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MOTORRAD took eleven waterproof touring boots in the price range up to 150 euros with them on an extensive test round including water crossing and hiking. It was tested which footwear best suited the diverse requirements.

Holger Hertneck

03/27/2009

Motorcycling can be fun even in the rain. At least if you wear suitable, waterproof clothing? and that includes waterproof boots. The following test shows that they don’t necessarily have to cost 200, 300 or even more euros in order to meet the high demands of all-weather riders, in which MOTORRAD thoroughly defected eleven pairs of touring boots between 119 and 150 euros.

The total of 100 points that can be achieved are distributed among the individual test criteria as follows.

Water resistance (30 points): one of the most important characteristics of a touring boot. And since all candidates are equipped with membranes, this criterion should not cause any problems. MOTORRAD checked one pair of each model in a water bath, and filled another pair with water up to ten centimeters below the boot shaft. Each tight boot receives 7.5 points. In the event of a leak, there were deductions depending on the strength of the water permeability. In at least five of the eleven test candidates, all four tested boots held absolutely tight. And there was no total failure with the rest? although one or the other boot showed leaks over time due to poor workmanship.

Tip: So that buyers do not suddenly get wet feet the first time they ride in the rain as a boot that is advertised as waterproof, it is better to carry out a leak test similar to that of MOTORRAD immediately after purchase and replace leaky copies immediately for guarantee. This saves unnecessary frustration on the tour.

Practical driving test (15 points): During test drives on a Suzuki Bandit 1250, the MOTORRAD testers rated the mobility, the feel for the brake and gear levers and the grip on the pegs. They also awarded points for general wearer behavior and fit. The ultra-comfortable Hein-Gericke boots, which also offer the best mobility when “doing gymnastics” on the footrests, landed at the very front. In comparison, they work hero Via downright bone-hard? although they are also suitable for touring.

Practical test of walking (10 points): During a tour, you are always on foot for a while. The rolling comfort on asphalt and gravel and the foot fixation are just as important as that the boot does not pinch anywhere. All in all, all candidates are good for a short walk, for which the unexceptionally good ride comfort is responsible. One or the other pressure point at seam transitions or in the area of ​​protectors or reinforcements restricts walking comfort and is punished with point deduction. MOTORRAD recommends strolling through the sales room for at least a few minutes when buying boots in order to rule out problems of this kind.

Safety (30 points): How complete is the equipment with protective pads or protectors, what is the outer material made of (leather or textile)? How good is the hold in the boot, how secure is the closure? Boot height and reflective material are also included in the assessment. With a clear lead, the robust Via von Held decide this rating for themselves. The T1R High XCR from Hein Gericke offer the lowest protective function in the test field.

Handling (10 points): The boots are easy to put on and take off and the fasteners are easy to use?

Processing (5 points): How well are the candidates processed?

Test conclusion: For a long jaunt (in a double sense) the market in the class up to 150 euros offers plenty of recommendable footwear ?? at least that was impressively demonstrated by the majority of the candidates.

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Alpinestars Ridge

Provider: Alpinestars, phone 0039 / 0423-5286, www.alpinestars.com
Price: 119.95 euros
Sizes: 38 to 48

plus
Completely waterproof; proper fit; high mobility; secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; stable foot fixation; Reflective material
minus
Slight pressure point on the shaft, which is very low; moderate protective function; narrow entry with beaded double Velcro strap

Conclusion
The low ridge feels almost like sneakers when worn and running, but they are only a little safer than these. When it rains, the absolutely waterproof boots only make sense in combination with long, waterproof pants to prevent wet feet

Verdict: good

Buse B10 Touring

Provider: Buse, phone 02471/12690, www.buese.com
Price: 119.95 euros
Sizes: 38 to 46

plus
Neat fit; high mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; pleasantly light to wear; still good protective function; Reflective material; easy to put on and take off; neatly processed
minus
Two out of four test boots leak very slightly (one of them after 1.5 hours); pressure point on instep when walking; Ankle area not fixable tight enough

Conclusion
Inexpensive, no-frills touring boots that are comfortable to wear, but are cut a bit too wide in the ankle area and have weaknesses in terms of waterproofness

Verdict: GOOD

Difi Explorer AX

Provider: Motoport, phone 04451/915200, www.motoport.de
Price: 149.95 euros
Sizes: 36 to 47

plus
Completely waterproof; good fit; high mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; proper fixation; high protection function; Reflective material; very easy to put on and take off; neatly processed
minus
Very slight pressure point when walking; comparatively difficult

Conclusion
Great touring boots that do not show any noteworthy weaknesses in any of the important test criteria. With the waterproof footwear, you can comfortably cover a few meters on foot

Verdict: very good

Germas touring

Provider: Germas, phone 0911/635008, www.germas.de
Price: around 120 euros
Sizes: 37 to 47

plus
Absolutely tight; proper fit; high mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; adequate protective function; Reflective material; easy to put on and take off; neatly processed
minus
Wrinkles and pressure point on the instep when walking

Conclusion
The fully waterproof touring are relatively small, so it’s better to buy one size larger. Except for the uncomfortable pressure point when walking, the inexpensive boots have no real weaknesses

Verdict: very good

Hein Gericke T1R High XCR

Provider: Hein Gericke, phone 0211/98989, www.hein-gericke.de
Price: 139.95 euros
Sizes: 38 to 47

plus
Absolutely tight; very good fit; very high mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; pleasantly soft; no pressure points; Reflective material; very easy to put on and take off; well processed
minus
Moderate protective function, low shaft, outer material largely made of less abrasion-resistant textile

Conclusion
The extremely high wearing comfort of the waterproof T1R High XCR comes at the expense of safety. Although they should rather be called Low XCR, as they only make sense in combination with long, waterproof pants due to the low shaft

Verdict: good

Hero Via

Provider: Held, phone 08321/66460, www.held-biker-fashion.de
Price: 139.95 euros
Sizes: 37 to 47

plus
Very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; very good protective function, by far the best safety equipment in comparison; very stable hold in the boot; Reflective material; smart calf adjustment; easy to put on and take off; very elaborately processed
minus
One in four test boots leaking; rather stiff, wear almost like sturdy, leather cross boots; slight pressure point on the outside of the foot when walking; comparatively difficult

Conclusion
The via, which were not completely waterproof in the test, are extremely robust and offer the highest protective function in comparison. Since they are relatively small, it is better to buy one size larger

Verdict: good

Ixs flash

Provider: Hostettler, phone 07631/18040, www.ixs.com
Price: 135 euros
Sizes: 35 to 48

plus
Good fit; sufficient mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; good protective function; Reflective material; easy to put on and take off; very cleanly processed; Zipper underlaid with a leather strip prevents pinching of the inner bib
minus
Two out of four test boots had minimal leaks; Slight pressure point on the shin when walking

Conclusion
Extremely clean, boots made of a leather-textile mix that are absolutely suitable for touring, but which did not hold up completely in the test

Verdict: good

Touring boots for women – women’s movement

Boot brands and manufacturers are a dime a dozen. But providers of waterproof touring boots especially for women are rare? much to their chagrin. Because the anatomy of the feet of women and men is very different. And that doesn’t mean the shoe size, which is generally smaller for women. For example, the shape of the foot, the ankle area and the transition to the calf are more decisive. Only if the boots have an appropriate fit do they fix the delicate women’s feet appropriately and securely. The table on the right shows all current suppliers of motorcycle and all-weather footwear, the fit of which is specially designed for the needs of women’s feet.

Chef Monza

Provider: Kochmann, Telephone 02241/39420, www.kochmann.de
Price: 149.95 euros
Sizes: 36 to 51

plus
Good fit; high mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; pleasantly light to wear; very good fixation; Reflective material; easy to put on and take off except for fiddly Velcro straps; neatly processed; easy
minus
Two out of four test boots leaked very slightly; moderate protective function

Conclusion
The Monza, which were not completely waterproof in the test, are pleasantly light to wear due to their low weight, but offer only moderate protection against accidents due to their almost protector-free construction

Verdict: good

Richa Touring Aqua

Provider: Gran Canyon, phone 05931/886163, www.richa.be
Price: 119 euros
Sizes: 36 to 48

plus
Still good fit and mobility; secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; stable foot fixation; very comfortable when walking; high protection function; Reflective material; easy to put on and take off; neatly processed
minus
One of four test boots leaking very slightly; Velcro strip to close a bit fiddly

Conclusion
With the exception of a leaky test boot and the somewhat difficult-to-use Velcro fastener, the Touring Aqua left a decent impression in all important criteria

Verdict: good

Thermoboy Ultimate

Provider: Polo, phone 0211/9796699, www.polo-motorrad.de
Price: 149.95 euros
Sizes: 38 to 47

plus
Neat fit; good mobility; very secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; no pressure points when walking; good fixation; high protection function; Reflective material; neatly processed
minus
Two out of four test boots leaked minimally (one of them only after almost two hours); comparatively complex Velcro strap adjustment

Conclusion
The far-reaching, rock-solid Ultimate surprises with astonishing walking comfort despite their robust appearance, but they were not completely waterproof in the test

Verdict: good

Uvex Sepang

Provider: Uvex, Telephone 0911/97740, www.uvex-sport.de
Price: 149.95 euros
Sizes: 37 to 47

plus
Absolutely tight; proper fit and mobility; secure hold on detent; good ride comfort; adequate protective function; very easy to put on and take off; neatly processed
minus
Slight pressure points on heel and instep when walking; no reflective material

Conclusion
Neatly finished, waterproof touring boots with a large adjustment range for the calf width and leather applications in a carbon look that just barely miss a “very good”

Verdict: good

Conclusion

The overall result is gratifying, as none of the candidates comes off worse than a “good” rating. This means that all models meet the high requirements for waterproof touring boots. Nevertheless: The optimal touring boot would have to be put together from the many good properties of the individual test candidates. For example, from the waterproofness of the Difi Explorer, the pleasant wearing and driving behavior of the Hein Gericke T1R High XCR, the lightness of the Monza from Kochmann when walking, the safety and stability of the Held Via, the functional handling of the Uvex Sepang and the excellent workmanship of the Ixs Flash. A boot that would combine all of this would score 94 points and would be the high-flyer in the 150 euro class.

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