RumRunner
Street Tracker
So I’ve been looking for a new pair of riding boots for a year or so… I enjoy wearing my work boots because they’re comfy, and give me a level of protection over that of some other boots, and sneakers but they have their issues. For me they look like #!$%, and they’re a PITA to get on and off lacing them up. So earlier this year I went in to a local Cycle Gear and they had their BiLT line Trackstar boots on sale for $99.00. Seemed like a good deal, but I was heading out of town to the Maggie Valley Rally and didn’t make it over to get them, and didn’t want to spend the $139.99 that they wanted for them. Well I get an email from them about two weeks ago and find out that they’re on sale again for $69.99 so I figured I’d go check them out.
So here are my thoughts:
Pros:
- Price!!! For the cost of a pair of sneakers, you can’t beat these.
- Ease of use. With Velcro and a zipper they are a snap to get on and off.
- Protection, a ton more than my work boots or sneakers
- Grip. Surprisingly much more grip than I thought they would have had.
- Comfort. These boots are actually much more comfy than I would have thought for getting off the bike and grabbing a bite to eat and what not.
- They come with a 5 year guarantee. Doesn’t cover normal wear and tear, but the guy said if I have any issues just bring them in and they’ll swap them out.
Cons:
- While they are called “Trackstar” and have replaceable sliders they really aren’t track gear. But for the price who cares.
- They do run a touch small (short) and they only over them in full sizes… So I bought about a ½ size larger than normal and I was good to go.
- The upper calf portion doesn’t get as tight as I’d like, but the lower portion is adjusts as well as my other boots (actually better)
Overall, for everyday riding these boots are a phenomenal investment, and I would recommend them to anyone for daily riding or playing in the twisties. No they won’t give you the village people look some guys like, and they’re not a true Racer boy boot… That said they are great for what they are.
Cheers,
RumRunner
So here are my thoughts:
Pros:
- Price!!! For the cost of a pair of sneakers, you can’t beat these.
- Ease of use. With Velcro and a zipper they are a snap to get on and off.
- Protection, a ton more than my work boots or sneakers
- Grip. Surprisingly much more grip than I thought they would have had.
- Comfort. These boots are actually much more comfy than I would have thought for getting off the bike and grabbing a bite to eat and what not.
- They come with a 5 year guarantee. Doesn’t cover normal wear and tear, but the guy said if I have any issues just bring them in and they’ll swap them out.
Cons:
- While they are called “Trackstar” and have replaceable sliders they really aren’t track gear. But for the price who cares.
- They do run a touch small (short) and they only over them in full sizes… So I bought about a ½ size larger than normal and I was good to go.
- The upper calf portion doesn’t get as tight as I’d like, but the lower portion is adjusts as well as my other boots (actually better)
Overall, for everyday riding these boots are a phenomenal investment, and I would recommend them to anyone for daily riding or playing in the twisties. No they won’t give you the village people look some guys like, and they’re not a true Racer boy boot… That said they are great for what they are.
Cheers,
RumRunner
