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They are supposed to be very light & have a tough brace system, the toe slider is replaceable magnesium.I have a winning bid on some for AUS$249.oo, they say RRP is AUS$549.oo Fingers crossed!
The Diadora XTREME Road race/ Sports touring boots. Extremely Comfortable!
As used by Kevin Curtain (pictured), Simone Corsi, and Roberto Rolfo in GP racing, but also makes an excellent sports touring boot.
Features....
- Full lightweight MICROFIBRE upper,
- High Impact Injection moulded plastic protection
- Air mesh moisture wicking internal lining,
- TPU Dual Flex and antishock EVA midsole
- Air ventilation ducts.
- Steel shank with nylon reinforcements
- Skywalk TRIPLE density, anti slip sole
- Antibacterial replaceable footbed with APS.
- Replaceable Magnesium Toe slider.
-Rear buckle PUMP ratchet closure.
-S.A.S (Safety Ankle Support)
-Pivot Gradial system
-Made in Europe.
Brand new in box. Normal retail $549
The Diadora XTREME Road race/ Sports touring boots. Extremely Comfortable!
As used by Kevin Curtain (pictured), Simone Corsi, and Roberto Rolfo in GP racing, but also makes an excellent sports touring boot.
Features....
- Full lightweight MICROFIBRE upper,
- High Impact Injection moulded plastic protection
- Air mesh moisture wicking internal lining,
- TPU Dual Flex and antishock EVA midsole
- Air ventilation ducts.
- Steel shank with nylon reinforcements
- Skywalk TRIPLE density, anti slip sole
- Antibacterial replaceable footbed with APS.
- Replaceable Magnesium Toe slider.
-Rear buckle PUMP ratchet closure.
-S.A.S (Safety Ankle Support)
-Pivot Gradial system
-Made in Europe.
Brand new in box. Normal retail $549
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V_senna
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The only boots on the market that are any good are SIDI, Alpinestars or TCX, I'd personally steer clear of anything else, I work in the motorcycle clothing trade, and these 3 are the only manufacturers that get hardly any returns.
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I have said before i wear alpinestars but think i will look at pumas aswell next time
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V_senna
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I really wouldnt go anywhere near Puma, none of the MotoGP boys wear them, and theres a very good reason for that!
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not thought of that, you have to agree they look sweet as, smx plus that i wear are so comfy though
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I wear the exactly same boots, they squeak like hell, but my next pair of boots will be the same ones, can't knock em!
Thing is not all of us can afford what I class as silly money for a "brand", AStars have had some dubious qualtity products in the past.
For example I have had 3 pair's of Swift Torsion-X boots, the first pair did what they were meant to do after a trackday crash at over 100 mph, so I replaced them with the same again another high speed trackday crash (my mate missed his braking point and used me as the brakes instead ) , he was wearing AStars boots one of which failed and he broke his ankle, mine were again destroyed but did what they were meant to do ...I walked away (felt like breaking his good ankle but as I was walking and he wasnt .......). btw My "unfashionable" Akito leathers didnt survive but guess what I have another pair that I now wear.
My point being that expensive doesn't make it best :smilie
For example I have had 3 pair's of Swift Torsion-X boots, the first pair did what they were meant to do after a trackday crash at over 100 mph, so I replaced them with the same again another high speed trackday crash (my mate missed his braking point and used me as the brakes instead ) , he was wearing AStars boots one of which failed and he broke his ankle, mine were again destroyed but did what they were meant to do ...I walked away (felt like breaking his good ankle but as I was walking and he wasnt .......). btw My "unfashionable" Akito leathers didnt survive but guess what I have another pair that I now wear.
My point being that expensive doesn't make it best :smilie
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Very true, you just have to look at the results of the sharp test for helmets to see that
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I agree with senna! I've got a pair of sidi vertibra boots, an they've helped save my ankles from many a crash:biggrin
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Hmmmmm, think you'll find that is called sponsorship sir...........:eatcorn
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Kiwi, not saying there are anything wrong with other brands and to me a label does not make it fashionable, its all about the fit. astars are a particularly wide boot which suits my feet.
Aus how you getting on with bidding for these boots anyhow??
Aus how you getting on with bidding for these boots anyhow??
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I now own them matey 
, $249 depreciating Australian dollars :thumbup
Now i have to await for their arrival from Interstate.
Don't get out on the circuit often, so not worth spending megabucks.
Don't need em for the street as i have Rocket Bang Boots for general riding.
Some of the 250 GP riders do wear these Diadoraz :nana
, $249 depreciating Australian dollars :thumbupNow i have to await for their arrival from Interstate.
Don't get out on the circuit often, so not worth spending megabucks.
Don't need em for the street as i have Rocket Bang Boots for general riding.
Some of the 250 GP riders do wear these Diadoraz :nana
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I now own them matey
Now i have to await for their arrival from Interstate.
Don't get out on the circuit often, so not worth spending megabucks.
Don't need em for the street as i have Rocket Bang Boots for general riding.
Some of the 250 GP riders do wear these Diadoraz :nana
Congratulations Aj :thumbup
Now, with a name like Rocket Bang Boots, you can't leave us without a picture of these! :burnout
Our resident superhero in pants Mr Milleboy may well be in need of a pair for when his cape fails him :devious
