oneal element boots

[Billyboypaints]

few months ago,after rideing in work boots for a few weeks i figured id need some boots. so i went down to pep boys and figured id try out what oneal hass to offer and i must say i am very dissapointed
put them on first time my foot slipped off the kickstarter ripped a gaping hole in the leather,very dissapointed as this was my first ride with the new boots.
no protection is offered and i blame oneal for my broken ankle few months back had there been more stiff protection i dont think my ankle would have broke
so last week i put them on again and slipped on the kickstart again and the peg went all the way through into my bone sock boots skin everything
i am highly dissapointed and would recommend noone! get these boots! sure 80 dollars was good but after the doctors bills(and the ripped socks) was it worth it?
little to no protection is offered
heres some pics

My finger through the boot

my sock
please boots are one of the most important things you an skimp on gear such as jerseys but boots and a helmet should be the best you can find
i will be ordering thor quadrants immediately

[Billyboypaints]

[pjg351]

Gee Billy your hard on the gear Old Mate! But your right about the cheap stuff, probably does more harm than good.

[Aus_Rider_22]

Sorry to hear the gear didn't hold up at all!

It's true you get what you pay for but that's still unbelievable that they would rip first ride!

I went from work boots to Oneal M-840's and they were great entry boots! I paid $100AUD second hand for them, which in hindsite was a bit much, but they were awesome! I am assuming the Elements must be Oneal's entry level boots these days?

[Billyboypaints]

Originally Posted by Aus_Rider_22

Sorry to hear the gear didn't hold up at all!

It's true you get what you pay for but that's still unbelievable that they would rip first ride!

I went from work boots to Oneal M-840's and they were great entry boots! I paid $100AUD second hand for them, which in hindsite was a bit much, but they were awesome! I am assuming the Elements must be Oneal's entry level boots these days?

yuppp

[pragmatic393]

Dang, Billy! You definitley thrashed those boots

I agree with you on the Elements quality and would always recommend upgrading safety gear. But, from the pic you posted, the leather on those boots is seriously deteriorated and they look much older than a few months. They either sat on the shelf for 10years or stored in solvent

Talk to someone at O'neal in detail, send those pics and post their reply.

The O'neals are a good (not great) affordable entry level boot and are certainly better than standard work-boots. I would never recommend them for long-term MX or even aggressive trail riding, but for the new to the sport kid or Dad, its a good alternative for the "tennis-shoe-king". I don't work for O'neal, just putting things into perspective. Good Post!

[Billyboypaints]

you deffinately made some good points prag
i was gunna send oneal pics of my foot and such but how far would i get?
i shoulda known buying things from pepboys
new boots are deff next on my wish list
what does everyone think about the thor quadrants?

[weld_13]

Originally Posted by Billyboypaints

you deffinately made some good points prag
i was gunna send oneal pics of my foot and such but how far would i get?
i shoulda known buying things from pepboys
new boots are deff next on my wish list
what does everyone think about the thor quadrants?

this is exactly like buying welding stuff from home depot.....if you buy something get it from somewhere thats what they specialise in

[Billyboypaints]

i agree weld thanx for the imput ppl!
new boots will be ordered soon when i get some moneys!

[weld_13]

Originally Posted by Billyboypaints

i agree weld thanx for the imput ppl!
new boots will be ordered soon when i get some moneys!

I swere that box of welding rod must have been on the shelf for at least 4 years. now that I'm off that. Only problem is boots from dealer-$130+

[The Baron]

You can pick up some Beriks super cheap. They ain't the greatest but they are better than Elements. They are going outta business so everyone is unloading them dirt cheap.

[crdude]

Thats crazy... I'v been using the 05 Oneal element boots sens they were new (back in like 05)... and mine like 30 times better then yours.... I think your just overly rough with your gear

[Billyboypaints]

Originally Posted by crdude

Thats crazy... I'v been using the 05 Oneal element boots sens they were new (back in like 05)... and mine like 30 times better then yours.... I think your just overly rough with your gear

idk dood i wasnt doing anything out of the norm just kicked my bike and kickstarter went through the boot

[spaceyd]

I bought a pair of those boots at Pep-boys cause they were cheap and they had them in my size! (size 14 are hard to come by!!) When I got home with them I put them on to "break" them in before riding. The first buckle I tried to latch broke off!! My girlfriend laughed as I was so surprised that they just fell apart. wore them around the house for a few hours and as I was taking them off the same buckle on the other foot broke! I was amazed at how cheap they were and took them back to PB's. I ended up with Alpinestars that I paid alot more for, but, after many trips to the trails are still in good shape and are really comfortable! Just my $.02

[weld_13]

Originally Posted by The Baron

You can pick up some Beriks super cheap. They ain't the greatest but they are better than Elements. They are going outta business so everyone is unloading them dirt cheap.

cool, I cant afford any at the moment but I will keep an eye out for some. Thanks

[crdude]

Originally Posted by spaceyd

I bought a pair of those boots at Pep-boys cause they were cheap and they had them in my size! (size 14 are hard to come by!!) When I got home with them I put them on to "break" them in before riding. The first buckle I tried to latch broke off!! My girlfriend laughed as I was so surprised that they just fell apart. wore them around the house for a few hours and as I was taking them off the same buckle on the other foot broke! I was amazed at how cheap they were and took them back to PB's. I ended up with Alpinestars that I paid alot more for, but, after many trips to the trails are still in good shape and are really comfortable! Just my $.02

you probley had them set to tight lol

[pragmatic393]

Originally Posted by crdude

you probley had them set to tight lol

nah, I think his Float was a bit off

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by pragmatic393

Dang, Billy! You definitley thrashed those boots
. But, from the pic you posted, the leather on those boots is seriously deteriorated and they look much older than a few months. They either sat on the shelf for 10years or stored in solvent

Your right...

Those soles look really chewed up!!!

How many hours you rode in them?

[Billyboypaints]

Originally Posted by mxmama

Your right...

Those soles look really chewed up!!!

How many hours you rode in them?

when this pic was taken about 8-10 hours but the hole happened first kick with them on

[weld_13]

Originally Posted by The Baron

You can pick up some Beriks super cheap. They ain't the greatest but they are better than Elements. They are going outta business so everyone is unloading them dirt cheap.

awww! I just looked atthose boots and they are sellin cheap!,But I'm about to pick up a chest protector first even though I know I should get boots first but a chest protector is cheaper and I found a killer deal on a thor I think its a thor quadrant as far as I know.