What waterproof winter sports boot?

[northwind]

My Vertebra IIs are taking a pounding from all-weather, all-year riding (and crashing) and aren't all that waterproof at the best of times... So I'm looking for inexpensive, but decent, waterproof boots. My limit's £100 I think, which does limit the options a bit...

I can get a pair of Sidi Tepor Ways for £57 from TWO mag, but they don't seem too well protected to me after the Vertebras. They're serious contenders though. I'd sooner get a pair of Vertebra Tepors but beggars can't be choosers... There's a couple of Oxtar options at £80-£90. No boots in HG that caught my eye to be honest...

[Godikus]

my oxtars are briliant! just chuck some dubbing on them and get some of those silly little welly covers. save yourself a fortune!

[northwind]

What flavour of Oxtars? And will they be less than that £57? :)

[Red ones]

I picked up some real nice Dianese's in a sale last year. Try www.bikestop.co.uk They are warm, waterproof and REALLY comfortable

[Cloggsy]

I like my SIDI Blackrain's for the wet stuff (not that I go out in it that often :oops:) - they're good boots for the dosh ;)

[Godikus]

TCS sport. not quite 57 quid. more like 120. but you could probaby grab a pair for under 100 come winter if yer patient

[Amanda M]

I like my SIDI Blackrain's for the wet stuff (not that I go out in it that often :oops:) - they're good boots for the dosh ;)

Yep, I'm really impressed with Blackrains. Comfy and waterproof still after nearly a year.

[Carsick]

the problem with blackrains is they split quite easily and let every drop of water in after that.

[mac]

Sidi Blackrain for me too - comfy and waterproof ( and suprisingly for a pair of Sidi`s they dont squeak )

:D

[Ping]

I only got my Blackrain's a few months ago but they leak like buggery... :(

[northwind]

I've looked at the Black Rain Evos but they tip the scales at over £100... They do seem a better option than the Ways, mind.

Good link Red Ones, cheers!

[Sid Squid]

There aren't any boots for a £100 or less that will remain waterproof for any appreciable time, trust me I know about this, if you want boots that will be waterproof for a reasonable life you need to spend money.
I like Daytonas, I have had a couple of pairs and they are excellent, I need a new pair now as they have just started to give me damp feet, but I'm not disappointed as I have owned them for five years, looking at them that way they're not dear.

[jonboy]

I only got my Blackrain's a few months ago but they leak like buggery... :(

Then I'd honestly take them back pronto and politely but firmly ask for a replacement.


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[ophic]

Blackrains, abrasive as sandpaper and about as waterproof. Polished them all up and they still leak :(

[northwind]

There aren't any boots for a £100 or less that will remain waterproof for any appreciable time, trust me I know about this, if you want boots that will be waterproof for a reasonable life you need to spend money.
I like Daytonas, I have had a couple of pairs and they are excellent, I need a new pair now as they have just started to give me damp feet, but I'm not disappointed as I have owned them for five years, looking at them that way they're not dear.

Mmm. Daytonas are good boots, nearly got a pair when I got the Vertebras. I've only heard good things about the Tepor -version Sidis though, they're only meant to be water resistant rathe than 100% waterproof, but they still get good feedback. Hmm...

[Cronos]

Heine Gericke do a great touring boot, I think they're called the Road King or something similar. They're warm and totally waterproof, I've had mine for two years and they're comfortable enough for me.

I suspect you're going to have to break the £100 budget if you want to get them, but not by too much.

[TC3]

My sidi blackrains have proved very comfy and waterproof up to now

[valleyboy]

HG's Supersport boot... though its about £130 goretex etc.. mine havent leaked yet!
Though they are, 'short' for a sports boot.. not as tall as some...

[Desh]

Sidi Blackrains have my vote too, had them for about a year and have ridden in all weathers with dry feet.

[Moo]

Sidi Blackrains have my vote too, had them for about a year and have ridden in all weathers with dry feet.

Never got wet yet in my sidi black rains good value as well.

[ophic]

humph. How come i got the only leaky pair then? :(

[hall13uk]

1. silcone liquid sorts out the sidi squeaks.
2. i have sidi vertigo corsas & i wear them in all weather & find them most water proof & cosy :wink: tho a little pricy :(

[northwind]

My Vertebras leak like ophic's black rains... Not bothered by the squeaks, it's just the rate at which they're dissolving. They're great boots and I want to still have them for proper riding, and not kill them commuting. I'm sure I could get them just about waterproof again but a second pair makes more sense I think.

[jump]

My frank thomas aqua pro strike boot cost just over £100, totally waterproof through 2 winters and very comfotable.. great to walk in etc..

[Dirty Baz]

Northy, I got the TCS Oxtars for £95 from Ride-On (discounted from £110 cause I was doing my DAS there), and they're crap! There is a gortex version but that's another £40-50!

They started leaking after about 6 months at the left foot gear change pad! Now after a year and a half both feet leak bigtime! Also, the velcro has now come off on the right side.

I'm going to have to either invest in a new pair or get some waterproofing spray and gortex socks this winter. My advice would be avoid these.

I'd get blackrains if I could turn back the clock.

[northwind]

Cheers all. Hmm. Well, teh overwhelming advice is to spend more than I've got :)