HI all i'm looking to buy a new pair of boots and was wondering what sort you lot wear and why

cheers mercury

SIDI...mostly because they are the cheapest here in Hong Kong, but also 'cause they seem to last for ever. I've still got a pair that I've worn at least twice a week for trials and sometimes a couple of times a week on my road bike for over 2 years!!

I have just re-soled them though with a pair of replacement Gaerne soles.

They leek like buggery though...but I reckon every pair does?

see ya

Just looking into buying a pair myself, looking at a pair of Gaerne boots..any good??

I've currently got a pair of Forma, they have ripped open at the stitching and there not even 12 months old

On my 3rd pair of Gaernes they are fine.

you cant go wrong with a pair of alpine stars realy tough well made boot

Used the search to find this, should have all you need to know.

On my 3rd pair of Gaernes they are fine.

And he's been riding trials for 60 years so not bad that

I would have said my Novogars had lasted OK, but the bottom buckle got ripped off today. Not quite 12 months old. They've never been too waterproof even with dubbin, Nikwax etc etc

My Diadora's were comfier, but didn't last much longer. Would be good to get some that the soles are easily changeable.

Yep..its good to be able to change the soles..but you MAY need a very cheerfull cobbler

The one who did mine said that taking the SIDI soles OFF was the hardest job he'd ever done...he couldnt believe how strongly they were connected!!

putting the new Gaerne soles on after that though was easy enough

on & off boots are by far the most waterproof boot i have had and i have previously had hebo and alpinestars. not had them long so cant tell you how tough they are but seem good.

try this website for all on & off clothing details.

www.trialsbike.co.uk

or ring

01469532600

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like they are all very much the same so i should just expect the wet feet thanks again.

mercury

Sealskinz stop the wet feet.

Just managed to find a pair of Diadora Stone 2 boots on E-Bay, Been worn for 20 mins (So he says!!!) Got them for

Bit of a saving there, normally

I have Alpinestars and they are the most waterproof boot i've ever had The only problem is after a month they start to look grubby!

My alpine stars leaked within the first 20mins.