I used the Traveller in the Irish police from 1998 to 2014 when I retired. A most comfortable waterproof and long lasting boot and I’d highly recommend them. Unfortunately tested them out for safety in an accident including getting my foot trapped under a car wheel. I give it five out of five for safety as well as comfort.
I agree 100% 👍🏻 Daytona make simple the best boots. I'm from Bavaria and I visit a few time Daytona in Eggenfelden and meet also the owners. There are so down on earth and proud for them products. High price, but also high quality. Daytona is definitely the #1 for Motorbike boots.
Excellent review and I could not agree more on the quality of boots. I had my first set of Daytona boots for 15 years! across 5 motorcycles, 1150GS‘s, Harleys, Kawasaki ZZR etc and rode them through snow and ice rain in the Rocky Mountains at Glacier and Banff, the desert in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico to the Appalachian Trail in New England. They always performed well, stayed dry and warm, we’re not overly hot at 100F weather and always felt protected. I got hit in the shin with a piece of 2x4 kicked up by a truck where another boot would have failed me but the Daytona took the hit without missing a beat. I‘m buying my second pair now and it’s the best money on equipment I spent.
I went in to buy a good quality sport touring boot & after I’d tried the brands I’d researched, the sales guy got me to try a pair of these. Instant sale. Spent at least £100 more than I was planning and have never regretted it for a second. I would agree with all of the claims in this video. Top quality and unrivalled protection for sure, but the clincher is the all day comfort. Makes you realise how rubbish your normal shoes are by comparison. Excellent product from a superb company. Would also recommend their wax cream, the protector spray, zip lube and even their extra support insoles (which I now also wear in my walking boots and casual high tops.)
We have and continue to have them as officially supplied work motorcycle work boots... subjected to continous abuse and the worst weather. They never fail... excellent boot. Hello from Ireland 😊
Seeing this video, all I can say. This is the ever best explanation about Daytona boots period. If I would change the picture of Chris and stay behind that counter. I would say just about the same. With one difference. He can't be replaced with nobody they way he describes the boots. I speak ( think) pretty decent german but my english may miss the point how he talks about it. CONGRATULATION to you. Alles gut in zukunft. Helmut
Agreed, he does an excellent job of describing these boots. Back in 2010 you sold me my first pair, and I put over 100,000 miles on them. Been resoled twice, and are still up to the job. My second pair is also going strong at around 90,000 miles, and on their second soles. The other great feature not mentioned in the video is their large size range. I’m in size 16 aaa, or in this case size 51 narrow. They go even larger, as well as custom. I’m currently having a third pair built - they’re that good!
Owned a pair since I started biking in 2009 with a polish they still look brand new are supremely comfortable and just ooze quality yes expensive but the old saying you get what you pay for certainly rings true.
I have a GS which is a little tall for me. I bought the Lady Star and they are perfect. (I am a male). I agree they are extremely comfortable, and feel very protected. Worth the money. Thanks for reminding me to treat the leather.
22 years of riding I’m on my second pair of Roadstars. I had a choice of refurbishing but I fancied the waterproof membrane even though the standard boots never leaked. I’ve walked on 10 mile trail in them.
I love this channel because you always provide a sea of useful information from the world of motorcycle equipment. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work. Greetings from Serbia
I totally agree, these boots are extremely well made and worth every dollar. My only issue is, I wish the boots were made bigger around the ankle girth, I bought my first ever pair of SL Pilot GTX from our only Aussie distributor, they helped me pick my size based on my foot measurement, I got the Daytona boots and couldn't even get them on because they were so tight around the ankle girth, I have never had a problem in my life with any type of boots, so this was a shock to me. I exchanged them at great expense for the apparently more adjustable Lady Star GTX, I also went up one size and yes I can now get them on but only just, they are still very very tight around the ankle girth and they are very stiff, it feels like I'm wearing a cast, so 3 months after purchase, I am still yet to wear them. I look at them often and is all I see is a lot of money sitting in the cupboard and wonder if I will ever be able to wear them with some degree of comfort. The reason I found this video was because I was searching for tips on how to break these boots in so I can try and ride with them but I am yet to find any decent tips on any video.
Brilliant! I love the way you tell about the fact that the Daytona company is shit in their marketing but try to make the best product they know how to make. Love that. Honest, craftsmanship.
Not saying we are always right but we do try and tell it the way we see it. We had a factory visit planned just before lockdown but it was cancelled. Hopefully will be invited again when travel is allowed and we will make a video of their operation. ML
Looks like nice product, don't understand the huge branding. Seems it compromises the sole tread a bit, and the perforated sides with the name stitched in.
I purchased a pair of M star as the GSA is a bit high for me. Unfortunately, I felt a bit disconnected with the high sole so changed them for the Road Star. I have tried to pursue with these boots but they don't suit me. I find the sole locks into the rally pegs of the GSA ( yes I can change the pegs) making moving my feet around on the pegs, while riding difficult ( you don't realise this until it happens) I also find the boot incredibly stiff, making gear changes difficult ( I pursued with the boots for 2500km, thinking they will bed in but with an only marginal difference). Be careful with sizing, if you lay a pair of 43 soles against a pair of 44 you will see a big difference in the length. For some reason, my right big toe felt jammed and bruising under the big toe resulted ( yes the boots are probably slightly small but going up to 44 for me felt too big a step). I want to like these boots, I love things that are well made and think highly of the company history and philosophy, I also can't stress how accomodating the Australian distributors have been. Still, it appears the boots and my feet don't match.
I've worn them for years and a lot of Met Police Traffic Officers wear them. When i went to other companies i always find myself going back to Daytona.
I got an older Daytona pair... amazingly still holding up... waterproof...hot or cold... these boots dont care and my feet dont know... super comfortable... I will replace them but only with Daytona... prize?... high but don't care... I got the best of the best of the best and it shows... there is nothing comparable... period
I'm not so sure about the comments on width. I've had several pairs of boots in a 47 and currently have Alpinestars for day to day and Forma Adventure for off road. I bought a pair of Daytona Road star online in a 47 and they were a struggle to get my foot into, tight when actually on however there was no way on earth to zip them up. With both zips and the velcro undone I couldn't get the zips to fasten. They were a country mile off fastening so I sent them back. My feet are not particularly wide, a typical 47 fits like a glove.
I own both the daytona roadstar and the AC classic (tan). They fit my fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable. I also like the way work when riding (controls, etc). They also look and perform extremely well. I can't comment on the protection they would provide in a crash or off, but they have features that lead me to have confidence in them. I also would buy them again without hesitation. I wear a 47 which is the same size I wear in dainese race boots (Torque D1) so I'd say they fit true to size. Excellent review BTW
Chris, isn`t it interesting that Stadler and Daytona, two hidden quality super champs in the motorcycle gear industrie, are very close located to each other in lower Bavaria? They are just some miles from each other. Two rather secret operating companies, not much marketing, but the highest quality. That speaks a lot for the character of this area.
I can’t zip mine up. Have tried every possible position, even used a chord to pull zip togeather. Helped. But not enough, to get zip up! So have thrown them in a cupboard in disgust!!! 😢😢😢😢
Hi Chris, i like your reviews. I am writing from Norway. I ordered daytona sportmax. But i was not sure about the size. Normally I wear 41 and I ordered 41 and also I used and tried size 41 riderboots they fit me perfect. Can you tell me I ordered correct size as 41? Thanks
I found them to be completely the opposite. Came up small and very tight and stiff. I do have wide fit take a 43 struggled to even get my foot in, in fact I couldn’t. The shop said they would obtain a wide fit for me and call when they were in didn’t. So purchased a different make and they fitted great. £400 for a pair of boots if they were as described I would have a pair.
Hello. I have a budget of circa £300 and love the daytona boots but they are above my budget. I ride a sports tourer (KTM Sd GT) and looking for a boots for winter/coler/wetter seasons. Ideally a boots I can wear in or out of the trouser. Can you advise what you have please and help me decide what my options are. Thanks in advance. I have looked at Dianese sport max goretex and other similar also.My size is a EU 45.
Just seen the strive boot and looks nearer my target. Can these boots be worn inside trousers only or can you wear with leather trousers inside please?
Yes, you can wear under / inside trousers. They are a Gore-Tex boot so more sensible to wear underneath a waterproof trouser. If you wear a trouser inside the boots and it rains then you will get wet feet!
Please tell us a different story about your visit to Bavaria!!!! Please! And surely the brothers do other tasks in the factory, or at least swap, to allow them both a shot on the press.... ?? Great boot, great review. Change the story. Tell us something new about the Daytona factory, or a video to see the inner workings. That would be interesting!
Daytona do in fact make fantastic boots, I own a pair of their short vented summer boots. However there is a British company that has been on the go for a long time called ALTBERG, they make boots for farmers and deer stalkers to Royal Marines and the Army. They do fantastic motorcycle boots one called the Roadrunner which is CE level 2 or BSEN 13634:2010-2:2:2, they are great and offer a repair/ resole service which is very good. They are in the UK, Yorkshire. They have never leaked and are comfortable off the bat. Buy British
We've tried these boots. They are a bit clunky and heavy and not particularly comfortable. Their website is atrocious, and if they don't have them in stock you could be waiting for six to eight weeks. It is an interesting artisanal maker but they're not really a serious player. They don't work with Goretex and I think you will find that not many of their boots are made in the UK. A BSEN standard is not a CE accredited standard, so if the EU were to make it mandatory to wear CE approved boots, as they have done already with gloves, the Altbergs would not be wearable. ML
When they get they’re customer service sorted I would probably go back , when me and friends went they’re, we found them pretty ignorant and uninviting, stick to my Daytona’s
I wasted money for years buying other boots, thinking I was saving money. Just get Daytona boots. Of course they are expensive! Break down how much it is per year of happy ownership. BTW, Daytona no longer replace the linings.
Unfortunately you are now always the more expensive then other European retailers because of the import costs. Or are you willing to cut that of the price?
Chris said he was at the factory in Bavaria, while they were making boots. Premium German manufacturers are usually more reluctant to farm out their production to China than their British and American counterparts.
Poor fitting boots, overpriced. Those zippers will never give you a snug fit and will probably will fail before any boot with laces. TCX, Dainese or Revit boots have models much better than any of these 19th Century designs.
@@kierenmoore3236 guess a million tests and awards do the trick. also, the fact that there are riders that are sponsored by other companies and ride with their daytonas underneath a fake-sponsor-shoe-attachment, says it all. i have never worn a shoe as comfy as my big fat daytonas.
Had them for Christmas 4 years ago, feels like Christmas every day I put them on. Done thousands of miles in my Datona MS GTS in the worst condition ever and the have never let me down. Simply the very best boot in the world. Great presentation, Thank you.
I used the Traveller in the Irish police from 1998 to 2014 when I retired.
A most comfortable waterproof and long lasting boot and I’d highly recommend them.
Unfortunately tested them out for safety in an accident including getting my foot trapped under a car wheel. I give it five out of five for safety as well as comfort.
I agree 100% 👍🏻 Daytona make simple the best boots. I'm from Bavaria and I visit a few time Daytona in Eggenfelden and meet also the owners. There are so down on earth and proud for them products. High price, but also high quality. Daytona is definitely the #1 for Motorbike boots.
also been to Eggenfelden to Daytona
Excellent review and I could not agree more on the quality of boots. I had my first set of Daytona boots for 15 years! across 5 motorcycles, 1150GS‘s, Harleys, Kawasaki ZZR etc and rode them through snow and ice rain in the Rocky Mountains at Glacier and Banff, the desert in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico to the Appalachian Trail in New England. They always performed well, stayed dry and warm, we’re not overly hot at 100F weather and always felt protected. I got hit in the shin with a piece of 2x4 kicked up by a truck where another boot would have failed me but the Daytona took the hit without missing a beat. I‘m buying my second pair now and it’s the best money on equipment I spent.
I went in to buy a good quality sport touring boot & after I’d tried the brands I’d researched, the sales guy got me to try a pair of these. Instant sale. Spent at least £100 more than I was planning and have never regretted it for a second. I would agree with all of the claims in this video. Top quality and unrivalled protection for sure, but the clincher is the all day comfort. Makes you realise how rubbish your normal shoes are by comparison. Excellent product from a superb company. Would also recommend their wax cream, the protector spray, zip lube and even their extra support insoles (which I now also wear in my walking boots and casual high tops.)
We have and continue to have them as officially supplied work motorcycle work boots... subjected to continous abuse and the worst weather. They never fail... excellent boot. Hello from Ireland 😊
its really a pleasure to listen to these reviews. really seems to love motorcycles and everything involved in motorcycle riding.
Thank you for watching them!
Daytona is a true safety boot. Through and through. Just bought a pair. You were absolutely correct. Love them. Thanks, Chris.
Half the video was about Daytona heritage. Call me boring but I found this extremely interesting. This guy knows his stuff. Thanks👏🏾👏🏾🤜🏾
Ive had a pair of their boots for over 12 years, still outstanding, it never ever crosses my mind the weather is too bad
Seeing this video, all I can say. This is the ever best explanation about Daytona boots period. If I would change the picture of Chris and stay behind that counter. I would say just about the same. With one difference. He can't be replaced with nobody they way he describes the boots. I speak ( think) pretty decent german but my english may miss the point how he talks about it. CONGRATULATION to you. Alles gut in zukunft. Helmut
Helmut-you pretty much said the same as Chris and sold me my two pairs of Daytonas (and Held leathers, gloves ...). Cheers! 👍🏻
Agreed, he does an excellent job of describing these boots. Back in 2010 you sold me my first pair, and I put over 100,000 miles on them. Been resoled twice, and are still up to the job. My second pair is also going strong at around 90,000 miles, and on their second soles.
The other great feature not mentioned in the video is their large size range. I’m in size 16 aaa, or in this case size 51 narrow. They go even larger, as well as custom. I’m currently having a third pair built - they’re that good!
Owned a pair since I started biking in 2009 with a polish they still look brand new are supremely comfortable and just ooze quality yes expensive but the old saying you get what you pay for certainly rings true.
I have a GS which is a little tall for me. I bought the Lady Star and they are perfect. (I am a male). I agree they are extremely comfortable, and feel very protected. Worth the money. Thanks for reminding me to treat the leather.
Hey Chris, I'm in Australia so I purchased in country but I bought my kit based on your reviews. My Daytona's are really comfortable.
Glad our reviews are supporting Australian retailers! We do ship to Australia........
22 years of riding I’m on my second pair of Roadstars. I had a choice of refurbishing but I fancied the waterproof membrane even though the standard boots never leaked. I’ve walked on 10 mile trail in them.
I love this channel because you always provide a sea of useful information from the world of motorcycle equipment. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work. Greetings from Serbia
I totally agree, these boots are extremely well made and worth every dollar. My only issue is, I wish the boots were made bigger around the ankle girth, I bought my first ever pair of SL Pilot GTX from our only Aussie distributor, they helped me pick my size based on my foot measurement, I got the Daytona boots and couldn't even get them on because they were so tight around the ankle girth, I have never had a problem in my life with any type of boots, so this was a shock to me. I exchanged them at great expense for the apparently more adjustable Lady Star GTX, I also went up one size and yes I can now get them on but only just, they are still very very tight around the ankle girth and they are very stiff, it feels like I'm wearing a cast, so 3 months after purchase, I am still yet to wear them. I look at them often and is all I see is a lot of money sitting in the cupboard and wonder if I will ever be able to wear them with some degree of comfort. The reason I found this video was because I was searching for tips on how to break these boots in so I can try and ride with them but I am yet to find any decent tips on any video.
I have had the Voyagers for a few years. They are great and fit my wide feet and chunky calves. I'd love another pair.
Brilliant! I love the way you tell about the fact that the Daytona company is shit in their marketing but try to make the best product they know how to make. Love that. Honest, craftsmanship.
Not saying we are always right but we do try and tell it the way we see it. We had a factory visit planned just before lockdown but it was cancelled. Hopefully will be invited again when travel is allowed and we will make a video of their operation. ML
@@Motolegends have you been invited back? Will like to see it happen
@Motolegends how about now? just want to know if they still made this in Germany or china 😂
Looks like nice product, don't understand the huge branding. Seems it compromises the sole tread a bit, and the perforated sides with the name stitched in.
I purchased a pair of M star as the GSA is a bit high for me. Unfortunately, I felt a bit disconnected with the high sole so changed them for the Road Star. I have tried to pursue with these boots but they don't suit me. I find the sole locks into the rally pegs of the GSA ( yes I can change the pegs) making moving my feet around on the pegs, while riding difficult ( you don't realise this until it happens) I also find the boot incredibly stiff, making gear changes difficult ( I pursued with the boots for 2500km, thinking they will bed in but with an only marginal difference). Be careful with sizing, if you lay a pair of 43 soles against a pair of 44 you will see a big difference in the length. For some reason, my right big toe felt jammed and bruising under the big toe resulted ( yes the boots are probably slightly small but going up to 44 for me felt too big a step). I want to like these boots, I love things that are well made and think highly of the company history and philosophy, I also can't stress how accomodating the Australian distributors have been. Still, it appears the boots and my feet don't match.
I've worn them for years and a lot of Met Police Traffic Officers wear them. When i went to other companies i always find myself going back to Daytona.
I got an older Daytona pair... amazingly still holding up... waterproof...hot or cold... these boots dont care and my feet dont know... super comfortable... I will replace them but only with Daytona... prize?... high but don't care... I got the best of the best of the best and it shows... there is nothing comparable... period
I'm not so sure about the comments on width. I've had several pairs of boots in a 47 and currently have Alpinestars for day to day and Forma Adventure for off road. I bought a pair of Daytona Road star online in a 47 and they were a struggle to get my foot into, tight when actually on however there was no way on earth to zip them up. With both zips and the velcro undone I couldn't get the zips to fasten. They were a country mile off fastening so I sent them back. My feet are not particularly wide, a typical 47 fits like a glove.
they offer extra wide width
Buying the Max Sports GTX next month.
Hardest wearing boots I have owned. Almost too good! Warm and comfortable.
I have the strive gtx I wouldn’t get anything else such a nice boot I use saphir creme and after almost 3 years they still look new.
We like the Saphir polishes too although Daytona have their own polish which is also good.
30years of riding. The only boots I trust is Daytona. Greetings from Malaysia.
Would the Roadstar be too hot for Malaysian weather?
I own both the daytona roadstar and the AC classic (tan). They fit my fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable. I also like the way work when riding (controls, etc). They also look and perform extremely well. I can't comment on the protection they would provide in a crash or off, but they have features that lead me to have confidence in them. I also would buy them again without hesitation. I wear a 47 which is the same size I wear in dainese race boots (Torque D1) so I'd say they fit true to size. Excellent review BTW
I have the road stars, wear them all year round, simply the best I’ve had. Good vid, just found this channel, good reviews
Chris, isn`t it interesting that Stadler and Daytona, two hidden quality super champs in the motorcycle gear industrie, are very close located to each other in lower Bavaria? They are just some miles from each other.
Two rather secret operating companies, not much marketing, but the highest quality. That speaks a lot for the character of this area.
My next boot. Without any doubt.
Very good review. Have the MStar. Wish they were taller.
I can’t zip mine up. Have tried every possible position, even used a chord to pull zip togeather. Helped. But not enough, to get zip up!
So have thrown them in a cupboard in disgust!!!
😢😢😢😢
Is there a Daytona like glove brand you recommend?
Superb review. Well done.
Hi Chris, i like your reviews. I am writing from Norway. I ordered daytona sportmax. But i was not sure about the size. Normally I wear 41 and I ordered 41 and also I used and tried size 41 riderboots they fit me perfect. Can you tell me I ordered correct size as 41? Thanks
I found them to be completely the opposite. Came up small and very tight and stiff. I do have wide fit take a 43 struggled to even get my foot in, in fact I couldn’t.
The shop said they would obtain a wide fit for me and call when they were in didn’t. So purchased a different make and they fitted great.
£400 for a pair of boots if they were as described I would have a pair.
roadstar is available extra wide now
the ac classic , as worn by jack the ripper for quick escapes on his penny tharthing , till the new fangled lacing system went into his spokes . LOL
Hello. I have a budget of circa £300 and love the daytona boots but they are above my budget. I ride a sports tourer (KTM Sd GT) and looking for a boots for winter/coler/wetter seasons. Ideally a boots I can wear in or out of the trouser. Can you advise what you have please and help me decide what my options are. Thanks in advance. I have looked at Dianese sport max goretex and other similar also.My size is a EU 45.
Just seen the strive boot and looks nearer my target. Can these boots be worn inside trousers only or can you wear with leather trousers inside please?
Yes, you can wear under / inside trousers. They are a Gore-Tex boot so more sensible to wear underneath a waterproof trouser. If you wear a trouser inside the boots and it rains then you will get wet feet!
Brilliant video
Hello! What can you say about Daytona Journey XCR boots? You didn't mention them in the video. Is the protection ok for city riding?
I'd say there was a lot of difference between the traveller and roads
And you'd be correct.
Please tell us a different story about your visit to Bavaria!!!! Please!
And surely the brothers do other tasks in the factory, or at least swap, to allow them both a shot on the press.... ??
Great boot, great review. Change the story. Tell us something new about the Daytona factory, or a video to see the inner workings. That would be interesting!
Isn’t all leather water repellent?
Daytona do in fact make fantastic boots, I own a pair of their short vented summer boots.
However there is a British company that has been on the go for a long time called ALTBERG, they make boots for farmers and deer stalkers to Royal Marines and the Army. They do fantastic motorcycle boots one called the Roadrunner which is CE level 2 or BSEN 13634:2010-2:2:2, they are great and offer a repair/ resole service which is very good. They are in the UK, Yorkshire. They have never leaked and are comfortable off the bat.
Buy British
We've tried these boots. They are a bit clunky and heavy and not particularly comfortable. Their website is atrocious, and if they don't have them in stock you could be waiting for six to eight weeks. It is an interesting artisanal maker but they're not really a serious player. They don't work with Goretex and I think you will find that not many of their boots are made in the UK. A BSEN standard is not a CE accredited standard, so if the EU were to make it mandatory to wear CE approved boots, as they have done already with gloves, the Altbergs would not be wearable. ML
When they get they’re customer service sorted I would probably go back , when me and friends went they’re, we found them pretty ignorant and uninviting, stick to my Daytona’s
Daytona, what a beautiful boot
its a very expensive wellington with zips :)
What would you recommend for cruiser, I wear 4E running shoes.
It's got to be the Daytona Road Star as that comes in four widths. ML
I could not comfortably get under the shifter on a goldwing with these boots. Too stiff unfortunately for me.
you can adjust the shifter like i did
perfect boot .. love it!
That was awesome.
I wasted money for years buying other boots, thinking I was saving money. Just get Daytona boots. Of course they are expensive! Break down how much it is per year of happy ownership. BTW, Daytona no longer replace the linings.
Thank you for your feedback!
Slippers for the bike
1500$ for shoes... but I've found 200-250 daytona clubman shoes...
Peepee approved ?🤣
Unfortunately you are now always the more expensive then other European retailers because of the import costs. Or are you willing to cut that of the price?
ugly logos all over everything..
I can see eight boots in the image with no logo.
fine german stuff made in china i bet .
Chris said he was at the factory in Bavaria, while they were making boots.
Premium German manufacturers are usually more reluctant to farm out their production to China than their British and American counterparts.
You'd lose that bet.
Poor fitting boots, overpriced. Those zippers will never give you a snug fit and will probably will fail before any boot with laces. TCX, Dainese or Revit boots have models much better than any of these 19th Century designs.
Your views put you in a minority. Most high mileage motorcyclists agree that Daytona make the best motorcycling boots in the world. ML
Motolegends - Got some independent stats/research to back that up ... ? Or just assertion?
@@kierenmoore3236 guess a million tests and awards do the trick. also, the fact that there are riders that are sponsored by other companies and ride with their daytonas underneath a fake-sponsor-shoe-attachment, says it all. i have never worn a shoe as comfy as my big fat daytonas.
I have tried many different boots from different manufacturers. Daytona are good for me.
Had them for Christmas 4 years ago, feels like Christmas every day I put them on. Done thousands of miles in my Datona MS GTS in the worst condition ever and the have never let me down. Simply the very best boot in the world. Great presentation, Thank you.
I'm a UK size 8. Most size shoes I buy fit me. Please tell me what size Daytona would fit me.
Go to your local Sports Bike shop and try them on.