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I'm planning to purchase some motorcycle specfic, boots to replace a pair of regular work boots that I've just about worn out. I'm looking for the extra protection a m/c boots provide, although I hope I never need it.
I'm weighing the pros and cons of waterproof boots. Through some very exhaustive searches on this forum (and the web,) I've found quite a few threads about waterproof boots, but not a whole lot about how they are in hot weather.
Waterproof or not, here is the criteria:
They shouldn't roast my feet when its 95 degrees.
They need to be comfortable for occasional walking (At times, I carry sneakers if walking is in the game plan.)
They need to provide extra protection beyond what a "work boot" would have.
IMO, the "Power Ranger" look isn't too bad if the boots are mostly black...
For a waterproof boot, it looks like the Sidi "Way" or "Sport Tepor" are right up there with the Oxtar "Matrix Gore-Tex." Looking at spending about $150 to $180 and I'm familiar with NewEnough. My biggest question is how to minimize dreaded "hot foot?" From my searches, sounds like the Cool Max socks help with the Summer heat.
The other direction I could ge it to get a m/c boot that is not waterproof and just carry my rain gear since the majority of my riding is during fair weather. Any suggestions for a non-waterproof m/c boot?
Any other input or opinions would be appreciated regarding motorcycle boots or socks.
I'm weighing the pros and cons of waterproof boots. Through some very exhaustive searches on this forum (and the web,) I've found quite a few threads about waterproof boots, but not a whole lot about how they are in hot weather.
Waterproof or not, here is the criteria:
They shouldn't roast my feet when its 95 degrees.
They need to be comfortable for occasional walking (At times, I carry sneakers if walking is in the game plan.)
They need to provide extra protection beyond what a "work boot" would have.
IMO, the "Power Ranger" look isn't too bad if the boots are mostly black...
For a waterproof boot, it looks like the Sidi "Way" or "Sport Tepor" are right up there with the Oxtar "Matrix Gore-Tex." Looking at spending about $150 to $180 and I'm familiar with NewEnough. My biggest question is how to minimize dreaded "hot foot?" From my searches, sounds like the Cool Max socks help with the Summer heat.
The other direction I could ge it to get a m/c boot that is not waterproof and just carry my rain gear since the majority of my riding is during fair weather. Any suggestions for a non-waterproof m/c boot?
Any other input or opinions would be appreciated regarding motorcycle boots or socks.