R http://www.metricbikes-superstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=2409&products_id=13937 If anyone knows of any other boots with a substantial internal/external ankle support system, I'm all ears. Opinions? Suggestions?
Cappy - you are such the web surfing Ho! Every motorcycle bbs has a posting by you for new boots.... just get the Daytona Evo Security and call it a day!
What? Only this one, 'zilla and Ducs Unlimited... :shock: You know, it's one of those things... I'm trying to get good gear you know? I got my Held Phantom Gloves and now on a mission for boots. I found some NIB Teknic Speedstar boots for 200+shipping (nearly 1/2 price), thats $350 less than Daytonas! (track weekend or set of tires etc...). If the protection is on par or close to the Daytonas, I might snap them up... but looking for opinions as always. :lol:
The Teknic structure looks very similar in design to the Daytonas, and the Alpinestars have the upper structure in the front as opposed to the rear, plus they have a different hinge design... Daytona inner structure. Teknic inner structure. Alpinestars inner structure.
OK, based on what you have uncovered, the Teknic looks like a more modern version of the Daytona.... Although I have owned the Daytona's for several years, I would seriously consider the Teknic boot. Let us know which one you buy and your impressions.
I have the Sidi's and love them. No issues with flexibility, crash well, have replacement parts, etc. I have heard lots of positive things about the Daytona's as well. Jesse, I hope to meet you some time this year now that I am on a Ducati.
I'm still not setteled on which boots yet... I'll be at these events this year so look for this bike, and say hi! APRIL 28-29 MID OHIO JUNE 2-3 GRATTAN JUNE 16-17 GINGERMAN JULY 2-3 MID OHIO JULY 7-8 GRATTAN JULY 30 MID OHIO AUGUST 18-19 GINGERMAN SEPT 22-23 GRATTAN SEPT 29-30 GINGERMAN
Yeah I do! $100 shipped, or if you're going to be at Grattan on June 2/3, I'll bring them there if you want to take a look at them. BTW, the Mille blew up so I'll be on my 996 that weekend. Back on topic. After much thought, and initially considering the Vertigo Corsa boots as my first choice, I ordered the EVO Sports yesterday. I tried on the Corsas and the Supertechs and while I'm sure they're excellent boots they left a bit to be desired with the ankle protection. (for me at least) I also heard a few bad things about the Speedstar quality but you know how internet rumors are. Anyways, I'm excited to get the Daytonas and try them out.
:shock: I'll post a review and my reasoning behind getting the Securities not the Sports after this weekend at Gingerman.
Hey Cappy - my experience is that they will take a little getting used to... Downshifting (GP shift) was a bit strange at first because there is virtually no 'feel' on the top of the boot. Once your muscle memory is adjusted, all is well. Best of luck with them!
This post has been a long time coming and it isn't as thorough as I'd like but I posted it on my home forum because someone was asking. Anyways... The Daytona Evo Security boots that I got were a bit tight at first and got some getting used to, but once broken in, they fit like a glove (Held Phantom if I don't say so myself). They consist of an inner boot with a guard for the shin, an articulating structure made out of kevlar weave and an outer boot. They are hand made out of top quality materials, hence the price-$950 + shipping. They don't have the "feel" of my old Sidi Vertigo boots but then you're only dealing with some synthetic leather on the top and a sole on the bottom. The Daytonas feel extreamly solid, you can not move your ankle side to side, only in a natural walking motion. Each of the three parts of the boot are replaceable, but I can only imagine replacing the outer once it is worn out. There are other boots that have similar structures inside like the Teknic Speedstar but then again, Honda makes a twin cyl bike too. I looked at the top level Oxtar and Sidi roadrace boots and they pale in comparison to build quality and in my opinion, protective qualities (but arn't a bad deal considering you'll pay less than half of what the Daytonas cost). Daytona make a less expensive model, the Evo Sport. These are designed with the same theory in mind as the Security but they are made with less expensive materials (the inner structure is plastic and not nearly as robust as the kevlar) and are made by machine. Do I ever second guess myself for spending $1K on boots? Not in the least bit. My ankles get fncked up every time I crash. Not with these, my second outing in these boots saw me lowsiding at Gingerman because my throttle hand wasn't connected to any sort of reasonable logic. How did my ankles fare? Nary a hint of pain. Ask anyone who has broken their ankle if they would trade that experience and the lasting effects for a thousand dollars and I'll bet you my left nut that they would say yes. ...and now the negatives (almost forgot). They do not use perf leather and there is no ventilation. Also, if you're ham fisted with the zipper, it tends to jump a tooth as you turn the corner around the boot. The zipper I can deal with by being careful, the ventilation is a bit of a pain but something I can look past because I know that I'm wearing the best boot on the market.
la;ksjdf I love my Oxtar Matrix boots and I got a $250 pair on ebay over the winter for 65.00 shipped, and thats for a brand new pair I might have gotten really lucky though.
While zippering up the boot, hold the leather material that is right in front of the opening tight and 'guide' the zipper as it wraps along the zipper teeth seam... I might not be explaining that very well, but if you experiment with the general idea the zipper will never skip a tooth and it works perfectly...