Forum whore
Anybody own Diadora Eagle boots ? Looking at getting a pair . Need waterproof boots that offer good protection for everyday commutting and the occasional weekend blast.
Would be keen to hear from anybody who owns a pair on pluses and minuses of them.
Thanks
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
Don't know about the Diadora's sorry, but are they guaranteed waterproof? I'd be asking the retailer or wherever you are buying them if they will stand behind their product as lots of boots (and other things) that say they are waterproof.....aren't. Ask them what will happen if they leak say 6 months after you buy them.
I agree with Hitcher - spend the extra and buy a Gore-Tex boot, you won't regret it, Alpinestars & Sidi both make good versions.
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
Yeh my so called "Dririder" boots leak like sieves and I've had to reglue the sole back on around the edges.The waterproof Alpinestars are nice but out of my price range.
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
Mmm...yes, that's the trouble with good gear the $$$ ....though if you hadn't have wasted that money on the WetRiders...Originally Posted by howdamnhard
Yeh my so called "Dririder" boots leak like sieves and I've had to reglue the sole back on around the edges.The waterproof Alpinestars are nice but out of my price range.
What is your top dollar for boots?
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
Ye well I was a noob and they came as part of the start up package.Ignorance is bliss. $300 is about as high as I can go.Mmm...yes, that's the trouble with good gear the $$$ ....though if you hadn't have wasted that money on the WetRiders...
What is your top dollar for boots?
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
Hmm, Alpinestars do a short boot that's waterproof which retails for about $320 and they used to do a boot called the Roam for the same money which some shops may still have. They aren't Gore-tex but the next best thing, Drystar which is their own brand of membrane liner.
Might be worth looking on TradeMe too, never know....
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
Cheers,thanks for the info. Don't like short boots but will look into the Roam.
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
Actually, not sure what size you are but if your a 42 there's a bargain to be had here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-226674566.htm
And, don't forget we're in a recession so cash in your pocket is a good negotiator on price at most bike shops...
The one thing I would say is get an assurance from the retailer as I said above. Alpinestars, Sidi and Daytona (that I can think of off the top of my head at this late hour) are all imported by decent wholesalers who back their product. Diadora I'm pretty sure is still brought in by an outfit who mainly does pushbike stuff, I've heard their warranty can be lacking...though the product itself used to be good back in the day. I think Diadora has changed hands now though so can't be sure if quality is still the same.
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
I'm size 44 or 9.5 Uk. So anybody ever owned these and what do they think.
Hardcore Biker
I own a pair and am reasonably happy with them. I rode for 4 hours in heavy rain and there was some seepage but I believe most of that is attributable to a car driving in a massive muddle beside me and absolutely dousing me!!! Other than that, I have commuted 25mins in heavy rain and not had wet socks.
Hardcore Biker
Well save hard for another $hundy and put it with your $300 for some top of the range boots it would be money well spent.....Spend your $300 on crap and that will be a waste of $300 hard saved bucks...go for the best, it will pay off in the long term..
Forum whore
Thanks lanci. How warm do you find them?
Unexpected Spanish inquisition
There's a lot of truth in that,even though good gear still fails on occasion but in my experience the warranty/back up side of things is usually a lot better with good products.
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes
Forum whore
Wow, they're cheap! The look pretty good. My advice is to try some on. I find different boots have different foot widths and different ankle and calf sizes. You're best to head to a shop and try on lots of different brands and see what fits best
Hardcore Biker
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!
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