Product Description:Saicou entered the safety boots market with two different models – the and 450. The Saicou boots are
the more affordable pair and utilize a non-bootie, non-hinged design. In the months we’ve been wearing them, they have proven themselves as worthy entry-level gear. Colors are limited to black or white and are available in sizes 6-13. I wear a size 11 and the Saicou kicks fit correctly in length and width even for my bony toes and flat soles.
The toe box isn’t particularly thin, but after a single long day of riding I was shifting normally and never had to adjust the shift lever. Break-in took 2-3 rides before really loosening up and providing the best comfort. Adjustable straps help keep the safety shoes tight but require monitoring as they will slip periodically. Fully floating buckle clasps make it very easy to get the buckles locked into place. The bottom buckle is reversed to stay out of harm’s way - a good thing because the buckles are a little bulky which causes them to catch and still come undone. I’m not a fan of the reversed design (even on more expensive models like the Alpinestars Tech 10) because they make safety boots seem bulkier.
The molded toe on the has held up to my foot-dragging habits, and the stitching is unaffected by several months of riding. Build quality is solid, especially the new work boots sole compound. I did manage to break a buckle where the strap clips into the floating plastic hinge. It’s easy to see that this is a high-wear area, but it is screwed into position and could be replaced. Otherwise the only other damage is a torn gaiter from snagging the footpeg during an awkward dismount. The Italian-designed boots have proven fairly durable and all components, including leather heat shields, have survived repeated pressure washing.
An anatomical design makes the Saicousafety boots comfortable to walk in around the pits considering it’s not hinged. The upper calf area has room for a knee brace to slip inside and helps keep them in place. One area the has room for improvement is in waterproofing. These allow water easily through the nylon overlap area and straight onto the ankle and top of the foot, so we tried to avoid puddles as much as possible.
A slim, flat profile helps grip the motorcycle and the safety shoes sole is tacky against footpegs but resists wear.No product is perfect, and the entry-level Saicou boots have some slight faults, but for a boot well under $200 they impressed me. Styling is sharp, they clean easily and comfort is relatively high with thicker padding inside. It does retain some heat and occasionally it binds on the inner ankle when dabbing the foot on the ground, but not often. Having worn the Saicou 450 boots as well, I actually prefer the more affordable model. Neither has the top-shelf feel of some high-end market offerings, but for what they are the has fewer bulky plastic pieces and feels lighter. I have not suffered any injuries in either boot, but feel they offer comparable levels of safety shoes with snug support. These are definitely worth the meager price and I’ve recommended them to several friends on a budget.
Company Contact:
Contact Name: Matthew Hong
Company Name: Guangzhou Saicou Shoes Co., Ltd
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Tel: +86-13929570370 / +86-20-6217916
Fax: +86-20-62217906
Street Address: Rm 418 Yinyan
Building, No.25 Yanling Road, Tianhe
District, Guangzhou, Guangdong,
China 510507
Member name: saicou
Country:
China
Member Since: 11 March 2011
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