Hi, I am a year-round rider in the Seattle area. I currently ride with my Red Wing work boots which are great but I need something with less depth in the sole and preferably not steel-toe. Does anybody have any recommendations? There are so many out there and "waterproof" isn't always so.
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Waterproof Boots?
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I have had my Sidi boots for several years and they do a good job of keeping my feet dry.
New Enough has a good selection of waterproof boots. They are a great outfit to deal with.
http://www.newenough.com/street/boots/w ... ots?page=2
New Enough has a good selection of waterproof boots. They are a great outfit to deal with.
http://www.newenough.com/street/boots/w ... ots?page=2
BravoBravo
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I am now on my second pair of Alpinestars "Ridge" boots. Comfortable and 100% waterproof. I have worn them in rainstorms of Biblical proportions, and my feet remained dry.
Bruce
Bruce
I recently got me a pair of Crispi SWAT boots. Yes, apparently those are the boots worn by those 'supercops'. They're light, watertight, comfortable (also for walking), and have sufficient protection (ankle bone and toes). Newer models apparently have kevlar ribs protecting the feet sides. And as long as shoes are not part of your professional dresscode, they're discrete enough to be wearable all day.
Penis Rotor
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Bugger *Discrete*
works for me!
Pete
works for me!
Pete
I have had a pair of these since 2006 and they are still going strong and are waterproof. Plus the price is right :woohoo:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/69/ITEM/Vega-Nitro-Touring-Boots.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/69/ITEM/Vega-Nitro-Touring-Boots.aspx
I've had excellent service from a pair of BMW all around touring boots. No break in required, feel like wearing slippers, easy on and off and yes waterproof. Look here http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=44790 Just to show what they are, not an endorsement of the dealer.
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If anyone from the UK (or willing to buy by mail order from the UK) is reading this thread, check out Altberg: http://altberg.co.uk/
Handmade in Yorkshire, England. They have the characteristics you'd expect of someone designed by a Yorkshireman: no-nonsense, workman-like, rugged and long lasting. Also all the grace, style finesse you'd expect from an Yorkshireman (ah well, can't have everything).
Bought mine in 2004, I think. Maybe it was 2003. Wear them all year round, most days of the week, slap a bit of wax on every now and then, still work perfectly. Also extremely comfortable to walk in, probably because they make walking and military boots as their main business (I was once told they only make the bike boots as the company owner rides bikes, and was sick to death of the rubbish on offer in the shops).
Also, as they're hand made to order, they offer lots of options if you have funny shaped feet or calves or other special requirements.
Handmade in Yorkshire, England. They have the characteristics you'd expect of someone designed by a Yorkshireman: no-nonsense, workman-like, rugged and long lasting. Also all the grace, style finesse you'd expect from an Yorkshireman (ah well, can't have everything).
Bought mine in 2004, I think. Maybe it was 2003. Wear them all year round, most days of the week, slap a bit of wax on every now and then, still work perfectly. Also extremely comfortable to walk in, probably because they make walking and military boots as their main business (I was once told they only make the bike boots as the company owner rides bikes, and was sick to death of the rubbish on offer in the shops).
Also, as they're hand made to order, they offer lots of options if you have funny shaped feet or calves or other special requirements.
StormShearon
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+1 on the Altbergs - and you can order from the US without worry (you do need to convert your US size to UK size). I took a chance and could not be more pleased with the product.
StormShearon
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Bill,
I got a pair of these http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle_ContTour.jsp. While they do not have a goretex or other waterproof liner, the leather is waterproof and I can attest that it works for at least several hours in a drivign rain at freeway speed. I did a two day in Eastern Washington visiting damns and onthe return to Sammamish, I was in a driving rain from about Ellensberg to home. The boots and my feet were as dry as they were supposed to be - and thanks to the Aerstitch so was I.
The Altbergs are not cheap, but buying from the US you do not pay VAT and the shipping charges were less than expected - about 40 bucks. All up they ended up less than 300 dollars delivered, but they fit and are very well made. My other boot choice is from Bates Leather in California, but they do not sell a waterproof model.
I got a pair of these http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle_ContTour.jsp. While they do not have a goretex or other waterproof liner, the leather is waterproof and I can attest that it works for at least several hours in a drivign rain at freeway speed. I did a two day in Eastern Washington visiting damns and onthe return to Sammamish, I was in a driving rain from about Ellensberg to home. The boots and my feet were as dry as they were supposed to be - and thanks to the Aerstitch so was I.
The Altbergs are not cheap, but buying from the US you do not pay VAT and the shipping charges were less than expected - about 40 bucks. All up they ended up less than 300 dollars delivered, but they fit and are very well made. My other boot choice is from Bates Leather in California, but they do not sell a waterproof model.
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StormShearon said:
Altberg offer boots with and without, because they point out that the liner will make the boots warmer, and if they do get wet (water coming in over the top) then a lined boots takes longer to dry out.
It always used to be the case that if you liked a boot they made without the liner, but wanted 100% waterproofing, they would add the liner for you for about an extra $15. Or, you could have a normally-lined model without a liner. I haven't had cause to ask about that for maybe 10 years now, so policy and prices may have changed!
But they're a small company and make most stuff to order, so it's always worth asking. You can be assured that if you ask for anything they think isn't a good idea, they will be most helpful in pointing this out to you. Comes with the territory, if you do business with a Yorkshireman
BTW, making most stuff to order means you could have to wait a couple of months. They will give an honest estimate on delivery time though.
StormShearon
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Once I had placed my order with them, they were spot on with their estimate on delivery date. Iwas a bit worried ordering from the US, but the process was faultess and the product is very good.