Sat Feb 15 06:12:16 1997 - Message No. 401
From: Marcel_Sieling@d.maus.de (Marcel Sieling)

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 
first weeks and it is difficult to operate the rear brake and the 
gearlever at first, but after a short time the boots become smooth and weak 
and you get used to it. There are big protectors on the sides and I feel 
very safe in there. But: They are not completely waterproof. After one hour 
of riding in hard rain I feel the first water drops comin' in. But this is 
acceptable I think, I wear them for safety, not for comfort. ;-) I didn't 
find water proof cross boots. The water proof boots are always touring 
boots without or only with small protectors, so I decided for the SIDIs.

And last but not least: They look extremley cool! ;-)

take care - Marcello (rrr#52, ATIC#9, 13,486% Squid, KotFBL - Africa Twin)


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