Feedback on Diadora Eagle boots

**CookMySock** · 8th July 2009, 07:56

$300 will get you a pair of brand new Gaerne Drytechs, which are fooken brilliant for all-weather touring. Absolutely love mine - never had a wet foot in them whatsoever. Warm and comfy to walk in too.

Steve

**DunerzNick** · 8th July 2009, 14:29

I've had a pair of eagles for about 2 months now.
I rode in heavy rain from Dunedin - Timaru in them and my feet were dry when I got there. But I did have a rain suit on so it was only my feet exposed to the wet. They have a waterproof liner stitched inside the leather including behind the zip etc.
I can't fault them, now they have softened up they are comfortable but still feel sterdy. Protection looks good and the toe sliders are handy for saving wear. Good grip on the bottom. They look at bit "flashy" but they were the best value for money I could find. I picked them up for $179 from Waikato Yamaha on TM.
I am a newb though so my boots experience is rather limited, but I am certainly happy with these

**howdamnhard** · 8th July 2009, 17:26

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

$300 will get you a pair of brand new Gaerne Drytechs, which are fooken brilliant for all-weather touring. Absolutely love mine - never had a wet foot in them whatsoever. Warm and comfy to walk in too.

Steve

Where did you get them from?

**howdamnhard** · 8th July 2009, 17:39

Originally Posted by DunerzNick

I've had a pair of eagles for about 2 months now.
I rode in heavy rain from Dunedin - Timaru in them and my feet were dry when I got there. But I did have a rain suit on so it was only my feet exposed to the wet. They have a waterproof liner stitched inside the leather including behind the zip etc.
I can't fault them, now they have softened up they are comfortable but still feel sterdy. Protection looks good and the toe sliders are handy for saving wear. Good grip on the bottom. They look at bit "flashy" but they were the best value for money I could find. I picked them up for $179 from Waikato Yamaha on TM.
I am a newb though so my boots experience is rather limited, but I am certainly happy with these

Thanks for the excellent feedback.Yeh they do look a little flashy,I would prefer black. $179 is a good price,I've only seen them for $250. I'm considering getting some MX boots as they seem to offer better but may not be waterproof, will be a pain to get on and off quickly and also will loose feel for gear changing possibly.

**howdamnhard** · 8th July 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by lanci

These boots retail for $300-$400 odd bucks at Motomail I believe......

They get a bit cold with thin office work socks but when wearing thick wool jobbies then no probs at all.....

Hope this helps!

Thanks lanci that does help.