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    Sidi discovery boots

    I'm looking at new boots and am interested in the Sidi Discovery's. Whos got em ? Are the waterproof (lots claim to be, few are).
    Durability, are they holding up well ?
    Thanks in advance for your replies
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    ill watch this with interest, as i also need new boots..and mine leak like a boat with a hole in it....
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    Quote Originally Posted by junkmanjoe View Post
    ill watch this with interest, as i also need new boots..and mine leak like a boat with a hole in it....
    If your a size 44 check out my BMW Savanna boots on Trade Me. Awesome boots but my right foot bigger than left and I need 45s. They are 100% waterproof

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    Guys , boots will leak in time .
    I've got stylmartins , really good boots ,gave them the 'stand in a creek while drinking a beer waterproof test ' but they all have a membrane which breaks down over time and I'd be surprised if you get more than one seasons waterproofness out of any adv boot and after that just put the bread bags on over your socks.
    If you are buying a new pair ...bad timing cause all they will do is keep your feet dry over summer ,buy going into winter and enjoy one dry footed winter for your money

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    Quote Originally Posted by Underground View Post
    Guys , boots will leak in time .
    I've got stylmartins , really good boots ,gave them the 'stand in a creek while drinking a beer waterproof test ' but they all have a membrane which breaks down over time and I'd be surprised if you get more than one seasons waterproofness out of any adv boot and after that just put the bread bags on over your socks.
    If you are buying a new pair ...bad timing cause all they will do is keep your feet dry over summer ,buy going into winter and enjoy one dry footed winter for your money
    Ive had my BMW boots for 3-4 years. The still dont leak but ive had enough of one boot being to tight and having to wear thin socks, otherwise they wouldnt be for sale. BMW savannas and Oxtar Infinities are almost identical and its rumoured theyre made in the same factory.

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    Slight topic chage, but what the hell.

    my dririder road boots crapped out the other week as expected, so i am now using my fox mx boots which give no feel at all and the top gets caught under my tank grrrrrrr. Anyway what i want to know is, is there a boot that is a good mix of the 2 e.g. good feel on brake and gear lever and offer good protection, oh and are able to be walked in.

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    I think mine are Sidi Canyons. They're 4 years old, have done heaps of wet Kms including 3 very wet grand Challenges and have never leaked a bit......yet!!
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    My boots leak heaps. It's never really bothered me. Wear wooly socks and your feet are warm. For me it just goes with the territory. Ride through rivers, you get wet. Big deal.

    In saying that, I need some more boots. Mine are stuffed.
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    StylMartins keep my feet warm and dry Blinged them out with possum fur inner soles . As the are a road orientated boot they give good feel and are easy to walk in.
    Any boot with stitching will leak after a bit of wearing, stitching is after all a series of holes filled with string . Snow Seal or Dubbin
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    Quote Originally Posted by That looks like fun View Post
    StylMartins keep my feet warm and dry
    StylMartin what? Active Trail?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    Slight topic chage, but what the hell.

    my dririder road boots crapped out the other week as expected, so i am now using my fox mx boots which give no feel at all and the top gets caught under my tank grrrrrrr. Anyway what i want to know is, is there a boot that is a good mix of the 2 e.g. good feel on brake and gear lever and offer good protection, oh and are able to be walked in.

    Cheers
    I reckon my Stylmartin Active Trail are a good compromise in this regard. The waterproofing is shot now though.

    To give some info on the original Q, me mate Toddy has done a bunch of miles in his Sidi Discos & he reckoned they were still waterproof.

    I think Goretex like in the Sidis is the way to go, my tramping boots have a goretex liner, they are almost 10 yrs old & have done heaps of miles but are still pretty waterproof. Only problem is the $$$.

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    I have Forma ATV one's. Like an MX boot but flexible. Good feel, nice and high.
    Waterproofing ok.

    Diadora Mud's are available very cheap ($200 and something instead of $400) at the motomail outlet store at the moment. Nice boot too.

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    I have a pair of Sidi's, not sure of the name though. They have an enduro sole, a ski fastener over the foot to secure the boot & a big velcro flap up the side. They are gortex lined. 2 years of bone dry use, even on 500km monsoon trips & hardly worn at all. Recommended!

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    I've been wearing forma GT's for the last few (5?) years and they've been great. Only just letting in the damp now but they are almost worn out. I would buy another pair. More road than mx but a good mix for adv riding.
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