Dririder = wet rider today

[oneofsix]

Yes, proper motorcycle over-boots. Ordered them through Motomail (they're not on the web site any more but Revzilla sell them http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...er-boot-covers).

They have a sole that only comes about a third of the way back from the tow so the boot itself is still on the footpeg. As for the controls I don't find it any different from when I'm not wearing them.

Thanks for that. About the same price as the rain-offs too so not too bad.

[Devil]

How old is your gear and how often do you ride?

This lot is a year old now, and every day (you should know that - or do I need to walk downstairs and slap you :P)

[Maha]

Tried that before I had the Bone-Dry it was good but the Bone-Dry was better. Actually, the best thing I've found for boots (short of the overs) is straight bees-wax rubbed on every couple of weeks in Winter.

Bees wax is good, used on canvas seems etc.
My boots are Gortex so the odd rub with dubbin a couple of times during the wet season ensures dry feet.
They are mostly covered anyway with my pants, another advantage over leather.

[swbarnett]

This lot is a year old now, and every day (you should know that - or do I need to walk downstairs and slap you :P)

Sorry, forgot who I was talking to... I was even at your desk when they turned up

[nerrrd]

Take care though that the water isn't coming from elsewhere, and isn't condensation.
Condensation is easily confused with a leak...

Could be, they weren't super wet, just damp on the soles. Also when I bought the boots they were pretty tight for a while, so might have accidentally stretched the lining breaking them in.

Bees wax is good, used on canvas seems etc.
My boots are Gortex so the odd rub with dubbin a couple of times during the wet season ensures dry feet.

I've got some bone-dry, but I remember someone else saying not to use it on goretex stuff because it prevents the lining from breathing?

On the plus side my Kathmandu rain jacket which is whatever their cheap version of goretex gear is has kept me super dry 3 days in a row (and not too hot).

[MarkH]

Rub-on. Called "Bone Dry". Bloody good stuff actually.

I wonder how that compares to the product I use: https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?r...&product_id=30
Both products make claims about protecting, conditioning, waterproofing & softening leather.

I've found that the water beads up and rolls off my jacket even after a year of daily use, if there is another product that keeps working so well for so long then I'll be very impressed.

[rok-the-boat]

Well - my DriRider jacket leaked everywhere yesterday so, I have finally hung it up to dry ... pun intended.

Today I wore my leather jacket with an old gortex raincoat and cheapo plastic trousers I have had for many years. Dry as a bone.

[Maha]

One of the better buys I have made when it comes to gear is an Oil Skin/wool lined vest. It is unequalled in the cold and is water proof.
I wore it the other night while out riding, was thinking of selling it but said to Anne when I got home, it's a must for all weather...keeping it.