Summer boots or All-Season?

[Mantzy]

Alright, this is more for the practical usage then the styling. I commute by bike, about 150 miles a week, and that's during the winter and the summer.

Having read many copies of RiDE and tried them on in J&S, I've decided that the two choices of boot are as follows:

Sidi Vertigos or Alpinestars GPS-3.

Before anybody says anything, I tried on some SMXs and they felt horrible to me. Vertebraes were quite nice as well.

So what I want to know is which is better for protection, waterproofing, warmth and coolth. Such as how good are the Sidi's at keeping the tootsies snug and dry. I'd prefer the Sidi's in all honesty but if they're gonna end up soaked most days, is there much point?

Any help would be great
Cheers
R
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Current Bikes: 2010 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X

[mchaggis]

I've not much clue about the benefits of any specific boot, but surely the all season boot makes the most sense? You'll only get rained on and get wet feet with the summer boots, and you obviously don't particularly want to be wearing them in the winter.
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[Fruit'n'nut]

I wear a pair of Oxtar TCS Sport Goretex boots all year round - never suffered with feet being too warm of too cold yet, they're waterproof and the armour works well too
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[Shamrock]

Despite what you said Mantzy, you should reconsider the SMX's.

Ive never worn the Sidi or GPS boots however ive have had a pair of SMX's for the last 2 years. I wear them everyday for commuting to work and college in rain, sun, and snow.
Now I dont have the goretex ones but ive never had water penetrate my boot. I dont get it either!
They are super-comfy too and you can walk around in them easily, although mine squeak some.

I still see journalists wearing them in bike mags even though alpinestar have "better" and newer boots, i.e. more expensive.
Obviously the SMX is a trusted favourite.

Its impressed me that much that id be pushed not to buy the same boot again!

[Mantzy]