Winter (waterproof) boots

[nman1]

Anyone had any experience with the Sidi "On road gore" boots, I think they were formerly called "extreme". They look pretty good in that they do not have zips (velcro) fasteners, good protection, quite high so my waterproofs won`t ride up over the top of them, good protection to lower leg and basically a good name in boots.

Gonna look out at the BMF as I`m sick of having to hang my boots over the heaters to dry them out

[Delboy]

look ok them boots.

[nman1]

cheers del, but do you know if they keep the water out. I`m running out of dry bloody socks

[Guest akey]

Dunno about Sidi, but I can defo vouch for OXTAR TCS Goretex. I got a pair at the NEC last year and they have never let me down always dry feet and a good level of protection as well with the TCS system.

They do squeek, but this is solved with either WD40 or GT85.

http://www.pghmotorcycles.com/SHOP/SportGTX.jpg

[Korben]

Dunno about Sidi, but I can defo vouch for OXTAR TCS Goretex. I got a pair at the NEC last year and they have never let me down always dry feet and a good level of protection as well with the TCS system.

They do squeek, but this is solved with either WD40 or GT85.

http://www.pghmotorcycles.com/SHOP/SportGTX.jpg

 

I actually have none waterproof Oxtars, and been caught in rain a few times..... Never had we feet yet.

Can't get em to stop squeeking though!! Will give WD40 a try I think.

[allym316]

Sorry, not tried em but I do have a pair of these....

http://www.blipkit.com/Daytona-Bandit-XCR.htm

See the after sales blurb... a pair for life basically!

Im up to about 40k on mine in 3 years and have walked miles in em as well - pretty unusual to find a bike boot thats as comfy as that from the second I tried em on. Cool in summer and warm in winter, I just couldnt stand any more wet feet after my first alpinestars leaked twice leaving me wearing carrier bags on me feet over a 10 day tour of soggy Norfolk, so I took em back to the shop and got a refund and bought the daytonas,

Mine are looking a bit scuffed now, well not suprising really and Im thinking of sending em back for a refurb ready for winter.... if it ever stops raining!

[nman1]

Cheers guys for the comments, I`ll have a look around and try a few on for comfort. Them Oxtar ones look pretty good and well built. Big possibility there me thinks.

[Hoody]

Posted it before, but my choice is Alt-Berg. Wear nearly everyday all day for work or off duty, been touring in them in torrential rain (weeks at a time) and NEVER had wet feet in five years.

Excellent aftersale service too, with re-soling available.

They have walking boot soles and are comfy for all day wear off the bike (In fact sometimes get worn under jeans if it's raining!)

Not a fashion item, they just work

[Guest akey]

Have to say Altburg make fantastic boots full stop, I used to have a pair of their combat boots for work and they were fantastic and as hoody says aftersales is superb.

[nman1]

I`ll google the site and have a look. Cheers

[Guest]

I'm looking into the same thing, a decent pair of waterproof boots for the winter. I've looked on a few sites and have noticed that Alpinestars do a few waterproof models. Does anyone have any experience with either the SMX 4 waterproof or SMX R Goretex boots?

[jamesw]

I don't have any experience with any of the above, but i have a pair of Swift Torsion X boots that are fully water proof and not too expensive.

May be worth a look?

[Christoph]

I've got the A-stars SMX R goretex boots. First pair of boots i got. Never let a spot of water in, feet always bone dry. I also find them really comfy off the bike when walking around town.

[pumilio]

I have hein gericke touring boots and they are awesome.

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/prod ... ts_id/3937

Comfy, durable, waterproof in all weather, etc.

[nman1]

Cheers peeps for all the advice, I`ve got a HG and an Infinity store near me so I`m going to go over and take a look at their stock, with a list of brands and styles you`ve given me.

[Christoph]

I also found the A-stars SMX 4 and R boots were the only boot that i could get me foot in to without needing a shoehorn! All others i had a really tough time just getting my heel into... not something i could be doing with when i get the impulse to go out and ride.

[MonkeyKnuckle]

I've got the Alpinestars SMX-4 Waterproof. Have used them in the rain yet but they're pretty comfy.

[nman1]

Going to go with these. Ride mag has just done a testing on them and they came out at the top. TCX Infinity

Anyone had any experience with them ??

[boot]

Yes, I have these.

The cuff at the top is fine if you've clothing between your skin and the cuff, however I've found they're not so comfortable without.

http://www.speciousphotodesign.com/linked_images/tmbf/tcxoxtar_redcuff.jpg

This is the only fault I can find with them, they're a substantial boot and are comfortable. I've been out in the rain in them all day long and have nice dry feet at the end of it.

I you'd like me to go out later and stand in a puddle right up to my middle with them on, I'll happily oblige.

[nman1]

Don`t do that boot, I`ll take your word for it. I`ve got mine on order, I hope to get the shop price down to the e-bay price of £159.99 as opposed to £189.99 rrp. I presume you wear your trousers inside the boot, so why are they uncomfortable around the top????

[boot]

No, I wear IXS Lancer Evo kegs, didn't seem to fasten well with them on the indside, so wear them on the outside - stops the rain getting in too. Weekdays is jeans under the bike trousers, so that's ok, but weekends it's a knee lenght sock affair.

I paid £180 at J&S for mine, they were the last pair, but they wouldn't knock anything off.

I have issues with boots rubbing my ankle bones and becoming very painful. I beleive you can get gel pads and all sorts of things for this, but not had any issues with these boots regarding that - which was a welcome surprise!

[nman1]

Cheers boot for that info. My local dealer is getting some in at the end of this month. Must have had a run on them because of the article in ride. Si it`s wet feet until then.

[Guest]

No experience with the Sidis, but I've got a race-boot that's gore-tex too...

...VERY waterproof. Guaranteed to be waterproof too!

Alpinestars SMX-R GTX

Give them a go.

[nman1]

Opted for these in the end. Feel a bit bad as I had ordered the ones from another shop, but they were delayed in getting them in stock. Very comfy and tested on the pudsey run. Waterproof.

[TomW]

i know it a bit late but ive a pair of sidi black rain evos for over 2 years now never retreated or anything (should really do that soonish!) but ive neer had wet feet once!!