Daytona Road Star Gore-Tex Boots Review
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- These are by far the best touring boots I have ever owned, period, end of! Sure, they are not cheap, but they are worth every cent/penny in my opinion.
A full in-depth review is also available on my website:
genxrider.com/daytona-road-st...
You can find these boots on the Revzilla website:
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I’m really liking what I’m hearing and seeing about these boots. In addition to a number of Police motorcycle agencies using these boots. The frequency they would be wearing them they’ve got to be quality. Thanks for the review.
I have had two pairs of these boots and both have been great for the first few years ( I do about 10.000km a year ) then they start to leak. The pair I now have I will send in for a resole but I will be buying another brand of boot also just to test out the competition. I give the Daytona a very strong 4 star rating.
I've received my Daytona Roadstars and I'm very impressed with the initial unboxing. The booklet included recommends treating them prior to first ride. My question to you, I suppose, is how much attention do you have to give them?
To be honest, I only clean them when they get really dirty using a wet cloth. Maybe every 6 months I use some leather cleaner on them. It all depends on how much use and abuse they get. If I commuted daily in them, I'm sure I would have a set cleaning regime.
Fantastic boots!
Thanks, for the review. A question for you, how much has the upper instep broken in overtime? I am fairly comfortable in my new pair of these if only for the top of my foot where the gore-tex liner bunches up.
Not had that problem to be honest. They fit like a glove and don't even think about them when I'm riding or walking.
Get in touch with Daytona or dealer. Does not sound right and should be correctable.
Could you share your experience in cold weather with these boots ? Did you use in advance some special thermal socks or the boots alone without any extra wear can handle cold weather ?
Used these boots in the mountains in Peru and Europe and they are comfortable and keep your feet warm. Maybe in deep Alaska, your toes will get a little chilly, but for most of us, they work great in cold weather. I just use a pair of thick socks, nothing special.
Can these boots be bent side to side where the ankle is? I see that there is a rigid plastic covering the ankle area. I'm trying to find a boot that is rigid above the malleolus or ankle bone to help prevent the bone from snapping.
I just tried bending the boots at the ankle, they are pretty strong. I think it would be hard for your ankle to snap.
I uploaded a couple of photos of the bent boots at the ankle.
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genxrider.com/boot2/
Are they ok to use in warm weather?
Like 25-28⁰ looks warm
I have toured all over Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in my boots, often hotter than 28⁰. No problem!
My best advice is to get some blended "Merino Wool" socks, they really cut down the feet sweating and smell. LOL
I have these boots and comparing them to sports or adventure boots I wouldn’t say that the protection was that good. The shin armour is thin and there isn’t much protection around the ankle. I’ve owned mine less that a year and the soles have come off and they leak. They are however the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn.
I agree some dedicated MX or Adventure boots offer more protection, and so they should. I look at the Daytona boots as touring boots. I guess this is why they are very popular with motorcycle cops.
If my soles came off or leaked in less than a year, I would get the boots replaced under warranty.
@@thegenxrider yeah I’m actually going to send them back next week but have been advised 4 month turn around…. Probably going to buy a set of Daytona strives in the mean time. I think I was just really unlucky with the 1st set
It looks like your Daytona's are Euro size 42. Tell us what U.S size boot do you wear. You provided absolutely no information on how Daytona boot sizes line up with U.S. boot sizes. I've seen three different comparison charts, including the one from Daytona, and the corresponding Euro to U.S. sizes vary??? RevZilla recommends going down 1/2 size. I've seen numerous Daytonas listed on after-market sites that were brand new or nearly new. The common denominator is they don't fit and it's too difficult and/or expensive to return them. They obviously ordered the wrong size. I wear a U.S. size 9.5 tennis shoe but prefer U.S 10 boots. Can someone tell me the equivalent Euro size Daytona boot for my U.S. size 10 boots.? I want to get my order right the first time.
Correct, 42 Wide. (Daytonas come in 5 different widths and half sizes as well).
I sized mine down and I brought them from Revzilla, knowing exchanging them would not be an issue.
As you know, sizing can be all over the place, best to actually try them on for fit.
These numbers below are on the labels with the boots/tennis next to me right now, both different???
TCX boots - Euro 43 (USA 9). Tennis - Euro 42.5 (USA 9.5)
Also, I briefly cover sizing on my website review.
genxrider.com/daytona-road-star-gtx-boots/
Good luck, they are great boots!
I am confused respectfully. I've owned 3 pair of Road Stars and worn them to the bone. Ive also owned the Arrow Sport GTX. I think they are built OK, not great. My current pair's leather is trashed -- as were the last pair and the sole on both have been worn My last pair had issues with the zipper and I was traveling so repair was not possible but I was able to buy zipper lubricant. I too dropped my bike and landed in front of another car in South America -- and my foot was buggered up -- the toe protection was adequate but not great. I was out of action for a week and I'm sure any pair of boots outcome would have been the same. So I've put 50,000 miles on the last two pair in South America, Asia, Europe and around. On my next large trip I'm looking at other boots like Forma or Sidi. I am not a hater of Daytona whatsoever, but In my experience personally, the quality is just OK and protection is average. I wish I was wrong, but I have very real experiences myself... No way on earth will these boots last more than a couple years of real hard riding. Sorry to disagree.
Thanks for the feedback. Disagreement is good, don't be sorry! This is how we learn and evolve :-)
I guess like any boot, your mileage may vary. Comfort, safety, waterproofing, it's all a game of compromises depending on what you want and riding style. No such thing as a perfect boot, unfortunately.
To date, the Daytona's have been the best boots I have owned. I have no doubt you can find better boots, I just haven't personally found them.
My GTX boots are still going strong after a few years and are in decent condition, so for me personally, they have been the best boots I have owned "to date".
Would love to know how your next pair of boots turn out after 50K miles of hard riding.
@@thegenxrider Haha -- thanks for the great response. First, comfort is great for sure. Waterproof is good, not perfect and I've def been through a lot of water in bad weather or puddles or small crossings. Standing up on pegs are horrible -- my feet kill me in these boots while standing a while. Just to clarify -- I got 25k out of each of 2nd and 3rd pair. The first pair fell down after 4 years. I guess my riding is varied. First long trip was from top of South America [Columbia] to very bottom [Ushuaia] and around. Second was from South Florida to Thailand. Also I've rode across the US a ton of times. Anyway, I'll try a new pair of boots to see. Wish me luck -- and further, if you have any opinion on what are other options which are great for adventure -- roads and gravel, standing up on pegs, walking in towns/villages. I'm all ears.
@@Coldgecko Actually, I do have a question. How come you brought 3 pairs? :-)
You have a lot of riding experience for sure, more than 99% of those that ride. So any gear advice is better coming from you ;-)
If you are ever back in Colombia, let me know, these days I live in Medellin and have ridden all over Colombia.
@@thegenxrider First, I've been to Medellin and loved it there -- I had a very different impression prior as with most places I visit. My only regret as not to visit a coffee plantation. First pair got messed up and was not waterproof any longer. No matter what they say with gore-tex -- it think its BS. Water started seeping in and the toe got bumped a lot. Second pair was retired after my ride through south america and to be honest after a brain fart -- that is when the zipper just gave out and was impossible to pull up and down. I tried zipper lubricant but it was not going to fix it. Also when I fell on my bike when in Patagonia after a car turned a corner from the middle of nowhere -- in the middle of nowhere -- it bent my toe badly and slashed the toe area on the leather. My last trip from South Florida to Thailand took its toll. It was pretty rough riding and the boots look like hell and again, lose its waterproofing and comfort along with the tread. I do take my smaller Sport GTX around on longer trips in America when I don't want to drag my feet into full-on boots because I'm on and off a bike much more often to walk around. Detail enough? Have fun riding.
@@thegenxrider Suggestion: Wrap yourself in KLIM gear. I've also had a few Badlands generations, Adventure Rally gear along with other stuff (Just bought new for 2022 Badlands Pro suit and Induction Pro) -- just because I love fresh clothing when going on a new adventure but the stuff never gives out, properly designed and bulletproof. In this case, the gear will always outlast me and my spending spree to buy new is just my own craziness and luxury.