Sidi On Roads. Saved my foot in a crash, completely waterproof. I'll not be wearing anything else.
Boots boots? what do you wear??
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I love mine!!
Harley Davidson boots, but don't tell anyone....(guess I just did). Oh well.
BakerBoy
It's all small stuff.
I have seen a number of folks with the HD boot...they have good comments about the boot too. :yes:
But I've not tried a pair.
TCX brand (formerly known as OXTAR, there was some kind of name infringement thing so they changed the name of the company).
I have two pairs: The Matrix something or other GT Matrix ? Gortex lined completely dry, very comfortable and very fast to put on or off with a vertical zipper on the ankle. High quality leather, well made, armor in all the impt. locations. Fit my high instep and somewhat wide size 13 feet really good. These get a bit warm in temps over 85/90 but still wearable even then.
And now their new Air version. Very similar features to the Matrix but with breathable panels...still Gortex lined but with that newest type of Gortex that breathes even better than the older Gortex. Excellent boot for hotter days. You can actually feel the air on your feet...some...not too much by any means. Comfortable down to about 70 degrees without thicker socks. Highly recommed them both.
I have two pairs: The Matrix something or other GT Matrix ? Gortex lined completely dry, very comfortable and very fast to put on or off with a vertical zipper on the ankle. High quality leather, well made, armor in all the impt. locations. Fit my high instep and somewhat wide size 13 feet really good. These get a bit warm in temps over 85/90 but still wearable even then.
And now their new Air version. Very similar features to the Matrix but with breathable panels...still Gortex lined but with that newest type of Gortex that breathes even better than the older Gortex. Excellent boot for hotter days. You can actually feel the air on your feet...some...not too much by any means. Comfortable down to about 70 degrees without thicker socks. Highly recommed them both.
Tour Master Solutions. Great valve, great performance, Why pay more?
+1..
I've had these since 2006. BEATEN them badly, dragged them, thrown them etc etc...I've had the sole re-glued and 2 large paper clips now take the place of the gone zipper pull. But they have stood the test of time, mileage (100K)and abuse in all weather and they are still hanging in there.. (although they are overdue to be replaced). I will buy these again if the Gen 2 is similar.
(I gave the same beating previously to a pair of Alpinestars and they didnt last a whole season. Never again)
I wear the trusty old Chippewa Model 97863. Superb construction and durability, combined with all day comfort.
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Sidi On-Road GoreTex for touring.
An old pair of Corbin RoadMaster's for around town.
An old pair of Corbin RoadMaster's for around town.
BMW Alrounds, fair price and seem to be a very good boot.
+1 on the Alpinstars Web Goretex. I've had mine for 10 years and they are still going strong. Last year I got a pair of Sidi Fusion Rain's, and they are good but very stiff to walk in. I like the Sidi's but when I head out the door to commute I always reach for the old reliable Alpinestars. Could just be a simple case of getting the new boots broken in but I don't remember my Alpinestars being so stiff out of the box. The other thing is that eventhough both of these boots are waterproof, the Alpinestars are much warmer in colder weather but not overly hot in warmer weather due to the breathability of the Goretex.
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I did 5 years as a lineman for Bellsouth (now AT+T )(dont get me started) and have always worn either Redwings or Justin Steel toes.
When I came back to motorcycling I decided to see if I could finally wear these things out. No luck so far.....
When I came back to motorcycling I decided to see if I could finally wear these things out. No luck so far.....
docw1
Bill Rankin
Ditto here. Just bought a pair a month or so ago. So far they feel good and work well.
Papa Doni
John
Sidi Way Rain has my vote!
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Same here but the Sidi Mega Way rain.......for fat feet
Kelly Cox
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Sidi Tour Rains....have worn them for about 2 years and can't seem to wear them out. Have a spare pair in the box still, but no need to break them out yet. Very comfortable whether walking or riding.
JPKalishek
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Fly Milepost rains, Joe Rocket Velocity shorties with highly modified toe sliders (lots of epoxy and steel wire for wear) and Built Trackstar summer boots.
I almost never wear the Fly waterproofs. Hard zippers.
The Joes are quick and easy to get on of off, and protect the ankle from knocks well for being a shorty.
The Builts I've only worn a few times and I cracked the toe slider. My fault. Fit nice.
I almost never wear the Fly waterproofs. Hard zippers.
The Joes are quick and easy to get on of off, and protect the ankle from knocks well for being a shorty.
The Builts I've only worn a few times and I cracked the toe slider. My fault. Fit nice.
Got lucky and came across some Alpinestar Web Gortex boots for $149 at Yamaha Suzuki of Cool Springs in Franklin, TN today. Fantastic price for a good boot with a gortex liner, these are normally $239! If you are in need of a pair of good boots and can't get by the store in Franklin you can find them on Ebay by searching for "Alpinestar Web Gortex boots", they may have your size left.
TCX X Cubes. Light, waterproof, good protection. Laces work well but for easy on and off, a little baby powder sprinkled inside does the trick.
Score! Just won a pair of gently used sidi sympatex on roads on eBay...cant wait to try them out this season!