Replaced my Strada Air, about 9 years old with some of this.
My Strada Gore Tex are long in the tooth and will need to be replaced soon!
Coming from a dirt background I love the tall boots!
For me, Sidi boots are all-day comfortable straight out of the box!
I just got these a couple of days ago and the are comfortable,waterproof and has enough protection and isn't going to break the bank.the first day I got them I put them on and did some in house work for about 3 hours the went for a 50 mile ride and my feet felt great.these boot didn't even need broke in.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forma-cape-horn-boots#activate_zoom
I just got these a couple of days ago and the are comfortable,waterproof and has enough protection and isn't going to break the bank.the first day I got them I put them on and did some in house work for about 3 hours the went for a 50 mile ride and my feet felt great.these boot didn't even need broke in.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forma-cape-horn-boots#activate_zoom
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Well placed typos in your post, Rhino!
Sorry! Resuming boot-talk: These might be too 'boot' for you, but I like my TCX X-Ride waterproof boots a lot http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-ride-wp-boots
Not as comfortable as a sneaker, but for me very comfortable to walk around in. Easy on/off ... zipper & velcro only.
What are your thoughts on the micro fiber material? I ordered the Explorer EVO Gore-Tex boots and they are made the same way. I really wanted leather but they were out of my size in the X-Five. I liked the fact the Explorer also has some areas of cordura so they should breathe a little better and be lighter than all leather, but I am still wondering about the micro fiber.
Didn't realize micro fiber was involved (til now), but I've only worn shorty socks with them and the boots are very comfortable on the legs, and overall. Feels like good construction. And I was looking for something more subtle that doesn't scream motorcycle boot too loudly when a pant leg is hanging over it.
What Brant said, ankle protection. I also think easy on/off is important if your lazy like me. If they are a PITA put on, I'm more inclined forgo the boots. I have a pair of lace Icon boots with a ski boot type buckle. I replaced the laces with LockLaces.com. This allows instant on off but the buckle system keeps them on in case of crash. I always slip them on before hoping on the bike.
Don't look like motorcycle boots to me. I want 12" minimum. Not just crash protection. Heat protection from engine heat. Rock and stick protection.
I just got the TCX Explorer Evo Gore-Tex boots for me. They have Goretex. Motorcyclegear.com has them for $169. I was looking at the TCX X-Five Plus Gore-Tex Boots since they are leather, but they were out of my size. The Explorer Evo may be better overall since they are lighter and will probably breathe better. We'll see.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/boots/tcx/explorer_evo_gore_tex_boots.html
I got the TCX X-Cube Waterproof Boots for my wife. They are on closeout for $69.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/last_chance_bargains/tcx/x_cube_waterproof_boots.html