Daytona Road Star GTX Boots

I looked at every boot on this site before buying these Daytonas. It was a close choice between the $300 Dianese boots and these and I'm so glad I picked the Daytonas. First I'll tell you that the pictures of these boots do not do them justice. In the images they look like the golashes I had when I was a kid, but in person they are stylish and very cool looking. Now to the important stuff, the fit. These boots are amazingly comfortable and have several Velcro adjustments that will let you loosen and tighten them as needed. I also applied a little silicon oil (that came with my Shoei helmet) to the zipper so that it would close a little faster and easier. This helped because when you fit the boots tightly the zipper can struggle a little on the curve. I wore the boots tightly for a day (around the house) to break them in, then I adjusted them (Velcro on back) for a more comfortable fit making it easier to shift my bike (low shifter pedal) and more comfortable to wear after riding. My main concern (vs.the Dianese boot) was the lateral ankle support. I would not be concerned about this as these boots offer plenty of support and can be easily tightened to offer more support if desired. After having these boots for a week now (and riding frequently) I can honestly say that I'm in love with these boots, they might be the best pair of boots I have ever owned. They fit me (with slight adjustment) as if they were custom made for my feet. I can feel the protective chin and ankle gards skillfully concealed in the layers of leather ensuring I will avoid injury in an accident, yet they are comfortable enough to wear frequently (in fact I'm wearing them right now as I write this). If you can afford these boots and you're on the fence, I would spend the money and get them. Hands down one of the best pair of motorcycle boots I've ever owned, and I'm sure they will last (given their obvious quality workmanship) for many years to come. Don't settle and save a few bucks, spoil yourself and get the best. Buy yourself these Daytonas.

For the money I expect little more protection.was riding about 4 hours in heavy rain and my socks were little wet.not totally waterproof.did about 20000 miles this year and they were good overall but not perfect.

I have a wide foot and high instep and this is the first pair of motorcycle boots that really fit me (44 wide on a 10 1/2 to 11 4E foot) . My previous boots were Sidi Mega Rain in size 45 which were ok but a little tight for me in the toe area. The Daytona boots are significantly wider in the toe area, which is great for me. They go on and off easily, which is unusual for me. There is also plenty of adjustment for my large calves. I just returned from a 4000 mile trip on which I encountered all kinds of weather, including hot, cold, and rain. The boots performed perfectly on the bike with no leaks during one day of moderate to very heavy rain during most of the day. The only ventilation is the Gore-tex, but my feet didn't feel overheated or clammy even on some long hot days. The quality of materials and construction appears very high in all respects, and I expect them to last a long time. I particularly like the quality of the leather, the dual zippers, and the smooth finish inside. The boots are walkable off the bike, but keep in mind that these are fairly tall boots with substantial armor so I don't expect to be hiking any distance in them.

The Daytona Roadstar GTX boots are an exceptional product as you would expect from Germany. The Size chart on the Revzilla website is totally incorrect. It says a 46 converts to a 12.5. No way! I found a 47 converts to a 12 so don't use the conversion chart.

Comfortable boot. I wear size 11 and the RV specialist recommended size 44, perfect. My feet are usually hot so I wanted to try Gore Tex. After riding through Death Valley today with temperatures nearing 100, I was comfortable. No soaking wet socks as with previous boots. The only reason I'm not giving a five rating, is that these are expensive boots with the directions stating that the boots and zippers need to be treated with two different products before wearing? Really? You want to try them out when receiving them. Couldn't they provide a small sample to get them wearable? Might lead to future sales of the products. Other than that annoying tidbit, all is good. Fit under jeans and don't exhibit the garish look so many other boots seem to relish.

If you take away nothing else: these have all the armor you really need for touring. They just don't look like it.

Fit:
42 seems to have been the right choice for my slightly-wider-than-9D feet. Loving that these aren't as narrow as so many of the Italian boots out there. They fit just wonderfully. Well, the right boot is a tad tight around the widest part of my foot. But it seems like the sort of thing that will be long-gone after break-in. All my favorite shoes/gloves started off the slightest bit tight.

Comfort:
Coming from basic Sidi riding shoes and non-proper (read: thin and unarmored) leather riding boots, these are a bit of an adjustment. They're quite thick all around due to the Gore-Tex membrane, thick leather and hidden steel shanks. My feet have a lot less "feel" than I'm used to. The bulkier boot is going to require that I adjust the shifter and more of the pressure and clicking nuances of the foot controls are M.I.A. But again, this is probably just a matter of getting used to the boots.

Heat:
They're definitely warmer than my thinner boots. But on 80-something degree days I'm not totally dying and sweat is at a minimum. I'm sure the slight extra heat is a small price to pay for the level of protection/windproofness/waterproofness the boots offer. Certainly they're a crapload more breathable than the Sidi Adventure Rain boots I tried for an afternoon. With those, I was sweating in air conditioning.

Armor:
Subtle steel shanks in all the right places with padding so you don't feel them. If you were to look at this boot and didn't know Daytona's reputation, you'd think they weren't really armored. Not true. There's a decent level of flex, enough to be comfortable. Good enough crush resistance for me. There's not any focus on torsion resistance though. But again, they're for touring not the track.

Overall Quality
I've honestly never seen a motorcycle boot with this level of refinement in material quality and construction. I'd compare the quality to the likes of Arc'teryx.

I've been wearing these Daily for the past two years. I really don't think there is a better boot for 4 season commuters.

It's hard to find boots that are protective but comfortable enough to hop of the bike and walk around in. These fit the bill and some. Can't recommend them enough. My most used/versatile piece of gear.

I've had 3-4 pairs of cheaper boots in the past and while they did the job these Daytona feel much better. Fit is excellent and they are very comfortable to walk around with. Other boots I wouldn't know if I was pressing the rear brake or touching the gear lever. With the Daytonas I have good feel of what my feet are doing.

Have been through 3 major downpours and my feet have stayed completely dry. After 3000 miles on them I see no signs of wear.

The curved zipper may look strange but after a couple of rides (don't need more to break them in) it zips up and down like if it was completely straight. I'm very happy with these boots

Excellent comfort, protection, fit and quality. Hard to imagine a sport touring boot being any better. Very easy to get on and off while maintaining great style. May last for ever and definitely worth the investment. I wear a size 10 1/2 - 11 E shoe and the size 44 normal width fits perfectly.

Read every review I could find over three months before pulling the trigger on these! As I couldn't find a local dealer to try these on I had to rely on the reviews and Rvzillia's return policy to get the correct size. I wear about 11-11.5 US and have a medium width, (My foot is 11-1/8" long and about 4-1/4" at widest.) Have always found European boots too narrow, even the BMW boots were too tight. After reading all the reviews and speaking with the guys at RevZilla, I went with the size 45 regular. Felt great when I first put them on, maybe just a tiny touch tight. Per the Daytona manual, they suggest that they fit a little tight as they will break-in and form to your foot. Well they were right! Great boots!!