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November 13th, 2013

11/13/2013

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As I didn't have too much to talk about in today's blog post, I was all prepared to talk about fuel economy and the difference in performance from 'normal' petrol and the premium alternatives. That was until I decided to pop down to the Vauxhall branch of Metropolis Motorcycles. Keen readers will be all to aware at how much I go on about the Barnet branch, Frankly there are a good reasons for that. Anyway, since riding the Monster, I have been using my Sidi Vortice for the first time since I rode my ZX7R in June. Now these were a well worn pair of boots. I had worn down the toe sliders and the front part of the sole at a visit to Rockingham and even had these re-soled too with an official replacement. I have to say thou, that the idiot who did the job should look for another profession, because frankly he just about got the job done right after the second attempt. I wear my Supertech R boots on the 1098 and the Sidi boots used to be very comfy, but they were just uncomfortable when riding the Monster. It was mostly my middle toe rubbing on the top of the boot when changing gear, so couple this with my feet getting soaked every time it rains and my other Sidi boots also being a fraction small, I looked into getting a new pair of boots. I checked their online website and it said that they stocked the Alpinestar SMX Plus boot www.alpinestars.com/s-mx-plus-boot.html#.UoPOzfm-2m4 so the plan was to make the ten minute journey after work and head down to try a pair on and then order the Gore Tex version through Barnet.
So after looking at the impressive showrooms down at Vauxhall, I found the clothing section and low and behold they had the exact boots I was after and in my size. On trying them on they felt nice and comfy and so after a little chat with the sales assistant I had myself I nice new pair of waterproof boots. He was even kind enough the get rid of my old Vortice for me, which was very handy. I'll give the Sidi B2 Gore Tex boots to the local charity shop as despite being several years old, there are still a few seasons left in them.

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As you can see, my mobile phone takes really bad photos, so in a few weeks, I'll review the boots in the My Kit section and I'll make sure I get a decent photo up.
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    My name is Matt Brown and I'm a UK journalist formerly based in London, but now calling the South of England home. I've been riding bikes since 2007, but got hooked straight away. Nothing gives me the feeling of freedom, even when stuck in a city. In 2010 I became a RoSPA gold rider, but when it comes down to it, I'm Just a normal man, riding his bikes as often as he can.

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