I’m really liking what I’m hearing and seeing about these boots. In addition to a number of Police motorcycle agencies using these boots. The frequency they would be wearing them they’ve got to be quality. Thanks for the review.
I have had two pairs of these boots and both have been great for the first few years ( I do about 10.000km a year ) then they start to leak. The pair I now have I will send in for a resole but I will be buying another brand of boot also just to test out the competition. I give the Daytona a very strong 4 star rating.
I just purchased the raised M star Gtx version. And having a huge problem getting them on with my bike gear. Problem is the zip. I can’t zip it up!!!! The big zip, to me, is on the wrong side.. that’s my findings. I did eventually get them on after half an hour of trying different positions etc. I then had to go change my tee shirt, as it was all sweaty. Very comfortable once on. But personally think it’s design could be better
I think you will find the longer zip is on the outside as people tend to put on their boots from the outside in. Mine zip up easily. Maybe it would be a different story if I tried to tuck in my riding pants or jeans.
I've received my Daytona Roadstars and I'm very impressed with the initial unboxing. The booklet included recommends treating them prior to first ride. My question to you, I suppose, is how much attention do you have to give them?
To be honest, I only clean them when they get really dirty using a wet cloth. Maybe every 6 months I use some leather cleaner on them. It all depends on how much use and abuse they get. If I commuted daily in them, I'm sure I would have a set cleaning regime. Fantastic boots!
I have these boots and comparing them to sports or adventure boots I wouldn’t say that the protection was that good. The shin armour is thin and there isn’t much protection around the ankle. I’ve owned mine less that a year and the soles have come off and they leak. They are however the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn.
I agree some dedicated MX or Adventure boots offer more protection, and so they should. I look at the Daytona boots as touring boots. I guess this is why they are very popular with motorcycle cops. If my soles came off or leaked in less than a year, I would get the boots replaced under warranty.
@@thegenxrider yeah I’m actually going to send them back next week but have been advised 4 month turn around…. Probably going to buy a set of Daytona strives in the mean time. I think I was just really unlucky with the 1st set
Thanks, for the review. A question for you, how much has the upper instep broken in overtime? I am fairly comfortable in my new pair of these if only for the top of my foot where the gore-tex liner bunches up.
Could you share your experience in cold weather with these boots ? Did you use in advance some special thermal socks or the boots alone without any extra wear can handle cold weather ?
Used these boots in the mountains in Peru and Europe and they are comfortable and keep your feet warm. Maybe in deep Alaska, your toes will get a little chilly, but for most of us, they work great in cold weather. I just use a pair of thick socks, nothing special.
Can these boots be bent side to side where the ankle is? I see that there is a rigid plastic covering the ankle area. I'm trying to find a boot that is rigid above the malleolus or ankle bone to help prevent the bone from snapping.
I just tried bending the boots at the ankle, they are pretty strong. I think it would be hard for your ankle to snap. I uploaded a couple of photos of the bent boots at the ankle. genxrider.com/boot1/ genxrider.com/boot2/
I have toured all over Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in my boots, often hotter than 28⁰. No problem! My best advice is to get some blended "Merino Wool" socks, they really cut down the feet sweating and smell. LOL
It looks like your Daytona's are Euro size 42. Tell us what U.S size boot do you wear. You provided absolutely no information on how Daytona boot sizes line up with U.S. boot sizes. I've seen three different comparison charts, including the one from Daytona, and the corresponding Euro to U.S. sizes vary??? RevZilla recommends going down 1/2 size. I've seen numerous Daytonas listed on after-market sites that were brand new or nearly new. The common denominator is they don't fit and it's too difficult and/or expensive to return them. They obviously ordered the wrong size. I wear a U.S. size 9.5 tennis shoe but prefer U.S 10 boots. Can someone tell me the equivalent Euro size Daytona boot for my U.S. size 10 boots.? I want to get my order right the first time.
Correct, 42 Wide. (Daytonas come in 5 different widths and half sizes as well). I sized mine down and I brought them from Revzilla, knowing exchanging them would not be an issue. As you know, sizing can be all over the place, best to actually try them on for fit. These numbers below are on the labels with the boots/tennis next to me right now, both different??? TCX boots - Euro 43 (USA 9). Tennis - Euro 42.5 (USA 9.5) Also, I briefly cover sizing on my website review. genxrider.com/daytona-road-star-gtx-boots/ Good luck, they are great boots!
I’m really liking what I’m hearing and seeing about these boots. In addition to a number of Police motorcycle agencies using these boots. The frequency they would be wearing them they’ve got to be quality. Thanks for the review.
I have had two pairs of these boots and both have been great for the first few years ( I do about 10.000km a year ) then they start to leak. The pair I now have I will send in for a resole but I will be buying another brand of boot also just to test out the competition. I give the Daytona a very strong 4 star rating.
I just purchased the raised M star Gtx version. And having a huge problem getting them on with my bike gear. Problem is the zip. I can’t zip it up!!!!
The big zip, to me, is on the wrong side.. that’s my findings. I did eventually get them on after half an hour of trying different positions etc. I then had to go change my tee shirt, as it was all sweaty.
Very comfortable once on. But personally think it’s design could be better
I think you will find the longer zip is on the outside as people tend to put on their boots from the outside in. Mine zip up easily. Maybe it would be a different story if I tried to tuck in my riding pants or jeans.
@@thegenxrider no just socks. Leather trousers to outside. And zip now broken off.
@@weemark67 Maybe you had a bad zip? I would send them back for exchange or repair.
I've received my Daytona Roadstars and I'm very impressed with the initial unboxing. The booklet included recommends treating them prior to first ride. My question to you, I suppose, is how much attention do you have to give them?
To be honest, I only clean them when they get really dirty using a wet cloth. Maybe every 6 months I use some leather cleaner on them. It all depends on how much use and abuse they get. If I commuted daily in them, I'm sure I would have a set cleaning regime.
Fantastic boots!
I have these boots and comparing them to sports or adventure boots I wouldn’t say that the protection was that good. The shin armour is thin and there isn’t much protection around the ankle. I’ve owned mine less that a year and the soles have come off and they leak. They are however the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn.
I agree some dedicated MX or Adventure boots offer more protection, and so they should. I look at the Daytona boots as touring boots. I guess this is why they are very popular with motorcycle cops.
If my soles came off or leaked in less than a year, I would get the boots replaced under warranty.
@@thegenxrider yeah I’m actually going to send them back next week but have been advised 4 month turn around…. Probably going to buy a set of Daytona strives in the mean time. I think I was just really unlucky with the 1st set
Thanks, for the review. A question for you, how much has the upper instep broken in overtime? I am fairly comfortable in my new pair of these if only for the top of my foot where the gore-tex liner bunches up.
Not had that problem to be honest. They fit like a glove and don't even think about them when I'm riding or walking.
Get in touch with Daytona or dealer. Does not sound right and should be correctable.
Could you share your experience in cold weather with these boots ? Did you use in advance some special thermal socks or the boots alone without any extra wear can handle cold weather ?
Used these boots in the mountains in Peru and Europe and they are comfortable and keep your feet warm. Maybe in deep Alaska, your toes will get a little chilly, but for most of us, they work great in cold weather. I just use a pair of thick socks, nothing special.
Can these boots be bent side to side where the ankle is? I see that there is a rigid plastic covering the ankle area. I'm trying to find a boot that is rigid above the malleolus or ankle bone to help prevent the bone from snapping.
I just tried bending the boots at the ankle, they are pretty strong. I think it would be hard for your ankle to snap.
I uploaded a couple of photos of the bent boots at the ankle.
genxrider.com/boot1/
genxrider.com/boot2/
Are they ok to use in warm weather?
Like 25-28⁰ looks warm
I have toured all over Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in my boots, often hotter than 28⁰. No problem!
My best advice is to get some blended "Merino Wool" socks, they really cut down the feet sweating and smell. LOL
It looks like your Daytona's are Euro size 42. Tell us what U.S size boot do you wear. You provided absolutely no information on how Daytona boot sizes line up with U.S. boot sizes. I've seen three different comparison charts, including the one from Daytona, and the corresponding Euro to U.S. sizes vary??? RevZilla recommends going down 1/2 size. I've seen numerous Daytonas listed on after-market sites that were brand new or nearly new. The common denominator is they don't fit and it's too difficult and/or expensive to return them. They obviously ordered the wrong size. I wear a U.S. size 9.5 tennis shoe but prefer U.S 10 boots. Can someone tell me the equivalent Euro size Daytona boot for my U.S. size 10 boots.? I want to get my order right the first time.
Correct, 42 Wide. (Daytonas come in 5 different widths and half sizes as well).
I sized mine down and I brought them from Revzilla, knowing exchanging them would not be an issue.
As you know, sizing can be all over the place, best to actually try them on for fit.
These numbers below are on the labels with the boots/tennis next to me right now, both different???
TCX boots - Euro 43 (USA 9). Tennis - Euro 42.5 (USA 9.5)
Also, I briefly cover sizing on my website review.
genxrider.com/daytona-road-star-gtx-boots/
Good luck, they are great boots!