Dual Sport Boots --

Ramv · 05-20-2012, 09:52 PM

Looked at the Garne Balanced Oils over the weekend, very nice. I am looking for something comfortable enough for road riding, and sturdy for offroad. Oddly, I walk far more in my boots off-road. Currently wearing Alpinestar SMXs, (2002) great boots, but not water resistant or sturdy enough off road. Very comfortable on road.

Should I consider the Sidi Adventure Gore Tex? Or what else? Price is a factor, but since I will wear them for 10+ years (like all of my gear, still wearing a 10 year old Joe rocket Jacket and a 15 year old MSR one), I want to get the right ones.

Snowbound · 05-21-2012, 07:43 AM

I like my Sidi Adventure Rains , after a short break in they work for walking for me (long walks included )

JohnWa · 05-21-2012, 07:50 AM

I've had my Sidi Adventure GoreTex for about a month now and can say that these are the best boots I have ever owned. They are more comfortable than my tennis shoes. They have been tested, and are waterproof, as described. I haven't walked for miles in them, but normal traveling/walking they work fine.

2Stamp · 05-21-2012, 12:29 PM

Another option for you. Gaerne G-Midland

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=gaerne

I love my Balance Oiled, but if I were replacing my Balance I'd look at these.

Milehi · 05-21-2012, 01:58 PM

++ Oiled Balance, no break in.

lowes48 · 05-21-2012, 08:01 PM

I wear Alpinestars No Stop trials boots for my DP duties. They work great, have plenty of flex without scaraficing safety and they are comfortable to walk in. Check them out!

oldxr · 05-21-2012, 11:58 PM

I have a set-very comfortable and the gum rubber soles grip rocks good off of the bike.The brown oiled finish seems to have worn off and I am going to email gaerne about what is the proper leather dressing to use on them to protect the leather.I have only used them in dry conditions so I cant comment about wearing them in the wet.I would buy again.Gaerne list these as trials boots.my boots probaly have about 2000 miles of off road use + some road.thay seem to run a little small though.

FLARider1 · 05-22-2012, 02:53 AM

I will jump in with the Sidi Adventure Rains

. Best boot I have owned. I pretty much wore then on a weekend trip right out of the box to the BWMNEF rally last year. I forgot another pair of shoes so I had them on all weekend. No issues, very comfortable, riding and walking. I wore them for my trip from KW to Prudhoe Bay and back to Key West. While up north I took many oppurtunties to get off the bike and walk to get a better view or better picture. I stayed comfortable all the time, no issues at all. They are very comfortable and have lots of protection and support. You will find threads that talk about the squeek in the boot and its all true, but a simple of shot of WD-40 cured it for the rest of my trip after I got annoyed by it somewhere in southern Canada!!!

Scott_PDX · 05-22-2012, 10:15 AM

Sidi Adventure Rains for me too. Comfortable, waterproof, warm in winter, cool enough in summer, lots of protection and good for walking, but yes, the squeaking does get to you. That being said, I still look forward to some comfy camp shoes at the end of the day (Keen Sandals).

murdock84 · 05-24-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Stamp

Another option for you. Gaerne G-Midland

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=gaerne

I love my Balance Oiled, but if I were replacing my Balance I'd look at these.

I've been searching for the right "all around" boot and think this is it. I was looking at the Sidi's as well, but like the idea of being able to put a new sole on when they wear out. My buddy's Sidis are two years old and the sole is gone but the boot is in great shape.

chasbo · 05-24-2012, 06:48 PM

I have the Sidi Disco Rain boots and they are very comfortable and quite reasonably priced. I would like a boot with more off road protection and a better sole with more traction. The Sidi Adventures and Gaerne G-midlands look better, so I might check those out. I wish there were a boot with moto-x protection and a lugged sole.

bikepsych · 05-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Gaerne Balance Oiled.

I have realworld proof of being waterproof. Rode my Wr250R 400 miles through some of the worst rain we have seen here in California. Didn't leak a drop and kept the tootsies warm. Wish they made gloves like that.

TwoShots · 05-24-2012, 10:34 PM

Falco boots: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778335

jeknow · 05-28-2012, 05:52 AM

I really like my TCX Gortex adventure touring boots light and comfortable waterproof and easy to walk around in.And they aren't so Frankenstein looking like the Sidi's just a nice looking boot.

jeknow · 05-28-2012, 06:09 AM

TCX calls them Infinity boots here's a link.Infinity Gore-Tex® | Products | TCX Boots

05-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#1
Ramv ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Castle Rock, Co Oddometer: 422	Dual Sport Boots -- Looked at the Garne Balanced Oils over the weekend, very nice. I am looking for something comfortable enough for road riding, and sturdy for offroad. Oddly, I walk far more in my boots off-road. Currently wearing Alpinestar SMXs, (2002) great boots, but not water resistant or sturdy enough off road. Very comfortable on road. Should I consider the Sidi Adventure Gore Tex? Or what else? Price is a factor, but since I will wear them for 10+ years (like all of my gear, still wearing a 10 year old Joe rocket Jacket and a 15 year old MSR one), I want to get the right ones. __________________ '10 Multistrada 1200 Std ('11 - current) '07 Super Enduro 950 ('12- current) '02 Superhawk (37k miles, '02-'11) '96 KLX250R - kind of street legal - ('97 - current) '90 KLR 650 Tengei ('95-'97)

05-21-2012, 07:43 AM	#2
Snowbound Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Crystola ,Colorado Oddometer: 628	I like my Sidi Adventure Rains , after a short break in they work for walking for me (long walks included ) __________________ BMWMOA ABC Pikes Peak BMW Riders 2001 R 1150 GS 1978 R 100RS 1976 XT-500 1964 CL-72 1955 CJ-5 1975 F-250 Highboy

05-21-2012, 07:50 AM	#3
JohnWa Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Fargo Oddometer: 21	Sidi Boots I've had my Sidi Adventure GoreTex for about a month now and can say that these are the best boots I have ever owned. They are more comfortable than my tennis shoes. They have been tested, and are waterproof, as described. I haven't walked for miles in them, but normal traveling/walking they work fine.

05-21-2012, 12:29 PM	#4
2Stamp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Lehi, UT Oddometer: 178	Another option for you. Gaerne G-Midland http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ghlight=gaerne I love my Balance Oiled, but if I were replacing my Balance I'd look at these. __________________ _______________________________ 2011 F800GS 2006 450EXC 2001 F650GS (Sold) 2008 WR250R (Sold)

05-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#5
Milehi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Thin air Oddometer: 119	Balance ++ Oiled Balance, no break in.

05-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
lowes48 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Oddometer: 224	I wear Alpinestars No Stop trials boots for my DP duties. They work great, have plenty of flex without scaraficing safety and they are comfortable to walk in. Check them out!

05-21-2012, 11:58 PM	#7
oldxr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: central komifornia Oddometer: 613	I have a set-very comfortable and the gum rubber soles grip rocks good off of the bike.The brown oiled finish seems to have worn off and I am going to email gaerne about what is the proper leather dressing to use on them to protect the leather.I have only used them in dry conditions so I cant comment about wearing them in the wet.I would buy again.Gaerne list these as trials boots.my boots probaly have about 2000 miles of off road use + some road.thay seem to run a little small though.

05-22-2012, 02:53 AM	#8
FLARider1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Homestead, Florida Oddometer: 1,030	I will jump in with the Sidi Adventure Rains . Best boot I have owned. I pretty much wore then on a weekend trip right out of the box to the BWMNEF rally last year. I forgot another pair of shoes so I had them on all weekend. No issues, very comfortable, riding and walking. I wore them for my trip from KW to Prudhoe Bay and back to Key West. While up north I took many oppurtunties to get off the bike and walk to get a better view or better picture. I stayed comfortable all the time, no issues at all. They are very comfortable and have lots of protection and support. You will find threads that talk about the squeek in the boot and its all true, but a simple of shot of WD-40 cured it for the rest of my trip after I got annoyed by it somewhere in southern Canada!!! __________________ Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra RR Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra smugmug Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra Spotwalla

05-22-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
Scott_PDX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Portland...the newer one on the left side. Oddometer: 1,149	Sidi Adventure Rains for me too. Comfortable, waterproof, warm in winter, cool enough in summer, lots of protection and good for walking, but yes, the squeaking does get to you. That being said, I still look forward to some comfy camp shoes at the end of the day (Keen Sandals). __________________ 2011 WR250R 2009 KLR650 2004 KTM 450 EXC 2000 R1150GS "The older I get, the faster I was"

05-24-2012, 06:48 PM	#11
chasbo Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville, Pennsylvania Oddometer: 1,132	I have the Sidi Disco Rain boots and they are very comfortable and quite reasonably priced. I would like a boot with more off road protection and a better sole with more traction. The Sidi Adventures and Gaerne G-midlands look better, so I might check those out. I wish there were a boot with moto-x protection and a lugged sole. __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578877

05-24-2012, 08:07 PM	#12
bikepsych Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Gold Coast of California Oddometer: 109	Gaerne Balance Oiled. I have realworld proof of being waterproof. Rode my Wr250R 400 miles through some of the worst rain we have seen here in California. Didn't leak a drop and kept the tootsies warm. Wish they made gloves like that. __________________ Bruce Camarillo, CA 2011 KTM Adventure 990 2009 Harley Road Glide

05-24-2012, 10:34 PM	#13
TwoShots Vagabond Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Cedar City, Utah Oddometer: 1,447	Falco boots: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778335 __________________ End Crossbreeding \| Southern UT Excursion: Rockhounding

05-28-2012, 05:52 AM	#14
jeknow Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Central FL Oddometer: 19	TCX boots I really like my TCX Gortex adventure touring boots light and comfortable waterproof and easy to walk around in.And they aren't so Frankenstein looking like the Sidi's just a nice looking boot.

05-28-2012, 06:09 AM	#15
jeknow Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Central FL Oddometer: 19	Dual Sport Boots TCX calls them Infinity boots here's a link.Infinity Gore-Tex® \| Products \| TCX Boots

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