Footgear

[SDMAX]

DAINESE Torque Out Motorcycle Boots (#125160) What I wear every time, key feature: Easy, really easy to get on and off. They zip up the back. Also they are real damn motorcycle boots and have the reinforcement points where you shift and have great feel on both the shift side and the brake side. They cover the ankles; they have steel where you need steel. I freaking love them. They are like bed room slippers. Trust me on this --- they are truly "da kine".

[redwing]

I need a pair of boots and have a question that is relative for me....what is the heel height of your choice of boot?
I am looking for boots that have a short heel.

[jess]

I have a pair of Dainese Fulcrum boots that I love and wear often. Waterproof, very comfortable, and easy to put on and take off. I wear them on my commute and then keep them on all day at work.

I'll be seriously sad when they wear out. Hmmm.... maybe I should buy another pair and squirrel them away somewhere...

[rockbottom]

Personally, I find all Gore Text boots a bit hot and clammy. On the very, very rare instances that I have to ride for extended periods in heavy rain, I'll use covers. So for daily riding, I like plain old leather rather than high tech stuff. My favorite are Chippewa Rallyy--made in the US, will last for a very long time.

http://www.chippewaboots.com/category/rally

[crazyhorse]

TCX (Oxtar) Infinity boots. Oxtar (i guess they changed their name to TCX but they will always be oxtar to me) makes the Savannah Boot for BMW so they are virtually identical. Gore-Tex and totally waterproof. I have had them submerged.

I love them. While they do not totally immobilize the ankle, they are the most protective, comfortable boot to wear on the street this side of my full-on MX boots.



wes

[rockbottom]

I have some TCX Airtech and would like them a lot except for one flaw--the uber cheap zippers. I sometimes have to use pliers to open them. It's a shame because they could have spent $2 more and made them with reasonable quality zippers.

[Caroanbill]

Touring: BMW Contour - A slightly less clunky version of the Pro Tour, and a small but definite step up from the Allround in style (says I) and protection. Like my first ones so much I bought another pair that are as yet unworn. No longer made - Pro Tour would be closest. can walk all day in these.

Around town "old school": AlpineStar La Strada - a classic tall boot with inside zip and stichdown soles (ie I can juts replace the outer sole. Great look, especialy with a black lether jacket and Draggin blue jeans. Perfectly made. Nothing made like 'em now (these were bought in 1994) except maybe some from the bespoke english maker (arl??? from Yorkshire). Can walk most of the day in these

Summer - BMW Airflow - low boot with mesh panels - easy walking, but no shin protection.

Scooting - a pair of Ixon lace ups with a cinch strap and plastic heel cuff etc. Waterproof and as comfy as ....

lessee - that's only five pairs. Hmmm, I obviously need some more!

[daveyator]

I have BMW boots I got in 1999. My feet are usually not too hot until 95+, and have never been cold or wet. Would love new boots but keep waiting for these things to wear out or something.

[rockbottom]

Would love new boots but keep waiting for these things to wear out or something.

Wait a minute! You're suggesting that we're supposed to wait for something to wear out before buying a new one??????? Does not compute (says the guy with three helmets, 8 pairs of boots, at least 10 pairs of riding pants/overpants, 9 jackets, and untold pairs of gloves).

[staves]

I'll admit that I've never tried BMW boots, but for my money I'm sold on Daytona. German-made and unbelievable slipper-like comfort. Materials are top grade and protection is superb. Helimot in the U.S. is the official stateside distributor, but I usually order mine from biker-land.de in Germany to save a few bucks.

The Road Star GTX is a fantastic touring boot, though I wear them year-round commuting in Chicago.

http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=75

- Scott