gtunches Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Can someone tell me which riding boot is best for winter touring? Link to comment
sjn7708 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 i actually use mountaineering boots from the north face because they are waterproof and warm. I have also used Sidis one size larger than I normally wear and then added either heated socks or just a second layer of wool/insulating socks. The heated socks are nice when Im wearing the heated pants/ pants liner, and they are quite toasty. Link to comment
elkroeger Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 mountaineering boots from the north face... TNF makes a mountaineering boot? I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest that its probably not a true mountaineering boot. Perhaps it's a backpacking boot? Either way, a proper mountaineering boot would be a terrible choice for riding. Usually they're really heavy, bulky, super clunky and have a full or least a 3/4 shank. That's great for crampons and kicking steps in snow, but not so hot for walking around the block, nevermind finding a gearshift on a motorbike. Personally, I would never consider wearing a mountaineering boot on the bike. I've ridden in hikers, wellingtons and pac boots, as well as riding boots, and I'd stick with a good riding boot. Here in Seattle the combat touring lites at aerostich work pretty well year round. Just add more/thicker socks in the winter. Gore-tex is nice, but isn't really necessary, unless you plan to march across a field of wet grass when you get where you're going.... just my $.02 Link to comment
Chris K Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I just use my goretex lined riding boots with smartwool socks. When it gets below 30, I use a pair of coolmax liners under the smartwool socks to keep any moisture away from the skin. Link to comment
Linz Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Sidi On Road with Gerbings heated socks. A wonderful combination. Linz Link to comment
Semper_Fi Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Santiago Enduro boot with Gerbing heated shocks a wonderful combination Link to comment
lvnvbiker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have the BMW Transition boots and LOVE them. They are easy on and off, warm enough for winter and cool enough for summer, and absolutley waterproof. Link to comment
dsquare Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Daytona boots year round - the best! Use smartwool sox in the Fall and Gerbings heated sox when its really cold Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sidi On Road with Gerbings heated socks. A wonderful combination. Linz +1!! -MKL Link to comment
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