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Dainese Kisoro D-WP Boot
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Great for commuting and general riding
Here are my impression based on a few weeks of wear (commuting and general riding).
If you're looking for the MOST ankle and shin protection available - look elsewhere (look at a race boot / MX boot#. These boots have a fair ammount of protection for a commuter boot. I know Dainese markets these as a DP boot - but personally, I'd be looking for a much different boot for that style of riding.
Here was my criteria for a commuting / general purpose riding boot:
-Suitable protection
-Waterproof
-Comfortable on and off the motorcycle
-Reasonalbly stylish for office wear
These exactly met my criteria. A bit pricy, but I'm accustomed to paying for quality footwear. These boots ooze quality. They look much better in person. They feel exceptionaly sturdy, even though they do not have hard shin protection. I feel that the foot and ankle is very well protected. The soles are great, and stick to everything, even in the rain - no slipping at stop signs.
The stiff sole is great for riding long distance #feet won't get tired from bending over the pegs). Can you walk around all day in them? That's personal preference - I personally would prefer to walk around all day in a pair of Nike Free's, but I am also accustomed to walking around / working in sturdy / stiff work boots.
The fit is great for my "wide D" / "Narrow E" foot (Dainese has a rep for running narrow, but I found these pretty average width). I typically wear a 12 or 12.5 US, the 46 is a perfect fit for me. They fit snug without being too tight.
These boots are waterproof! I spent 16 hrs riding in the rain this past weekend (storms + steady rain), and the only thing dry at the end of each day were my feet (I have "waterproof" jacket and pants that eventually succumbed to the weather).
I find that my base layer (dress pants when commuting) will stay tucked in even though this is a mid cut boot. I typically wear my riding pants over my boots, and these boots are high enough to keep your shin from being exposed. If you like to wear your pants as "floods" then you might have a different experience however...
Also of note, if you plan on wearing these around the office - please be aware that they do make a little noise from the outer flap rubbing across the inner flap. I'm just mentioning this in case you were to plan on wearing these in a QUITE professional office. It doesn't really bother me, and I often bring my dress shoes to wear during the work day. Just thought it might be worth mentioning.
Overall I think that the kisoro is a great boot - you certainly are paying a little more for the Dainese name. However, I still think that these boots are worth the coin, and I do recommend them if you have similar needs to mine listed above.
October 18, 2012
SIZING INSTRUCTIONS 
We highly recommend finding a cloth tape measure and taking the time to take these measurements. Dainese sizes will not necessarily correlate with fitment in other brands.
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Chestwidth: Measure from under/top of armpit cross chest to under/top of other armpit, then across back to first armpit
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Waist: Measure at the hourglass of your torso, (circumference measured at your belly button)
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Hips: pelvic bone to pelvic bone, the widest part of your hips below the waist
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Inseam: from crotch to big ankle bone
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Outseam: from waist to big ankle bone
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Gloves: Using a flexible measuring tape, measure around your hand, behind the knuckles, not including the thumb.
Dainese Boot Size Conversions
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Dainese Size |
Men's US Size |
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36 |
4.5 |
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37 |
5.5 |
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38 |
6 |
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39 |
7 |
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40 |
7.5 |
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41 |
8.5 |
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42 |
9 |
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43 |
10 |
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44 |
11 |
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45 |
11.5 |
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46 |
12.5 |
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47 |
13 |
Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.
Click here to see the full Dainese Size Chart
| Product Style |
RevZilla SKU ID |
Manufacturer Product # |
Availability |
| Black / 40 |
809115 |
1775142-001-40 |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 41 |
809116 |
1775142-001-41 |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 42 |
809117 |
1775142-001-42 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
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| Black / 43 |
809134 |
1775142-001-43 |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 44 |
809118 |
1775142-001-44 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
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| Black / 45 |
809120 |
1775142-001-45 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
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| Black / 46 |
809137 |
1775142-001-46 |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 47 |
809122 |
1775142-001-47 |
Out of Stock
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