MCN Biking Britain survey: touring boots under £100

1. Diadora Bullet - RRP £79.99
The Diadora touring offering is a leather construction but with a waterproof and breathable lining. There are shin and ankle plastic-moulded protectors, a double Velcro closure system and an anti-slip sole. It also features an APS (Air Pump System) in the footbed that makes the boot fit tighter to the foot. Black is the only colour option.

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2. Frank Thomas Aqua Street - RRP £79.99
The main construction of this boot is a combination of leather and abrasion resistant fabric. It also has a waterproof and breathable membrane to make it a 12 month boot, has protective inner and outer ankle discs and a ribbed calf flex zone for better fit and comfort. An oil resistant sole and reflective inserts complete the features.

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3. Frank Thomas Voyage Aqua - RRP £79.99
Frank Thomas only launched this boot at the tail end of last year, but it’s already been well received. It’s got a full leather construction, has a waterproof and breathable lining and two D-ring and Velcro closure boot tab. It has inner and ankle protectors, a gear lever panel and anti-slip sole.

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4. Frank Thomas Aqua Venture - RRP £89.99
The third Frank Thomas boot in the survey results also has a waterproof and breathable inner lining to make it an all-year-round motorcycle boot. The outer construction is a mixtures of leather and fabric panels, there are specifically placed stretch areas for comfort reasons and an anti-slip sole.

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5. Frank Thomas Highway Aqua - RRP £69.99
The Highway boot is available in both men’s and a ladies cut and sizes. It has a leather and a claimed highly-abrasive fabric main outer construction and a waterproof and breathable inner liner. The Velcro closure is adjustable, there is a gear shift pad and an oil resistant anti-slip sole.

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6. Frank Thomas Aqua Pro Strike - RRP £99.99
The Pro-Strike is a sportier boot from FT with interchangeable toe sliders and a hard plastic shin guard. The main construction is full-grain leather, the inner membrane is waterproof and breathable and it has subtly placed reflective inserts for safer night riding.  The sole is oil resistant and anti-slip and they have a gear change plastic mould.

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7. Spada Thunder Black - RRP £54.99
This is one of Spada’s touring focussed boots, constructed with a majority leather outer and an inner membrane that’s waterproof and breathable. The shin and ankle sections have hard reinforcements for some protection and the boot fastens with a zip and Velcro flap closure. Available in black only.

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8. RST Vortex II  - RRP £79.99
RST are probably more recognised for value racing kit but they also have a touring range, including the Vortex II boots. The outer leather in coated for durability, there is an inner plastic moulded shin protector and a waterproof and breathable membrane with a polyester lining. There is a rubber gear change pad, too.

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9. Oxford Bone Dry - RRP £59.99
Oxford Products has only just recently entered the bike clothing market, and from the looks of it have already impressed with these year-round boots. They have a waterproof and breathable membrane, a reinforced ankle protector, and there’s a full length zip and Velcro storm flap to keep the closure area dry, too.

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10. Spada Element - RRP £54.99
The Element is a slightly differently designed boot to the previously mentioned Thunder, but like the sister boot it also has a fully waterproof and breathable membrane. The outer construction is made from leather and there are protective inserts in the shin and ankle sections as a bonus safety feature.

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