Riding boots

[Mac_48]

What boots do you ride in? Post pics and how you like them

[Bornick]

I've been wearing Alpinestar's Web Gore Tex Boot for the past 4 months - they're super comfortable as long as you wear long socks and decently breathable for a more cold weather oriented boot. 

The Good: Comfy, indescrete, good traction on pegs and ground, seem to offer good protection (never had to test em), more waterproof than my snowboard boots.

The Bad: Way too warm sometimes, chafe my calves when not wearing long socks, run a size or two larger than expected, instep wearing prematurely (the rest of the sole looks brand new, but the insteps of both are almost bald), and a little bulky - never feel like I really know the exact input I'm giving to the brake



I'm interested to check out the Puma and Dainese riding shoes.   They seem like a good idea for the summer, but I don't want to shell out $170 for the Dainese and then have them wear out in a few rides - I did a bunch of research on the Dainese footwear and found mixed reviews - Anyone got some input?

[DucHead]

I just picked up a pair of Sidi Typhoon boots.  They are VERY nice: comfortable, toe, heel and ankle protection. 


They are the same price as the On-Roads and appear to be an inch or two shorter.  The Typhoons are replacing my worn-out Gaerne ST Dry boots:


I also wear Dainese Atacamas.  These are quite comfortable to walk in, but have no toe protection.


In slightly cooler weather I wear a pair of Diadora Express boots. 


Finally, for sportier rides, I have the Sidi Vertigos:


I also have a pair of Dainese Dr. Jekyl boots that are one size too big.

[Count Desmo]

I'm feeling too lazy to find, host, and post pics, but I have the following boots:

Oxtar TCS sport boots (nice, light weight sport boot with decent ankle protection)

BMW Transition sport touring boots (kinda ugly, but exceptionally functional, gore-tex membrane, and excellent foot protection)

BMW Santiago Dual Sport boots (Gore-tex, toe plates, and a rigid sole make for a good double-duty boot)

[DucHead]

I'm feeling too lazy to find, host, and post pics, ...

Me too.  I copied my reply from another board that I frequent. 

[dropstharockalot]

Icon Field Armor - good for this time of year b/c they have serious venting.  I like the sole, lacing, and zipper entry.  The tensioners are decent, and help keep the boot from moving around on my feet - and I have really skinny ankles.  I'm not too wild about the bulky toe box and shifter-guard on the top of the boot, but I'm getting used to it.  It seemed HUGE at first, but it's less noticeable now. They're also decent to walk around in - no real "ski-boot" stride when these are on. 

Been down in them once (low-speed low side to the left), and they held up well - some of the paint came off a tensioner, some scuffs to the outside of the sole... no damage to the contents.


When it is raining or cold, or when I'm going someplace smokey and don't want my good stuff to reek, I have an old pair of Nike ACG hiking boots that I'll throw on.  They're all leather with a heavy sole and pretty tall on the ankle for hikers, and the laces tuck inside so I don't hang up on a shifter or brake.  They are probably wholly inadequate in terms of protection, but they're probably better then the flip-flops I saw this one tool wearing on the interstate yesterday.

[scooby]

Sidi Canyon boots... Awesome. I wear them all the time; for riding, work and everyday. Goretex with pretty good protection. Look like regular black boots under jeans.



*This is what they looked like 15k miles ago.

[CDawg]

+1 Sidi Vertigo.  Love 'em as they fit like a glove.  I like the ability to open/close the side vents.  They are very comfortable with no break-in needed for me.

[Ducatiloo]

My feet never get hot 



For when it gets cold.

[asado]

Puma Ducati Desmo and Sidi Vertigo Corsa

[numbskull]

Sidi Canyon boots... Awesome. I wear them all the time; for riding, work and everyday. Goretex with pretty good protection. Look like regular black boots under jeans.



*This is what they looked like 15k miles ago.

+1 on the Sidi Canyons. Super comfortable and stealthy under jeans. Mine look a little newer than these, though.

[ducwrx]

Sidi On Roads.
Comfy and supposed to be fully waterproof. My first pair leaked and I got a brand new pair under warranty.

[somegirl]

I have Frank Thomas boots, something like their Chloe waterproof boot.





They are comfortable, I have worn them all day long, and easy to shift in.  They have a single zipper with a velcro closure over it.  They have some reflective piping on them.

I picked them as they were the only boots I could find at the time in any of the nearby shops that came in my size.   I don't like ordering shoes/boots online without knowing the fit.

They are supposed to be waterproof, and do well in light rain, but get waterlogged in heavier rainstorms or longer wet rides.

[SKOM]

I picked up a pair of the Puma Bonnevilles last week.



I love 'em. Super confortable, gortex waterproof/breathable, plus I don't look like a stormtrooper if I drape my jeans over them. 

[corey]

Chippewa Rally. Awesome boot, very sturdy. You REALLY need to break them in though. Still working on it.