Track Gear - Boots

[Trip]

Some of it is me, some of it isn't. A* quality is pretty shitty now. I have had similar ICON equipment last longer. I had seems bust on my SMX +'s that have nothing to do with where I wear them out. They aren't Sidi's, that's for sure. They charge a little too much for the quality you get, the only positive is A* customer service will usually help you out when you call them and complain.

The highest tier A* stuff is considerably better. I would bet the supertech boots are very sturdy to wear. The GP Tech gloves I bought are fucking amazing.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Trip

The highest tier A* stuff is considerably better. I would bet the supertech boots are very sturdy to wear. The GP Tech gloves I bought are fucking amazing.

Better but still not great (longevity wise).

I have a pair of the new GP Tech's too. I have no illusions of wearing them 4 years from now.

I agree, their stuff is nice and offers good protection but doesn't stand up to constant abuse for very long.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by shmike

Better but still not great (longevity wise).

I have a pair of the new GP Tech's too. I have no illusions of wearing them 4 years from now.

I agree, their stuff is nice and offers good protection but doesn't stand up to constant abuse for very long.

Yeah, my tech's are lasting longer than my boots and suit, but they aren't worn as much. Oddly my suit is having more issues where it wasn't damaged in crashes than where it took the brunt of the rash.