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Orazo Boots · 04-14-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by almondnine

Not in any of the major cities Vir, but currently in Kerala and far away from any big city. Kottayam town is nearby though. It's almost 70 kms from Cochin. Got shifted here around 6 months back from delhi where I lived for 32 odd years.

What I can do is return the size 12 in original packaging and you can ship a size 11. these facilities are currently provided by online footwear retailers like bigshoebazaar etc. In case you agree to the same I will place an order within a few days as soon as I get my bike.

OK, Almondnine, we have been working on a response to your request, to take it up as a policy offer - mainly because we have received similar requests from others too. I am pleased to let you know that we have decided to accept the position that if you need a replacement of the boot either one size up, or down, after having received it and tried it; we shall replace the same, provided you return the boot in the original packing within three days of receipt (transit time excluded).
I hope this makes you comfortable.

burnrubbernotursoul · 12-05-2009, 10:59 AM

Guys !! check this out.I made a toe shift protector for my bike. its made of leather and costs me rs 40 for the whole thing.i procured the material and build the thing by myself as per my need.has been using it for a week and it definitely feels good, in the sense that i didnt find any discomfort while shifting or moving my legs around the pegs. besides it takes only a few Seconds (yeah a few seconds) to wear and take this thing off.

here's the link; BTW that's an orazo boot and the shifter had damaged the leather so badly that i had to employ this toe shifter protector. now iam happy

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/339280-post30.html

#trigger · 10-21-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pranay

I don't think toe-shifters spoil shoes. If you are wearing chappals when you are riding, well....

No, it certainly does.. I'm having hard time maintaining my Lee-Cooper/Franco Leone shoes daily..

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Originally Posted by pundrick

Well Riders who go to office and have a dress code will certainly mind it. Personally, my shoe as well get scratches everyday apart from spoiled shining and they aren't cheap either.

Exactly my situation..

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Originally Posted by diffuser911

I used a cheap wristband over the left shoe. They are soft on the shoes and thick at the same time

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnrubbernotursoul

Guys !! check this out.I made a toe shift protector for my bike. its made of leather and costs me rs 40 for the whole thing

will see if I can get these.. or I have something in my mind, will try it out this weekend..

nick1979 · 11-02-2011, 04:58 PM

learn to shift the gear with back of ur shoe 2 inches above hil, it works wonder, i been doin this since 6 yrs...

Divya Sharan · 11-03-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nick1979

learn to shift the gear with back of ur shoe 2 inches above hil, it works wonder, i been doin this since 6 yrs...

Can you please elaborate the process??
Toe up gears have no place for the heel AFAIK!
Please explain....

ajithk · 11-04-2011, 01:02 AM

For those of you just looking for a cost effective way around this issue, i recommend you simply look no further than one of your old socks. Not very durable but more is to be found where the previous one came from cheaply and easily enough. Cut off a cylinder and put it on the toe end of your left shoe. Only downside is the appearance. You could probably pick a black sock since black is always in fashion

12-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#102 (permalink)
burnrubbernotursoul Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 291	my Home made toe shifter. Guys !! check this out.I made a toe shift protector for my bike. its made of leather and costs me rs 40 for the whole thing.i procured the material and build the thing by myself as per my need.has been using it for a week and it definitely feels good, in the sense that i didnt find any discomfort while shifting or moving my legs around the pegs. besides it takes only a few Seconds (yeah a few seconds) to wear and take this thing off. here's the link; BTW that's an orazo boot and the shifter had damaged the leather so badly that i had to employ this toe shifter protector. now iam happy http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/339280-post30.html __________________ " if WRONG is a T-shirt ; then wearing it inside out doesn't make it RIGHT "

11-02-2011, 04:58 PM	#104 (permalink)
nick1979 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: kathmandu Posts: 34	gear shifting learn to shift the gear with back of ur shoe 2 inches above hil, it works wonder, i been doin this since 6 yrs...

11-04-2011, 01:02 AM	#106 (permalink)
ajithk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	Shift sock? For those of you just looking for a cost effective way around this issue, i recommend you simply look no further than one of your old socks. Not very durable but more is to be found where the previous one came from cheaply and easily enough. Cut off a cylinder and put it on the toe end of your left shoe. Only downside is the appearance. You could probably pick a black sock since black is always in fashion Last edited by ajithk; 11-04-2011 at 01:04 AM. Reason: spell fix

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