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Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Clothing => Topic started by: Lee Enfield on April 21, 2025, 17:22:31

Title: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Lee Enfield on April 21, 2025, 17:22:31

I'm after some boots for touring and general use, so many to go for. Thinking of the Spada Pilgrim CE waterproof ones, Look great..
Any ideas or thoughts?

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Upt North on April 21, 2025, 18:32:54

Very personal I spose.
My old Altberg's are around 25 years old and still going strong and fit like your favourite slippers. Still waterproof too.
I did buy some TCX Tours about 4 years ago to replace the Altberg's. They too are a very good boot but very stiff like most modern motorcycle boots.
The TCX are extremely good at keeping the wet out.
Happy hunting.
Upt.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Ridaz on April 21, 2025, 19:50:01

Altbergs for me, custom fit as I don't live too far away. Never let me down.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: 2112 on April 22, 2025, 00:34:54

Another shout out for TCX boots, I'm running the Baja's and they are the only bit of my kit that is 100% waterproof. Top kit  :thumb:

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: MilozFolly on April 22, 2025, 11:13:51

Forma ADV's for me.  Comfy :)

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: mr_diver on April 22, 2025, 12:18:35

I've got an old pair of Forma Adv - had them for years, very comfy, very waterproof.
Bought them when I was still riding endruo bikes.

But all I seem to wear on my bike now is a pair of HAIX Airpower XR22 GORE-TEX boots.  :shrug:

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: 2112 on April 22, 2025, 13:51:26

We used to use the Haix boots years ago when I was on the tools. Never had wet feet with them unless you went 'over the top', all-day comfortable and very protective. We got a new pair every year and they were still like new after 12 months! I've got a pair of the British army spec' one for heavy-duty walking trips, again 100% waterproof and super comfortable.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Phild on April 22, 2025, 16:46:24

My forma (short) boots are the best I’ve owned. For comfort and being waterproof.

They’ve been totally waterproof (first for me) even in torrential rain in southern Italy, and 6 straight days of rain touring in this country.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: nigel s on April 22, 2025, 17:20:53

Plus 1 on the Forma Adventures, best boots I have owned.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Barbel Mick on April 22, 2025, 18:45:02

I went for the Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots.
Great boots, waterproof & warm. They take a little while to break in, but comfortable to walk in once they are.
Plus a bonus is the thick sole (Forma may be the same) to give that little more reach for those of us who are too short for our weight!   :whistle:

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: 2112 on April 23, 2025, 11:12:45

Have Sidi stopped them squeaking ? I had a pair of the original adventure boots and quickly sold them due to the noise they made when walking. Horrible, squeaky clunk every step, very irritating.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: Barbel Mick on April 23, 2025, 12:38:18

They do squeak a bit but nothing that a bit of WD40 can't sort or, in my case, be a deaf old bugger & don't put my hearing aids in!  :old:

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: The Doctor 46 on April 23, 2025, 12:50:55

Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 Gore-Texinestars   These are my boot of choice, they were recommended by so many. First pair of footwear that have been comfortable strait out of the box, they are like slippers, waterproof, warm and very easy to keep clean.

Sportsbikeshop of course.

Title: Re: Looking for some new boots for touring and general use.
Post by: bladeowner on April 24, 2025, 00:21:07

My boots are Daytona Roadstar GTX. First pair lasted 20 years and were still good physically but started to leak slightly. Bought another pair 4 years ago. Totally waterproof, very comfortable and repairable should the need arise. Pricey but considering the longevity good value.