Touring boots

[Roper_imp]

I'm a fan of Klim gear. But they don't have any motorcycle boots that I like. So I started searching. Here are my criteria:

- Ankle armor. 3DO if possible.
- Toe protection.
- Shin protection. If you've ever been hit by gravel at speed...
- Waterproof.
- Leather construction.
- Vibram sole, if possible.
- Shift patch.

I found several boots over $300 which checked most of the boxes. Then I found Falco Tourance boots. I ordered them from Motostorm in Italy. They were significantly less expensive than most similar boots. They took about two weeks to ship to the U.S. Motostorm.

I've ridden with them for about 400 miles, so far. I like everything about them. They're still a bit stiff, but they're breaking in. They're also a bit warm, but not uncomfortably so. They have a thicker sole than my previous boots, so I had to raise the shift lever. They have the same armor as my Klim gear. Hopefully, I'll never have to test that. Overall, I'm really pleased. I still have to see how they do in cold weather. I'm sure they'll be fine. I got a size big enough to accommodate thick socks.

 

[Capo]

Motostorm is a great site. Without VAT, prices shipped to the US ( based on Euro/USD rate) are often a good bit lower than buying in US. And they have some product that we don't get. Keep us posted on the boots, they look great!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Very nice boots. I bought my Sidi's on-line from a vendor in Italy and saved about 40% vs. any price I could find in the U.S.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I always buy my boots , gloves and some other riding gear direct from Germany; much cheaper but you have to know your size.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Agreed. I have a pile of Dainese gear- saved many hundreds by waiting for it to arrive from Germany.

 

[Offroad]

I like your list....especially the Vibram sole.

I started searching for water proof Gore-Tex after messing with over boots last week.

I do most of my riding in the summer 90+ heat so cooler boots would be a plus.

I researched every post I could find on the forum.

I finally decided on these Sidi Aria Gore-Tex Boots.

I went back and forth between these and the TCX AirTech Evo Gore-Tex Boots

I had a hard time finding them in stock anywhere....ordered a pair last night....hope they deliver this week in time for my two 1 week trips I have planned.