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Title: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 12, 2006, 01:14:25 PM
anyone have expierience with either these pants or the brand?

http://www.motorcyclecloseout.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=HG5021
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Alphamazing on March 12, 2006, 01:17:16 PM
I remember RG had a Hein Gericke jacket that she really liked. The armor is CE approved, but isn't hard plastic like most CE armor. It's flexible like dual density padding, but it's CE rated instead. I'd say it's a good bet. I've read pretty good stuff about them.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 12, 2006, 01:29:22 PM
what do u think bout the price? 140 bucks for leathers aint bad right?  i have a textile jacket tho..
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Alphamazing on March 12, 2006, 01:33:33 PM
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 12, 2006, 01:29:22 PM
what do u think bout the price? 140 bucks for leathers aint bad right?  i have a textile jacket tho..

If the zipper fits with your textile then go for it. I have no qualms with mixing leather and textile. I'd say $140 is a good price for leather pants too, especially race quality ones. No knee pucks though. I guess that's irrelevant if you don't do track days, though.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 12, 2006, 01:34:34 PM
ok. done. i ordered them.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 14, 2006, 06:24:01 PM
OK SERIOUS QUESTION....

(http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/j/joe_rocket_orbit_boot/front2.jpg)


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(http://www.cyclegear.com/images/PSXR%20Pants_210x364.jpg)

=  :thumb: or  :icon_confused: or  :2guns: ??  HELP!!
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: SuZuki10 on March 14, 2006, 06:26:39 PM
ugly boots...
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 14, 2006, 06:33:09 PM
enuf out of u silly. i need a proffesional opinion  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: makenzie71 on March 14, 2006, 06:45:08 PM
Not fond of the shoes...I like boots.  Something that fully covers my ankles and several inches above.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 14, 2006, 06:50:58 PM
hmm. i agree but i have a hard time finding boots that would look good with both jeans and those pants.   do u think they look ok together?
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: makenzie71 on March 14, 2006, 06:54:28 PM
AS good as any other army-boot esque looking pair.  Odds are you can find something at walmart that'll offer more protection (steel toes, ankles and fewer seams) for less money and look just as good.  I actually wear a pair of Brahama work boots from wally-world...$30.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: SuZuki10 on March 14, 2006, 06:55:19 PM
A girl is naturally a professional at fashion, and if u are concerned with them looking good together then the answer is NO...those pants look best with riding boots.  Let me look for some and show you...
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: SuZuki10 on March 14, 2006, 06:59:59 PM
You know what else you could try...a store that sells boots for cops...

Galls.com has good deals on lightweight, tough boots.  Lots of different types, plain black, with high ankels and good support.  They also look good with jeans.  check it!
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 14, 2006, 07:47:50 PM
well what about THESE boots??

(http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/i/icon_field_armor_boot/black.jpg)
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: makenzie71 on March 14, 2006, 07:48:23 PM
those are much better.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: pandy on March 14, 2006, 09:14:05 PM
 :2guns: to the first boots....  :icon_confused: to the second boots, but they're a definite improvement.

+1 to what SuZuki10 has said so far!  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Alphamazing on March 15, 2006, 12:00:53 AM
Sidi boots look great with Jeans. Honestly, I really like how my Strada Tepor Evos look in jeans AND with leathers. Want some pictures?
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 15, 2006, 04:50:42 AM
of course
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: mike_mike on March 15, 2006, 07:19:10 AM
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 14, 2006, 07:47:50 PM
well what about THESE boots??

(http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/i/icon_field_armor_boot/black.jpg)


They could double as snowboard boots in the winter.  :laugh:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Destro on March 15, 2006, 07:48:44 AM
pIck up a pair of these Oxtar Jupiters, cheap, waterproof, and look good with jeans.  Kind of dorky with leathers, cause they dont tuck in the greatest, but better looking then the options you are suggesting now.  :icon_razz: Available at newenough.com or motorcyclecloseouts.com. :thumb: These are my current boots.
(http://motorcyclecloseouts.com/images/products/jupiter%20goretex%20boots.jpg)
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: pandy on March 15, 2006, 08:54:15 AM
These are definitely more attractive than the others, but how is coverage? Are the high enough to provide good protection?

Quote from: Destro on March 15, 2006, 07:48:44 AM
pIck up a pair of these Oxtar Jupiters, cheap, waterproof, and look good with jeans.  Kind of dorky with leathers, cause they dont tuck in the greatest, but better looking then the options you are suggesting now.  :icon_razz: Available at newenough.com or motorcyclecloseouts.com. :thumb: These are my current boots.
(http://motorcyclecloseouts.com/images/products/jupiter%20goretex%20boots.jpg)
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Destro on March 15, 2006, 09:02:43 AM
Quote from: pandy on March 15, 2006, 08:54:15 AM
These are definitely more attractive than the others, but how is coverage? Are the high enough to provide good protection?

Well over the ankles, about mid shin on me (I wear 13's, 32 inch inseam).  I would say higher than high top basketball shoes. Supposedly it has malleoleus armor in it, but it is not a hard gp style armor.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: Alphamazing on March 15, 2006, 09:11:21 AM
(http://photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/sidi-boots/?action-view&current=picture009.jpg)

More at: http://photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/sidi-boots/
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: pandy on March 15, 2006, 09:23:28 AM
Thumbs up on those!  :thumb:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 15, 2006, 02:54:12 PM
lol they make u look like a girl!
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: RVertigo on March 15, 2006, 03:18:42 PM
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 15, 2006, 02:54:12 PMlol they make u look like a girl!
++

:laugh:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: pandy on March 15, 2006, 03:22:16 PM
If THAT's what a GIRL looks like to you gents....well...  :cookoo: :laugh:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: calamari on March 15, 2006, 03:22:44 PM
I agree, those boots look very feminine...  :icon_confused:

you know what that reminded me of? a pic I recently saw on the net:

click! (http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/20/p20200100oy.jpg)  click! (http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/920/p20200092rc.jpg) 8)
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: pandy on March 15, 2006, 03:26:19 PM
Quote from: subc on March 15, 2006, 03:22:44 PM
I agree, those boots look very feminine...  :icon_confused:
you know what that reminded me of? a pic I recently saw on the net

I think that's just AJ and her halloween costume?  :dunno_white:

















:icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: scratch on March 15, 2006, 04:36:45 PM
Sidis are the only boot that will go with the Hein Gericke leather pants.  Or, A*'s, Daytonas...  Don't half-ass it.
Title: Re: pants question
Post by: weaselnoze on March 15, 2006, 05:03:57 PM
sheesh. i guess i'll keep on lookin.  maybe i'll have to buy 2. one for leathers and one for jeans..  :dunno_white: