Sizing guide was dead on. I wear 8.5-9US size shoes and the 42 is perfect! Super comfortable but a bit stiff just now, hard to get my foot under the gear shift lever. I moved it up one notch but that’s really all the clearance there is, so the rest will be when the boots are broken in (I hope!) that shifting will be easier. I feel super safe in them, they are warm but not so much that I got hot feet either. The craftsmanship is top notch, too. Anyone else have them and have any thoughts, tips or advice to breaking them in?
I have 10 pair of daytona boots, obviously love them, just wear them and they break in naturally, getting better with every wear.
I've had a pair since 2016, all day long comfortable, best pair of boots I've owned. Just wear them as usual and use a decent shoe polish. Try wearing them around the house to break them in a bit, walking up and down the stairs to flex your ankles will help.
I very nearly bought a pair, then went for TCX, which are half the price. TCX are great, but not quite as plush as Daytona. TCX is to Daytona like Shark is to Arai! In my case it pretty much has to be Daytona or TCX because all the other makes feel too narrow.
I bought my M Sar GTX boots while we were still in the EU and the pound was strong against the Euro so they were a good buy then. They are expensive though they do last - mine are now 7 years old and the soles are hardly worn and I like that they have zips on both sides of the boot which makes getting them on and off very easy. One thing I have found is that if you want gortex you need the GTX version as they do non gortex versions of the same boot e.g. Road stars and Road stars GTX. How conformable are the TCX's, do they need breaking in and what are the soles like as the Daytona ones are very sturdy which is useful when putting the ditchpump on the centre stand as it's quite a lump?
Yes, the TCX needed breaking in as well, comfortable but stiff. I went for leather Goretex X-Five.4. Stiff sole, but I think the Road Star's have a steel plate embedded. Money no object then I would go for the Daytona, lovely boot, I guess over the life of the boot that the cost isn't as high as it seems at the counter.
Thanks, I did see good reviews on those on sportsbikeshop's website. The only thing that I was a bit concerned about was 1 chap was on his 3rd pair, but there again he could be doing stella miles a year where as I don't. Are the sizes correct fitting wise as I'm usually a 9 but my Daytonas are a 43 which according to their fitting guide is an 8 1/2 in that boot?
I usually buy size 11 in normal shoes, I am probably 10.5, but often find shoes too narrow. I found TCX Size 47 fitted. From memory for the Daytona, my size was 46 in their wide option. I can't vouch for longevity as I have only done a few thousand miles. The patch to protect wear from the gear peg looks to be synthetic on mine and inset to the leather, which bothered me to start with as I worried about longevity, but it shows no wear and might be repairable if needed in the future. I have managed to put two scratches in the leather on the toe on the left boot.
Every pair of daytona I've owned all have the gearchange pad break up eventually, all I do is then remove it completely with a razor blade,, on modern bikes it isn't particularly useful.
The only issue I’m having with them is getting my left toe under the shifter. I have moved the shifter as far up as it will go and clear. I’m hoping when I get them broken in, they will allow my ankle to bend more easily and get my toe under there faster. I’m thinking of moving my right brake pedal up a touch, with these boots, i’m having trouble “feeling” the pedal and I’d like a little more “touch”. Give and take with adding the extra height. Otherwise, solid pair of boots, although very expensive, so I’m hoping they will wear-in soon.
I have been using Daytona Roadstar GTX boots for the best part of twenty years. I don’t do many miles each year and am only on my second pair. The first pair having been “liberated” by one of my sons who remarked that they are the most comfortable boot he has ever worn. As for protection from the elements, on the return trip from Luxembourg one year it started to rain whilst still the other side of the Chunnel. Biblical rain all the way home. Even with a one piece waterproof over my leathers the only two parts of me that were dry were feet and hands, Gortex is a marvel.
Hi, i have recently purchased a pair of these boots,its easy to see why they are expensive,real quality.I am having to use a shoe stretcher to widen them slightly.The insert is ideal for me as it allows me to comfortably flat foot on my Street twin,gear changing will take some getting used to but i am sure that will come as they break in.I will wear them whenever i can around home / garden and short walks,as i will not be using them until spring by then they will be fine.The extra height is welcome and feels odd to begin with but no real issue.I would highly recommend them.Another way round the seat height issue would be to fit Hagon rear shocks,they will make them a little shorter to suit and allow for your weight and riding style, fit them then lower the forks 10mm or so,be surprised how well it works.Ride safe,OApete.UK
