Altberg Borego, top boot for protection and comfort.

I have the bandog all weather. It is a special order now but the hogg all weather is pretty similar. I use them for commuting every day, all year round. They have also done 2 trips riding to the pyrenees, off-road over the pyrenees and back again. For the HUMM this year I did not take any other footwear. I like to travel light :biggrin3:

For off-road trips I add a pair of mx knee and shin guards. Not as protective as a pair of off-road boots but on a long adventure trip I'm not riding like I do on the lanes round here, then I use MX boots.

So far they have done 2 years and 25k miles, and never leaked a drop of water. In September I sent them back to the factory for a £70 refurb. 5 weeks later they arrived back on my doorstep; new soles, waterproof lining replaced, gearchange pad replaced and all stitching renewed. Pretty much brand new boots for 1/2 the price, ready for the next 25k miles.

Altbergs
 

We can echo Xander. Our Altbergs, bought in 2005, did 22000 km round South America, lots of gravel, and lots of walking including 12 hours at Macchu Picchu - including Waynu Picchu (the big pointy mountain at the back of all the photos of the site). Several offs at low speed on dirt - we don't go fast. Comfortable from the moment we put them on.

Worn all round Europe from 2006-2009 on our normal road bikes. Resoled and heeled and new laces end 2009 just before we set off on our current RTW.

Boots still brilliant. Cannot recommend highly enough. Our RTW bikes have done 70,000 kms total since 2005, so that means the boots have as well + unknown mileage on our road bikes at home. And should anybody care about this sort of thing they still look like new when polished - we only do this for leather care and to help with waterproofing I hasten to add :-). We did not buy the goretex lining on the basis they would probably be too hot with it in.

+1 for Altbergs
 

Agree with those Altberg lovers above. My wife and I are both wearing them on our RTW and can't praise them highly enough. They're incredibly comfy and have been put through a fair bit of abuse (rain, watercrossings, desert and the KKH) and still look new.
We opted to not have the waterproof layer inserted as they'd be cooler in the heat and as promised by the guys at the factory the build quality alone has kept our feet 100% dry.
Yes, they do'nt have as much protection as a motocross boot but we CAN walk in them all day as they're basically high quality hiking boots that have been adapted for the rider. Having the Altbergs means we don't have to carry much in the footwear department saving us an awful lot of space.

Boots like so much on an overland trip are about finding a happy compromise. We're very happy with ours.

Altberg boots.. yeah any time again.... thinking about to get a spare set just in case..

did order a pair of HOGG ALL WEATHER MICROLITE bike boots in spring, ware them every day, on bike off bike and love them.
wasn't able to try this on a longer trip so far, regarding that they arrived just two weeks after my trip.. well I did order them two month beforehand but the Altberg factory must have been very busy so I had them later... anyway the best boots I had for a very long time, they are a treat and perfect for our needs for travelling light, no problems riding in the wet and cold of this autumn so far.
Standing up riding on the pegs is as good as I'm used to my Trail boots so no issue there.

Yes, for bashing along on a trail at weekendes without loaded with my kit, MX boots would be the better choice, but for travelling rides it's always better to avoiding risky aggressive style off-road riding anyway... so the Altber's are perfect.
give them a double ++

TCX Pro2 are excellent. They are articulated MX boots, so perfect for trail and adventure. I have just bought my 2nd pair (previous ones lasted 7 years), from topgearsupermarket for an unbelievable £129.

TCX Competizione gore-tex. They never let me down in two years everyday use. I can ride for 10 hours in serious rain without getting my feet wet.

Boots with good protection, watertight membrane, and confy for walking are SIDI Adventure.

In Our country they cost 300€ full price.

Altberg boots
 

Agree with all of the previous on Altberg.

I have a pair of Bandog s(from memory). Great boots-as said not huge protection, but good toe/heel/ankle.
Due to a wrong size being dispatched (my fault) Altberg turned me a pair out in less than 5 days as I was on a 3 week bike trip was the following week-so great service too.
A good hybrid in my view where space limited and not straying off road too much.

Simon

These are mines. Fantastic in cold and hot weather and good enough to walk around.

Halvarssons Cruiser

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I've just stopped wearing motocross style boots (Sidi Courier and some by Diadora). I found that they were causing serious pain in my legs and feet. But i've got a great alternative. I have a pair of BMW Summer 2 trousers and BMW All Round boots. The boots are comfortable enough to wear all day and walk around in. In fact sometimes I wear them to work and don't change them, even during meetings with a suit on.

The Summer 2 trousers are the big win. They have knee armour that stretches all the way down my shins, about 6 cm beyond the top of the boots.

I can also recommend the BMW All Round boots as I find them light and comfy :D

Sidi 'On road' boots

Don't let the name fool you.
A review here and plenty of pictures:

Sidi On Road Gore-Tex Boots - webBikeWorld

Rode in these boots from the Arctic Circle to TDF and then around the world thru Russia , Mongolia, Gobi Desert, stood in Lake Baikal, walked in trout streams...they do not leak and they are comfortable right out of the box.

Several severe crashes but no foot injuries.

The best and surprisingly light.
Only a damn fool wears hiking boots or boots without a waterproof lining on a motorcycle, IMHO.
bill

Hiking boots + shinpads + gaiters
 

Ahoy,
I haven't done much riding but have chosen not to take riding boots due to the extra weight and discomfort for walking shoes. I've read a few reports from other riders citing this too.

My alternative is to use my Hi-tec Altitude Ultra lightweight hiking shoes, which cover above the ankle, along with my soccer shinguards for shin protection (maybe) and gaiters for extra waterproofing (and hiking).

I will let you know how this goes, but I'm happy so far.

Cheers,
Rossy.