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I have some RST Raptor 2 boots that are extremely comfortable, seem to provide good protection and are surprisingly waterproof.
However, in barely more than 5000 miles I've almost destroyed them, they're falling apart.
If I were to up the budget to c.£200 for something similar, what would you recommend?
However, in barely more than 5000 miles I've almost destroyed them, they're falling apart.
If I were to up the budget to c.£200 for something similar, what would you recommend?
If you want waterproofing to last any time then Gore Tex is the way to go, I have TCX X-Five Evo boots at the moment which cost a shade over £100 and had the previous model before, can't fault them although I accept they're not particularly stylish. TCX have a range, though, so you may well find others which you like and most can be had for under the £200 budget. TCX Infinity are very well reviewed.
2wheelsjimmy said:
Push your budget and get some sidi st goretex.
2 years, 30,000 miles and apart from a few scuffs like new.
Sole went on mine and waterproofing failed after 18 months daily use.2 years, 30,000 miles and apart from a few scuffs like new.
I bought a pair of Sidi Adventure Gore-tex and 2 years on they look like new after 60,000 miles
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I've got AltBergs. Totally unfashionable and took a bit of breaking in, but comfy as slippers. Look after them and they'll last ages.
I'm not sure AltBerg still do resoling but any decent cobbler can. They stood up fine in my crash.
AltBerg supply boots to lots of UK police forces (motorcyclists, dog handlers, firearms, patrol) and huge chunks of the military. Not cheap, but good quality.
I'm not sure AltBerg still do resoling but any decent cobbler can. They stood up fine in my crash.
AltBerg supply boots to lots of UK police forces (motorcyclists, dog handlers, firearms, patrol) and huge chunks of the military. Not cheap, but good quality.
dibblecorse said:
All black Alpinestar SMX6, you might find the visually identical ones in Goretex in budget too, mine (SMX5) have done over 25,000 miles and never had wet feet.
I have SMX6's and find they fit very loosely around the calf area and almost funnel water down into the boots. (leathers inside boots, naturally. My surname isn't Rossi)If you can stretch the budget: http://www.cotswoldbmwbikesshop.co.uk/product/Sant...
or get the TCX Infinity EVO variant.
IME they'll last a couple of years of all-round-year use, including a fair amount of walking, so circa 60K miles which breaks down well cost-wise.
or get the TCX Infinity EVO variant.
IME they'll last a couple of years of all-round-year use, including a fair amount of walking, so circa 60K miles which breaks down well cost-wise.
DanGPR said:
dibblecorse said:
All black Alpinestar SMX6, you might find the visually identical ones in Goretex in budget too, mine (SMX5) have done over 25,000 miles and never had wet feet.
I have SMX6's and find they fit very loosely around the calf area and almost funnel water down into the boots. (leathers inside boots, naturally. My surname isn't Rossi)
Leathers in boots will always funnel water though regardless, if it's raining hard enough you need goretex boots then wet feet are the least of your issues !!!!
Joking aside, boots are like helmets, not all brands fit all people, I find Sidi too narrow for instance ....
2wheelsjimmy said:
Push your budget and get some sidi st goretex.
I used to have some Sidi Black Rain goretex boots, comfortable enough but started leaking after a year or two. Also the leather of the toe protruded over the front of the sole so got badly scuffed when walking around in them.I've been recommending the Puma Brutale GTX boots for some time now. I had a pair that did well over 5 years of hard commuting use and were only replaced because the zip broke. They were really comfortable to wear, including walking, and were always totally waterproof. I replaced them with Daytonas as they said to be really good but, while twice the price of the Pumas, they're no where near as good.
black-k1 said:
I've been recommending the Puma Brutale GTX boots for some time now. I had a pair that did well over 5 years of hard commuting use and were only replaced because the zip broke. They were really comfortable to wear, including walking, and were always totally waterproof. I replaced them with Daytonas as they said to be really good but, while twice the price of the Pumas, they're no where near as good.
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