Boots...what to do?

**Scouse** · 30th June 2006, 20:10

Stylmartin Stylsafe are their top of the range touring Boot Water proof and warm and made of real leathet none of this multi coloured plastic shit $449 so you will have to pay a bit more than $400

**aiki** · 30th June 2006, 20:45

I wear StyleMartin waterproof with Sympatex all weather lining. Been waterproof on my cruiser but can leak a bit in the flexible seam at the back. I wear them all day and work standing up for 9 hrs so comfort wise they are great. I think i paid $300.
See Kerry at Sawyers in Wgtn for a good deal and good product back up if something isn't right. Believe me he knows the problem I've had with leaks and he always sees me right.

**Clivoris** · 30th June 2006, 20:58

I've had nothing but excellent performance from my gortex lined Oxtars. Also have to put in a vote for Kerry too. His willingness to back up what he sells is legendary.

**MacD** · 30th June 2006, 21:46

I can vouch for StylMartin touring boots too. The waterproof ones (note not all claim to be waterproof) really do seem to be waterproof! Also comfortable enough to wear around during the day. Mine are most like the current Tourneo model.

**pritch** · 30th June 2006, 22:26

For your purposes maybe you could check out the Red Wing motorcycle boot range. Definitely more "Harley" than racer. No pretense at being waterproof though. There is a pair with my name on winging their way here from the States right about now.

A local company Taranaki Rubber import Red Wing boots but haven't been doing the biker boots but the guy is definitely interested. I have his email at work pm me if you can't find it otherwise...

**WINJA** · 30th June 2006, 23:49

i got 2 pairs of diadora which were good , 2 pairs of alpinestars which fall to bits and 2 pairs of sidis which look good and crash well, id get the sidis again any day

**Hailwood** · 1st July 2006, 11:30

Thanks to everyone for your help apart from one idiot reply this is the most helpful I have found the site for a long time.....will go and chat to Kerry at Saywers first to look at the Stylmartin boots and also have a look at the Rebs as well.

Thanks again folks

**Lou Girardin** · 1st July 2006, 15:58

I sell Stylmartins and customers are very pleased with them. I have a pair of Oxtars which are also very good.
I've heard too many bad things about Sidi though.

**Troll** · 1st July 2006, 18:27

surprisingly you could actually try HD

got a set of their boots which are 100% waterproof, traditional style ie have laces, are of gortex construction with leather trim around the sole so they look like normal boots

comfortable waterproof and they look like a proper boot

price at your local stealership too bloody much but picked them up at a discount store for around 25% of the ticket price, probably last years fashion range

**Lord Derosso** · 2nd July 2006, 12:08

There's also a guy on Trade Me whom imports heaps of boots and saddlebags etc which are handmade in Pakistan and of good workmenship at a good price. I got my boots from him for $160 with sliders. They use good leather and the boots are very comfortable with two zips and come in various styles with some up to about $230 from last sight. No doubt a few members have brought his stuff.

**WINJA** · 2nd July 2006, 12:15

Originally Posted by Lord Derosso

There's also a guy on Trade Me whom imports heaps of boots and saddlebags etc which are handmade in Pakistan and of good workmenship at a good price. I got my boots from him for $160 with sliders. They use good leather and the boots are very comfortable with two zips and come in various styles with some up to about $230 from last sight. No doubt a few members have brought his stuff.

IM NOT SAYING ITS DEFINEATLY RUBBISH BUT YOU GOTTA BE CAREFULL OF SOME UNBRANDED STUFF IT MAY LOOK WELL MADE BUT QUITE OFTEN DONT HOLD UP IN A CRASH , THERES A LOT TO BE GAINED FROM R AND D LIKE RACING AND ABRAISION TESTING , I NOTED SOME OF THE LOW END STUFF HAD THE STICHING WRONG SO WHEN IT RUBBED THE STICHING ON THE GROUND IN A CRASH THE LEATHER WOULD FALL APART LEAVING SKIN EXPOSED , SOMETIMES CHEAP IS JUST PLAIN CHEAP AND I HEARD SKIN GRAFTS HURT AND TIME OFF WORK ISNT CHEAP

**Lord Derosso** · 2nd July 2006, 12:26

Yes totally agreed. I checked out the feedback for some time on this product before buying and they are fully armoured and double sewn. They will do for my current needs but you can never spend too much on protection. Really need some decent leg gear before touring next summer. I want something thats waterproof, armoured, wearable and comes in a comfortable fit like jym pants. Stretchly fitting.

**Lord Derosso** · 2nd July 2006, 12:27

Yes yes yes... for the fat old farters like me.

**Lou Girardin** · 3rd July 2006, 16:43

Originally Posted by Troll

surprisingly you could actually try HD

got a set of their boots which are 100% waterproof, traditional style ie have laces, are of gortex construction with leather trim around the sole so they look like normal boots

comfortable waterproof and they look like a proper boot

price at your local stealership too bloody much but picked them up at a discount store for around 25% of the ticket price, probably last years fashion range

I forgot those, FXRG, great boots at a good price.