icebiker Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks to this thread...(post 32) http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/41482-what-do-you-ride-on-pow-days/page-2#entry422749 ...I put a search on eBay back in March seeking softer Deeluxe/Raichle boots (for powder/bumpy/late day chop)) than my current 225's. I wasn't optimistic given that these boots are hard enough to come by, let alone in my size (MP31), of a softer vs stiff orientation, and in good condition. But lo and behold something popped up the other day. I am now the proud owner of these puppies: These Le Mans are in fantastic shape. Apparently only one season of use, and everything works. Liners are still plump and not packed out. And the price was a steal. So I'm trying to figure out when they were made. After researching on Carver's Almanac, I'm guessing at least pre-2007 (when Deeluxe went to the track series). I also see a mention that some of the red tongues were stiff? In any case, any input on about when they were made? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I took a quick peak for you on Velvetpro. You can use googletranslate and look for Lemans. Lots of information about ever boot imaginable on there! Here's the link... hope it : http://velvet.pro/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebiker Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I took a quick peak for you on Velvetpro. You can use googletranslate and look for Lemans. Lots of information about ever boot imaginable on there! Here's the link... hope it : http://velvet.pro/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3996 Wow, didn't know about that site...very cool. DIdn't see these specific colored ones but guesssing these are somewhere around 10 years old. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 No problem! We always come across it again and again trying to find information about different boots, bindings, etc. Cheers to Zemely and his crew! They've really done an amazing job collecting so much information about the different vintage alpine gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thread hijack I have a pair of those in 26 if anyone is interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebiker Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So this is strange...I found this post on a Japanese merchant's yahoo auction site...these are exactly the boots I have.....site to indicate these are 2013-2014....contrary to the info on Carver's Almanac http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b168857298 They are in good enough shape to be more recent, but Deeluxe's website hasn't carried anything non-"Track" for a while IIRC. In any case, chalk it up as a curiosity. What's more important is that they fit, work, and - hopefully I'll learn when I take them out later this year - they have the "give" I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 That is really strange because Hubby and I were discussing your thread last night and he said your boots are from around 2004 before Deeluxe changed their buckle system. Who knows, you could write Deeluxe a mail and ask ;) They are a pretty friendy bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebiker Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks, great point. Perhaps the Japanese merchant mixed up their 1's and 0's. E.g. 2003/2004? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Deff 04-05 vintage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagoo Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Reading this section and had a thought. Popped up into the attic and dug out my very first pair of hard boots.. Blax DSM. Still look very nice as i sit here cleaning them. wonder if they would still be usable? Must be at least 15 years old.. After many many years not carving i have just received my new board today. F2 Eliminator carbon with the intention of going soft boot carving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 If it helps any, look at the world cup. I'd say the good majority ride in 15+ year old boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 These are Deeluxe LeMans, which were manufactured during the "in between" period when Deeluxe moved away from the Track naming system for a short time. These were my first pair of hard boots that I purchased in the Spring of 2006, so I would say these are the 04-05/05-06 model that now equates to the Deeluxe Track 325. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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