Rain Boots

[djh3]

Just got back from a trip that I had to don the rain suit 4 out of 4 days of riding. 3 of the days was not bad an hour maybe 2. Anyways the last day I just rolled the suit, and boots up and bungied them to the trunk rack as it was easier. When I got home I noticed that the heel of my rain boot has a tear in it. The ones I have now are maybe 5 yr old so close to replacement. They are the "spyder" type that have a complete sole. I am thinking about the Tourmaster or Nelson Rigg type. The cover just the toe and the heel is open. Can anyone tell me do these keep your feet dry with the heel being open? Are they a good rain cover? Looked at the Hopnel rain gaiters but the couple reviews didnt seem like the folks were very happy about the fastening methiod.

[Motorcycle Mike]

I've had these for about 7 years and used them many, many times with no sign of wear.

http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/accessories.htm

I have the long ones and wear them over a size 11 boot.

[warriorhoneybee]

i saw him put them on and if they kept his feet dry doing that sideways rain last year I'm here to tell you they are a great pair of boot covers!!! and i know they work cause we talked about them before than i saw them in action.

[djh3]

Belive me I have seriously thought about the taller rain boot covers. Most of the time thats all I would need. Unless its a driving hard rain like last week when I left @ 530am in a huricane. The average boot covers are not tall enough alone and my knees are what gets wet, so have to put on the full rain pants.

[Motorcycle Mike]

These are the ticket then.

I've had rain get under the rain suit pants and with shorter covers and still get rain over the top. It takes longer but you still end up with wet boots. Doesn't happen with these.

Plus they take up very little room. I put them in the Frog Togg bag along with the suit.

If I ever wear these out I'll replace with the same.

[ragtop69gs]

I have use both styles and like the open heal better, they keep my feet dry and I have better foot grip when my feet are down. The ones I have are from tour master.

[djh3]

Only disadvantage I can see to open back is if water is high when you get to a light. A few years back the wife and I were on a trip and got to Gatlinburg. It was raining cats and dogs and water was ankle deep in town, so when you stopped at a light your boots would be on water and soaked. With the ones I have I was good. But how often does that happen?

[ragtop69gs]

But how often does that happen?

 

Never been in that situation luckily. I Hope to never be. The Water was ankle deep and you were still riding sounds like you needed a pontoon boat.

[djh3]

Had no choice. We were in the Cheerokee national forest and staying in Maggie Valley. We were going to Gattlinburg to shop and spend some time. So that's where we were. Streets looked like a river. Like I said I don't think it will happen very often. I hope anyways even though I had it again today heading up to Daytona. LOL man these afternoon storms from all this heat suck. They just spring up from nothing.

[rwven]

http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/prodotti-dettaglio.php?prodotto=11

 

I've been using these for riding for 6-7 years now. Never had a drop of water come through in many miles of rain riding. All day comfortable for riding and walking.

[reddevilmedic]

I have been using Alpinestars for 2 years in all weather. here..

http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/footwear/web-gore-tex.html#.UYjlvBfD_IU. not cheap, but, I found them on fleabay for 200.00. very dry, warm.

[dacheedah]

I vote for the gaters

[Snaggletooth]

I've got the TourMaster Deluxe covers. Found them on MotorcycleGear for about $23.00.

 

They are great on those long, really wet days and high enough to fit up under the rain gear pants.

 

I have the lower wind wings on the '84 that makes most the difference when moving at speed, and usually wear the Red Wings that are treated with mink oil but the covers keep things dry no matter how bad it's coming down.

 

I hate soggy pants legs and wet boots. These take care of that problem.

[Prairiehammer]

I've had these for about 7 years and used them many, many times with no sign of wear.

http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/shop/item.aspx/13-in-tall-height-xx-boot-covers/26/

I have the long ones and wear them over a size 11 boot.

 

:sign yeah that:Made in USA, too!

[Trader]

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