Waterproof Boots

[SuperFurrySam]

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I recently purchased a pair of these Akito Miami boots, as I didn't want a large boot - just a decent pair to cover my ankles and keep my feet dry.


They're nice boots, but how anyone can call them "waterproof" I'll never know.

10 minutes of being on wet roads, not even in heavy rain - but just a wet road surface and my toes start to get wet. 20 minutes and my feet are soaked. I assume it's getting in at the tip of the boot between the leather and the sole and I've tried using a couple different polishes to see if that helps but it doesn't.

Every time I've gone out in the wet, my feet have ended up wet - which is annoying as hell, especially when I know I'm going to have soaking wet feet in work.


Unfortunately, after buying these boots we had 4 weeks of nice weather - so it's only recently I've found out how bad they are in the wet - presumably too late to get a refund or exchange.

Just curious as to whether or not this is a common fault with many allegedly "waterproof" boots?

I mean I live in Wales, and have so far only endured a few light summer showers. In the winter these boots aren't going to stand a chance so I think I'll have to think about getting rid of these and finding a decent pair of waterproof boots.

Any recommendations?

I'm not really after a full size boot, something a similar size to these Akito ones would be nice. Can't really spend much over £60.

[Kwaks]

Plastic baga over the boots/inside the boots. Job done
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[SuperFurrySam]

[Moo.]

I bought a pair of "waterproof" windproof blah blah boots from my local Hein Gericke, they're very good, keep my feet bone dry.. think they were £60-£80 made by Bullson or something similar, just plain black in design, go over your ankle a little bit, very comfy and snug fit.. also isnt too hard to walk in them


Heres the badgers.. sorry if im not supposed to link anything

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/3_138/products_id/3981

[early_911]

I've got some RST boots for riding in the wet . . . work okay for me. On offer have:

https://www.motocrossmotorbikes.com/products.php?plid=m1b0s36p758

Phil

[The999Kid]

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Spada thunder touring boots, waterproof (tested- took my test in them... 10 mins in, a torrential downpour ensued... feet stayed dry), windproof, comfy on and off the bike,

10/10 from me
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[Mark65]

Hi
If they were advertised as waterproof and there not take them back, 4 weeks is not a long time. I have hein gericke gtx boots i think they are called and the 1st pair had the leather cracking on the side panels, took them back and they exchanged them without any problems and they were about 3 month old. Ive had the replacements on every day for 4 months now and they are warm and waterproof in all weathers. They are gortex boots but i still polish the leather with shoe polish cause i like shiny boots. This is them but they were £30 cheaper when i bought them.

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/3_138/products_id/3937

Mark
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[iooi]

How have you cleaned them, or treated them.

I have a pair of Sidi boots with gortex lining and it clearly states not to use polish or any treatment on the leather whic hwill block its ability to breath. As in doing so you stop the gortex from working properly.
All i ever do with mine is give them a quick wash over with some soapy water and rinse under tap. Thats been done about 3 times in 2+ years.


Are you sure its not just water running down inside them, if you have any gaps between trousers and boots....
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[Mark65]

I just rinse any muck off when dirty and give them a coat of kiwi shoe polish, there leather after all. My boots or the shop didnt say not too polish them, and they are fine, you could try a nikwax solution for leather. On my meindle walking boots they are expensive high quality leather gortex boots and they recommend nikwax or the equivelent to protect the leather so i treat my bike boots the same.

Mark
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[Kwaks]

Oh, and if you know the weather is gonna be cold and wet, a pair of waterproof "fishing socks" can be in order. I have a pair of Ron Thomson ones
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[mr rip]

does it have to be bike boots? if your after a good, sturdy, & waterproof pair of boots just go down your local army surplus store & get some para boots

pro boots are gortex lined but tend to be a bit dear

my favourites are the quilted german boots, I recentley road from brum to london in a bad downpour & my feet were the only part of me that were still dry when I got there

alternatively you can also pick up gortex socks from army surplus stores
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[chris-red]

This will probably be useless to you as it's not what you asked for and they are double the price, but the best pair of boots I have had are Alpine Stars SMX4's Fully water proof and have been for the year and a half I have had them. Set me back £140. They are brilliant aside from the soles going through. have been told I can buy soles for £12 from A* though.

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[LeeR]

You could use Dubbin or Nikwax wax just smudge it between the sole and upper of your boots with your thumb.

I had a similar problem with my first pair of boots (Sidi Black Rain) they were a nice boot and fairly waterproof except when riding on the motorway for long stints with lots of standing water/spray.

My toes used to get wet but I found after applying Nikwax/Dubbin before setting off that I'd at least arrive at work dry.

Eventually though the boots had to be replaced (Sidi Mega-Gore)
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[mr rip]

these are worth a look too,

they cost more than the german ones & they're a bit stiffer, especially when new but they are definitely waterproof, & they're pretty comfy once they've been broken in

https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes/new-genuine-british-military-234460.html
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[Clanger]

I have a pair of Army surplus waterproof inners (approx £8), and a pair of Goretex waterproof/sweat-proof socks (which incidentally are the bees knees), I got those from Millets for something silly like £24.
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[John Wilson]

Really good. Army waterproof boots are so good to use and it will comfortable and get it in cheap price.
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