Road/Dual sport boot recommendations

[HellSickle]

I have my heavy dirt boots, and some wimpy street boots that I use for commuting. For an upcoming KLR-ish trip, I would like to get something between. Water resistance would be a plus.

Any suggestions on models and places on the front range to buy from?

[SugarDust]

I think that the SIDI Discovery Boot is a good boot - you can get it at Performance too.

[tweetie]

I Like my SIDI Adventures. They've served me well this last year. They're waterproof and I find them really comfortable. You can get them at Performance as well.


Just a bit on the squeaky side.

[HellSickle]

I wear the SIDI pivots on my KTM & DRZ.

Maybe I should have included another criteria alluded to, but not specifically spelled out by "KLR-ish"

Cost.

$200 or less would be great. Plenty of leather than can be snow-sealed would be fine.

If not terribly waterproof, I can always compensate with a rubber overboot.

[309]

Gaerne Balance trials boots. Can be found for $200ish if you shop wisely.

Great boots.

[Greco]

+1 on the Trials boots. I wear Novogar trials boots. They are as comfortable as hiking boots when walking around. I have walked in ankle deep water with them and my feet stayed dry. They may be a little over your $200 price point. I think I paid $225 for mine a couple of years ago. Fit is true to size also.

[TheDudeAbides]

You want something high, that at least covers the knee area

[ER70S-2]

I felt my X-Fires were overkill for my 80-20 riding.

I squeezed many boots feeling for stiffness and didn't want to pay $300 plus for another pair of SIDIs. I don't want a comfy business shoe, I want a riding boot.

The stiffest I found were the Joe Rocket Sonic boots and they felt pretty good to boot. They're pretty light for DS, and I'm sure I'll cuss like a sailor if I get hurt wearing them instead of the X-Fires. I don't ride a KLR, so I do have some standards.

Motogear Outlet, 58th & Sheridan. $125 IIRC

[Blakebird]

Originally Posted by 309

Gaerne Balance trials boots. Can be found for $200ish if you shop wisely.

Great boots.

The Balance Oiled is the expensive one, priced at $325-$350 and seldom discounted. It's got a waterproof liner that the Pro-Tech doesn't have.

The Balance Pro-Tech is very close to being the same boot, and much cheaper. Lists at $285-ish and can be found discounted.

$239
http://www.atomic-moto.com/servlet/t...h-Boots/Detail

http://www.cli-maxridinggear.com/ser...FQMPbAodsUAvYA

[Lomax]

I really like my Oxtar Infinity boots. They are very comfortable, fully waterproof, and high. They are a good balance between my hard core dirt boots and my street boots.

If you can find them any more.

Marc

[toddler]

Aerostich Combat touring boots, made by Sidi, they have lasted me for over 20 years now(can be resoled(sp?)) and are the ONLY boot I have ever owned that have shown themselves to be waterproof.

[Blakebird]

Originally Posted by Lomax

I really like my Oxtar Infinity boots. They are very comfortable, fully waterproof, and high. They are a good balance between my hard core dirt boots and my street boots.

If you can find them any more.

Marc

Oxtar makes an awesome boot, my street boots are Oxtar Matrix.
They're now TCX, and still make the Infinity, but it's a $360 boot (gore-tex)

["Spaniard"]

Originally Posted by toddler

Aerostich Combat touring boots, made by Sidi, they have lasted me for over 20 years now(can be resoled(sp?)) and are the ONLY boot I have ever owned that have shown themselves to be waterproof.

+1 on the Aerostich Combat touring boot. They are not "waterproof" as others advertise because they don't have a waterproof liner. They are however extremely water resistent to the point that I have never had wet feet, even after walking in 8" deep water to pick up my bike after I ate it.

[Raul Duke]

Here ya go!

[HellSickle]

Originally Posted by Raul Duke

Here ya go!

Sure, I'll rush right out & get some sandles. They let your feet breath really well.