Mon Feb 17 16:27:10 1997 - Message No. 405
From: Martin Franz

Subject: >>>Cross boots recommendation


Hi,
>>>>2) What have I learned? - BUY GOOD HEAVY CLOTHS, DON'T SAVE MONEY If I
>>>>had bought heavy boots, probbly with plastic or metal protectors, the
>>>>weight of the twin would probably not have broken my toe-bone.

>>I bought SIDI Cross boots last year, they cost about 350.- DM and are 
>>available everywhere (Hein Gericke etc.). They are a bit tight for the
.......

I've bought Daytona GoreTex boots. They don't look that cool as Sidi's, BUT
they are 100% waterresistent and can be used for tours also. Okay, for
"real" offroad, they are too "soft", for the "normal unmounted attacks",
they serve their purpose (steel front, leg protection..).  

have a nice ride, martin


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