jasontdi
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doctor marten boots here. started as 10 eyes. cut off 2 eyelets and made a chucka boot. Comfy on and off the bike.
Today's doc Martens are NOT the real DM's any more. All made in China....
JUNK!
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doctor marten boots here. started as 10 eyes. cut off 2 eyelets and made a chucka boot. Comfy on and off the bike.
That's a smart-looking boot, TandemGeek! Congrats and thanks for the review.Well, my Sidi Adventures arrived last night and they're pretty nice, as expected. I was actually surprised at how less substantial they were compared to the Crossfire's I just sold. However, at least for my purposes -- a waterproof, robust year-round commuter boot with lots of lateral ankle support -- they're pretty much right on target.
I didn't check before buying them, but they're about 1/2 the weight of the Crossfire and a few inches shorter in height, so far more street / touring friendly when it comes to walking around. However, I will confess that I do miss the uncompromised safety that the Crossfire provided to my broken ankle last year. In some respects, I should have probably kept the Crossfires "just in case". However, that said, the Adventures will be a much more practical boot for me in the long run.
Today's doc Martens are NOT the real DM's any more. All made in China....
JUNK!
I still haven't gotten around to standing in a tub of water to check whether they are really waterproof.
I will, coalminer. Thanks for the info.
Something worth considering, kgadley. I do like the fact that Aerostich has based their main riding boot design on US Army boots and even called them Combat Boots.
I plan on upgrading my touring boots this Spring and am looking at the Vendramini Marathon, REV'IT! Rival, TCX X-5 and Sidi Canyon.
I've been using Prexport's 360WP for the last four years and have been extremely satisfied with their fit and feel, waterproofing and breathability. Their only downside being rather thin velcro tab closures that have, over time, become a bit dogeared.
What do you like or use and why?
Hi Reid, I ended up working too much, riding too little and not getting around to buying boots yet however, a new pair are still in the cards (focusing now on upgrading my ride).So, what did you end up with Jonathan?
All good points and great advice (from all your posts in this thread) BCKRIDER. Though there was no box, I felt that way when I bought my last pair of Prexports at the Vermont Rally.The last poster makes an excellent point - "the boots should feel good right out of the box" - which is also the reason you should try to buy locally. Take your riding socks. Walk around with several different boots which fit your requirements. If it is comfortable in the store, it will almost certainly be comfortable on the bike.
On thinking about it, I am not enamored with "tough boots" which take years to break in, even for younger riders. Any piece of riding apparel which is uncomfortable, no matter the "protection" it offers, is a distraction. And that just might be more important than the extra protection.
When we ride, we want our gear to let us forget we are even wearing it.