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Topic Title: Riding Boots
Topic Summary: Whats everybody wearing?
Created On: 05/05/2008 10:41 PM
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 05/05/2008 10:41 PM
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EdKatt
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Im looking to get something to support my ankles while riding. The tall boots look uncomfortable but I have never worn them. I only ride atv's and would probably take them off between rides unless they were really comfortable. The low style boots get good reviews on rocky mountain.

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 05/06/2008 02:28 AM
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I used to wear a tall boot but I broke my ankle and have not been able to find a tall boot that is comfortable to wear. I now wear the Thor 50/50 boot and love it. It is the half boot. If you are an aggressive rider, I think the taller boot is probably a little safer though.

ps: If you do a search back, I know this topic has come up many times...FYI

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Edited: 05/06/2008 at 02:29 AM by tmm2good
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I want all the protection I can get....anywhere and everywhere I can get it....so I am sticking with the tall boots and knee pads!!!

For high speed desert cross country riding I wear Alpinestar's Tech 6. This is a nice "in between" boot....it has lots of foot, ankle, and lower leg support, yet they aren't big and heavy either!

For technical trails where I will be riding a utility and may be off he quad walking around a lot, I wear the Alpinestars Tech 4. It is lighter and more flexible than the Tech 6, and has a waffle sole for better traction.

If I were doing more high risk riding like jumping or racing, I would wear the Tech 8 or 10.

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Edited: 05/06/2008 at 07:22 AM by reconranger
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Originally posted by: tmm2good

ps: If you do a search back, I know this topic has come up many times...FYI


Thanks Ill do a search. I dont jump or anything so Ill probably go with a half boot, but I do see the point of the full one. I should probably go to a local store and try some on. Alot of people gave the Thor 50/50 boot great reviews.

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Edited: 05/06/2008 at 12:12 PM by EdKatt
 05/09/2008 05:00 PM
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the fox tracker is a good boot to its light and has lots of support...i also has tech 6s

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 05/09/2008 06:11 PM
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Have you seen the 3/4 boots by Fly?

Check out the Fly Racing Stinger "shorty" ATV boot....... they are not full size (4 buckle) and they are not a 50/50..... they are a unique 3-buckle 3/4 boot that give you all the protection of a big boot for the ankle and the comfort of a 50/50 boot....

I have full size MSR MX boots, and I have full size Thor Quadrant ATV boots,.... but I wear the Fly Stinger's 90% of the time.... they are not too expensive (around $89) and they are pretty tough and comfortable. I am highly impressed with mine.

I wish more companies would jump on this 3/4 (3 buckle) bandwagon since IMO they are perfect for ATVs. I've never been a big fan of the 50/50 since they leave a lot of exposed skin, and the full size can be cumbersome on an ATV on long woods rides.....

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 05/09/2008 06:20 PM
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i have a full size fly racing boot but i dont wear them much because there hard to walk.....but they are a nice boot

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07 420
power commander
itps mudlites on the front
kenda executioners on the back
moose heated grips
itp deltas all around
HMF pipe
uni filter
 05/09/2008 06:21 PM
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http://www.flyracing.com/product/boots/stinger_ATV.htm

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power commander
itps mudlites on the front
kenda executioners on the back
moose heated grips
itp deltas all around
HMF pipe
uni filter
 05/10/2008 12:36 AM
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Wow those look really nice! I wonder if a store in town has them to try on.

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 05/10/2008 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by: EdKatt

Wow those look really nice! I wonder if a store in town has them to try on.


I would be shocked if they did ......

But FWIW.... I wear a size 9 in everything (Nike sneakers fit perfect) and I ordered the Fly boots in 9 and they fit very well..... they are not small, they are roomy but not big..... I think they are sized fairly well...

One upgrade I would say they need is a better foot-bed insert, I upgraded mine with a nice sports one from Dr. Scholls which made a huge difference....

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 05/10/2008 09:05 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info! I wear a size 13 so Im sure Ill look like a circus clown!

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