My boots are getting given the, er, boot....

[peteO]

I have a pair of sidi evo rain. 3 years or riding daily seems to have taken their tole. The zip has broken on one and the sole has started to come away at the toe on both.

Recently sold my ninja due to moving house and currently only using a stty 125 that tops out at 55mph.

On the way to work today water started pissing in both boots. So need to buy a new pair and just after recommendations...

Dont need to be super duper expensive with armour all over the place seems tho can only go 55mph. Prob looking to spend up to £70. Would need to be 100% waterproof as I ride every day whatever the weather...

cheers in advance lads

[defblade]

If 100% waterproof is paramount, up the budget and buy Goretex.

[peteO]

ah right. so that the only thing that will be 100% waterproof then? i didnt know that. will have a look.

my sidi's are my 1st pair and bought them because my mate recommended them.

[Deranged Granny]

The pun in the title was sole-destroying.

[peteO]

Deranged Granny said:

The pun in the title was sole-destroying.

im not very good at puns... so am unable to offer a witty retort

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEISE-ESPRIT-SPORTS-TOUR...

these be any good? cant find any reviews. ive heard the name weise knocking about though

[moanthebairns]

You struggle to buy trainers for £70 these days

[peteO]

what 'trainers' do they wear in scotland?! i buy converse, £40!..

anyway, back on topic... you're a tight arse, i thought you'd have a bargain to suggest

[Mr OCD]

If you want waterproof then defo. goretex ... guaranteed to keep your feet dry and in my experience have done just that.

It doesn't matter even if the bike only does 55mph ...

[jcelee]

Been pretty impressed with my RST Raptor II so far. Have kept completely dry and have CE armour for less than your budget.

[peteO]

cheers... yeah the 55mph part was meaning i dont necessarily need all the bells and whistles that a race boot has

[SAS Tom]

You'll struggle for that sort of budget but have a look at merlin. st name but decent kit, some of it has even won magazine tests. I've got a pair of their street boots for going to work and they've been good so far, nice and comfortable and have been waterproof so far.

[peteO]

will do mate. the budget is flexible. just didnt know what you can get for that sort of money. if nothing, i'll up it.

same as you just want something cheap and cheerful that does the job on the commute

[Hooli]

My RST Adventures seem as good as my old HG Rallyes, but at £99 come in over your budget a bit.

[peteO]

http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/on-road-gear-mo...

anyone have eny experience with these bad boys?

(for my commute i wear textiles that go over the boots, so short may be suitable. never wore any tho)

[peteO]

Hooli said:

My RST Adventures seem as good as my old HG Rallyes, but at £99 come in over your budget a bit.

they look beasty!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RST-ADVENTURE-WP-1511-WA...

[Prof Prolapse]

You can get the soles and zips repaired.

It costs about £60 when I last checked.

[CoolHands]

Prof Prolapse said:

You can get the soles and zips repaired.

It costs about £60 when I last checked.

Thus, not really worth it then.

[Hooli]

peteO said:

Hooli said:

My RST Adventures seem as good as my old HG Rallyes, but at £99 come in over your budget a bit.

they look beasty!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RST-ADVENTURE-WP-1511-WA...

Could be a bit chunky for sports bikes, I know it took a while to get used to them after riding in Alpinestar drystars (daft name, they leaked like sieves after not very long).

[peteO]

Prof Prolapse said:

You can get the soles and zips repaired.

It costs about £60 when I last checked.

yeah buy they are giving off a massive whiff anyway so im sure it'll please the mrs to get a new pair

[MotorsportTom]

Sod buying brand new boots unless you're a bit of a ponce and can't do secondhand gear.

A mate of mine bought a pair of goretex daytonas on ebay for £90 I believe. I think they had a couple of marks but otherwise looked fantastic.

In fact it has made me keep an eye out despite the fact I don't NEED new boots.