Quick! Emergency Xmas waterproof boots

My Dad has just informed me that he might spring for (or partially spring for) some proper good motorbike boots for me for Christmas! I commute all year round in all weathers, so please can people let me know what boots they have actually tried for the long term and have been actually waterproof. I have a pair now that say waterproof and they just are not. Price range is probably £100 or more.

After some reading around I see Luckypants likes his Alpinestars SMX4 waterproof ones. This is the kind of good review I like. So what other boots are genuinely cool, comfy and waterproof?

[Nobbylad]

I have these and they have kept me dry in some of the worst rain you have EVER seen.

http://www.topgearsuperstore.com/-mo...biq2lu2kboeqt4

[Dave20046]

I have some awesome TCX goretex competizione boots. Really good boots especially if you have wider (normal shaped) feet. Really comfy. Not tested them long term though as I had an off a couple off in october and the bike isn't on the road yet.


edit: oh and they faired well impactwise in the crash (didn't test abrasion though as I bounced rather than slid). I hit one of them pretty hard somewhere between the bike car and tarmac and I didn't twist my ankle or anything.

[Dave20046]

snap !

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Warthog

After some reading around I see Luckypants likes his Alpinestars SMX4 waterproof ones. This is the kind of good review I like. So what other boots are genuinely cool, comfy and waterproof?

They are good

[Bluepete]

These ones are mine ; http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/p...e.php/pID/4075

Warm and toasty, totally waterproof, nice and high up the leg unlike some race reps, very secure closure too.

[SoulKiss]

Well once again I have to say Sidi Canyon Gore-tex

Not had wet feet in 6 months - and that includes the AR.

They are also subtle enough to get away with at work - and comfortable enough too.

Have a good sole for walking in too.

i bought a pair of relatively cheap bulsom (think that is how its spelt) ones form Hein geriecke for bout £80-£90. they are roomy enough for necessary thick socks and are def waterproof. they are not as good looking as the TCX ones recommended above and maybe lack a little bit in the protection dept but a good price.

think i read a mag review raving about the TCX ones recently so maybe worth a look

Only boots I have ever owned that stayed waterproof are Matterhorn’s

I have a pair that are now 15 years old, still more than serviceable and still very much waterproof. Not bike boots but then, most waterproof bike boots don’t exactly afford much in the way of protection.

http://www.tacboots.com/c-matterhorn-8inch-boots.html

Originally Posted by Warthog

After some reading around I see Luckypants likes his Alpinestars SMX4 waterproof ones. This is the kind of good review I like. So what other boots are genuinely cool, comfy and waterproof?

I have found that my SMX4's aren't very waterproof. Well, the left is more then the right. Its no surprise really as they have vents in the sides.