MisterMike

A new thread entitled Group Buy - Veloce Boots is now up and running. It was started to eliminate any further confusion. Please post questions or have yourself added to the ever growing list.

This thread is now officially closed.

Aquila-RC51 will hopefully be putting together a group buy for his new line of boots. Check out his thread in the for sale forum. These will be quality boots at a killer price. Please indicate with a simple AYE here or at his boot thread if you want in. Deals like this don't come around often.

Please indicate your preferences:
* boot type
* color
*euro size

This post will continue to update with anyone who wants to get in on the ground floor.

Please indicate boot type, color, and euro size.

Member:.....Type.....Color.....Euro Size
1. Aquila-RC51......I.....Black.....44
2. MisterMike........III.... Black.... 41
3. scgstuff...........II....Black/White.....45
4. mattf...............I....Black.......47
5. Jeff.................I......Black.....43
6. Mayday...........III....Black......44
7. JEFFREY HERRELL..I...Black.....43 or 44(U.S. size 9 1/2)
8. REDROKER..........II.....Red on black.....43
9. zaq123..........Type?.....Color?....... Size?
10. snowytgr1......III......Black.....44
11. peoples1234.....I..... Black/Grey..... 47
12. Superdog.........III.....Black.. 46
13. Ms. Superdog...III.....Black....39
14. H919rider..... I.....color ?.....size ?
15. dj ginsu.....III.....color ?..... (U.S size 12)
16. starman......III.......Black.........43
17. adamjayp.....III.....Black.........44
18. dadogs...... II...Black.............46
19. brevity...... IV.....Black.........44
20. Woody469...IV.....Black/Silver........45
21. mattf.........III......Black..........47
22. saekazir......III......Black..........44
23. Ripper.........I........Black/White....45
24. dukeriley......I.......Black...........47
25. barton664....IV.....Black...........47
26. myztical.......I.......Black..........38
27. Lone Wolf.....III.......Black..........43
28. ideajones.....II.......Black..........45
29. Pegjumpflyer..II......Black..........42
30. McCrimmon....II......Black..........46
31. montrealmax...II.....Black/White.....44
32. WIICKED1.....IV......Black..............44
33. XRCajun........III.....Red/Black........42 (US 8)
34. FIREBALL......Type?....Color?.......Size?
35. hornet919.......IV......Black.........43
36. 2000TJ...........IV......Black.........47
37. Tiger1050.......IV......Black..........48
38. sbeau............III......Black..........46
39. fathom...........I......Black..........44
40. Border............III......Black..........45
41. FXS...............III......Black..........46
42. Cycloner........III......Black/Gray.....45
43. DRFLGD.........I........Black............44
44. DRFLGD.........I........Black............44 (second pair)
45. ilovheros........III......Black............44
46. dArtagnan......IV......Black............43
47. TexasTraffic...I........Red..............47
48. yostevo052....IV......Black............44
49. daveb...........III......Black............44
50. TheX............I........Red/Black......43
51. wcj..............I........Black............43
52. Pegjumpflyer...II......Black............42
53. Rat...............III.....Black.............US size 13

Boot Descriptions:

TYPE I: These are oriented more to sports or track riding. They are braced from ankle to shin and thus they are more restrictive than the other boots. They are probably best suited to the racer, track day warrior, or weekend warrior who goes out carving the canyons in a full on race suit (1 – Piece Suit) and the only stops he or she would make is to buy more gas into the high performance sports motorcycle, say hello and good bye to the riding group and then bug off home. Typical ride time would be a couple of hours or so, with little walking around.

COMFORT RATING: 2 / 5 Stars

TYPE II: These are also sports oriented and ideal for sports riding or track days. They have a slightly different brace that offer a bit more movement than the Type I’s. They might be okay for a little bit of walking around – maybe in the café at the top of the canyon or sitting back at Starbucks for a half hour break. As far as market value, they will cost less than the Type 1’s when they are released.

COMFORT RATING: 3 / 5 Stars

TYPE III: These are the ideally suited for the street rider who wants adequate protection. They offer more movement and flexibility to the rider. Also, the slightly raised heel means more arch support for the foot which will help with walking / standing around and more frequent stops on a ride.

COMFORT RATING: 3.5 / 5 to 4 / 5 Stars

TYPE IV: These are like street boots with added race boot features. They have bracing, but not as restrictive as Type 1 boots. They would fall in between a Type II and II in features and a Type 1 and II in comfort rating. Though they sport a slight heel, I found it was not enough to make them ideal “walking around” boots for me as I have flat feet.

COMFORT RATING: 2 / 5 to 2.5 / 5 Stars.

Remember, these boots are still being tested so this rating / review might change a little later. We are always open to questions.







TYPE IV


U.S. to Euro sizing chart

Aquila-RC51

Thanks MisterMike!

There is a Type IV. The Type IV is probably only going to be in Black (See demo Ad)

I am still working on some details, but this is a chance to get in on the ground floor.

McCrimmon

AYE! I need a new pair of boots and prefer black...You can count me in more then likely.

Mayday

Aye! I almost missed the gloves group buy, don't want to miss this one!

adamjayp

Aye! I'm in for a pair

Type: Type I
Colour: Black/grey or Black/silver - or just Black/white if that's the only option.
Size: I don't know what euro size I wear! I wear a 10.5 in shoes, and my army boots are 9XW (or EE). I'll see if I can find a conversion chart or something.

Checked a couple of charts: Looks like a 44 1/2 to 45

CHECK THIS CHART - let me know if I'm way off. I only get the XW in my army boots because my foot is tall at the arch, and shoe makers don't measure for that, just length and width. Thanks for this! I've been wanting some riding boots!

H919rider

AYE Type I

dj ginsu

Im interested in the type 3. I will update with my size after work, size 12 u.s. , I will have to check the Alpines for the euro size

MisterMike

Updated: see post #1.

A few of you have omitted type, boot color and or size.

Aquila-RC51

MisterMike - thanks so much for helping with this. By the way, I think there are still some people to add from the other thread.

Thanks a million.

Aquila / WIM

MisterMike

I was not sure if the people before your post #66 should be added.

Aquila-RC51

Okay... gotcha!

starman

Aye! Type III, black, 42.

adamjayp

Don't see my name in the first post? Must be on an ignore list. Just wondering because the names from the posts above and below mine are up there.

Type I, Black/Grey 45

MisterMike

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adamjayp

Thanks!

dadogs

Interested in type III in black.....ummmm my A-stars are size 11 is that 44 in Euro?

Aquila-RC51

Ummm... just wondering if this should be in the Naked Bikes Section ?!?!

MisterMike

This section appears to get the most viewing. I thought it would get lost in the 4-sale forum. I could add it to the GB forum if you like. The more exposure the better.

scgstuff

Yes, we have no boots yet, so our feets are naked!

Now, don't question the mods....

starman

According to (link): Men's Shoe Sizes Conversion Chart - International Sizes - Compare Men's Shoe Sizes Before You Buy Shoes Online

American 11 is Euro 45.

Aquila-RC51

If you think it will help, sure. I was just wondering - I guess "Naked" gets all the guys excited...

Ahem! As long as that is all that is "Naked"...

MisterMike

Another sizing chart to add to the mix. Link

mattf

so how do we know what size is correct? my size 12 shoe says 45, one chart says 12=46, and another chart says 12=47 for euro sizing.....which chart should we go by Aquila?

Aquila-RC51

Here, try this. It is pretty close as can be to what we will be using.

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dadogs

Hmmmmm puts me at a 46. Will have to look at the A-stars when I get home tonight. You would think with 3 pairs at the house I might know what size they were other than "11"

Nemo

The Type IV looks intruiging...
can you talk a bit more about the materials and design of the ankle-to-heel attachment?

I have a pair of the old Sidi Vertebras, and I really like the way that design limits both the angle of ankle bend and torsion.

And...Caligula means "little boots..." hee. Couldn't help but think of that.

Aquila-RC51

LOL!!!! Welcome back Nemo. You made me chuckle with the "Caligula" thing.. nice!

Before we looked into Boots, we actually used to recommend SIDI Boots. I respect a manufacturer that chooses to specialize in one product and make it the best possible. Over time, as with other things - their technology and innovations have inspired many other brands and manufacturers who now incorporate design aspects from SIDI. So... that said, I am giving them credit for their contribution to the market.

The Type IV's do not have the same torsional rigidity as the SIDI Vertebra Race Version - otherwise, they would cost in the same range. The Ankle bracing does limit both lateral and vertical moving - the lateral limitation being the most important. I would say this was a mid-level boot if compared to the SIDI Vertebra. The Race version of the Vertebra did have that metal bracing though, and that had siginificantly increased torsional rigidity. The TYPE IV would be the First Vertebra with a "little" more as that one did not have bracing on it.

starman

Hmmm... best change me to a 43, then. I'm an 8.5, and it's better a little too big than a little too small.

brevity

I'm in for a Type IV. I'll post up size when I get home.

Woody469

I would be interested in a Type IV in black but I really need a wide if possible? Let me know please? 11 in US size.....

P.S. Aquila, what is that helmet in your avatar?

brevity

It's the new Arai Optimus Prime. They sell them next to the new All-Sparks. They have a Bumblebee model coming out in Spring...

mattf

type 3, size 47, black
thanks

REDROKR

type 2, red on black, size 43, please

MisterMike

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saekazir

Aye. Type IV, black, size 44. Thanks. This forum is awesome.

Border

Oh what the heck.. I'm headed into the rainy season..

Aye... Type IV Black size 45.

A tip of the proverbial chapeau to Aquila and Mike.

Ripper

I'm in. Type 1 in black and I need to check on the size

dukeriley

nice lookin boot count me in type 1 black size 47 thanks

Ripper

Actually... I like the Black/White combo shown. and the size is 45.

dArtagnan

I'm in!

Type IV, all black, 43