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Old 04-30-2008, 07:51 PM   #1
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is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

With summer and the high temps I would like to get a mesh boot (a lot of air)
not just vents. does any boot manufacturer make them?
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Old 04-30-2008, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

Oxtar and BMW both make boots with mesh panels.
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Old 04-30-2008, 08:11 PM   #3
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

I found a pair today at Throttlworx in Sacramento. Here is a link to what they look like.
http://www.ridegear.com/rg/popup/alt...pitergtxhr.jpg
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Old 04-30-2008, 09:15 PM   #4
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

Air Vertigos run pretty cool.

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Old 04-30-2008, 09:50 PM   #5
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

I have the Sidi Champion Air that I wear for summer riding. Been very happy with them.
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Old 04-30-2008, 11:46 PM   #6
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

Thanks for all replays, I do have the exact Oxtar boot, the exact Sidi boot a Dainese Akira Street Riding boot but all are NOT MESH, I guess I'll have to drill holes in them to make them more breathable. my idea of mesh boots is like mesh jackets not just a 3 cm vent that is blocked by thick lining.
that blocks all the incoming air , I'll keep looking.
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

A $500 vented helmet, flip flops, shorts, a t-shirt and my Held gloves serve me well in the summer.......
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

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A $500 vented helmet, flip flops, shorts, a t-shirt and my Held gloves serve me well in the summer.......
And I hear you can get CE approved toe sliders on your flip-flops now, so they're not so squidly!
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Re: is there such a thing as mesh motorcycle boots?

I have these BMW airflow boots. They work well and have a lot of protection including steel inserts.

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And I hear you can get CE approved toe sliders on your flip-flops now, so they're not so squidly!
Great, now you tell me. I just got done zip-tying the metal toe guards off my old M/X boots to my flip-flops.
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