Need some advice on Boots

[bkrwench]

if your prone to getting wet oxtar are actually waterproof
and theoretically so is anything elese with gore tec (cant spell for shite)

although my sidis leaked.

dont forget to ask for 10% discount for cash

[Ixion]

if your prone to getting wet oxtar are actually waterproof
and theoretically so is anything elese with gore tec (cant spell for shite)

although my sidis leaked.

dont forget to ask for 10% discount for cash

Mine are Oxtars. Claim to be waterproof with magicalWossinamemembrane and all.

Not TOO bad, but not waterproof. I suspect it comes down from the leg hole , not through the leather. And they do get soggy too.

Plus of them is you can walk quite normally in them.

Now, with GAITERS over the top, I hope for true waterproofness.

[Smorg]

If you worried about waterproofing just tie shopping bags round your feet problem solved..............
I figure if your on a bike you expect to get wet when it rains, well i do anyway

[Lou Girardin]

Mine are Oxtars. Claim to be waterproof with magicalWossinamemembrane and all.

Not TOO bad, but not waterproof. I suspect it comes down from the leg hole , not through the leather. And they do get soggy too.

Plus of them is you can walk quite normally in them.

Now, with GAITERS over the top, I hope for true waterproofness.

If the water is getting down the leg hole, it's not the friggin' boots that leak.

[zeRax]

dont think my stylmartins leaked , jeans got wet thou from sole of boot ~_~ overpants are awsome btw

[Ixion]

If the water is getting down the leg hole, it's not the friggin' boots that leak.

Water gets into boot = boots leak.

OK for up to about 4 hours depending on heaviness of rain and wind. Gaiters will work the magic. Wonderful idea. Don R knew whereof he spoke.

[Lou Girardin]

Water gets into boot = boots leak.

OK for up to about 4 hours depending on heaviness of rain and wind. Gaiters will work the magic. Wonderful idea. Don R knew whereof he spoke.

Did you ever try a few metres of Duct tape wrapped around the top of the boot and your leg?
You'd need a Hazchem warning for when you removed them, but you'd get a free leg wax at the same time.

[Ixion]

Did you ever try a few metres of Duct tape wrapped around the top of the boot and your leg?
You'd need a Hazchem warning for when you removed them, but you'd get a free leg wax at the same time.

Sort of. I tried puttees, which is basically what you're getting at. They did work, but too much of a hassle getting on and off. Sticky tape won't work, because there has to be movement between the boot upper and the legging (or leg) when you flex your leg .

In extremis I've also used the old trick of taping breadbags over the boots, which does work, more or less.

[Lou Girardin]

Sort of. I tried puttees, which is basically what you're getting at. They did work, but too much of a hassle getting on and off. Sticky tape won't work, because there has to be movement between the boot upper and the legging (or leg) when you flex your leg .

In extremis I've also used the old trick of taping breadbags over the boots, which does work, more or less.

Just out of interest, what sort of pants do you wear and in or out of the boots?

[Ixion]

Just out of interest, what sort of pants do you wear and in or out of the boots?

RJay Cordura. Outside the boot (they won't really fit inside anyway, top of boot is too tight). In very wet weather PVC overtrousers over them. In VERY wet weather nylon "over" trousers under the RJays, inside the boots (nylon inside, RJays outside then PVC outside) .

[Bonez]

John Bull combat boots. Gummies or over boots for those wetter rides.

[vifferman]

yeah, busying searching now, found a good list of features from ?Ixion? in some post:
* Non-slip sole (rubber, rather than plastic that dissolves when walking in spilt petrol on service station forecourts).
* Waterproofing of some sort.
* Warmth / padding.
* Heel, toe, shin, and ankle protection (usually via plastic inserts / cups between the outer boot and lining).
* Protector on top of the boot to stop the gearlever eating the boot.
* Firm closure/fastening of some sort, to stop the boots coming off if you crash.
* Reasonably good construction, to stop them coming apart through normal use or in a crash. (Sidis are usually very good, whereas as some AlpineStars' soles come away from the boot very readily).
* Good fit (more to do with size than manufacture).
* Comfort (on the bike at least, although being able to walk in them is a bonus).
* If it's a sport boot, replaceable sliders.
* Reflectors.
* Style (for posing).

Ah... that was me, actually. But never mind. It's not a bad list, but most people just go for name brand or looks, and forget everything else. It's important to be styley, y'know.

[Gremlin]

Do you want mine Gremlin ? they arent waterproof or the offer minimal ankle support for a boot, they are the basic Gearne brand. sounds like you want something more expenisver ?

I was going to sought it out this weekend for you, let me know

Thanks for the offer, but being a communter as well, I don't get to ride when the weather feels like letting me... so waterproof (well if it says so in the blurb) is a must.

Apologies to you vifferman, I searched, found a neat list, notepaded it and then couldn't remember where I had found it or who had posted it.

Popped into Motomail today to try some different ones on (also had fun making the girl take out 5-7 different boxes ). I wasn't wearing my cordura pants (coz of uni) and am wondering. Can any of you actually get your pants into the boot?? I had jeans on, and some were even a struggle with just that. Somebody I saw on the 22 ride was wearing them outside and had the elastic in front of the heal...

Must be my enormous calf muscles...

[zooter]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-33256329.htm
"nordic" brand

[Slipstream]

Sidi all the way man....that's 's' 'i' 'd' 'i'