MCN Biking Britain survey: Top 10 waterproof boots
By Rob Hull -
Boots
15 October 2009 15:06
Each week we bring you the latest results of our massive reader survey.
From the votes of 12,000 readers, here are your most waterproof riding boots.
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1. TCX Competitzione S Gore-Tex, RRP: £209.99
These feature TCX’s Torsion control system, restricting the flex of the foot in the boot to prevent breaks, and also have a Gore-Tex lining. There’s a leather upper, polyurethane shin plate, shift pad, polyurethane toesliders and an oil and petrol resistant sole.
MCN Shop best price - TopGear Superstore - £188.99
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 92%
Fit 91%
Looks 86%
Quality 91%
Overall 91% |
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2. TCX Infinity Gore-Tex, RRP: £209.99
The Infinity is TCX’s top of the line tourer boot. It’s got a full grain leather upper, a Gore-Tex membrane and inner protection. The shin plate is leather coated, there are two adjustable buckles on the closure and an oil and petrol resistant sole.
MCN Shop best price – The Biker Store - £188.99
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 87%
Fit 90%
Looks 79%
Quality 92%
Overall 89% |
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3. Rev'it Apache H2O Waterproof, RRP: £164.99
The Apache H2O boot combines the functionality of a high-quality touring boot with a semi off-road sole. This one is designed for adventure riders who spend hours on the road and enter up to medium level off-road territory. It boasts a waterproof membrane, too.
MCN Shop best price – BikeStop - £164.99
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 88%
Fit 90%
Looks 73%
Quality 90%
Overall 88% |
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4. Daytona Journey GTX, RRP: £179.99
This short boot is made from water-repellent greased cowhide/perforated leather. It has a textile lining for breathability and to prevent overheating of your feet. There are two velcro fasteners and a reinforced gear change cushion from abrasion resistant PU foam.
MCN Shop best price – The Biker Store - £161.99
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 94%
Fit 90%
Looks 71%
Quality 95%
Overall 87% |
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5. Hein Gericke Air GTX, £149.99
The Air has a waterproof, windproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane. The outer material is a water-resistant tear-proof textile fabric, the sole is petrol and oil resistant and the inner sole is removable. There are shin and ankle protectors and a reinforced insole.
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 90%
Fit 90%
Looks 76%
Quality 88%
Overall 87% |
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6. Sidi Black Rain, RRP: £159.99
Although this is a waterproof boot it’s still considered a sport boot for all year round usage. It has a plastic shin guard with internal padding and an anatomical plastic heel protector. There’s also memory foam padding around the ankle.
MCN Shop best price – Helmet City - £134.95
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 84%
Fit 83%
Looks 77%
Quality 83%
Overall 82% |
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7. Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex, RRP: £159.95
With a water-resistant full-grain leather upper, Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable lining, reflective inserts, plastic moulded shin and ankle protectors this is a highly versatile touring boot. There is also multi-density foam padding for added protection.
MCN Shop best price – Get Geared - £159.95
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 85%
Fit 83%
Looks 71%
Quality 80%
Overall 81% |
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8. TCX SS Performance Waterproof, RRP: £149.99
The SS is not the top of the range race boot from TCX, but it has proved popular. It’s got a polyurethane heel, shin plate and iron mesh inserts. The foot pad is anatomical and totally replaceable. The toesliders are polyurethane and the inner liner is waterproof.
MCN Shop best price – TopGear Superstore - £116.99
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 83%
Fit 84%
Looks 79%
Quality 79%
Overall 80% |
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9. Diadora Bullet Touring, RRP: £79.99
The Diadora touring offering is leather 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 air pump system in the footbed that makes the boot fit tighter to the foot.
MCN Shop best price – M&P - £79.99 +£4.99 P&P
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 80%
Fit 83%
Looks 70%
Quality 76%
Overall 79% |
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10. Alpinestars Ridge Waterproof, RRP: £119.95
The Ridge is another short boot from Alpinestars designed for touring and all-year-round city use. It’s got a plastic heel for ankle support and protection, an integrated waterproof inner bootie, a stretch zone around the Achilles for better comfort and the prestigious mark of a CE certified boot.
MCN Shop best price – Get Geared - £119.95
MCN Biking Britain Survey Results
Comfort 83%
Fit 82%
Looks 69%
Quality 81%
Overall 79%
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