Boots for adventure riding?

[NordieBoy]

Size 8us or 42, not too cheap I hope, I do like a bargin though just got a new Shoei Hornet for $480

Bugger. My near-new Fly Stinger Shorties are for sale but are Size 12...

$50 worth of boot - Come with spare straps too

[chasio]

I use Forma ATV boots. These were pretty much the same as Diadora Mud boots. These have a waterproof membrane inside.

Sidi Crossfires, & TCX Infinity (& their BMW counterparts) are also supposed to be good. You lose a little of the protection of an MX boot, for some ability to walk, & a reasonable tread in the soles.

Just don't go for anything that has much velcro - doesn't work in mud.

I use Crossfires and they are like battle armour for the lower legs, with the added benefit of excellent ankle articulation (but only in the right plane) so they are reasonably OK to walk in. I got mine second hand because they are around $800 new.

I'd suggest that the Sidi counterpart for the Infinity / Savannah style boot is probably more the Canyon..?

Cheers - Chasio

P.S. If I was buying new I'd probably go for the Sidi Adventure boots. Great ankle and foot protection, but lower cut than the Crossfires.

[Waihou Thumper]

Ones that say they are waterproof and ones that are definitely NOT....
I was browsing and looking for a good hiking/riding boot that gives me the best of both worlds...
One does sometimes do a bit of walking, even if it is to and from the coffee shop for a few
BUT, what about these or similar?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Apparently, made in Canada still where it does get a tad chiily on the toes.....AND they have been around for over a hundred years too!

[ADVGD]

I was browsing and looking for a good hiking/riding boot that gives me the best of both worlds...

I do a lot of walking on my riding/fishing trips, normally around 10km to 15km per day. I value my comfort and the well being of my feet too much so I avoid cheap footwear. I take Simms Boots with me for tramping/fishing, this may not solve your situation but, these are by far the best riding/walking boots I have used that allow for reasonable walking distances:



Sidi Adventure Rain Gortex Boots, they still have distance limitations being a riding boot, but straight out of the box they are super comfortable, the ankle is hinged allowing a normal feel for walking and the sole is a tramping boot sole. I have done a number of short walks in these boots on various trips when pulling up to a short walking track or the like. Best riding boot for walking I have used to date. They cost around $700 but are worth every cent

[Brian d marge]

Im als0 in the same boat

So I was looking at these

http://www.limmerboot.com/#

good ole fashion leather , repairable , last for 25 yrs boots

Stephen

in black

[george formby]

Ones that say they are waterproof and ones that are definitely NOT....
I was browsing and looking for a good hiking/riding boot that gives me the best of both worlds...
One does sometimes do a bit of walking, even if it is to and from the coffee shop for a few
BUT, what about these or similar?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Apparently, made in Canada still where it does get a tad chiily on the toes.....AND they have been around for over a hundred years too!

Back in the youkay I scored a pair of logging boots similar to those. A cross between a motocross boot, high level climbing boot & welly (gumboot), solid as buggery for chainsaw protection, warm, waterproof & very comfortable.

Whilst here, I have a pair of Sidi boots with the commando/adventure sole. They have done a lot of walking & the sole is getting thin. Can anyone recommend somewhere I can get new soles? Same sole as the boot in ADVGD's post.

[JimmyC]

Sidi Adventure Rain Gortex Boots

I've mentioned this in a couple of other threads but I got mine from fc-moto.de for $365NZD landed. Very comfy.

[Eddieb]

Ones that say they are waterproof and ones that are definitely NOT....
I was browsing and looking for a good hiking/riding boot that gives me the best of both worlds...
One does sometimes do a bit of walking, even if it is to and from the coffee shop for a few
BUT, what about these or similar?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Apparently, made in Canada still where it does get a tad chiily on the toes.....AND they have been around for over a hundred years too!

Liz and Roger like these Sorels, which are very similiar to the Canadian ones

http://www.outsidesports.co.nz/Brand...Boot-Mens.html

[dino3310]

i use fly stinger shorties, once worn in there allright for short walks to the bar and fush n chup counter, when i use the bike to go hunting i use hi cut work boots

[NordieBoy]

Oxtar Infinity GoreTex FTW.
Chemical nonslip sole, waterproof, very comfortable.
Only downsides are not so much protection and no mid sole shank for long periods standing on the foot pegs.

They even made Mt Greenland clay walkable.

[ADVGD]

They even made Mt Greenland clay walkable.

I don't believe you, ninjas with mountain climbing crampons can't even walk Mt Greenland's greasy clay

[gav24]

I would forget about waterproof boots, very few will be unless you spend serious $$$. Even then water flows over the top anyway.
Go for gore tex socks and wear the most vented, oldest, most protected, lightest, grippy-est, whatever boots you want. I love my "seal skins" for wet rides. Nice and long, breathable, warm , cheap too- perfect!

[Waihou Thumper]

I would forget about waterproof boots, very few will be unless you spend serious $$$. Even then water flows over the top anyway.

Actually you don't. Think outside the square, people wander around all day in the Northern Hemisphere -40F in snow, slush etc. So, there are certainly boots out there that do the job, fit for purpose, they just ain't ' motorcycle boots' and from a manufacturer that claim waterproof That is why I am looking at pairs of boots from suppliers that make boots for the Canada market and USA....Plus, you can hike in them too and more comfort when you get off the bike and go to the Fush and Chup shop!

[dino3310]

aah ya bunch of girlies harden up its only water, the only time some of you get wet is when ya get caught out on the rear occasion the rest of the time ya fair weather riding

[ADVGD]

I would forget about waterproof boots, very few will be unless you spend serious $$$. Even then water flows over the top anyway.
Go for gore tex socks and wear the most vented, oldest, most protected, lightest, grippy-est, whatever boots you want. I love my "seal skins" for wet rides. Nice and long, breathable, warm , cheap too- perfect!

+1

The first thing I do with waterproof boots is drill holes in them. The Sidi boots are top $ gortex waterproof boots, but they too have holes drilled in them. Crossing deep rivers means water over the top and in em, be buggered if I want to slosh around in water held in by a Gortex liner all day, too bloody heavy, uncomfortable and hard to keep feet warm on cold days. The holes let the water drain out while Gortex socks keep my feet dry. Prolonged stints in the water can see water seep down the Gortex socks but if I make the crossings as quick as possible the hoofs generally stay dry