Dry feet? suggestions please.

landmarkjohn

Another mini crisis. Have been using a pair of RST Paragon II for a little whilst, they haven't had much use really.... my left foot got wet yesterday and only from spray coming off the road i.e. I wasn't riding in a deluge.

New boots needed you say.. well yes probably but what to get? The RST were €150. I was looking at a review for a €200 boot Gaerne G-Adventure, when the guy tested them standing in the bath his feet got wet.

How do you folks keep your feet dry? I am willing to trade some protection for dry feet but not a wellington. Interested to hear any solutions this side of €400 Daytona boot. Thanks.

Wossack

Have a pair of TCX goretex boots - 'Competizione S' I believe they're called. Most waterproof of all my gear, and have never let a drop in

5/6 years of daily commuting use, and prob only need to replace them as the soles are starting to go. Hopefully will be able to track down another pair, else I'll likely go for something TCX + goretex again

GBX

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/tcx-x-five-plus-gore-tex-boots-black-sale/

Lumen

My TCX boots are also completely waterproof from what I can tell.

http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/prodotti-dettaglio.php?prodotto=144

listermint

I bought Sidi Adventure last year

http://www.fc-moto.de/Sidi-Adventure-Gore-Tex-Boot?gclid=Cj0KEQiAzNfDBRD2xKrO4pSnnOkBEiQAbzzeQUH8Jk7tlNhFP6dsEdD_urR0-orAEXK6tHBLWPR-y7waAuqC8P8HAQ

They are particular awesome i must say, Build Quality. Warmth , Waterproof (goretex) they appear to be on offer now as their is Adventure II coming so i am led to believe.

I would buy them again tomorrow. Love mine.

CJhaughey

Try these. Cheap and waterproof. Plus store easily.
https://www.louis.ie/artikel/proof-rain-overshoe-latex-pair/205094?list=233028594

Cienciano

Do people buy boots online without trying them on somewhere before?

landmarkjohn

GBX wrote: »

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/tcx-x-five-plus-gore-tex-boots-black-sale/

would have gone for these if they had my size (8, 42)

CaptainR

Cienciano wrote: »

Do people buy boots online without trying them on somewhere before?

I got a pair of boots online, I wouldn't buy a lid online unless I'd tried it on though.

Alkers

You can wear sealskins socks underneath which are waterpropf

landmarkjohn

listermint wrote: »

I bought Sidi Adventure last year

http://www.fc-moto.de/Sidi-Adventure-Gore-Tex-Boot?gclid=Cj0KEQiAzNfDBRD2xKrO4pSnnOkBEiQAbzzeQUH8Jk7tlNhFP6dsEdD_urR0-orAEXK6tHBLWPR-y7waAuqC8P8HAQ

They are particular awesome i must say, Build Quality. Warmth , Waterproof (goretex) they appear to be on offer now as their is Adventure II coming so i am led to believe.

I would buy them again tomorrow. Love mine.

Fine boot..... but because I'm not a commuter I can't justify a €300 boot.... yet.. I may be able to adjust my thinking if I get a frozen wet gangrene foot :D

Kat1170

Puma Roadster GTX Sports Touring Motorcycle Boots Goretex

landmarkjohn

Kat1170 wrote: »

Puma Roadster GTX Sports Touring Motorcycle Boots Goretex

Strong contender, has the Gore-Tex

serious3

Sealskins socks and whatever boot takes your fancy

listermint

landmarkjohn wrote: »

Fine boot..... but because I'm not a commuter I can't justify a €300 boot.... yet.. I may be able to adjust my thinking if I get a frozen wet gangrene foot :D

Im not a commuter either at all, Sure i walk to work. but christ i love a warm foot. My last RST's were good but short lived they let the wet in fairly soon and the toe etc came apart. Had to go Gortex

listermint

why wear sealskin socks and have sweaty not breathable feet ?

Alkers

listermint wrote:

why wear sealskin socks and have sweaty not breathable feet ?

They actually aren't sweaty and they're only about 20e

listermint

Simona1986 wrote: »

They actually aren't sweaty and they're only about 20e

i get the price, but how can they not be sweathy its hardly breathable

aerofoiled

Ordered these on Monday, arrived today:

http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/sidi-stivali-b2-gore-tex-1381-p.asp

Motorcycleshop were doing a 15% Jan discount so they came in just over €230.
They'll be going into service next week - my 'commute' is 160km each way (not every day thankfully) so they better be up to the job. Will report back.

CaptainR

One thing I don't understand is why every boot that is goretex only seems to come in all black.

Del2005

Wossack wrote: »

Have a pair of TCX goretex boots - 'Competizione S' I believe they're called. Most waterproof of all my gear, and have never let a drop in

5/6 years of daily commuting use, and prob only need to replace them as the soles are starting to go. Hopefully will be able to track down another pair, else I'll likely go for something TCX + goretex again

It's relatively easy to resole boots.

listermint

aerofoiled wrote: »

Ordered these on Monday, arrived today:

http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/sidi-stivali-b2-gore-tex-1381-p.asp

Motorcycleshop were doing a 15% Jan discount so they came in just over €230.
They'll be going into service next week - my 'commute' is 160km each way (not every day thankfully) so they better be up to the job. Will report back.

Id say you will be happy with them, give us a run down on fit etc when you get some miles in

landmarkjohn

Kat1170 wrote: »

Puma Roadster GTX Sports Touring Motorcycle Boots Goretex

Ordered these, the sale price seems good compared to other websites, €130 with an express delivery option. I will give them a good rub of dubbin from new and hope for the best! Thanks all for the input.

landmarkjohn

CJhaughey wrote: »

Try these. Cheap and waterproof. Plus store easily.
https://www.louis.ie/artikel/proof-rain-overshoe-latex-pair/205094?list=233028594

I was giving these some serious consideration but herself more or less said if you wear them you'll be going on your own! :D

Wossack

win win!

macplaxton

landmarkjohn wrote: »

I was giving these some serious consideration but herself more or less said if you wear them you'll be going on your own! :D

I had a pair of them for those occasions was out for the evening and needed to arrive suited and shoed (and had too much crap in my panniers to store boots)

serious3

listermint wrote: »

why wear sealskin socks and have sweaty not breathable feet ?

Had mine on all day on Sunday, in wellies warm, dry and not sweaty

emo72

I bought a pair of Daytona around 2000, they're still waterproof. Best things ever. However I went looking for replacements and the price is scary. I got those puma for around 130, amazing price for them.

Hotblack Desiato

Other 'waterproof' boots have let me down but Dainese never have leaked, they also have great crash protection which I found out the hard way..

VidaLoca

I used these for years, before I went out and got a pair of Gore-tex boots

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Military-Go...tex+boot+liner

They used to sell them in Army Bargins in Mary street but dont now. They are great because they are so thin so fit any boot with socks on.

VidaLoca

aerofoiled wrote: »

Ordered these on Monday, arrived today:

http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/sidi-stivali-b2-gore-tex-1381-p.asp

Motorcycleshop were doing a 15% Jan discount so they came in just over €230.
They'll be going into service next week - my 'commute' is 160km each way (not every day thankfully) so they better be up to the job. Will report back.

I've a pair, 45km commute in all weather, a few months in, so far so good

aerofoiled

VidaLoca wrote: »

I've a pair, 45km commute in all weather, a few months in, so far so good

Sidi are quality product - I've a pair of Vertigo boots for the past 6 years - so I'm expecting them to be good.

landmarkjohn

Cienciano wrote: »

Do people buy boots online without trying them on somewhere before?

.... and the Puma boot I ordered in size 8 are too tight, have to return.

stewygriffin

TCX S Speed Goretex boot is a cracking boot for the price.

Ive a par and they are uber comfy,waterproof and offer good protection and ankle support too.

landmarkjohn

Kat1170 wrote: »

Puma Roadster GTX Sports Touring Motorcycle Boots Goretex

Mods please remove if inappropriate:

I got these in a UK 8, 42. They are a narrow fit and just a pit of a pinch on me. They were €130 to my door in Limerick, if anyone wants them for €100 PM me. I will be sending them back in about 8 days. Replies maybe slow.

listermint

landmarkjohn wrote: »

Mods please remove if inappropriate:

I got these in a UK 8, 42. They are a narrow fit and just a pit of a pinch on me. They were €130 to my door in Limerick, if anyone wants them for €100 PM me. I will be sending them back in about 8 days. Replies maybe slow.

Sidi ones are your man,

all Puma stuff is tight fight across their range. Pumas have small feet :P

Steve

serious3 wrote: »

Sealskins socks and whatever boot takes your fancy

Where can you get these?

Sorry, not a biker but I've heard of them and want them for sailing!

Lumen

Steve wrote: »

Where can you get these?

Sorry, not a biker but I've heard of them and want them for sailing!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/socks?f=4294951999