Icon Elsinore Boots
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:21 pm
So I treated myself to a pair of Icon Elsinores. Here they are compared to my old boots: a pair of Xelement Sirens.
The sirens are the gloss boots that are shorter in height.
So...The Elsinores are definitely more protective and rigid than the Sirens - I had purchased the sirens years ago before I knew how to ride - they were purchased as a fashion boot but are marketed as a motorcycle boot though I suspect they carry no ratings (I could be wrong).
Ever since I saw the elsinores, I knew I was going to be wanting a pair (based on looks alone) - I would have preferred them in brown but the brown is only available on the mens version. I am happy to be able to report that both boots are able to accomodate my strangely large calves, though it is a very tight fit on the elsinores. (I have 17inch calves) - you can see I let the top buckle out on the elsinores to allow a bit more space.
The Elsinores have a higher toe box than the Sirens, I had to adjust the shifter on my bike to ensure I could get the toe of the boot underneath. I have also noticed that am definitely less tall overall in the Elsinores vs the Sirens. I could never flat foot my bike - but it seems an even longer reach with the Elsinores vs the Sirens - I'm not sure I'm happy about this and with a shorter inseam length, I could do with all the help I can get. The stock insole is nothing to write home about, I've swapped the insoles out - both for comfort and also for a bid for additional height.
Elsinore Pros: Rigid protective and stylish boot that can accomodate my wide calves!
Elsinore Concerns: Tall toe box which may require shifter adjustment (just for reference, my shifter lever definitely does *not* land on the shifter pad on these boots (the lever hits more forward towards the toe), shorter sole height vs my older boots resulting in a greater reach for the ground when on my bike.