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Jan 30, 2012 | 05:16 AM

#61

Thundermug

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From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.

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Originally Posted by Allen Dye

over 20k years of constant use the liner on one broke loose and that boot started leaking. .

20,000 years? LOL!

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Originally Posted by jakenok

Mine are 15+ years old and still going well. Been on plenty of field exercises and deployments as well as lots of miles on a bike. $200.00 or so, but dry feet are worth it.

I can run in my boots also, but not as well as I can in other shoes. BTW, 15 years, You really should get some new boots. ESPECIALLY if you've been running in those. Leather will strech and become misshapened(?) and not fit properly.

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Originally Posted by BassCatcher

First off, there is no such thing as waterproof leather boots. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. At best you can make them water resistant, but you are on the clock at all times. By that I mean they will leak water, just a matter of time.

... If you treat them right, like no direct heat, a good quality leather conditioner and followed with a good boot wax you might get 3-4 hours out of them until your feet get wet.

I've got lots of work boots but these are by far my favorites. They are well over 20 years old.

HA_HA, those look like high heels!

Jan 30, 2012 | 07:42 AM

#62

BassCatcher

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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

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Originally Posted by MNPGRider

"By that I mean they will leak water, just a matter of time."

I bought my original pair in 2002. I treat them once a year with Cruiserworks Cream, and I have yet to get wet feet, and I put on 10,000 miles a year in all weather, including pouring rain. I have stood PGR flaglines in three inches of freezing slush, and never got a wet foot. To me, as a biker, that's waterproof.

However, if you want to stand in a bathtub full of water, or walk across streams, you can see here how they hold up compared to other boots.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

Hey man, you have your experiences and I have mine. If you got that kind of results...then I would certainly keep them. But, I stand by what I say.

Jan 30, 2012 | 10:55 AM

#63

Chunker

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From: Hartford, AL

Several years ago bought some Matterhorn boots at the clothing sales on McChord AFB, thinsulate, goretex, etc. Lace-up combat style and very comfortable. Kept my feet warm at 30 degrees, and supposedly waterproof, although I have not tested that quality. Recently looked them up online and they are expensive now.

Jan 30, 2012 | 10:57 AM

#64

nevada72

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From: PNW

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Originally Posted by DDuess

Sidi Canyon Goretex Boots, expensive, but worth it.

That. Truly waterproof and comfortable right out of the box. Not bad for walking.

Jan 30, 2012 | 11:32 AM

#65

RedNose44

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I did not read through this whole thread, but my Danners with Gortex liner are great boots. I wore them for 12 years on the job, and have had new soles put on them 3 times and they are still going strong. I have never had my feet get wet no matter what conditions I was in. Great boot. The only downside for riding is how far the laces go down if you don't have a heel / toe shifter. I have had my billet shift peg on my springer cut a couple lace while shifting.

Jan 30, 2012 | 03:43 PM

#66

FBFletch

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From: Hickory, NC

Ridge Footwear 9000 Ultimate. Most comfortable, waterproof boot for the money out there - period.

Jan 30, 2012 | 08:47 PM

#67

itsmf

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From: Clayton,N.J.

Waterproof Boots

RIDGE Footwear!

Jan 31, 2012 | 01:50 AM

#68

EricD10563

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From: Florida

Sidi "On Road" Gore-Tex boots.

"On Roads aren’t the cheapest pair of boots. Ever hear of the old adage you get what you pay for? Sure, they may cost a bit more, but they may be just about the most waterproof riding boots around."

Here's a review

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/409/74...ts-Review.aspx

Another

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

"The only boot among our contenders that actually deserves to be advertised as 100 percent waterproof. Even after all the other boots had reached the point of saturation, the On Road remained impervious"