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[lewisallen]

as some of you no iv have just got into trials, now iv got the trousers,helmet(mx one for the time being)gloves and waterproofs, how ever i havnt got any boots used to ride my pit bike in wellies. looking for some proper boots now.

question is are there any differences between trials boots and mx boots? and also what can u lot recommend dont want to spend mega £££ and how do the sizings work?are they the same as shoe size or big or smaller? cheers

[serious3]

lewisallen, on 25 December 2011 - 09:27 PM, said:

as some of you no iv have just got into trials, now iv got the trousers,helmet(mx one for the time being)gloves and waterproofs, how ever i havnt got any boots used to ride my pit bike in wellies. looking for some proper boots now.

question is are there any differences between trials boots and mx boots? and also what can u lot recommend dont want to spend mega £££ and how do the sizings work?are they the same as shoe size or big or smaller? cheers

i've a pair of diadora stone3's super comfortable but not wareproof, trials boots are more flexible compared to mx boots, they will also have a flat sole.

[BenBeta23]

Gaerne's are by far my Favourite boots. There Pretty expensive, But they are mega comfortable, Worth the extra money in my opinion everytime!

[chewy]

I sometimes think wellies (firemans) are better than trials boots..but then after trying everything over a long time I just buy cheapest I can as they all leak/ break straps/ soles come unstuck. Its my general experience that price has nothing to do with cost/quality, it seems to be more related to what is current or a la mode..

[bullylover]

Hello all. I like using Gum Boots (wellies) as I ride on the balls of my feet and find proper boots to restrictive in the ankles. One thing no one has mentioned is the fact that trials boots have tread on them whereas MX boots are smooth soles. I know a couple of people who use enduro boots in trials as well. Trying to find grip with MX boots on wet slimey rocks is rather hard. Gum Boots are also really cheap as well but they don`t have the same amount of protection though. Bully Lover.

Edited by bullylover, 26 December 2011 - 01:06 PM.

[ormplus]

gaerne is the way to go,looked after and will last you for years.no support in wellies+fellow riders will take the p,,, out of you.

[lewisallen]

cheers for the advice, a mate of mine is letting me borrow some boots tomorrow so ill see what there like and then hopefully will give me an idea of what i need to get...cheers for the help tho peps

[serious3]

these dont look bad for the money

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item6674082996

[Drake]

I bought some Hebo technical six months ago after wearing my Alpinestars tech3's for a while. And after 6 months they are ruined. I wax them after most rides and the leather is all cracked and knackered. I find this shocking. Do all trials boots do this, my mx boots were good for 3 years and get a lot more use and rarely waxed. I also didn't see a huge difference in comfort from mx to trials boot, but that will depend on the mx boots you use.I think I shall be wearing my Alpinestars for the rest of the winter, and just using the trials ones for competing. Just my experiences?

[MontyTess]

I've been riding trials for 2 months and don't have boots yet. I'm hoping they can help close the gap between the pegs and the foot-brake? I find it hard to "cover" the brake while riding without putting the peg on my heel (making me off balance). I have a 9.5 size shoe and ride a 2006 Montesa 4t. As I'm learning wheelies and after falling off the back twice, I'm learning to cover the brake!

Do they make pegs that can set closer to the brake lever (this may throw off the balance) .....or is the brake lever adjustable? I checked it out but only found it to adjust up/down and not back or forward. Any advice is appreciated.



Happy Splatters,
Rick

[lewisallen]

serious3, on 26 December 2011 - 10:52 PM, said:

these dont look bad for the money

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item6674082996

iv had a look at these, very tempted but would like to no others opinions on them, comfort?sizing?durability?

[lee_28]

I also have just got into trials coming from mx, i started wearing my fox former pro mx boots for my first few trips out then brought a pair of alpinestars no stop trials boots and i can say it made a huge diference, mx boots have no flex in the sole and no grip on the pegs, also i found with trials boots you can feel the back brake alot better whilst still having support for your anckle. in my opinion a very important bit of kit!

[tankygsy]

I got me a pair of these:

http://www.trialsuk....sic-trials-boot

I agree with what has been said about gaerne boots, I love the balance boot, it looks cool, they are water proof, does the job really well, very comfy and if the situation ever arise where you have to go for a meal after a trial but you forget to put your nice shoes in your bag you can wipe these clean and still go because under a pair of trousers or jeans they still look respectable enough that no one is gonna notice.
At the trials area you'll look like you know what you are doing with a pair of these bad boys... Get the gaerne polish as well. Not cheap at £200 but they will last you a very long time and you'll look cool for as long as you wear them!

[tankygsy]

Here's the polish... Good stuff too they come up like new..

http://www.trialsuk....of-boot-polish.

[lewisallen]

tankygsy, on 10 January 2012 - 10:06 AM, said:

Here's the polish... Good stuff too they come up like new..

http://www.trialsuk....of-boot-polish.

i cant afford £200 boots but iv looked at a few now.. anyone tell me which ones are better out of these:
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cheers

Edited by lewisallen, 10 January 2012 - 08:13 PM.