Boot chooses?

[Dirtbiker]

Since I'm just getting started riding motorcycles (I gotta V-Strom 650, 2011 model), so I bought tourmaster solution 2.0 boots. So, as far as foot protection, did I make a great choice? For commuting, and touring. What do you guys think.

[burmbuster]

They all protect you to a certain degree. It really depends on what type of riding will consume most of your time. Touring on road with a little off raod? Tight trails? Strictly off road? I thought about changing helmets as I have a Scorpion EXO 1000. Then I thought, why spend money on a new helmet when the funds can go toward other farkles and the helmet I have is good for now? I personaly wear Sidi touring boots. They breath and I can walk around in them all day with getting sore feet. Are they as good as OX boots for offroad? No. But they will do for offroad for now.

[Sport]

TM's Solution boots are probably the best value in riding boots as they're less than $110 almost everywhere but for me, w/o footboards, just pegs, my foot tends to bend over the pegs on long rides as the soles are not stiff enough. I went with the old Oxtars that have a steel shank or? that's stiff, now they're TCX I believe and much more $$ but very good boots, and waterproof as well. Comfy for all day riding or walking.

[jgiacobbe]

Originally Posted by Dirtbiker

Since I'm just getting started riding motorcycles (I gotta V-Strom 650, 2011 model), so I bought tourmaster solution 2.0 boots. So, as far as foot protection, did I make a great choice? For commuting, and touring. What do you guys think.

I have the older version TM solution boots. Decent for street, comfortable and still waterproof after 3 years. For off road you will want something stiffer with more hard parts to protect your foot. I bought Gaerne balance pro boots for trail riding.

[DrDale]

I have a pair of the Tourmaster Solution boots. Very good value and I still use them for my around town and commuting riding. For the road and trips I now use the Sidi Discovery rain. taller, better protection and feels somewhat more like a motocross boot, but still flexible enough to not have to reposition the shift lever. I also have a pair of Alpinestars Tech 8 which I use for dirt riding on my Honda CRF 250X. I tried the Alpinestars on the weestrom, but it was too stiff and I couldn't shift the bike. Also, You get more heat from the engine and pavement from the Tourmaster boots than a taller boot. My Sidi's seem like they'd be warmer, but they actually give more insulation and helped a lot especially when it was over 100 degrees.

[swimmer]

Originally Posted by Dirtbiker

Since I'm just getting started riding motorcycles (I gotta V-Strom 650, 2011 model), so I bought tourmaster solution 2.0 boots. So, as far as foot protection, did I make a great choice? For commuting, and touring. What do you guys think.

You'll get more responses if you post in the equipment section.

[matts1050]

I have the original Solutions. Been 5 years. I will replace them before the winter as they leaked the last time I was riding in the rain(to be fair-I was out for 5 hours in the rain). Good quality boot at the right price.

[jsb223]

Definitely a cool / cold weather boot.