For sale: BMW Santiago Goretex Leather Adventure Touring Mot

[Danny]

BMW Santiago Boots: Features


All pieces of the Santiago boots fit together precisely and all seams are double-stitched. The leather uppers (smooth and brushed sections) are bonded to the frame of the sole, forming a unified solid protective environment for the foot, ankle and lower leg.


The soles are made of rubber and it is an extremely solid component providing complete bottom protection and shock absorbency with higher profile sidewalls at the heel and toe for even further unit strength and foot protection.


Marked only with “SILGA” and “Gas and Oil Resistant” markings, the soles do not have large cut-outs or complex patterns as might be found on a Vibram-style sole.


The relatively flat surface and rubber composition of the soles epitomises what I classify as grip.


Foot support is outstanding and particularly appreciated when standing on the pegs (fixed or pivoting) for prolonged periods of time.


A large shin protector, with a raised front edge guard, is incorporated into the upper section of the over-flap and the inner elasticized front closure piece serves as additional defence in keeping dirt and moisture out.


The elasticized front closure piece is much simpler and definitely less expandable than the system found on the Sidi off-road boots. But my measurement of the top inside diameter of a Santiago boot revealed an effective inside circumference of 48.2 cm (19 in).


This lets me put my leather or textile-clad calf inside the boot and fully secure the over-flap.


First contact is made with a soft cushioning inner liner made of “Keproshield”, a combination of Kevlar/Dynatec and cotton webbing, that serves to protect against wind and water and provides thermal insulation.


Inserted between this inner and the thick outer leather is the Gore-Tex membrane, the all-encompassing windproof, waterproof but breathable layer, the value of which cannot be overstated.


The outer upper layer is hydrophobic cowhide, from 2.3 mm to 2.5 mm thick. The “hydrophobic” designation means the leather is machine washable, using a special BMW Motorrad detergent.
Alhtough I've only ever cleaned these boots by hand.


Kevlar protective inserts are used at high impact or wear areas (shifter) for additional protection and particularly where strain or stretch coverage needs to be maintained, such as the instep.

UK size 9 (EU 43)

Collection from Wokingham, Berkshire or can post at cost price

£65 ono