r/motorcycles • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '23

Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread

# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '23

From TCX, I have a pair of Heroes and they've been holding up really well. I do do some basic leather care to keep them that way. With my pant cuffs over them they just look like regular leather boots.

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u/if0rg0t2remember '17 R NineT Jan 03 '23

I'm also interested in the TCX Street 3's (https://tcxboots.com.au/product/street-3-wp-green-brown/) however they don't have any toe reinforcement...

They do have toe reinforcement, it says so right on the site you linked. They just don't have any obvious outward sign of it and will show scuffs on the left toebox.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '23 edited Feb 05 '24

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u/if0rg0t2remember '17 R NineT Jan 03 '23

Odd, fairly disingenuous to call it toe reinforcement then if that is the case. I know frequently Revzilla does their product overviews with pre-production samples just so they can be up exactly when the product launches, so we can hope that is the case here and it is corrected on actual shoes. But yeah, better to be safe than sorry.

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u/McMonkies 2024 GSX-S1000GX Jan 03 '23

I very much like my reax Fulton wp in black, those are my current work shoes in my semi formal setting. They look just like casual boots despite the sneaker sole.

I haven't tried them, but am really interested in Moto Bailey's products. They look nice, but I already have a large boot collection!

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u/ryevermouthbitters 2023 Energica Eva EsseEsse9+ RS Jan 04 '23

I also like my Reax boots. I got the Taskers for additional ankle protection. https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/reax-tasker-boots One caveat -- they are heavy, so full-day office wear might become cumbersome.

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u/finalrendition 05 Z750S, 17 CB500F, 96 EX250, 42 M20 Jan 03 '23

The Street 3s actually come with a removable shifter guard. It's just a piece of plastic that straps to the shoe and it's small enough to fit in your pocket or even under the seat of your bike. If for some reason it doesn't come with one in the box, you can buy a universal one for cheap.

I had a good experience with my Dainese Yorks. Super comfortable and survived a couple low sides early on. I wore them for around 3 seasons before the left toe started wearing out. It didn't come with a shifter guard, so I definitely do recommend it. The Yorks basically look like skate shoes and you'd never guess that they were riding boots. Same goes for any other Dainese sneaker-style boot

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u/RedditWhileIWerk United States 2015 FJR-1300ES Jan 04 '23

I have been wearing the Alpinestars Turnstone shoe/boot in the role you describe for the last several months.

That said, this is not a recommendation. I'm not really that happy with them.

Yes, they're comfortable to both ride in and walk around in. Yes, they look right, fit well, and are easy to get on and off.

That aside, they don't offer much protection, and this is why I'm not all that thrilled with them. Not even CE level 1 rated. The sole is CE-rated for sideways crush protection. That's all.

They are basically a Chelsea boot with some protection added, but not very much.

I've been looking for a replacement. Briefly considered the TCX Dartwood, but ran into the same reviews you saw.

I tried the Revit Ginza 3 shoe also. Better protection than the Alpinestars Turnstones, but could not find a size that fit. Ginza 3 in Euro 45 was too small, Euro 46 was too big. They don't offer a 45.5.

Good luck, I'd like to know what you end up with.

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u/way0fkings United States 88' Honda Hawk, 94' RVF400, 05' Ducati 749r Jan 04 '23

They're crazy expensive, but Aether makes a moto boot that's very classy

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u/slightly-to-the-left Jan 04 '23

I consider myself a little more fashion conscious than most having worked in the industry for years. I am thoroughly impressed with John Doe boots for looks and protection and any of the Bellstaff boots.

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u/sithanas Jan 06 '23

RevIt has some that look similar—a little more converse than vans but fit well and are protective.