QUOTE(lowpro @ Aug 21 2017, 08:02 AM)
What's your take on AAA standard riding boots? Many have said that a pair of AAA 'Alpinestars' costing RM350 is sufficient already...just fishing for thoughts. However, original riding boots are painfully costly. Easily above RM600 for a decent brand unless there are a few I missed...
I know there are brands like IZ2 or Ixiom (something like that if I remember). What about those brands? Ok?
Safety is the key thing but what's the best value product for boots in terms of price vs quality that don't make you look like a full on racer or a cop?
I'm using Komine riding gloves that I bought at Pertama for RM150. So far, after 2 years of casual riding, the gloves are holding up well. A bit of colour fading but that's to be expected. Still nice and comfortable.
I don't know much about riding boots, I find most to be too uncomfortable for daily use. My understanding is the faster or further you ride, the better your boots should be, but I don't ride fast, long nor far, just mainly to and fro my office. Mine are 'Sidi Insiders' - mid-cut casual laced boots with light protection on the toes and ankles, cost me about RM300. I bought a few pairs because I don't like wearing the same shoe everyday but they are darn comfortable, looks like Converse type shoes.I know there are brands like IZ2 or Ixiom (something like that if I remember). What about those brands? Ok?
Safety is the key thing but what's the best value product for boots in terms of price vs quality that don't make you look like a full on racer or a cop?
I'm using Komine riding gloves that I bought at Pertama for RM150. So far, after 2 years of casual riding, the gloves are holding up well. A bit of colour fading but that's to be expected. Still nice and comfortable.
I also have a 'Sidi Streetburner' mid-cut, cost me around RM500+ but rarely use them cos they are a bit stiff. Maybe next time if my bike bigger than my 135cc now, I might just use it. Bought them at Chear Motor Klang.
As for gloves, I don't expect mine to last that long, maybe a year or so if I'm lucky. Coming from my mountain bike days, even the expensive ones last a year most. I am inclined to say that if you like Komine gloves, try Hodaka Motoworld at PJCC, they have many models there and should be as originial as it gets. I've paid RM180 for a Taichi before only to find out later that it was a fake but really good copy (I won't name the bike shop that sold me these).