Must be a new shoe I've never seen them in store before...They look alright from the pics I see online....

You may also want to look into A* One-O-One Shoe for an extra $30ish...

http://www.alpinestars.com/OneOOne_Shoe/pd/c/113/np/113/p/251507.html

 

I've tested the A* One O Ones twice. They worked great.

Difference between them in walmart work books lies in the ankle padding, breathability, and lace management.

They're a lot more comfortable to wear than touring boots on campus.

 

those are pretty sick looking. i would wear em.

 

I can tell you that you'll probably bust an ankle if you have a get-off with them.

 

they're shoes. I don't see the point in bothering with them.

 

I have had the ICON Tarmac's for about a year now. Very comfortable and I wear them on every ride. Even comfortable to wear for hours at a time and walking across campus. May be something to check out.

 

Whats the point of spending 125$ on something that would'nt offer more protection than a 25$ wallmart work boot?

 

i keep a pair of shoes in my desk at the office, so i ride in with nice boots and swap when i get to my desk

 

I have the Joe Rocket ones. I like them, I only do street riding and I wanted something to protect my ankle and still have the flexability of a shoe so I could ride to school or work and wear them all day. These fit the bill. And they are pretty low key cause they look just like sneakers when your jeans cover the strap.

 

Seriously, find real motorcycle boots instead. Plenty out there that offer comfort in walking, plus the important ankle protection.

 

+1

 

These totally look like you would loose your ankle... I know where you're coming from though. I'm in the market for boots that look a little more casual. Any ideas?

 

I ride in full boots with no vents on 90°+ humid Virginia days... and have NEVER had a problem with "overheating" of my feet. Adding vents and skimping on contruction only create weak points.

+1 to frick. Buy a real boot, not a f-cking shoe by a manufacturer who cares more about image than safety. Simply because the shoe comes up over your ankle, does not mean it provides ample ankle protection.

If you want something that looks a certain way, or aren't concerned about safety, that's fine. But don't expect it to perform with the competitors when it comes down to what counts.

Personally, I wouldn't waste my own pi-- to show how terrible ICON's products are, but that's just my opinion based on riders who have had the unpleasant misfortune to crash test their gear.

 

Icon is OUT. I don't like their gear and refuse to own it. Too many safety sacrifices for looks. I saw these Rockets, and they have a 50/50 relationship with me with regards to looks versus safety. Some of their gear is top notch safety wise and some is purely "pretty". I want something I can wear when I am out running errands and riding around commuting. I will NOT wear a full race boot so don't even suggest that. I have them for the track and they just won't work for me. At this point I am trying to add some safety to my steel toes that I wear currently.

The A* one on one look nice. I liked the lack of laces on the Rockets.
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It takes me longer to tie my laces than to put on my Sidi's

 

What boots are suited for a wide foot, I been looking at Sidis and A*

 

I have a rather wide foot and surprisingly Sidi Vertigos fit me very well. I tried A* SMX-5 and again, suprisingly, it was a little too narrow.

Size 44 as far as length is concerned, but my feet are wide and just weird for shoes in general =.=

 

Yea I can barely find shoes that fit my foot too, glad to hear vertigos fit, I was looking at those!

 

I'd really try to go to cycle gear or equivalent and try em on though.

Feet are weird... everyones are different.

 

I don't know of any cycle gear in wisconsin, let alone any shop or dealer here that sells anything other than Icon **** boots

 

Is there a problem with wearing riding boots around? I wear mine for up to 8 hours while I'm in class. They get a little hot sometimes but it's never been anything unbearable.

 

well i would get called killer at my last job because of wearing riding boots all day. they were comfy and i didnt want to keep a pair of shoes at work.

 

I have the Joe Rocket Velocity's. This is a simple case of risk management with trade offs between safety and ease of use.

I bought these before I had my top case, with the purpose of finding a relatively safe shoe that would be comfortable for full days on campus (no storage options) and riding to destinations with the girlfriend (the mall, etc). These work very well for that purpose, the same way riding in a normal shoe would, but have the added motorcycle features of laceless design, toe slider, and ankle length protection.

However, the toe slider is useless as no one should EVER be riding that aggressively in these shoes, and the ankle length protection is marginal at best. Because of my body's build I have the tendency to roll my ankle a lot. In proper motorcycle boots you shouldn't be able to roll your ankle, but I have done it in these shoes. These shoes break in really easily and are comfortable for all day wear. They are not water resistant and they let a lot of air through, which is great in Georgia summers.

I also own a pair of Joe Rocket Meteors. Since my calves are too thick for most full length racing boots, the Meteors mid-length works great and provides excellent ankle and abrasion protection. These are waterproof, black, and can get super hot in direct sunlight. They are not great for walking around all day in, but are sufficient protection for spirited twisty days.

The reason I mentioned my top case and my Meteors was that I probably wouldn't have gotten the Velocity's if I had already owned the top case. In just about any wreck the Velocity's are only going to provide slightly more protection than your average tennis shoe laced really tight. If I had the top case first, I would probably still be wearing my Meteors on a day to day basis, and carrying my tennis shoes in my top case to change when I get to campus. I am definitely satisfied with the Velocity's, but paying $100 for a pair of shoes with a plastic toe slider isn't necessarily the best investment.

Final thought: Continue doing research on boots, and find the shoe that has the best value in safety, performance, and comfort, and don't hesitate to pay a boatload for them.

 

I just got my Joe Rocket Meteors today. I can't really comment on them until I get them broken in, but they are already more comfortable than my work boots (steel toe, steel shank). They look nice enough and seem like they'd provide good protection to the foot and ankle. Where I live the temperature doesn't get warmer than the mid 80s in the hottest summer heat, so I think I will be good.

 

I have Sidi Vertigos and a ~9W foot. They fit very well, with the exception that they start to irritate my left foot after a while of slow riding or just wearing them around. However, I blame that more on the steel plate and 5 screws I have that were used to fuse the first joint in my left toe. The right foot is perfect for up to 8 hours of wear (that's the longest I've had them on so far.

For commuting and all day wear, I have TCX X-Cubes. All day comfort and slightly better protection for your ankle.

They are a compromise, but if you won't, or can't wear real boots, I think they are pretty close to the next best thing.