What is your favorite motorcycling footwear?

[blackcat]

My newest boots are a pair of Sidi Adventures which are currently on sale at Revzilla for $338.00 which is a good deal IMO. Surprisingly comfortable given their looks and are waterproof given my experience. The buckles tend to squeak though I’m sure some virgin olive oil would solve that problem but it doesn’t bother me. Also have an ancient pair of Sidi Road boots which are about 12+ years old which I use for most around town riding, they have been re-soled once and the waterproofing is less than perfect. Unfortunately Sidi no longer makes this boot. Also have an ancient couple more pairs of Sidi’s, vented and what they call Road but I wouldn’t want to walk too far with those boots.

[egschade]

My current boots are the FirstGear Timbuktu low dual sport boots which I bought for < $100 on sale. Waterproof, comfortable for walking, true to size and good protection. They're also easy to get off and on. Don't think they make them anymore...

[bmc5733946]

My favorite boots are a pair of elderly Prexport Monte Carlos  https://www.outletmoto.eu/en/motorcycle-boots-touring-technical-prexport-san-marco-waterproof-P14358.htm, followed closely by a pair not as elderly of Sidi On Road boots  https://www.airheadmoto.com/reviews/2014/3/sidi-on-road-riding-boots, followed by my new Richa boots from Poland (I think?)which have already been discontinued so no photos of them. I much prefer velcro over zipper closures and leather over synthetic and water proofing over not. All of these have some sort of water proofing, Sympatech, Goretex, and Hipora in order. The Monte Carlos are a bit small now but are so supple and easy to walk in, I wish they still made them. The On Roads are my travel boots and are a bit stiffer. The Richa boots are a bit stiff yet and I don't surmise they will ever be as supple as the Monte Carlos that they replace. It is hard to find boots that meet my specifications (no zipper, leather, walkable etc.) these days. I have a pair of brown boots from some where in the Eastern bloc that are kinda weird, supposedly police gear, shiny but uncomfortable so far.

Brian

[Scott Carpenter]

Over many years my latest boots, Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex, are pretty close to the best. I can walk in them at least a way or two. Comfy on a long ride. After a year no water gets in. However my next pair will be a pair of Altbergs - maybe the Hoggs but I do have an aversion to laces in motorcycle boots. I like thier ethos, made in the UK, and very good customer service. I do believe they supply boots to The Old Bill.

[SIR REAL ED]

I suddenly recalled the brand of my comfy-as-slippers motorcycle boots from way back; not Sidi, but Diadora.

Here I am wearing them before the, uhm, mishap

Was the mishap buying a Yamaha XS500?

A neighbor had one.  It was a fine bike, but some magazines claimed they were problematic.

[DaGootz]

I have worn BMW touring boots, zipper/velcro. They have excellent ankle/foot protection along with a sole that won't bend if/when your bike comes crashing down in your feet. When I go somewhere where I have to walk any distance I take walking shoes with me and change out at the event. I could NEVER ride is regular work or casual shoes, those that do were never injured and have an agreement with God they'll never crash, I have not got that agreement yet, congrats to those that have.

[wirespokes]

I've been wearing an old pair of bmw Sidi boots for at least 20 years. I ride year-round here in Portland Oregon and they're still dry, even in the heaviest rain. Crashed twice and they're still going strong. The soles are fine, though one heel started coming apart at the back several years ago. I glued it back together and it's still together. The shift lever protector (the heavier piece over the toe) got ratty so I replaced it with leather. I walk in them, and they're comfortable, but don't use them for serious hiking or anything like that. They're so damn comfortable I hate to think about replacing them.

[PeteS]

I have/had some Gaerne boots, road race and touring though my 30 year old touring boots just had to be recycled. I have some TCX boots, adventure type, overkill for street use and vented street boots. The latter are very comfortable from the git go. Was hoping to find a pair of TCX touring boots for cooler weather but they seem to be out of stock at most distributors. Not sure if the tariffs are holding off maintaining inventory and no interest in trying another brand without trying them out.

Pete