Recommendation for boots
 

Hi all,

Two years on a road and two boots...
First boots, Sidi Adventure lasted only six months. After this time seams just exploded and boots Disintegrated.
Second boots, Alpinestars Toucan lasted 12 months. After this seams also failed.

Now I need to buy new boots. I do not want to use hiking boots or anything similar, because I do not think they are safe enough.
So, I am looking something similar as Sidi or Alpinestars boots I have previously used.
Do you have any experience an suggestion for boots?

Br,
Hemuli

Alt-Berg Hogg all weather, I have a pair I have used nearly everyday for 10 years and they have just about had it, I bought a new pair last year. They were totally waterproof for about 8 years then started to leak a bit, I only use the old pair when it is dry now. Highly recommended.

Hogg All Weather Original - Alt-Berg Boots

Mark i am getting a pair of altbergs soon but why would you choose the hogg boots over the Roadrunner or Clubman Roadster?

These looks better for on the bike as the hogg have laces ?

Where are you based NOW? USA is cheap for boots. If me, I'd have sent BOTH those failed boots back ... I'd bet you'd have got a free pair out of it. SIDI, especially, respond well to product failure. Alpinestar, IMHO,
are crap boots.

Believe it or not, there are now several unknown brands (some made in China) which aren't half bad.
I bought these for $50 usd off ADV Rider. A disillusioned BMW rider who just HAD to have a known brand! :rofl:

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MSR is "malcolm smith racing" Made in China.
Surprisingly comfortable to walk in, very good protection. New, about $150.
For $50 usd, a fantastic boot.

Lots of bargains out there. see below:
Check out Forma, Gaerne, TCX
Gaerne G-Adventure Boots by Atomic Moto
TCX Track EVO WP Boots - RevZilla
Some good deals on this site. TCX are quite good (formerly Oxtar)

Most of the boots above are not full Moto Cross boots, but rather dual sport, for more comfort.
My dirt bike boots are SIDI Crossfires ($550 new), and IMO, they are the best in the world. I've had them about 3 years, excellent.
But would I take them traveling? Nope! Need something I can walk in.
It's all about compromises! Do the best you can!

I am at the moment in Louisiana and will travel US, Canada and Alaska now for 6 months.
I have sent feedback to Alpinestars and still waiting their response.
I definitely need to get new boots quite soon (before heading to Alaska).
I am just worried if next boots will fail again in 1 year, because at that time I will be somewhere in Central- or South-America...

I loved Alpinestars Toucan boots, really comfortable and decent to walk around. Only bad thing is that they failed after 1 year of usage... Of course, my usage is quite extreme, because I wear them every day and use them in quite an extreme climates.

Hein Gericke Rallye lll Gortex.
 

Simply the best pair of boots I've ever owned! All day (and night at times) every day for 6 months straight, warm, comfortable, rouged and waterproof!

Hein Gericke Rallye III GORE-TEX® Stiefel - Stiefel

I use Sidi Crossfire boots. 2.5 years on the road and still great, though it is almost time to have them resoled. Way too heavy to walk in but the protection is great.....saved me ankles twice so I have no regrets.

I would be calling the national distributor ... forget email. CALL.
For SIDI you want to call Motonation:
Motonation 10225 Prospect Avenue | Santee, CA 92071 |
Phone: 619.401.4100. Casuals. Gloves. Helmets. Race Suits. Spare Parts. Tony. 4 5 5 5 7 8.

I've never dealt with Alpinestar ... Google is your friend!

Hard to imagine what you are doing to get them to fail so early? :confused1:
Are you standing up on jagged foot pegs a lot? Hiking miles in them? (Moto boots are for riding, not walking!)
Or dragging your toes everywhere? :biggrin: Constantly wet?

I carry a pair of Keen sandals for walking off the bike, or sometimes tennis shoes. Soon as I stop .. boots off!

One thing that can rot internal seams quickly is moisture. Wet interiors will come apart. I use Sno-Seal Bee's Wax on my boots. Especially good on the BIG white stitching along the sole. (see pic) The boots shown are not treated yet. Stops water entrance.

I also apply Sno Seal to all leather on the boot. Amazing stuff ... really helps keep feet dry. Find it at any outdoor supply/camping store. Apply then bake in oven at about 120F (very low heat) for about 15 min. Should help keep your feet dry.

Hi mollydog,

Yes, I think I need to call Alpinestars to get any answer from them.
I am truly amazed why they have failed so fast :confused1:
I have been riding now through europe, central-, Se-Asia, Australia and NZ. Temperature and humidity have been quite high.
I use big Pivotpegz-footpegs. I do not drag my legs and do not do any hiking (max 15 mins walk from the bike, or else I use my running shoes).

Shoes have been wet many times from stream and river crossings, but this is just a normal use :mchappy:

Interiors are ok, only seams from outer layers have failed.

-Hemuli

Are Hein-Gericke boots available in US?

I prefer something that looks a little like an ordinary shoe when tucked into my trousers, they are also more suitable for walking in than a calf length boot.

Seems not, I did a bit of a search and nada! However...........

The TCX Infinity GTX Boot is almost exactly the same, available in the USA and they have very good reviews :-)

https://www.facebook.com/TCXBoots

I've done about 4000 miles in TCX X-Desert gore-tex. So far so good. Very comfortable to walk in and have so far stayed waterproof in heavy rain and the odd river crossing.

They are a very roomy fit so try before you buy.

One thing though - the protection on the side from the little toe area backwards needs to be improved. If you went over and the bike landed on your foot I'm not sure how your foot would feel afterwards.

I have a pair of Thors, which I find good enough. Problem for me is that there is very little choice of MX boots in women's sizes, so I end up going for whatever is most comfortable in a small men's size.

Roynie is after a pair of Forma Adventure boots, which seem generally good value for money and get excellent reviews - though it is advised to try for size before you buy as they tend to come up narrow.

The TCX Infinity are a great looking boot ... and SUPER comfortable. But protection is not that good at all if going off road.
It's a very soft, supple boot. (for comfort)

Really a "Lite Duty" dual sport or road boot at best. Two riding buddies own them. They use them as a road boot only ... not off road. But to me the biggest negative is the price. ($380 usd)

Hein Gericke products have not been sold in US for over 10 years.