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Edited Date/Time 10/16/2012 7:31am
.......wear them around the house for a while? Laughing

I just got a new pair of AStars today, and as usual, stomped around the house a bit! Damn, are they pretty!

My wife usually gives me a Whistling look!

Getting SOOOO anxious to ride!
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Flatliner 3/12/2012 7:36pm
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dirtnapper wrote:
.......wear them around the house for a while? :laugh: I just got a new pair of AStars today, and as usual, stomped around the house a...
.......wear them around the house for a while? Laughing

I just got a new pair of AStars today, and as usual, stomped around the house a bit! Damn, are they pretty!

My wife usually gives me a Whistling look!

Getting SOOOO anxious to ride!
every time. Helps break them in.
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hartebreak 3/12/2012 7:40pm
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Sidi's feel like that right out of the box.
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I hire some 14-year old kid to put a few miles on them.

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4stroke4DWIN 3/12/2012 7:53pm
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I used to put them in the tub and let them soak for a bit. Slosh around out side then let them dry. After that they feel like a yr old. Boots have come along way since then so no need to anymore.
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mx757 3/12/2012 7:54pm
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I always did. usually get the happy box from the UPS dude around 5 pm, and the rest of the night would be spent making too much noise when I walk
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Riz840 3/12/2012 7:56pm
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Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around the house!!!
crashnburn11 3/12/2012 7:56pm
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I don't often buy new boots, I get them resoled and stitched and just keep my perfectly broke in ones until I get a hole in the leather somewhere
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dirtnapper 3/12/2012 8:02pm
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crashnburn11 wrote:
I don't often buy new boots, I get them resoled and stitched and just keep my perfectly broke in ones until I get a hole in...
I don't often buy new boots, I get them resoled and stitched and just keep my perfectly broke in ones until I get a hole in the leather somewhere
I bought my last pair of Astars in 2006, and have used them since, but last fall I blew a big hole in the right side ( kickstart ) boot.
Time for a new pair anyway!
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dirtnapper 3/12/2012 8:03pm
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Riz840 wrote:
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around...
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around the house!!!
I've never slipped my foot into a vagina. Unsure Is that wierd, am I the only one? Laughing
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Riz840 3/12/2012 8:06pm
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dirtnapper wrote:
I've never slipped my foot into a vagina. Unsure Is that wierd, am I the only one? Laughing
Dont knock it till you try it....lmao!!
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I wore my new Fox Instinct boots in bed the other night & did I get the stink eye from my wife & then when I wasnt looking she snapped a pic of me & posted it on FB & then the comments really started flying :-)
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Digger29 wrote:
I wore my new Fox Instinct boots in bed the other night & did I get the stink eye from my wife & then when I...
I wore my new Fox Instinct boots in bed the other night & did I get the stink eye from my wife & then when I wasnt looking she snapped a pic of me & posted it on FB & then the comments really started flying :-)
good work son!
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I usually walk the track a few times before getting on the bike, works for me.
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Not trying to hi jack here but do you guys know which boot brand has more give/mobility in the ankle area? I have a bad left ankle and have limited movement which makes it hard to shift. I have Alpinestars right now and even though they are broke in its still a stiff boot.
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tylerthetrex 3/13/2012 12:25pm
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GILLETT wrote:
Not trying to hi jack here but do you guys know which boot brand has more give/mobility in the ankle area? I have a bad left...
Not trying to hi jack here but do you guys know which boot brand has more give/mobility in the ankle area? I have a bad left ankle and have limited movement which makes it hard to shift. I have Alpinestars right now and even though they are broke in its still a stiff boot.
The new SG12's work well around the ankles and so do the SiDi Crossfires.
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GuyB 3/13/2012 12:29pm
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Digger29 wrote:
I wore my new Fox Instinct boots in bed the other night & did I get the stink eye from my wife & then when I...
I wore my new Fox Instinct boots in bed the other night & did I get the stink eye from my wife & then when I wasnt looking she snapped a pic of me & posted it on FB & then the comments really started flying :-)
Post it up. Smile
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dirtnapper wrote:
I've never slipped my foot into a vagina. Unsure Is that wierd, am I the only one? Laughing
Riz840 wrote:
Dont knock it till you try it....lmao!!
Think I saw that on the internet once...

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Digger29 3/13/2012 3:57pm
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In bed with the wife & my NE Patriots PJs on :-) Someone was asking about free movement in the ankle area. These boots are so light & perhaps the lightest Ive ever owned. They're are without a doubt the most comfortable boot that Ive ever owned. They have tons of movement right out of the box that I wouldn't be afraid to race in these boots right out of the box.
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I used to wear mine to school for a few days to break 'em in.
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gsxr6 3/13/2012 4:29pm
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GILLETT wrote:
Not trying to hi jack here but do you guys know which boot brand has more give/mobility in the ankle area? I have a bad left...
Not trying to hi jack here but do you guys know which boot brand has more give/mobility in the ankle area? I have a bad left ankle and have limited movement which makes it hard to shift. I have Alpinestars right now and even though they are broke in its still a stiff boot.
I recently switched to half boots and knee braces for the same reason. Talk about improvement ill never wear full boots again. I was worried about putting a foot down at first but if anything its so much easier to get the foot out there quickly and with some power i actually feel that putting a foot down when the front end try's to go is in fact a strong point for the little boots. A stars makes a very nice set and they are half the price of a full setup. Also if u havent ever tried knee braces you might really dig the extra grip they allow with your legs. There are many new types of knee guards with a semi brace setup an they stay put so much better than shin guards (and once again are rather inexpensive).
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Rupert X 3/13/2012 6:30pm
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Boot related - an old vet rider buddy noted that he buys boots based on their weight. He has , according to him - been

flying thru the air too many times, propelled by his heavy boots - and has had occasion and clarity - to determine

he'd like lighter boots. Food for thought.
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hartebreak wrote:
Sidi's feel like that right out of the box.
Yep, no 'break in' needed and feels like regular shoes. I honestly cant figure out how Astars even stays in business with those clunky ski-boots they sell.
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If I spent $600 on boots I would wear them to church. True story.
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Riz840 wrote:
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around...
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around the house!!!
Well i've seen fisting but never "footing"
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Riz840 3/13/2012 8:33pm
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its a urban figure of speech mang....that i orally defecated
those fox boots are piiiiiimp! im curious to see how well they hold up, dad always said if the shoe doesnt have a stitched sole its not going to last. I know astar offers free repair or glueing for seperated soles but why buy a boot that has a repair warranty? check back in after 10 rides if you dont mind Digger
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lilbulld 3/14/2012 2:19am
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Rupert X wrote:
Boot related - an old vet rider buddy noted that he buys boots based on their weight. He has , according to him - been flying...
Boot related - an old vet rider buddy noted that he buys boots based on their weight. He has , according to him - been

flying thru the air too many times, propelled by his heavy boots - and has had occasion and clarity - to determine

he'd like lighter boots. Food for thought.
Thats the quest I'm on now.... Feel it affects me quite a bit too, bought/sold/returned over half a dozen pairs already... Tech 10's while comfy inside, weighed damn near 11 pounds total in my size
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darius228 3/14/2012 3:18am
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Riz840 wrote:
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around...
Every pair of Gearnes i have owned feel like slipping your foot into a vagina straight out of the box....so hell yes i wear them around the house!!!
That's the exact same explanation I've given after buying my SG12's last year, and the same responses as well ha ha ha. I LOVE my Gaerne's!

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