Thoughts on boots please!

[Vixer]

They're probably not what you are after, and I am not sure if all the shops have closed now, but I wear Hein Gericke Tuareg boots, they are like off road style.

I've had them about eight years and they are still waterproof. I really rate Hein Gericke clothing.

Ankle and shin protection are a must for me. I had a crash a few years ago and my foot got caught under the bike as it slid down the road dragging me with it, I shudder to think what would have happened if I was wearing short boots.

[iamkwackers]

They're probably not what you are after, and I am not sure if all the shops have closed now, but I wear Hein Gericke Tuareg boots, they are like off road style.

I've had them about eight years and they are still waterproof. I really rate Hein Gericke clothing.

Ankle and shin protection are a must for me. I had a crash a few years ago and my foot got caught under the bike as it slid down the road dragging me with it, I shudder to think what would have happened if I was wearing short boots.

Good point Vixer, and glad you are ok now. I do have off road style boots but find them to uncomfortable for long tours, hence the TCX short boots. However I only wear these in the summer and then switch to my Altbergs in the winter.
I like a choice of boots to suit different rides, bit like my riding wardrobe, I have a choice of leathers, textile and armoured mesh, the mesh gear is perfect for these hot days....I appreciate it's not everyones idea, but it is nice to have the choice. 

[Rusty]

I have a pair of Altbergs that are now 22 years old 
I kid you not. I got them early 90's soon after my Adv bike course and the job started to move away from leather cavalry boots .. great looking and very shiny, but of course useless in the rain ..to these "new" funny bouncy Gortex things ... they went straight into my locker and didn't come out for a few years ... then of course I realised how good they were ! Polished in the summer and Dubbin/Nickwaxed in the winter .. one set of resoling about 10 years ago and thats it. So not used every day for 22 years I admit but still fantastic quality and still looking good. !

[O.C.]

As a side note...this stuff is great for boots, it can even stop the SIDI boot squeek    

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Wing-Mink-Oil-U-Oil/dp/B00AZR3TR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470036420&sr=8-1&keywords=mink+oil   

[Wookie]

Sidi black rain bout 130 quid I have had 2 pairs the 1st lasted 8 yrs was resoled about a dozen times ..they gave up being watertight last year ..so got a new pair ... stiff ish boot NO stoopid lookin toe sliders . They look good under denI'm and are nice to walk in 😊

[BigAlan]

What he says.

[virginiajim]

Well no one has brought this up, so I will...just substitute walking for riding.

https://youtu.be/SbyAZQ45uww

[snowy]

Why dismiss "riding"   
Thanks for all the advice, ended up at Demon Tweeks, tried on the Daytona Road Start GTX, in the wide fitting.........SOLD
As on the "knock" interest free also tried on a Schuberth C3 Basic, comfiest flipper I've ever tried, ..........................SOLD.
Well impressed with Tweeks as a clothing dealer, quality goods and seem to know they're stuff.

[Debs]

Well no one has brought this up, so I will...just substitute walking for riding.

https://youtu.be/SbyAZQ45uww

I like this version better..   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12tce-THLUE