Hi all!

I know that this has been talked about many times but I had problems finding something more up to date with what the market offers now as far as the boots are concerned.

We're leaving with my wife for a RTW trip (2 years) next year. We plan to go through the warmer climate zones mainly therefore the compromise between waterproofing and ventilation comes into play as usual for these kind of trips. We would lean more towards something breathable and deal with the rain when it comes. Unless of course there are boots out there that are cool enough and still waterproof. We plan to keep to the roads and minimum offroad therefore I think good road boots would be preferable rather than MX boots.

After doing some research the three makes that sound appealing to us are:

1. SIDI
2. Daytona
3. Alpinestar

All of these provide a wide range of boots for touring. Could anyone recommend something - make model? Should we go for a boot that goes up significantly above the ankle or something little higher or lower? Something with vents or without? I guess it should be something simple e.g. one zipper and no bloody strings and turning wheels like some of the SIDI collection.

I guess that the boot should be comfortable enough for you to walk in it for a couple of hours and be able to feel your legs after... Then on the other hand you might just take them off as soon as you get off the bike for camping and put your walking shoes on.

If someone could put a couple of words together of what they've used or are using regardless of make we would appreciate it.

I think that we want something with sufficient protection but motorcycle related rather than some sort of construction boots with steel toe cap etc.

Thanks a lot in advance!

Stay safe!
Gosia and Andy

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