Boots with grip?

[Ted]

Evening all,

I don't clock up a lot of miles on 2 wheels these days, but the boots I reserve for the bike are getting pretty worn out. I won't lie; they aren't bike boots. I accidentally bought some non-safety 'work' boots, 8" ones. But now they are due replacement I'm looking into proper bike boots.

However, I've noticed that most bike boots have terribly poor tread pattern/depth.
I WILL need to walk around in slippery mud in whatever boot I get.

Looking to not spend more than £100.

Can any of you recommend an alright boot with all the right armour and tread decent enough to keep me stood upright in the mud?

I'd ather something that looks like military boots than Power Ranger attire, but this is the least important of my requirements!

Thanks in advance!

[Ted]

...also, needs to be waterproof/resistant, as most of my riding is done during winter.

[to v or not to v]

something like this?-
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/408998
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[stinkwheel]

There's only one I know that does everything you want but they are way over your budget. Altbergs.
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[Ted]

[jeffyjeff]

I've been using these boots for years. Bates 8 inch Tactical side zip boots. They have a non-slip Vibram sole and the zipper makes them easy to get on and off. Crash tested once at 100kph; good ankle support. Best feature of all, they're "tactical"! I paid 90USD for mine, if you look around a little, you should be able to find a pair within budget.

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[rpsmith79]

[Ted]

Thanks guys, it looks like what I want DOES exist, and within budget, current hold-up is finding it in my size

I'll get there in the end!

[Ted]

I ended up settling on a pair of motorbike boots with half bike grip, half almost-workboot grip.

They are sold as 'junior', but I think that's just because of the height (about 8", so same as tactical boot, but possibly shorter than the average bike boot).

Turned up and fitted fine, so definitely adults size. Comfortable enough. All armour present and correct.

Came out at £80, so in budget.

https://maximomoto.co.uk/products/bela-junior-brown?srsltid=AfmBOorDMb84UXpyx0M-5PvcAAYDoXL_gMJ5oMP_4mlX-20Ac3wNSmO2

[Easy-X]

With all due respect, looks like the love-child of a hiking and a ski boot
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[to v or not to v]

UGGS for bikers
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.

[Ted]

I suppose a hiking boot built with bike armour would be exactly what I was after...

This falls way short on the grip compared to a hiking boot though, and not as comfortable.