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Title: Waterproof boots
Post by: goldfazer on 21 August 2012, 12:15:19 pm: Time for some new booties - what's good, waterproof and sensibly priced - say less than £150 ?

Need to try on so needs to be a shop that stocks 'em nr Bristol - so HG, JTS, Fowlups and prob a couple of others if they're a common make of boot.

Looking for a commuting/touring style, not racing.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: FuZzBoM on 21 August 2012, 12:40:28 pm: Check out TCX boots. They are my next boot purchase.
After a very wet ride through Wales my feet were soaking in my old frank thomas boots. my mate in his TCX were bone dry (git)
He thinks they are the most comfortable boots he has ever had. not sure the exact model but i can find out if needed.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: FuZzBoM on 21 August 2012, 12:51:32 pm: Had a quick look and i am sure its this model TCX S-Sportour Boots Review at RevZilla.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7VSxEtn3zA#ws)
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: b3tarev3 on 21 August 2012, 01:07:17 pm: I have a pair of supposedly waterproof Oxtar boots and i must say they are absolutely ..........................shite!

Didn't Oxtar become TCX?
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: steeeve66 on 21 August 2012, 01:13:23 pm: i had a pair of Spada's a while back for around 100 quid, can't remember the name, and they were utter shite also. Lesson learned, if 'waterproof' really is important you'll need to spend a bit more.
I have Sidi Black Rain now and they're pretty good - 170 odd quid tho.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: garysimmo on 21 August 2012, 02:36:47 pm: i always wear Hi-tec magnum classics patrol boot, leather and kevlar, i know they are not a bike boot but they are great for touring grate support and waterproof, worn them for years now with no issues.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: alan sherman on 21 August 2012, 02:43:44 pm: I have some alpinestars touring boot. Not very sexy but have remained waterproof, weren't too expensive when i got them (probably years ago now as I've not been riding much).
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: breadlord on 21 August 2012, 04:10:26 pm: Sommat by Daytona... Mine haven't leaked despite the punishment they've been given.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: eddie on 21 August 2012, 04:25:26 pm: http://www.wellywarehouse.co.uk/dunlop-m-45.html (http://www.wellywarehouse.co.uk/dunlop-m-45.html) :lol
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: goldfazer on 21 August 2012, 04:42:27 pm: Sheep shagger :moon
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: eddie on 21 August 2012, 04:58:53 pm: suits you sir :b :lol
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: Andy FZS on 21 August 2012, 05:42:17 pm: My Frank Thomas boots seem to be waterproof BUT I'm a bit old fashioned and put wax polish on mine so that might be the difference.
Andy :)
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: JZS 600 on 21 August 2012, 07:01:59 pm: All I can say is don't go for Alpinestar Drystar Hydrosport,,,,,,,
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: flesh on 21 August 2012, 08:02:26 pm: I have Alpinestar SMX4 WP Boots and they have been bone dry wearing them everyday for 3 years.
Replacement model is £200 though.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: flyboy on 21 August 2012, 08:51:21 pm: Not trying to hijack your post but I'm thinking of buying a pair of Sidi Courier's, suppost to be water proof . Anybody had any experiance with them?
selling for £199on the net a bit over your limit I know
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: peejay on 21 August 2012, 09:01:03 pm: Martin,

This months Ride mag has a 9 page product test on waterproof boots.
In their order of merit, the top 5 were:-

TCX Infinity gore-tex
Daytona Evo sports GTX (expensive)
Alteberg Clubman Roadster
Daytona roadstar GTX
Altberg Roadrunner
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: JZS 600 on 22 August 2012, 08:48:44 am: I was set on getting a set of Altbergs last time, went to Silvermans in east London to try several pair on but just couldn't get my foot in and do the zip up! The alternative was to go to Yorkshire, get a set made to measure but it was November and they were quoting January for when they were to be ready. Mmm, the bad weather was already setting in by that time.

If you are going to use them every day, don't scrimp on price and quality. I paid £160 for the Alpinestars and they leak in heavy downpours regardless of what waterproofing treatment I use.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: MEM62 on 22 August 2012, 10:29:25 am: You need a copy of this month's Ride Magazine. They have a big article on boots - loads tried and tested. Ride's analysis on kit is usually very good so it's worth a read before parting with your money.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: goldfazer on 22 August 2012, 10:38:45 am: Cheers folks - some kind foccer's come up with a pair of Goretex Sidi's that need a good home!

Some good pointers in ear for the coming (?!!) wet season :)
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: Lazarus on 22 August 2012, 04:42:17 pm: Quote from: goldfazer on 22 August 2012, 10:38:45 am
Some good pointers in ear for the coming (?!!) wet season :)

take the car!!! :eek :D
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: MadDogMcQ on 22 August 2012, 05:28:52 pm: If I had the money I'd buy me some TCX Infinity GoreTex mmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: MadDogMcQ on 22 August 2012, 05:30:18 pm: Having said that, my TRIUMPH boots have been brilliant over the last 4 years and I do believe they'll give me another few years of dry, comfortable feet.
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: daveph on 22 August 2012, 09:53:30 pm: Had my Altberg Clubmans for 12 years now and they are sturdy, comfortable and 100% waterproof. The last and clean up well. They are a zip up the inside of the calf fitting, so yeah you do need to check they can do up.

Dave
Title: Re: Waterproof boots
Post by: Raymy on 23 August 2012, 08:07:15 am: Sidi Vertigo are totally waterproof, even in the Jockladesh monsoon season