Boots for adventure?

[NordieBoy]

Oxtar infinity...very comfy indeed.
BTW Oxtar is called TCX now.....still sell the same infinity boot though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-166953819.htm

Does look to be a nice boot.

[MVnut]

Go the Sidis mate

[CrazyFrog]

Who needs all these fancy MX boots...what's wrong with a good pair of Redband gummies....and they keep ya feet dry! But seriously, I'd recommend Diadora Mud boots, or the Sylmartin Active Trail, both good support but comfortable enough to walk around in. How much money you got to spend?

[MXNUT]

Apart from the waterproof bit (bread bags are good) Fly Stinger ATV boots are only $189 new.
Workboot type sole and flexible

I use the same Fly ATV boots myself, ( local honda shop sold them new for $169 )advantage with atv boots is that they are a lot shorter than full length off road boots but still offer the same foot and ankle protection.I also have a pair of alpine star tech 8 boots which i use on my motorcross bike, tried them once on an adventure ride but started to get cramp in my legs after 5 hours with them on due to them being so long and not being able to move your lower leg much

[Mikkel]

I use Gaerne Balance trials boots (handy for trials too) They are supple but supportive and the sole is real grippy too.I dress them with Gaerne water proofing gell if doing a trial in a stream.

Sounds interesting!

These look like adventurous boots!

Well yes, but I have a pair of those already. Problem is that my knees get sore when I try to balance the nozzle on the footpegs.

Mine are sexy orange in colour though!

Stylmartin Quad boots, liked them very much so far, walk in creeks fine ;D

Sounds waterproof to me

Okay seriously now, I'd recommend Diadora Mud boots, or the Sylmartin Active Trail, both good support but comfortable enough to walk around in. How much money you got to spend?

How much to spend? Depends on how "persuasive" I can be with the CEO

I've seen the Diadora boots in town today - wasn't my size though, but they look nice.

Tried the Forma ATV boots - about the right size, but the leather crunches up and puts localised pressure on the side of my ankel while walking -> very uncomfortable.

Tried the Sidi Canyons on - but the boot shaft (or what's the correct term - leg?) wasn't long enough and they looked like too much of a road boot.

Got them to get a pair of Sidi Discoveries and Crossfires in so I can try them on. The crossfires are very expensive, but if the pivot system works as well as it does in the Vertigo Corsas then I might just have to own a pair

I still haven't managed to find a pair of Oxtars to check out though - I'd really like to since they look bloody good. At the end of the day I just have to try on a lot of different boots to find the ones I like the most...

[awayatc]

What size boots are you after?....You can try on my Oxtars if you want...they are 43

[warewolf]

Waterproof boots don't work very well when you are up to your waist in running water!

Rubber overboots are the best bet. Cheap, 100% waterproof, help to keep out the wind, and if you drag them on the ground you just get out your puncture repair kit.

[Mikkel]

What size boots are you after?....You can try on my Oxtars if you want...they are 43

I would like to check them out at least - I'm a size 44-45 though, but still.
When would suit?

Waterproof boots don't work very well when you are up to your waist in running water!

Rubber overboots are the best bet. Cheap, 100% waterproof, help to keep out the wind, and if you drag them on the ground you just get out your puncture repair kit.

I don't see myself being up to my waist in water considering that the 610SM's intake is at about the level of my knee. It's a supermoto anyway and I don't see myself taking it any further off the beaten path than the gravel roads and the odd paddock.

[Transalper]

Reckon you'd enjoy Lees Valley when it drys out a bit.

[awayatc]

I would like to check them out at least - I'm a size 44-45 though, but still.
When would suit?

PM send.......

[Skinny_Birdman]

Stylmartin Quad boots, liked them very much so far, walk in creeks fine ;D

I got a pair of these in 2004 for road riding, they were fine until I got them seriously off-road wet (adventure turned trail, December 2006). The soles then began to part with the body of the boot, and the seam near the gear shift pad rapidly crapped out. TA's Quads show exactly the same damage, nothing that a cobbler couldn't.. um.. cobble up, but annoying all the same. They didn't seem especially waterproof, even before the 'oles appeared. I was a bit disappointed, to be honest. I expected a bit better for $450.

[XF650]

I'm also looking for decent (waterproof) adventure riding boots but I don't want to give up the strength & safety of the motox type that I currently use.
Basically my boots have to be able to take impact from rocks or clipping a bank, be (laterally) rigid to stop the ankle twisting in a fall plus be strong enough to take the weight of the bike when it's lying on my leg - all learnt from personal experience!!
So can anyone recconmend a motox type boot that is also waterproof?

[Mikkel]

Tried on the Sidi Discovery and the Sidi Crossfire today.

Both are bloody nice boots and I'm pretty sure I'll go Sidi - just something about the way they feel when you get them on...

Anyway, the Crossfire is a fully blown MX boot with all the stability/stiffness that goes with the territory. However, the ankle pivot seems to be working well and they are not uncomfortable for walking. A fair bit heavier than the discoveries - but they are supposedly not at all waterproof. Dunno what can be achieved with liberal application of wax to seems and leather though...

The Discoveries are very nice. While not nearly as rigid as the Crossfire it still provides good ankle support - I can't see you rolling your ankle in these, however a crash at a decent speed would obviously be different.
They call them Discovery Rain and they have one of these "flaps" that goes all the way up to the top of the leg of the boot. So I am guessing they would be fairly waterproof. All in all a very nice looking and fitting boot.

Considering the difference in price and what I am going to use them for right now there's no doubt the Discoveries would be the sensible buy. That said, the added protection of the Crossfires and the clever Sole Replacement System could sway the decision... Time to think, sleep, think, sleep and then I'll make my mind up.

[clint640]

So can anyone recconmend a motox type boot that is also waterproof?

I think the Stylmartin Active Trail boots that I have are probably the most solid waterproof boot available. Still not as rigid as most MX boots though.

Considering the difference in price and what I am going to use them for right now there's no doubt the Discoveries would be the sensible buy. That said, the added protection of the Crossfires and the clever Sole Replacement System could sway the decision... Time to think, sleep, think, sleep and then I'll make my mind up.

I know a couple of people with very well worn Discoveries that swear by them. They last & stay waterproof really nicely apparently. How much are they now?

Cheers
Clint

[Mikkel]

I know a couple of people with very well worn Discoveries that swear by them. They last & stay waterproof really nicely apparently. How much are they now?

I think they are about $520...