Waterproof comfortable boots?
#61
01-30-2012, 05:16 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
First off, there is no such thing as waterproof leather boots. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. At best you can make them water resistant, but you are on the clock at all times. By that I mean they will leak water, just a matter of time.
... If you treat them right, like no direct heat, a good quality leather conditioner and followed with a good boot wax you might get 3-4 hours out of them until your feet get wet.
I've got lots of work boots but these are by far my favorites. They are well over 20 years old.
... If you treat them right, like no direct heat, a good quality leather conditioner and followed with a good boot wax you might get 3-4 hours out of them until your feet get wet.
I've got lots of work boots but these are by far my favorites. They are well over 20 years old.
#62
01-30-2012, 07:42 AM
Grand HDF Member
"By that I mean they will leak water, just a matter of time."
I bought my original pair in 2002. I treat them once a year with Cruiserworks Cream, and I have yet to get wet feet, and I put on 10,000 miles a year in all weather, including pouring rain. I have stood PGR flaglines in three inches of freezing slush, and never got a wet foot. To me, as a biker, that's waterproof.
However, if you want to stand in a bathtub full of water, or walk across streams, you can see here how they hold up compared to other boots.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html
I bought my original pair in 2002. I treat them once a year with Cruiserworks Cream, and I have yet to get wet feet, and I put on 10,000 miles a year in all weather, including pouring rain. I have stood PGR flaglines in three inches of freezing slush, and never got a wet foot. To me, as a biker, that's waterproof.
However, if you want to stand in a bathtub full of water, or walk across streams, you can see here how they hold up compared to other boots.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html
#63
01-30-2012, 10:55 AM
Several years ago bought some Matterhorn boots at the clothing sales on McChord AFB, thinsulate, goretex, etc. Lace-up combat style and very comfortable. Kept my feet warm at 30 degrees, and supposedly waterproof, although I have not tested that quality. Recently looked them up online and they are expensive now.
#64
01-30-2012, 10:57 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
That. Truly waterproof and comfortable right out of the box. Not bad for walking.
#65
01-30-2012, 11:32 AM
I did not read through this whole thread, but my Danners with Gortex liner are great boots. I wore them for 12 years on the job, and have had new soles put on them 3 times and they are still going strong. I have never had my feet get wet no matter what conditions I was in. Great boot. The only downside for riding is how far the laces go down if you don't have a heel / toe shifter. I have had my billet shift peg on my springer cut a couple lace while shifting.
#68
01-31-2012, 01:50 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Sidi "On Road" Gore-Tex boots.
"On Roads aren’t the cheapest pair of boots. Ever hear of the old adage you get what you pay for? Sure, they may cost a bit more, but they may be just about the most waterproof riding boots around."
Here's a review
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/409/74...ts-Review.aspx
Another
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html
"The only boot among our contenders that actually deserves to be advertised as 100 percent waterproof. Even after all the other boots had reached the point of saturation, the On Road remained impervious"
"On Roads aren’t the cheapest pair of boots. Ever hear of the old adage you get what you pay for? Sure, they may cost a bit more, but they may be just about the most waterproof riding boots around."
Here's a review
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/409/74...ts-Review.aspx
Another
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html
"The only boot among our contenders that actually deserves to be advertised as 100 percent waterproof. Even after all the other boots had reached the point of saturation, the On Road remained impervious"
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