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[GIBBO]

I reckon I am going to need new touring boots soon. As always I want the best but at affordable prices (I know; how much are your feet worth).

What boots do others wear?

[stu]

Altberg Peacekeepers.

[hallrob1]

I've had a pair of Sidi Black Rain Evos for a couple of winters now which have never leaked and are relatively warm (You need thermal socks once it reaches 2 deg or so). They are also pretty comfortable on or off the bike

[Drew48]

HG goretex

[Nig]

I've had a pair of Sidi Black Rain Evos for a couple of winters now which have never leaked and are relatively warm (You need thermal socks once it reaches 2 deg or so). They are also pretty comfortable on or off the bike

Its a 10:4 for the gericke gear for me

[cupasoop]

I've had a pair of Sidi Black Rain Evos for a couple of winters now which have never leaked and are relatively warm (You need thermal socks once it reaches 2 deg or so). They are also pretty comfortable on or off the bike

I'll go with sidi rain evos as well, never leaked and the most comfortable things i've ever had on my feet (including my slippers)

[Drew48]

I'll go with sidi rain evos as well, never leaked and the most comfortable things i've ever had on my feet (including my slippers)

how waterproof are your slippers?

[TDMTAM]

I swear by my Hein Gerike Tuareg goretex boot's had them for 3 years never leaked.
TAM

[Daveb]

HG Tuareg gore tex, used for a number of years, very comfy, never leaked even when commuting 100 miles a day (roundtrip). Use Renapur leather balsam to ensure waterproofing usually once a month.

[ChrisG]

I'll go with sidi rain evos as well, never leaked and the most comfortable things i've ever had on my feet (including my slippers)

Think mine are the standard black rain not the evo but they're completely waterproof and very comfortable. They do rub a bit if you walk too far in them but a couple of miles is fine. I put a removable insole in them in the summer and then take it out so I can fit a pair of thick socks in for the winter.

[cupasoop]

how waterproof are your slippers?

not as waterproof as my sidi's

[Dazzo]

Altberg Field & Fell from their military range

Just had them reconditioned after 5 years of wear, good as new for £45

[TDMBob]

Altberg I have found the best no matter what model they last a life time due to the fact that you can send them back for repair to get new soles uppers or liners mine have never leaked or needed repair despite driving through torential rain and thunder cells over the alps and this country. They are certainly better made than my Datona roadstar GTX boots and they are also cheaper and warmer than them too. Also you get to spend your money in the U.K without having to resort to buying a Triumph (said with tongue in cheek before any one starts on me).

[jht]

HG Tuareg gore tex, used for a number of years, very comfy, never leaked even when commuting 100 miles a day (roundtrip). Use Renapur leather balsam to ensure waterproofing usually once a month.

The HG Tuareg are best boots I've had in years, recommend them any day. 80 mile a day minimum, 5 day per week commute, mostly over winter. Never leaked, never got cold feet, and comfy too b'jesus!!
See loadsa couriers around town (that'll be London town) with 'em so they can't be too shabby.

Edited by jht, 14 November 2006 - 10:21 pm.

[laughin in a windstorm]

I use MAGNUM lace up walking boots which are warm and soft and offer no protection in an accident, but I don't do accidents any more so I don't care, and if I do do an accident I still don't care, oh yeah I also have a pair of BMW waterproof boots that are fully waterproof as long as it doesn't rain for more than five minutes.

[wicklamulla]

Dainese Touring boots - Velcro is beginning to rip away at the edge at the top - can be repaired, but shouldn't have happened

I wouldn't really recommend these , even though they have remained 100% waterproof.


(I got them at an auction for £60) so I'll live with it for what I paid

i paid bout £115 fer my pair !!!! look good imo, but the leather quality looks iffy though, they have never leaked.

[Jez]

Altberg Field & Fell from their military range

Just had them reconditioned after 5 years of wear, good as new for £45

Are they lace up boots that are waterproof, Dazzo? That's a new one on me.

[Pict]

I reckon I am going to need new touring boots soon. As always I want the best but at affordable prices (I know; how much are your feet worth).

What boots do others wear?

Oxtar Explorer Gore-Tex. Weatherproof - no leaks in 3 years, zip on the inside of the leg - warm with woolly socks in winter, and wearing well (zips and velcro flaps still working OK). Fine on the bike, but a bit pointy and narrow in the heel (typical Italian design?) for walking any great distance.

Edited by Pict, 15 November 2006 - 10:21 am.