I've got these...
I like.
But I have no clue what they are.
From Ebay for about �50.

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/...t/P1010022.jpg

Good protection, haven't had wet socks yet, wouldn't walk far in them tho.
I would like to know what they are; if anyone knows.?

I think they're motorcycle boots. HTH ;)

It has definatley been an interesting read catching up with this thread.

Im definatley getting a pair of high boots such as the tech 3 or sidi. My personal reasons for this is that....whilst the short ankle boots give you ankle protection and support, they dont stop your calfs etc from getting burt by a hot engine.

On offs I have had offroad in the past where my leg has been caught under the bike, I have sustained burns to my leg because of short boots. Had I have been wearing a full length boot I wouldnt have sustained these.

No one has seemed to mention anything with regards to heat protection.
How do people find the heat from the XTs if you were unfortunate enough to come off and get your leg trapped???

Chris going back to your original post, the boots you pointed out look spot on, the boots the Capt linked to were also superb. Either for me would be ideal.

Having ridden with both short and long boots I would say the thermal protection is welcome on the longer boot even in summer. If I knew I was riding to the shops for a walk about I used to use the short boot as the long one as mentioned is an unpleasant experience for any long period of time off the bike. For all other times the full boot is my preferred choice.

Best of luck mate.

Ive got sidi vertebrae 2 for the road which are very good and are still in very good condition after 10 years!
Just ordered a pair of enduro boots for off road riding.

Rigger boots DONT OFFER ANY PROTECTION, as i found out the winter before last when i lost it on some ice on our lane "just nipping" to the shop.
I broke part of my heel when the footpeg landed on it and now have a mis-shaped foot!

Because I'm a nugget though I still ride to work frequently with rigger boots on as I often cant be arsed.
Like everything else its fine until it goes wrong, who plans on falling off anyway?

So ive gone and done it, Ive just ordered a pair of these!!!


http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/boots-...l-schwarz.html

Nice looking boots and good choice mate. My last experience of a leg trapped under the bike had my leg under water. I think if I had those boots on you just bought with the straps tight I probably wouldn't of been limping for the following two months. Angie fell in sand a week later also with Daytona's and twisted her ankle badly. She did the opposite ankle to me and we must of looked like a right pair of spanners walking down the street.

For me SIDI COURIERS good protection
And on or off bike comfort. Just took off
Toe tips cause they kept on catching top
Box and panniers getting on and off.
Can't get my leg over like I used to ha ha

I have a pair of these - as stiff as they come, and they'll just about hold you upright with no effort...

Two things:

* They are not, under any circumstances waterproof, or even splashproof. You will need waterproof socks. However, great in the warm weather.

* When you get them, loctite the bolts that hold the fasteners on, they have a habit of coming loose.

Will do!

Cheers GAS