Commuters - How long would you expect your boots to last?
Poll: Commuters - How long would you expect your boots to last?
Total Members Polled: 50
Discussion
A question for commuters please. How long would you expect your boots to last?
I'm having a bit of a discussion with a brand supplier about the state of mine after 9 months use. I ride 25 miles each way every day in all weathers but my commute is mostly open road rather than in town so I don't have to put my feet down too regularly. Oddly, the brake boot is completely worn out whereas the gear boot that gets more use isn't.
I am happy to accept fair wear and tear. One would expect scratches etc with regular use but I can't see that the wear in the images as acceptable for only 9 months use.
Your opinions would be appreciated.....
I'm having a bit of a discussion with a brand supplier about the state of mine after 9 months use. I ride 25 miles each way every day in all weathers but my commute is mostly open road rather than in town so I don't have to put my feet down too regularly. Oddly, the brake boot is completely worn out whereas the gear boot that gets more use isn't.
I am happy to accept fair wear and tear. One would expect scratches etc with regular use but I can't see that the wear in the images as acceptable for only 9 months use.
Your opinions would be appreciated.....
THanks for the replies everyone. Very interesting indeed but in the main, opinion seems to be they shouldn't be this buggered after 9 months.
I also have trousers and jacket from the pro-series of which both have started to fall apart. The vendor sent them off for warranty repair or exchange and they have been replaced but given this was the second jacket I had since March (the first was not waterproof!) I have lost faith with the brand and am swapping for something else.
The vendor's supplier claim that's wear and tear and won't replace them. I understand and accept wear and tear but seriously, worn out after 9 months is a pretty poor show hence my poll. Want to show what the public's general perception of how long something should last is.
It was a long time between bikes (2002 - 2016) so I am not clued up on brands etc. I went into the Vendor's big shop with a very specific brief that I would be commuting and needed kit that would be suited to all weather conditions and that would last. This is what I was advised and therefore what I bought. My point here is the vendor has sold me kit that is not suited to the purpose required. Aside from perhaps the initial advice, they've been brilliant to be fair. Had loan kit while mine was away and they are happy to take the replacement RST jacket and boots back into stock allowing me to swap for alternatives. Just still arguing about the boots.
I also have trousers and jacket from the pro-series of which both have started to fall apart. The vendor sent them off for warranty repair or exchange and they have been replaced but given this was the second jacket I had since March (the first was not waterproof!) I have lost faith with the brand and am swapping for something else.
The vendor's supplier claim that's wear and tear and won't replace them. I understand and accept wear and tear but seriously, worn out after 9 months is a pretty poor show hence my poll. Want to show what the public's general perception of how long something should last is.
It was a long time between bikes (2002 - 2016) so I am not clued up on brands etc. I went into the Vendor's big shop with a very specific brief that I would be commuting and needed kit that would be suited to all weather conditions and that would last. This is what I was advised and therefore what I bought. My point here is the vendor has sold me kit that is not suited to the purpose required. Aside from perhaps the initial advice, they've been brilliant to be fair. Had loan kit while mine was away and they are happy to take the replacement RST jacket and boots back into stock allowing me to swap for alternatives. Just still arguing about the boots.
tjlazer said:
Well here are my TXC XFives after 12 months, daily usage. 13 miles each way, heavy traffic (lots of lights to stop at) for context OP.
I've never so much as touched them with any leather treatment. Goretex still works perfectly and soles a little worn where the pegs rock against the middle but plenty of life left.
That is extremely helpful as a like for like comparison. I've never so much as touched them with any leather treatment. Goretex still works perfectly and soles a little worn where the pegs rock against the middle but plenty of life left.
Cheers
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