Not so warm footsies.

Cameron

Cameron

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#1
Gday all. to keep it simple, been struggling all my riding life to find and or maintain Waterproof boots, socks, boot covers etc.
Anyone have a solid solution that works for them?

just finished a ride that only saw a small amount of rain and then an hour of thick fog, and my boots that have so far kept me dry and warm soaked right through and left me freezing for the next 2500k including 2 sock swaps (wet innersole).
for now the plans to drown my boots in Ski waterproofing spray and hope.
I feel quite stumped and defeated as winter is usually my favourite time of year to ride.

Cheers,
Cam
 
Brookester

Brookester

Premier Member
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I use oilskin over boot covers, still good as new after nearly 15yrs. I also wear "waterproof" boots that regularly have Dubbin rubbed into them. My oilskins are also over jacket and over pants.
Was from a place called The Australian Coat Company in QLD.
 
MIXR

MIXR

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Never had the problem with multiple pairs of BMW boots, but their quality has dropped in recent years.

I bought a pair of the low Forma boots about 150,000 km ago for a trip to the Gulf. Never let me down. Comfortable as heck. Never leaked but starting to get a faint damp in recent wet rides. Not wet, just damp over the arch. They became my go-to boots for everything.

I have never cleaned them. No leather treatment. No dubbin. No nothing other than very mild dish wash mix and a scrub.

A big factor is your socks. I've had many different types including specialist motorcycling socks.

Couple of years ago I discovered ALDI socks. No, not their too-long motorcycle ones, but their merino blend hiking socks.
Cool when it's hot. Warm when it's cool. Still ok even if some water gets in. I swear by them now. Soft and comfy and fairly quick to dry.

The long Forma boots don't fit me. The shorts are great. One size bigger than normal is the trick.

Other than that, buy an R1150 with the big jugs forward of your feet. They keep you warm.
 
Cameron

Cameron

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MIXR said:
Never had the problem with multiple pairs of BMW boots, but their quality has dropped in recent years.

I bought a pair of the low Forma boots about 150,000 km ago for a trip to the Gulf. Never let me down. Comfortable as heck. Never leaked but starting to get a faint damp in recent wet rides. Not wet, just damp over the arch. They became my go-to boots for everything.

I have never cleaned them. No leather treatment. No dubbin. No nothing other than very mild dish wash mix and a scrub.

A big factor is your socks. I've had many different types including specialist motorcycling socks.

Couple of years ago I discovered ALDI socks. No, not their too-long motorcycle ones, but their merino blend hiking socks.
Cool when it's hot. Warm when it's cool. Still ok even if some water gets in. I swear by them now. Soft and comfy and fairly quick to dry.

The long Forma boots don't fit me. The shorts are great. One size bigger than normal is the trick.

Other than that, buy an R1150 with the big jugs forward of your feet. They keep you warm.
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I have the high Forma boots. I have been treating them with beeswax and Lanolin thus far (I may simply be inept) and this ride I discovered that mild dampness in the toes of each boot. I have just found a new overboot I may try with them. Aldi merino socks are now on my shopping list :)
 
HACKLE

HACKLE

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#5
If your really keen to prevent your feet getting wet Cameron. Put your socks then slip a plastic bin liner over your feet before putting your boots on. Keep in mind that your will get a bit of condensation inside the liner, but your feet will be warm and dry, relatively speaking. Cheers.
 
EddyC

EddyC

IBA Member
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#6
Daytona Gtx boots and boot polish from time to time (i.e. everytime I go for a ride ;)).
Merino socks (long or short depending on the season) and motorcycle pants long enough to cover the lenght of the boots.
Tucking the feet behind the beemer hardware also helps...
Good luck and stay safe..
Ed.
 
bipyjamas

bipyjamas

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I've a pair of over boots, never used though, but I suspect that may be the best way... or just wrap your shoes in a plastic bag and rubber bands for the duration.

Looks something like the below,

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The problem with "waterproof" boots is that they will never dry out if water gets in. My boots aren't waterproof, but will dry out after a few hours of riding once rain goes away.
 
biquer

biquer

Premier Member
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Daytona GTX boots treated twice yearly with Daytona Aquastop and Leather care polish, totally dry.
I'm a big fan of Merino wool socks, expensive but hard to beat. Bridgedale are made locally to me, top end price, but last a long time.
 
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