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Major Softie wrote:
The S-MX 5 Waterproof boot has been created as a performance road and track boot, with built-in weather protection. Incorporating the latest technical footwear design and material know-how, the S-MX 5 WP is notable for its comfort, hugging fit, safety performance and wet weather performance.

Waterproof and breathable membrane liner ensures 100% weather protection, with an integrated gusset over entry aperture to prevent water penetration down the leg
Durable, high-tech micro-fiber upper construction offering a high level of flexibility
Double injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minimizing abrasion
Inner protection
Quick drying polyamide lining
The S-MX 5 boot is CE certified
Innovative air vents at the ankle, heel and forefoot are covered with a specially designed mesh to provide unmatched levels of rider comfort
Large 'throat' profile instep and Achilles flex bellows for superior flex and comfort
MTP mesh liner and anatomical, removable, PU Foam foot bed keeps the foot cool and comfortable
A fully vented version
Innovative inner (medial) side entry opening/closure system that features an elastic mounted zipper with an extra wide Velcro flap, to give a precise, comfortable fit and wide opening aperture for ease of access
Highly ergonomic, lasting for ultra precise fit
Exclusive compound rubber sole features structured shank reinforcement for added support to the arch area
Interchangeable bi-injected PU toe slider with snap-in assembly
2011 Model

$249

Oi !
You didn't write that!

ME 109 wrote:

Major Softie wrote:
The S-MX 5 Waterproof boot has been created as a performance road and track boot, with built-in weather protection. Incorporating the latest technical footwear design and material know-how, the S-MX 5 WP is notable for its comfort, hugging fit, safety performance and wet weather performance.

Waterproof and breathable membrane liner ensures 100% weather protection, with an integrated gusset over entry aperture to prevent water penetration down the leg
Durable, high-tech micro-fiber upper construction offering a high level of flexibility
Double injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minimizing abrasion
Inner protection
Quick drying polyamide lining
The S-MX 5 boot is CE certified
Innovative air vents at the ankle, heel and forefoot are covered with a specially designed mesh to provide unmatched levels of rider comfort
Large 'throat' profile instep and Achilles flex bellows for superior flex and comfort
MTP mesh liner and anatomical, removable, PU Foam foot bed keeps the foot cool and comfortable
A fully vented version
Innovative inner (medial) side entry opening/closure system that features an elastic mounted zipper with an extra wide Velcro flap, to give a precise, comfortable fit and wide opening aperture for ease of access
Highly ergonomic, lasting for ultra precise fit
Exclusive compound rubber sole features structured shank reinforcement for added support to the arch area
Interchangeable bi-injected PU toe slider with snap-in assembly
2011 Model

$249

Oi !
You didn't write that!

That's why I gave the website link, which you inconveniently left out of the quote.

Troublemaker

Up to no good in Aus.

DanielMc wrote:Daytona boots are without doubt the finest motorcycling footwear made today. Not cheap, but then I do value my feet.

Here's their Gore-Tex range:

http://www.daytona.de/english/boots_e/gore.html

and their non-waterproof boots:

http://www.daytona.de/english/boots_e/boots.html

Look like a good line of boots!

Major Softie wrote:

Zombie Master wrote:
They beat us up on price up here in the Great White North, so I shop for bike stuff mostly in the States. I don't mind paying 15 or even 20% more at home but over that, I start feeling violated, and victimized.


So give it up....and turn it loose.

Well, for instance:



The S-MX 5 Waterproof boot has been created as a performance road and track boot, with built-in weather protection. Incorporating the latest technical footwear design and material know-how, the S-MX 5 WP is notable for its comfort, hugging fit, safety performance and wet weather performance.

Waterproof and breathable membrane liner ensures 100% weather protection, with an integrated gusset over entry aperture to prevent water penetration down the leg
Durable, high-tech micro-fiber upper construction offering a high level of flexibility
Double injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minimizing abrasion
Inner protection
Quick drying polyamide lining
The S-MX 5 boot is CE certified
Innovative air vents at the ankle, heel and forefoot are covered with a specially designed mesh to provide unmatched levels of rider comfort
Large 'throat' profile instep and Achilles flex bellows for superior flex and comfort
MTP mesh liner and anatomical, removable, PU Foam foot bed keeps the foot cool and comfortable
A fully vented version
Innovative inner (medial) side entry opening/closure system that features an elastic mounted zipper with an extra wide Velcro flap, to give a precise, comfortable fit and wide opening aperture for ease of access
Highly ergonomic, lasting for ultra precise fit
Exclusive compound rubber sole features structured shank reinforcement for added support to the arch area
Interchangeable bi-injected PU toe slider with snap-in assembly
2011 Model

$249

http://www.amazon.com/Alpinestars-Water ... B004E94W70

They look very protective. I found them for $219:
http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-s-mx-5-boot

I'll give them a try. I' wondering if the multi vent system would let water in?

Zombie Master wrote:
I'll give them a try. I' wondering if the multi vent system would let water in?

Yeah, that seemed like an odd feature on a waterproof boot, but It might make more sense when you see how it's done (which I haven't).

You can have a stack of $100's a foot high and they are not worth a damn unless you spend them.

George Ryals wrote:You can have a stack of $100's a foot high and they are not worth a damn unless you spend them.

Life is a shit sandwich: the more bread you have, the less shit you have to eat.

ZM

Well call me sentimental,
and I know they are not the safest boot,
but I like them so much that I no longer own shoes.
And I'm not even an Aussie.

Major Softie wrote:

Zombie Master wrote:
They beat us up on price up here in the Great White North, so I shop for bike stuff mostly in the States. I don't mind paying 15 or even 20% more at home but over that, I start feeling violated, and victimized.


So give it up....and turn it loose.

Well, for instance:



The S-MX 5 Waterproof boot has been created as a performance road and track boot, with built-in weather protection. Incorporating the latest technical footwear design and material know-how, the S-MX 5 WP is notable for its comfort, hugging fit, safety performance and wet weather performance.

Waterproof and breathable membrane liner ensures 100% weather protection, with an integrated gusset over entry aperture to prevent water penetration down the leg
Durable, high-tech micro-fiber upper construction offering a high level of flexibility
Double injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minimizing abrasion
Inner protection
Quick drying polyamide lining
The S-MX 5 boot is CE certified
Innovative air vents at the ankle, heel and forefoot are covered with a specially designed mesh to provide unmatched levels of rider comfort
Large 'throat' profile instep and Achilles flex bellows for superior flex and comfort
MTP mesh liner and anatomical, removable, PU Foam foot bed keeps the foot cool and comfortable
A fully vented version
Innovative inner (medial) side entry opening/closure system that features an elastic mounted zipper with an extra wide Velcro flap, to give a precise, comfortable fit and wide opening aperture for ease of access
Highly ergonomic, lasting for ultra precise fit
Exclusive compound rubber sole features structured shank reinforcement for added support to the arch area
Interchangeable bi-injected PU toe slider with snap-in assembly
2011 Model


Some reasearch. The S-MX is not water proof, the S-MX WP is water proof but doesn't use Gore Tex.
Other than the toe slider protection, is similar in protection to the the Alpinestar Web Gortex that I am attempting to replace, so I'd be no further ahead on protection and left behind on breathe ability and water proof-ness. Still not finding a less expensive alternative.