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goldfazer
FOC-U Riding with Piles Expert
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Waterproof boots
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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.
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FuZzBoM
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 582
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #1 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.
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Lord,
Grant me the WD-40 to move those things that are stuck, the Duck tape to fasten those things that are loose, And the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen
FuZzBoM
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 582
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #2 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
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Lord,
Grant me the WD-40 to move those things that are stuck, the Duck tape to fasten those things that are loose, And the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen
b3tarev3
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 149
Main bike:
FZS600 98-99
- Betarev3
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #3 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?
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steeeve66
Club Racer
Posts: 466
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- KTM SD 990, CBR600FS, CB500
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #4 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.
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garysimmo
DAS Born Again
Posts: 75
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- Buell s1
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #5 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.
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alan sherman
FOC-U Pimp Daddy and
Sick Note
GP Hero
Posts: 9,812
Main bike:
FZS600 00-01
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #6 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).
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breadlord
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 107
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #7 on:
21 August 2012, 04:10:26 pm »
Sommat by Daytona... Mine haven't leaked despite the punishment they've been given.
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eddie
FOC-U Lost Boy.
GP Hero
Posts: 5,622
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #8 on:
21 August 2012, 04:25:26 pm »
http://www.wellywarehouse.co.uk/dunlop-m-45.html
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goldfazer
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Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #9 on:
21 August 2012, 04:42:27 pm »
Sheep shagger
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eddie
FOC-U Lost Boy.
GP Hero
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Main bike:
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Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #10 on:
21 August 2012, 04:58:53 pm »
suits you sir
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Andy FZS
GP Hero
Posts: 1,137
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #11 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
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JZS 600
GP Hero
Posts: 1,267
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
- VFR 1200 FD
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #12 on:
21 August 2012, 07:01:59 pm »
All I can say is don't go for Alpinestar Drystar Hydrosport,,,,,,,
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flesh
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 558
Main bike:
Other
- MT10
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #13 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.
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flyboy
DAS Born Again
Posts: 63
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- tl1000r
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #14 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
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peejay
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 813
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Other
- Triumph Bonneville
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #15 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
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JZS 600
GP Hero
Posts: 1,267
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
- VFR 1200 FD
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #16 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.
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MEM62
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 231
Main bike:
I don't own a bike
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #17 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.
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goldfazer
FOC-U Riding with Piles Expert
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Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #18 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
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Lazarus
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 590
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #19 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!!!
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MadDogMcQ
Club Racer
Posts: 478
Horwich, Bolton, NW UK.
Main bike:
FZ1 Faired Gen2
- CB250N
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #20 on:
22 August 2012, 05:28:52 pm »
If I had the money I'd buy me some
TCX Infinity GoreTex
mmmmmmmmm
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MadDogMcQ
Club Racer
Posts: 478
Horwich, Bolton, NW UK.
Main bike:
FZ1 Faired Gen2
- CB250N
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #21 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.
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daveph
GP Hero
Posts: 1,154
Main bike:
FZS600 98-99
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #22 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
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Raymy
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GP Hero
Posts: 4,380
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- There is only 1 Gertrude
Re: Waterproof boots
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Reply #23 on:
23 August 2012, 08:07:15 am »
Sidi Vertigo are totally waterproof, even in the Jockladesh monsoon season
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