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Adam K
09/09/2002 at 19:58
was out on the bike tonight and remained bone dry apart from my feet.

i need some new waterproof boots and will buy some from the bmf this weekend, so what have u lot got and would recommend??

cheers.
Adam K
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m00c0w
09/09/2002 at 20:00
Alpinestars SMX-Goretex

OK, granted, the first pair I had fell apart - badly.

But they are a great boot, plus there is a newer version out since I had my first pair.
Hilts
09/09/2002 at 20:03
Sidi black rain young fella!


Smart, effective and comfortable.


What more could a cross-dresser...I mean a biker, want.


Nobby
09/09/2002 at 20:03
Sidi Black Rain.

Torrential downpours and my feet were still bone dry.
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m00c0w
09/09/2002 at 20:05
................or Sidi Black Rain

I was going to get a pair of these, as they are a good boot to, but they didnt match my AS leathers.
SCOOTERMAN
09/09/2002 at 20:09
m00c0w wrote

................or Sidi Black Rain

I was going to get a pair of these, as they are a good boot to, but they didnt match my AS leathers.


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m00c0w
09/09/2002 at 20:15
SCOOTERMAN wrote



Ahhh, trenchfoot in the name of fahion


SHUT IT!!

My SMX-G's are superb, so nuts! Worn them in snow/rain/thunder bla bla bla. Never been wet in them yet.
antone
09/09/2002 at 22:44
Have a pair of Alpinestars something-or-others.

Once, when the London Wall carpark flooded and was 3 inches deep in water, I was able to wade through to rescue some pretty Italian bird's scooter (she had on a long floral skirt and little shoes), then go back, get my own bike and paddle (literally) it out. My feet didn't get wet at all.

I thought that was pretty impressive.

Paul


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Adam K
09/09/2002 at 22:47
antone wrote

Have a pair of Alpinestars something-or-others.

Once, when the London Wall carpark flooded and was 3 inches deep in water, I was able to wade through to rescue some pretty Italian bird's scooter (she had on a long floral skirt and little shoes), then go back, get my own bike and paddle (literally) it out. My feet didn't get wet at all.

I thought that was pretty impressive.

Paul


what boots were u wearing?
Adam K
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Jimbo
09/09/2002 at 22:54
I used to have a pair of Sidi Black Rains they were ace. Never leaked (wore them in all weather for a year + 12K miles), untill I eventually wore the material down at the front. I had problems with a broken zip and despite it only being a couple of days still in warranty it was repaired.

I've now got a pair of alpinestar SMX goretex, not cheap but again very waterproof. They suffer from the vertebra style squeaking problem (well at least mine do) and I found them pretty damn uncomfy at first.
antone
09/09/2002 at 23:01
Adam K wrote



what boots were u wearing?


My "impress Italian babes" ones. Or my shining armour.

Or perhaps a pair of Alpinestars. Goretex efforts, but I never pay much attention to names and brands really.

Paul


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FRM#5
Whoozit
10/09/2002 at 07:28
m00c0w wrote

Alpinestars SMX-Goretex


Another vote from me. I'm on my second pair which didn't leak at all in the storm last night.


Water dribbled down my leg into the boot, though
Silent_bob
10/09/2002 at 07:33
My Sidi couriers started to let water in after 12 hours of riding yesterday.

I think it was just the water running down my leathers though!!!


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Animal
10/09/2002 at 08:15
SMX-Goretex boots are good, and work well when tarmac surfing too.

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tig-r
10/09/2002 at 08:20
Adam K wrote

was out on the bike tonight and remained bone dry apart from my feet.

i need some new waterproof boots and will buy some from the bmf this weekend, so what have u lot got and would recommend??

cheers.


I use Akito Desmo and I have never had wet feet; including when standing in puddle helping someone up. I am on my second pair as I wore the first pair out.

They might not be sexy or that stylish but hey; I ride a Beemer and so am not concerned about style

Lst evenings torrential rain I rode home left me

Head dry Caberg J1
Body dry Motoline one piece waterproof suit
feet dry Akito Desmo
hands WET COLD and BLACK

Cheap and nasty supposedly w'proof gloves.
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Able Blade
10/09/2002 at 09:04
Yesterday!

It was a little wet, to say the least but my new Gortex SMX boots did an excellent job.

I bought them 'cause I've had the same make for the last 6 years and they've never leaked and were as warm as toast in the winter (well? - blood temperature, toast).

There pricey - but well worth it, IMO.

I can also recommend my Hein Gericke waterproofs that did a fine job.

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RiceBurner
10/09/2002 at 15:49
Hein Gericke PSXII.


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