Streakerfreak
Jan-Kee
Overland Journal is no longer in my budget, but I did receive the latest newsletter. I was surprised to see that the team reviewed a pair of Alpinestar Scout WP motorcycle boots.
During my few months in Montana, I earned my motorcycle endorsement. Within a week I was already planning my trip back to AZ along with obtaining the proper gear to protect me and keep me dry and warm. Not every piece of gear was a success, but the Scouts have proved an incredible investment.
I needed a boot that would keep my feet dry and protected, yet also look great under boot cut jeans for nights out in the city without looking like an astronaut. Cost of course was a major issue so this left out boot makers such as Sidi and Gaerne. I was skeptical that a sub $300 boot would fit my needs, but the Scouts have kept my feet dry and warm even during the Monsoons of Arizona, winter storms in New England, and last Octobers Hurricane Sandy.
I always wear a size 9 boot and when I ordered the Scouts, I found them to be a bit tight. Within a week though the leather stretched and the boots fit properly. Had I ordered the next size up, they would have been too big.
My two year old boots now have 50,000+ motorcycle miles with several accidents and backcountry get offs, several 10+ mile hikes, and hundreds of around town walking miles. I wear them nearly all day, everyday.
The one issue after all this use is that these boots are hard to repair due to the leather being very thick. In a city like Boston where there is a Cobbler around every corner, I have yet to find one that has the machines strong enough to resole and re-stitch an area of the boot that was slightly damaged after my last accident.
I hate writing reviews, but felt you guys could use the opinion of someone who has used these boots hard. I highly recommend the product and would suggest it to anyone looking for a long-lasting, stylish boot.
During my few months in Montana, I earned my motorcycle endorsement. Within a week I was already planning my trip back to AZ along with obtaining the proper gear to protect me and keep me dry and warm. Not every piece of gear was a success, but the Scouts have proved an incredible investment.
I needed a boot that would keep my feet dry and protected, yet also look great under boot cut jeans for nights out in the city without looking like an astronaut. Cost of course was a major issue so this left out boot makers such as Sidi and Gaerne. I was skeptical that a sub $300 boot would fit my needs, but the Scouts have kept my feet dry and warm even during the Monsoons of Arizona, winter storms in New England, and last Octobers Hurricane Sandy.
I always wear a size 9 boot and when I ordered the Scouts, I found them to be a bit tight. Within a week though the leather stretched and the boots fit properly. Had I ordered the next size up, they would have been too big.
My two year old boots now have 50,000+ motorcycle miles with several accidents and backcountry get offs, several 10+ mile hikes, and hundreds of around town walking miles. I wear them nearly all day, everyday.
The one issue after all this use is that these boots are hard to repair due to the leather being very thick. In a city like Boston where there is a Cobbler around every corner, I have yet to find one that has the machines strong enough to resole and re-stitch an area of the boot that was slightly damaged after my last accident.
I hate writing reviews, but felt you guys could use the opinion of someone who has used these boots hard. I highly recommend the product and would suggest it to anyone looking for a long-lasting, stylish boot.
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