kimmie Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Still have my very first and original pair of Australian made Rossi boots - they are very comfy but have not real ankle or shin protection. Next up was SIDI which I worn out (had the sole replaced twice) but with age (mine) my foot has widened and they were no longer comfortable. These were great boots. Heaps of angle and shin protection and waterproof (until I wore the toe out). Currently wearing Dainese Ladies Tempest D-WP boots are they are great. Very comfy and waterproof (have tested them in extreme weather conditions here is Oz and not a drop got in). The sole is this new Skywalker Tread which when you first wear sticks (as in doesn't slide freely) to the pegs but after a couple of wears they are just like the old pair and I can freely move my foot around on the pegs without any issues at all. Able to wear them all day long without any sore spots - so happy camper. I also have a friend who has this boot in the Male sizing and is also extremely happy with the fit and performance. Kimmie......the lady who likes to take little detours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedsxy47 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 My military boots gave out a few years ago and I invested in a pair of $150 Firstgear Kili WP boots. The first ride in the rain started out great, however, after 14 minutes of riding in medium rainfall, my feet were completely soaked. What a complete disappointment for a decent pair of comfortable boots. This year I pulled the trigger on a pair of Dainese Nexus D waterproof boots. Last night on the way home from work at midnight in the best downpour of the year they did not leak at all; very encouraging after spending this amount of money. But when you spend this much time in the saddle, good gear is worth its weight in gold. https://www.amazon.com/Dainese-Nexus-Sports-Motorbike-Motorcycle/dp/B018UIY6KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525885979&sr=1-3&keywords=dainese+race+boots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member racreative Posted January 20, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted January 20, 2019 I am looking for a good pair of motorcycle boots that double as hiking boots. Does anyone have advice for either a good hiking boot that has a strong enough shank for riding or a good motorcycle boot that is comfortable to hike in? It would be nice to not have to change boots when we find hiking spots along rides. Any advice or suggestions would be grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted January 20, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted January 20, 2019 I have used the Spidi XP3 Boot for several years with no problems and find them very comfortable to ride and walk in. They are vented and in the summer you can feel air flow but surprisingly in the cold weather my feet have never gotten cold. If you are the type that chooses to commute in the rain, they would not be your first choice. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 9 hours ago, racreative said: I am looking for a good pair of motorcycle boots that double as hiking boots. Does anyone have advice for either a good hiking boot that has a strong enough shank for riding or a good motorcycle boot that is comfortable to hike in? It would be nice to not have to change boots when we find hiking spots along rides. Any advice or suggestions would be grateful. If I know I want to walk/hike at the other end of a ride I use these from Lowa. They are my winter walking boots, utterly waterproof and tall enough for good ankle protection on the bike. Just an idea for the type of boot, rather than a compulsion to buy this specific boot. https://www.patrolstore.com/lowa-boots-mountain-gtx-p-594-1286.html?boot_size=3&keyword=&device=t&campaignid=281917972&adgroupid=25291628212&feeditemid=&targetid=pla-343089801003&matchtype=&network=g&devicemodel=&adposition=1o4&no_cache=2473670371373782495&creative=68692914052&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC4xxug2HTn8At-VP4kGV98O6FilIqTTmFU4bxQxKjAvVVBlcRKZEdBoCD2cQAvD_BwE Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krucymucy Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Depends on the weather ... In the rain and in combination with rev'it textile suit I use Sidi Adventure 2 goretex boots ... And for sunny days and short trips in leather suit I use TCX RT-race boots ... Honda CB600F Hornet 2008; KTM LC4 640 SM Prestige 2007; Kawasaki Z1000 2007; Honda CB1000R 2010; BMW R1200GS 2010; Yamaha Tracer 900GT 2018; Yamaha TDM900 2002; Kawasaki KLX230 2020; KTM 690 Enduro R 2022: Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member racreative Posted January 20, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted January 20, 2019 9 hours ago, BBB said: If I know I want to walk/hike at the other end of a ride I use these from Lowa. They are my winter walking boots, utterly waterproof and tall enough for good ankle protection on the bike. Just an idea for the type of boot, rather than a compulsion to buy this specific boot. https://www.patrolstore.com/lowa-boots-mountain-gtx-p-594-1286.html?boot_size=3&keyword=&device=t&campaignid=281917972&adgroupid=25291628212&feeditemid=&targetid=pla-343089801003&matchtype=&network=g&devicemodel=&adposition=1o4&no_cache=2473670371373782495&creative=68692914052&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC4xxug2HTn8At-VP4kGV98O6FilIqTTmFU4bxQxKjAvVVBlcRKZEdBoCD2cQAvD_BwE Thank you. I was just looking at some boots similar to these. They resemble the boots the Highway Patrol wear. I went down a few years ago and shaved down my ankle bone pretty good. I am a little subjective about foot and ankle protection than I used to be. Right now I wear Joe Rockets Big Bang boots and they are comfortable for riding but extremely heavy for hiking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted January 20, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted January 20, 2019 For low boots I use these. https://tacticalgear.com/merrell-moab-2-mid-tactical-wp-black?hp=y&pa=41698978482873851&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC5vqGE0juCUwfyKicBGvb5MO7DcCQgtBTNYNojeCCa0qRezenJdnbBoCIJMQAvD_BwE#/29063/653,1742,5129/1&dl=b When I need something higher. https://www.danner.com/stalwart-8-black.html "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Waterproof Tour Master Solution 2.0 Boots, comfy enough to walk around in if you ride with a group and they are site seeing also if you yourself like to do a little hiking down to waterfalls, etc. Plus the price is nice on them and they wear pretty well. I also get them in the wide version. I wear an 11.5 EE in New Balance. I wear a 46 Wide in these. http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/street_boots/waterproof_sport_street_touring_boots/tour_master/solution_2_0_waterproof_road_boots.html Edited January 20, 2019 by tktplz Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 I still love my Sidi Canyon Boots. 100% waterproof, and easy to walk in after you get off the bike. The ratcheting strap system is genius, so easy to tighten and loosen these boots. In my experience, these are the very best street bike boots I have ever owned. So comfortable, rugged, protective, weather proof, easy to walk in. 1 Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkgeo Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I have the Forma Adventure Low boots. They have kept my feet dry through heavy rain and they are pretty comfortable to wear off of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Motocheck Posted February 6, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 6, 2019 Alpinestar SMX-S Waterproof boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jann321 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Alpinestars Belize Drystar Boots nice and comfortable to walk. no zipper. been using it over a year already (12,000 km). no problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doboy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 altberg hog boots.. had same pair about 16yrs.. re soled once... brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlambke19 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 5/9/2018 at 1:22 PM, dedsxy47 said: My military boots gave out a few years ago and I invested in a pair of $150 Firstgear Kili WP boots. The first ride in the rain started out great, however, after 14 minutes of riding in medium rainfall, my feet were completely soaked. What a complete disappointment for a decent pair of comfortable boots. This year I pulled the trigger on a pair of Dainese Nexus D waterproof boots. Last night on the way home from work at midnight in the best downpour of the year they did not leak at all; very encouraging after spending this amount of money. But when you spend this much time in the saddle, good gear is worth its weight in gold. https://www.amazon.com/Dainese-Nexus-Sports-Motorbike-Motorcycle/dp/B018UIY6KS/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525885979&sr=1-3&keywords=dainese+race+boots I've always found Firstgear & Tourmaster stuff to be leaky. This is an interesting watch - the guy from Fortnine (here in Canada) does some pretty clever videos. His findings will support what you've experienced with your Dainese boots! Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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