RE: Boots? - 2

@Vtbob It isn't the zoomy racer look that I was in search of- I think I'm too old for that. However, I'd worry a bit about the laces and grommets on the Danner boots snagging on something. Maybe that's never been an issue?

GC

I've never had a lace snag on anything . Never worried about this. My jeans or AGATT gear pretty much cover them up anyway.

After having tried out 3 candidates I'd rank them as follows- on some kind of non-reproducible arbitrary basis that considers manufacture, fit, everyone's comments, personal preferences, and likely value for cost.

(i) Daytona M-Star (pricey and a little snug at size 45)
(ii) BMW Cruise Comfort (a little less pricey, and a trifle loose at size 45)
(iii) BMW Essential Boots (relatively economical, below expectations- not recommended).

I'll try the Danner, TCX and options at some point. I'm keeping the M-Star pair- the boots ought to stretch a couple of millimetres with use. Thanks all. GC

I just got back from a 3600 mile in 14 ride days trip through several US states. I bought these for the trip based on recommendations from some mil types who've worn them for some time.

2 days of torrential rains didn't phase these boots one bit. They are extremely lightweight, comfortable [ took 2-3 days to break them in even a little to super comfortable ]. They are now my go to boots, and the price is very reasonable.

This is the pair I bought but they offer other models.

as it won't let me link them, google Altai boots.

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This is the pair I bought but they offer other models.

as it won't let me link them, google Altai boots.

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #21

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Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #20

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This is the pair I bought but they offer other models.

as it won't let me link them, google Altai boots.

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Here's the link
Which ones did you buy?

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Another Daytona fan here. My Travel Star Goretex Pro have been totally brilliant for a long time.

I also have their track boots with inner boots, reassuringly expensive and white! I got them for only £400, half price!

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Another Daytona fan here. My Travel Star Goretex Pro have been totally brilliant for a long time.

I also have their track boots with inner boots, reassuringly expensive and white! I got them for only £400, half price!

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+1 Daytona for serious rides.
Got some lace up Dainese with armour etc for short local stuff. Also good.

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as it won't let me link them, google Altai boots.

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Which ones did you buy?

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ALTAI 8″ Waterproof Tan Boots Model: MFM100

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Hi all! Any recommendations for all-round boots? My first pair of BMW GoreTex boots bought in 1999 lasted over 12 years. I just ordered a pair of BMW Essential Boots and was quite dismayed when they arrived. My immediate reaction was "shoddy manufacture". They're comfortable enough but I don't expect them to last more than a couple of years. Thanks GC

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Recently upgraded from my old Sidi Road boots (Symptex) to their new Adventure 2 boots (Goretex). Have had 2 pairs of the Roads for a long time, maybe 20 years?

The Adventure 2 have a lot more heel and ankle protection than the old Road boots.

Have around 13K miles on them in the past few months and find them as comfortable as the old boots and just as dry/cool/warm. It did take a bit for them to loosen up and the hinge does squeak.

Bill

+1 on the BMW All-Round touring boots. I've put on hundreds of thousands of kms on them and they are comfortable and great for hiking in a pinch as well. Good waterproofing.


They've recently updated this model and it's now called BMW Cruise Comfort. Seems to retail about the same price as the old All-Round boots as well.

I know I'm beating this thread to death- but I feel compelled to comment, a few months in, that the Daytona M-Star boots don't get under the gear shift lever as easily as the BMW ones. I had to retrain myself to place my left foot differently, after which things got better. The point is that there is a mild 'brand transfer effect' in this case. That having been said, I like the boots very much.