Boots Advice

[krisv]

Hello All,

Hope you are keeping well.

I am after a new set of boots as my current one is less waterproof than a sieve.  The last 2 pairs I've had, the whole inner liner and the inner sole used to pull out every time I removed the boots, making it very annoying.

Any good suggestions for waterproof touring / adventure boots, budget of around £150

Thanks,
Kris

[Rixington43]

I have a set of RST raid X boots.
Comfy with a nice grippy sole for walking, buckles seem sturdy enough and they've not let water in yet.
The foot section is quite large volume so I have insole inserts in them but then my feet are very flat.

[SuzukiSte]

Take a look at these Alpinestars WP great boots.
https://www.helmetcity.co.uk/alpinestars-origin-drystar-wp-boots-black/?msclkid=ceb73c0ae991150e79a45ca4d7e2f2d6&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK%20%7C%20Shopping%20%7C%20Supplier%20%7C%20High%20Priority%20%7C%20Low%20Bids&utm_term=4575961245365532&utm_content=All%20products

[timangus]

Forma make an adventure boot around your budget. My pair have taken me around the world and are still comfy. So much so I use them as my only boots now having sold of my other pair of Daytona boots.

[Hugo Magnus]

The advice I got from Boots was, Apply 2 times a day, Use sparingly. If symptoms persist.....

[UK_Vstrom650]

 

I almost bought Forma boots but they only guarantee the waterproofing for two years whereas Gore-Tex guarantee it for life. I ended up buying TCX again. But I also spent ages in Sportsbikeshop trying on different boots to comfortable ones.

[TLPower]

I recently bought a pair of Sidi Adventure boots, the reviews are true. I know they are "spendy" but as the Great Man (Brockett) once said "there are no pockets in a shroud".

Looked after they will give years of use and as I suspect provide value for money.

[Mr Nick]

I've had my Sidi Adventures for at least 8 years and they're still comfy, waterproof and look good for years to come. They miss the budget on the brief by a fair margin though. This has reminded me that I was looking for a pair of boots more suited to the Guzzis, but never quite get around to it.

[Pug27]

I bought the Forma Adventure boot in March 2020
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/354681

Fantastic boot, all day comfort out of the box and I can confirm they are waterproof.
They still look like they are new and they have been worn on my daily commute since I got them (mostly)

[sweaty sock]

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Like others, I have Forma boots, now 4 years old, still waterproof, reasonably robust and very comfy. Happily buy another pair assuming I couldn't afford Gaerne at double the price. Lots of previously reputable big name manufacturers have moved production to China with a drop in quality. Gaerne are still made in Italy, and Forma made in Romania (and also make for other Euro brands).

[Dave the rave]

me too for forma best boots I've had 

[Pannier Down]

I'm on my second pair of Sidi black rain . Shop around and you can find them at about 100 quid. My first pair lasted 7 years, I changed as they were looking tired and the sole was worn., but still dry!