Advice on Off Road Boots please

[Reggie P]

I have to agree with Outtomunch !

"I've always worn MX boots, even on road bikes, I've got a thing about smashing legs and ankles up.........."


I love the GS boots because they are easy to clean , adjust to all sorts of feet/shin shapes and are totally comfortable on and (importantly) off the bike.

 

[Reggie P]

I forgot to add that its curious how BMW can add great stuff such as GS footpegs with removable rubbers etc . BUT the silly little gearlevers are not suited to anything other than "Nike trainers".

My next purchase will be one of these;

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I forgot to add that its curious how BMW can add great stuff such as GS footpegs with removable rubbers etc . BUT the silly little gearlevers are not suited to anything other than "Nike trainers".

My next purchase will be one of these;

I fitted one of THESE which did the trick for me. Might be worth a try as it's a wee bit cheaper

Andres

 

[Mav]

I forgot to add that its curious how BMW can add great stuff such as GS footpegs with removable rubbers etc . BUT the silly little gearlevers are not suited to anything other than "Nike trainers".

My next purchase will be one of these;

Never had a problem myself - one technique to consider is using the side of your boot, the welt - much easier and far less disruptive to your balance when your standing.

 

[Reggie P]

Outomunch/Nav ... many thanks great info ...

 

[Josha]

Sidi crossfires and sealskinz socks.

 

[Spout]

But I think I need to see how the boots feel on my feet now before going any further.
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The more off road biased a boot is the less flexible it'll be - especially for the first month or so! So a test walk might not tell you too much.

Some of the comfiest off road boots I've owned were hell to wear until I'd broken them in properly.

I wore Sidi Adventures on a recent trip to Marocco, they weren't perfect for the off road sections but for the standing / walking / ferry / cafes / hotels / road riding / off roading /all weather mix they were a comfortable compromise.

 

[John Armstrong]

Anyone tried the option with less buckles that Sidi make, ie the Armada boots:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/sidi-armada-boots/review.htm

http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/...72-sidi-armada-gore-tex-motorcycle-boots.html

 

[RedRick Esq.]

I am going on the BMW Off Road course this spring and am planning a trip to Morocco in early summer. I have always been happy with normal touring boots and my current Daytona roadstars have been great.

However, I will have to hire some off road boots for the off road course and will be doing some off road in Morocco.

I'm beginning to think that I should buy some off road boots and would appreciate some advice.

Apart from the obvious protection what are the main pros and cons of off road boots? How are they off the bike?

I quite fancy the BMW GS boots but are their other pairs that I should consider?

Its interesting when researching something like this that you can find sales blurb for the boots and some reviews but very little by way of overview of how this boot "type" compares to other boot types.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

+1 For the BMW Santiago !

Not quite the full off road boot but plenty enough and also enough feel !
Comfy to walk in and very waterproof

 

[Packer]

I have a pair of Alpinestar Tech 3's. Not waterproof and I use tall waterproof socks with them, Sealskinz are good. I lived in these for 4 weeks and 8½k miles last summer. They were great.

If you wade a river or fall in a deep puddle and water gets into your Gore Tex boots they can take days to dry out. Not good on a trip were you are riding day after day. With a non-goretex boot you just put on a dry pair of waterproof socks and the boot will dry whilst you wear it and your tootsies stay comfy.

The Tech 3's are relatively comfortable and still give some feel through the pegs. Obviously not the most protective boot. Described by Alpinestars as a "Technical, high-performance motocross / off-road boot for entry-level racers."