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Title: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: sugarcrook on July 15, 2008, 12:00:30 AM
I've got a pair of Sidi Vertigo boots and they're great, but I can't combine them with a pair of Dainese pants.  Individually they're fine; combined they don't work at all.  I've got big calves and while the Sidis are adjustable, they're not that adjustable.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: brix821 on July 15, 2008, 11:50:48 AM
i think of myself as a nicely calfed fellow..but  oxtar/TCS  boots have pleanty of room and adjusment for the fuller calves
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: BomberHead on July 15, 2008, 12:35:28 PM
yeah. i got a pair of Alpinestars Ridge waterproof boots as a gift. they fit nice on the foot but i guess my badass calves are too manly for them.
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: DoubleEagle on July 16, 2008, 12:20:01 AM
What Dainese pants do you have ?
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: stopintime on July 16, 2008, 05:55:05 PM
Do you have the mega wide model? (Comes with the superior GoreTex liner.)

http://www.newenough.com/boots/waterproof_racing_boots/sidi/vertigo_mega_wide_sizes_gore_tex_motorycle_boots.html
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: sugarcrook on July 16, 2008, 10:46:54 PM
I don't have the mega wide model since a euro 46 seems to fit my foot reasonably well.  It's the calves.  After some experimenting I found that I could pull up the pant legs a bit and get the boots to zip but the lower zipper digs into my leg. 

I usually don't whine this much.  Honest.  :)
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: Palooka on July 18, 2008, 02:59:23 AM
You may wanna look at the new Alpinestars Supertech R's. I have a pair and reckon you could squeeze some pretty decent guns in there.

Hope this helps

Palooka
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: DoubleEagle on July 21, 2008, 08:33:34 PM
Teknics makes a pair of boots for BIG CALVES.  I happened to see them on the  sportbiketrackegear.com site
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: sugarcrook on July 22, 2008, 01:22:05 AM
I'll check them out.  Thanks for the ideas. 

Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: stopintime on July 25, 2008, 11:55:39 AM
Quote from: sugarcrook on July 16, 2008, 10:46:54 PM
I don't have the mega wide model since a euro 46 seems to fit my foot reasonably well.

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Which US size do you usually wear? I'm thinking about getting the Sidi Vertigo (normal width) myself and I don't know if I should have the 46 or 47.
My AlpineStars and Thor 50/50 are 12 and (just) maybe a little bit room'y.
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 26, 2008, 11:45:56 AM
Sugarcrook-you're now in the land of motorcycles. Hop on yer wee 848 and cruise up to SF, where the worlds largest Dainese store is. I'm sure you can find something.

Bikergoddess works up there-say hi.
Title: Re: Big Calves == Screwed for Boots?
Post by: sugarcrook on July 26, 2008, 04:49:37 PM
I've been there, but I don't feel like dropping another $300 for boots right now.