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All of my boots are at least somewhat waterproof. Many have steel or composite toe protection as well.
I even have a couple pairs that are insulated for cold weather.
Ive worn them all at some point in nearly every type of weather.
Ive noticed zero difference between them except if it is cold and Im in the steel-toed boots.
Some folks dislike laced boots, others prefer them to the step-in/pull-on variety.
I once got caught in a terrible rainstorm.
My boots were waterproof, but my feet were SOAKED the rain saturated my pants, then my socks.
Then it collected inside my boots and I had to dump them out when we stopped.
My advice is to pick a budget, then find a pair that fit.
BTW, the reason for many of the buckles and add-ons is to reduce the likelihood that a slide will go through the boot and damage your foot they arent JUST for looks.
For me, rain is guaranteed when touring. I use Solomon gore tex boots. They are extremally light, comfortable and waterproof. They have the benefit of doubling as a hiking boot when I hit the trail during my trips and can withstand 8 hours of riding in a downpour if you have your rain pants over them.
They have been personally crash tested and have come out much better than I did...
After a long lifetime of riding, I have quite a boot collection. The key I learned quite young was to buy quality boots or quality anything. It's cheaper in the long run. I've got a pair of boots in the closet that I bought over fifty years ago, literally. I bought them when I was still living in NYC and it got cold in the winter. So I bought a pair of fake fur lined boots. They kept my feet warm in the winter. Living in California now I have no need for them so they just sit in the closet. But I could use them tomorrow if I wanted to take a ride up to the Sierra one sunny winter day.
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