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#1 divvxj

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Posted 07 October 2014 - 06:24 pm

I was praising these boots when I bought , ie nice and comfy fit , but they are effing useless at keeping out the water , when I got to my work this morning I had to put my socks on the radiator to dry and on the way home I had to put plastic sleeves on my feet before I put the boots back on , I suppose its a true saying " you get what you pay for " so who makes the best water proof boots :good:



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Posted 07 October 2014 - 08:29 pm

Oposit to tuze I bought from eBay (listed on this forum). Not very nice or comfy but prooven dry in recent 1h ride in the rain. Unlike to richa 'waterproof' gloves.
Just can't have it all for £25 :).
We will see how long they will last.

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Posted 07 October 2014 - 08:31 pm

Dunlop :)


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Posted 07 October 2014 - 08:38 pm

TBH my Sidi Rain let in after around 5 years but I am talking about a 300 mile ride - they did become gradually worse to the point of replacement. Dainese I currently have are OK so far but haven't had a full test (cos I'm blessed).
It is still possible to get Derri boots for under £20 and these are waterproof (until they split) and are, ahem, more stylish than the good ole Dunlop wellies.

Edited by Favs, 08 October 2014 - 06:00 am.

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Posted 07 October 2014 - 10:25 pm



..........not that this is any sort of poll....
But here's a big-up for Sidi.....in my case the Laguna - more gentlemanly, less racy than Black Rain...
had 'em four years, never let in a drop!
Very comfortable, could walk around all day, if I wasn't happily riding the bike........
Only one complaint.........the soles, though retaining the original tread, are not grippy enough....
Admittedly, I am vertically challenged, thus often on tippy toe , or worried about my security in the event that I'm going to be so.

Not just my neurosis.....pulled up at a junction a month or two ago.......unobserved diesel(?) slick......tyres gripped fine,
Tippy toes not.......down we went.....

Man in Derbyshire may be able to apply climbing boot soles.........grip?

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 05:59 am

I meant to mention earlier, you could invest in a pair of goretex boot liners

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 07:30 am

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 07:45 am

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:

 

15 years, that's excellent.


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 12:10 pm

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:

 

Altberg...excellent gear. 100K+ and only been cleaned twice

 

Aldi's neoprene socks (intended for fishermen) are great as long as you dont walk any distance in them, or mind sweaty trenchfoot


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 12:52 pm

My Sidi Black Rain's only managed to keep the water out for about 2 or 3 years. I replaced them with a pair of HG Rallye (rebranded TCX Infinity) and they've not let in a drop in 4 or 5 years use.


 

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:

I believe they've stopped doing refurbs as people were taking the piss and wanted an essentially brand new boot for refurb price.

My Mrs got a pair of Sealskinz socks for running in bad weather a while back and reckons they did a good job of keeping her feet dry after a couple of hours of running through mud and puddles. Bitch to wash though they come out of the washing machine nice and clean on the outside but full of crud on the inside :D

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 12:55 pm

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:

Best check that out cos I hear they don't anymore  - I heard it while I was in the factory/shop with a pal who wanted his refurbished - this of course may be due to him having to have one sole built-up by 40 odd mm.


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 01:17 pm

They don't do full refurbs now stopped it in 2012 but still do the resoling http://www.altberg.c.../boot-resoling/


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 03:17 pm

Used to have a pair of Sidi Blacks which were 100% waterproof and comfy. Then changed them 3 years ago for a newer design pair and the left boot leaked from the start. And not so confy. Returned them and got a new pair only to discover that the left boot leaked from the start. I kept them for the summer.

I then got a pair of Daytona Torons. Never touched the Sidis again. Totally waterproof, even in 9 hours of driving in pouring rain this summer ( Yes, there was rain this summer. We found it in Switzerland). And much more comfortable than the Sidis. But then everybody's feet are different.

Again, you get what you pay for.

 

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 03:28 pm

These (Bahn Rider) look sweet...

 

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 04:07 pm

I can vouch for Daytona boots best bit of kit i bought ,pricey but will last and I think they will renew soles for you.



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Posted 08 October 2014 - 04:32 pm

Used to have a pair of Sidi Blacks which were 100% waterproof and comfy. Then changed them 3 years ago for a newer design pair and the left boot leaked from the start. And not so confy. Returned them and got a new pair only to discover that the left boot leaked from the start. I kept them for the summer.

 

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Spooky, my left leaks too.


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Posted 08 October 2014 - 05:27 pm

Sidi courier boots for me, just completed just shy of 1000 miles to Anger and back however I treat them with renapur
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Posted 08 October 2014 - 06:38 pm

My Altberg have never let in water and now 15 years old and need resoling again, which the company does. :good:

Ditto,  Except they don't offer resoling anymore.



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Posted 08 October 2014 - 07:04 pm

Daytona and Dainese - Daytona in Winter as they're warmer

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Posted 08 October 2014 - 07:16 pm

Daytona and Dainese - Daytona in Winter as they're warmer

I agree - Got Daytona Travelstar GTX boots for the Winter, & Dainese TRQ Tour boots for The rest of the year - both Goretex lined ……Never had any leaks or issues 

 

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