
Five of the best riding trainers
With protection for your feet (but not ankles) riding trainers are for those easy days out and about
28 Feb 2022
These boots are made to last with proper stitching used for bonding the thick leather uppers to the sole and both are high quality materials. Supplied with 2 sets of laces. (black & grey)
I normally wear a size 8 or 9 depending on the style and manufacturer, so I took a punt and chose the 8.5 and they felt so comfortable from day one, no breaking in was needed.
On the bike they are perfect with the foot easily fitting under the gear change enabling smooth up shifting and also sit comfortably on both foot pegs.
Only used in light rain but both feet remained dry and soles provided good grip manoeuvring the bike on garage forecourts and gravel car parks.
Walking around at your destination is also a comfortable experience and the boots look nice with my black motorcycle jeans so visits to cafes and pubs enable you to blend in with the general public.
At the price, compared to others, I didn’t expect either this level of quality or comfort but I am so totally satisfied that I now use the DXR Hinckley’s exclusively on and off the bike.
I did not try them much on the bike yet, but had no issues of having 10km plus walking in the rain.
They feel good and quite wide, although I'd like to have them even wider. Size wise I used measure tape and TCX size guide.
The only issue I had is I order a pair and it has a couple of broken lace hooks, SBS replaced pair, as usual impeccable service, but... new pair also had a few lace hooks broken. I decided to keep the pair. The broken hooks are still usable, placed in a middle of the row and from distance looks as good as others. I don't think protection compromised with that issue.
What can I say, exactly what you'd expect from Alpinstars Boots.
Very good protection and you feel like they'll protect you in a pinch.
I wear a size 13 so these boots are heavy but packed with protection and waterproof.
And yes, they do squeak, badly but I found if you spray them with silicon spary the squeak goes away.
High quality boots that look brilliant.
Somewhere between a touring boot and an off road boot.
Comfortable for all day and the Boa system means they are easy to adjust.
Usual SBS fast delivery and price point be on target.
True to size
If you suffer with bad knees get these they are comfortable to be worn all day
I took a chance based on reviews--primarily because the price was so competitive--my old Triumph adventure boots were no longer totally waterproof and I wanted a similar adventure style. I was pleasantly surprised. The fit for the sizing was generous so no complaints there as thick socks can be worn. The leather and general construction seem at least as good as boots at least twice the price. I note that its a French company but the boots are made in Pakistan. Comfort is good and should improve with use as the flexibility increases. My only criticism is that the catches latch down firmly but its difficult to get your finger under them to lift them--I'm sure that they will ease with use but in the meantime I'm going to fit some zipper puller chords to make them easier to lift--there is room and they have a slots for attachment.
I had the older version of this boot, and I wasn't disappointed with the newer version. Great quality boot for a great price. Just be aware that the sizing is quite 'neat', so if you intend to use thick socks, maybe go a size up.