Boots for adventure?

**Mikkel** · 25th July 2008, 11:29

Hi guys,

It didn't take long after my first gravel adventure on wet roads to realise that road racing boots are ill suited to the rigours of the rural roads.

Have anyone got any good suggestions for some good boots that will be comfortable, waterproof and suited for both gravel and tarmac riding?
I value my mobility so something with good ankle support would be a bonus - on the other hand I don't want to loose too much feel.

My road boots are a pair of Sidis and I've found their fit very comfortable, if that helps.

Cheers
Mikkel

**jim.cox** · 25th July 2008, 11:35

I like the standard issue NZ army combat boots for pretty much everything from biking through to tramping

Kiwi Disposals, that Army surplus place on Columbo St has a good range of sturdy boots at a fair prices

**NordieBoy** · 25th July 2008, 12:00

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

**clint640** · 25th July 2008, 12:41

I've got a pair of Stylmartin Active Trail boots, they've got as much protection as you'll get in a waterproof boot & are good to walk around in. A few of the boys use Forma ('Mud' IIRC) boots that are similar, as are the Sidi Discoveries.

Cheers
Clint

**cooneyr** · 25th July 2008, 12:44

Have a look at the Oxtar Infinity (very similar to the BMW Savanna - comparison here). The Oxtar Infinitys are around $500 but are probably about what you are after - waterproof, reasonably supportive yet not as rigid as motocross boots.

Cheers R

**helenoftroy** · 25th July 2008, 12:50

There were some awesome looking Forma Adventure boots at DAS when I took the DR in on Wednesday....

I have road boots (Old Daytonas)but use my adventure boots on both bikes.Dont like the lack of grip on the road boot soles and adventure boots offer way more protection around the ankle and shin....just my veiw......

**PLUG** · 25th July 2008, 13:22

spent some time resurching this myself & went with Oxtar Infinity ... there are very few true WP boots out there ... next time a sales person tells you it WP, tell them to go get a bucket of water as you intend to put the boot on & stand in the bucket ...

**Quasievil** · 25th July 2008, 13:31

I got some Diadora boots, cost me about $200, they are 100% waterproof and they are robust enough for adventure riding yet supple enough for around town, I love them, no issues at all.
Recommeded!!

**upshift** · 25th July 2008, 13:32

Originally Posted by PLUG

spent some time researching this myself & went with Oxtar Infinity ...

Ditto.....

**Mikkel** · 25th July 2008, 15:16

Right-O.

Oxtar Infinity
Sidi Discovery
Diadora (sounds like korean for "about-turn" DAMHIK)
Forma Adventure

Sounds like I have to look around and see if I can try some on

As for army boots - I have a pair and I wouldn't want to wear them on a bike... No ankel support whatsoever, the laces are a hassle and they don't have much grip on wet and muddy surfaces. I'd be more inclined to use my firefighter gumboots to be honest.

**Motu** · 25th July 2008, 18:21

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.

**James Deuce** · 25th July 2008, 18:43

These look like adventurous boots!

**Ocean1** · 25th July 2008, 19:33

Get real adventurous, retain the boots and the engine and delete the bike…

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/17/bu...in&oref=slogin

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**awayatc** · 25th July 2008, 19:55

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