I got a couple things for Christmas and finally got to test them out this past weekend and thought I'd just do a quick review of all of the gear in one thread. I got some Speed and Strength Moto Mercenary shoes (think my wife paid around $80 since I sent her the link). They're not race protective, but offer some ankle and toe protection and look great/feel great. Shifting was spot on (not one missed shift). They are great IMO for casual riding, but aggressive riding I have Bilt race boots (actually pretty nice, but I don't like shifting with them). Icon Overlord Textile jacket (white/some black around $180) is comfortable and relatively cool (it was 82 when I rode the other day). It's an attack fit as per Icon, but I don't think it's overly aggressive. There are no vents to open, but the material in places is stretchy and breathable. I wasn't sweaty at all when I got done riding. It has CE armor for elbows and shoulders and padding for the back (not CE armor, but you can get a CE replacement if you feel you need it). The pants I wore were Bilt Iron Workers kevlar jeans (about $70). I found them to fit true to size and CE armor in knees which is a little low while standing is perfectly in place when riding. The jeans look great and are very comfortable. I got them for daily commuting. I need another pair as they are my only kevlar jeans though. I did get Icon Overlord textile pants, but the fit is horrible so I need to modify them to make them work (which I will in time). That's it! Just wanted to throw that out there if anyone was on the fence about any of these items.
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Jacket - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Overlord-Textile-Motorcycle-Jacket-White/dp/B008D262FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524090&sr=8-1&keywords=icon+overlord+textile+jacket"]Amazon.com: Icon Overlord Jacket - Large/White: Automotive[/ame]
Pants - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/BILT-IRON-WORKERS-Steel-Motorcycle/dp/B00CHT4LN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524952&sr=8-1&keywords=bilt+iron+workers"]Amazon.com: BILT IRON WORKERS Steel Motorcycle Jeans - 36, Distressed Denim: Automotive[/ame]
Shoes - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Strength-Moto-Mercenary-Shoes/dp/B00D26P0J0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524993&sr=8-7&keywords=speed+and+strength+moto+mercenary+shoes"]Amazon.com: Speed and Strength Moto Mercenary Shoes - Black (Size 11 87-6815): Automotive[/ame]
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Jacket - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Overlord-Textile-Motorcycle-Jacket-White/dp/B008D262FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524090&sr=8-1&keywords=icon+overlord+textile+jacket"]Amazon.com: Icon Overlord Jacket - Large/White: Automotive[/ame]
Pants - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/BILT-IRON-WORKERS-Steel-Motorcycle/dp/B00CHT4LN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524952&sr=8-1&keywords=bilt+iron+workers"]Amazon.com: BILT IRON WORKERS Steel Motorcycle Jeans - 36, Distressed Denim: Automotive[/ame]
Shoes - [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Strength-Moto-Mercenary-Shoes/dp/B00D26P0J0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1397524993&sr=8-7&keywords=speed+and+strength+moto+mercenary+shoes"]Amazon.com: Speed and Strength Moto Mercenary Shoes - Black (Size 11 87-6815): Automotive[/ame]
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