509 velo raid boot

[skidoosy]

Sorry, another boot thread-Anybody out there put these to work yet? Considering purchase, but want good protection, stiff, waterproof boot (like all of us). Also looking at Sidi adventure 2, but $$. Planning to run either with battery heated socks.
Thanks for any real world experience on this specific product. I’ve already read all the other boot threads, so don’t need to re-hash those.

 

[00Tundra]

I have a pair . Good boot. Not as stiff as a high end MX boot. I have 4-5 rides on mine holding up well. Get a size bigger for thick socks. I got size 12 and wish I had of got 13s. I have seen some guys having issues with broken buckles witch I have not.

 

[M5-]

I wear a 9 and bought a 9. They are breaking in, once they do completely they will be the correct size. I agree if you wear thick socks or have wide feet go up a size. So far I like them feet have been warm and dry

 

[2smokin]

i'm enjoying mine so far, tore a strap off last ride so we'll see if they want to warranty it. the strap and buckle design isn't the stoutest but not bad for the price.

 

[arctic cat 4 life]

Friend of mine is running them and hasn't had one complaint.

Before you pull the trigger take a look at the “Alpinestars Corozal Adventure Boot”. Pretty close in price point. Been riding dirt bikes my entire life and they are BY FAR the most comfortable boots ive ever worn. Similar to 509, not as rigid as a MX boot and not the most stout strap/buckle setup. But they are 100% waterproof. I took a spill on our last ride trying to cross a creek and both my feet were submerged in at least 6” of water. No leaks whatsoever. I wear a thin hybrid wool sock and my feet are never cold.

 

[Jakebobsanchez]

Buckle broke second easy ride. They said all buckles that break during the first wave of purchases will be covered. Some molding issues they think. They also said new ones should be sent out promptly.
Besides that pretty sweet boot for the price. Even with the buckle broken and a foot deep puddle, no wet feet! Nice shifting, and fairly warm. Would recommend.

 

[tribalbc]

If you keep your eyes open you can find some good deals on the sidi adv 2's.
I got mine for $350 CAD shipped from fcmoto in Germany.

 

[JustAnewb]

1 ride on mine and I am happy for the price. Fairly warm and I get cold feet easy. Definitely go a size up if you want thick socks.

 

[skidoosy]

Thanks everyone- exactly what I was looking for, appreciate the responses.

 

[00Tundra]

one of my Buckles broke last ride.

 

[M5-]

My buckle snapped clean right off, on my last ride. 509 overnighted me a new one. Awesome customer service. As long as they are willing to keep up the great service, they have my vote. I have about 10 days on mine so far and they are broken in. They loosened up nicely. Nice thing about the buckles is they screw on so super easy to change.

 

[needpowder]

Any more updates on these boots? My Klim adrenaline’s have been great but they are worn out. Hopefully 509 updated the buckles for 2021.

 

[00Tundra]

I like these boots but they are too cold for me. I will use them for fall riding on tires.

 

[kempmechanics]

my complaint has been that the buckles dont stay tight and you end up dicking with them all day. hopefully they re engineered them for this year