Nine motorcycle touring boots in the test

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Nine motorcycle touring boots in the test
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Alpinestars Gran Torino GTX, MOTORRAD rating: very good.

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Stefan Rohrhirsch (20), an intern at MOTORRAD, finances studies and motorcycle hobby as a kitchen helper in Munich.

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Air comes through – with the Daytona Touring Star, perforated leather on the inner shoe helps with the air conditioning.

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Neatly insured: the shin is ideally protected in the Ixs boot by generous pads.

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Fits like a glove: The Velcro cover strip on the Dainese overlaps perfectly. Great handling!

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Ouch! The switch reinforcement on the Sidi is designed in a modern way, but exerts selective pressure on the toe.

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Pure Velcro fastening system for the caiman. It can only be really firmly fixed with force.

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You can bend: The too wide fit in the ankle area creates a pressing bulge on the Hein Gericke.

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Driving tests with a touring machine on a perfect country road.

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Wetness test: On the one hand, all test boot models were filled with a defined amount of water and placed in the immersion bath again.

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Sidi Armada Gore SuperTour, MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Reusch Touring Extreme, MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Kaiman Tour 802, MOTORRAD judgment: satisfactory.

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IXS Ultra Evo II, MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Hein Gericke Tiber GTX, MOTORRAD judgment: satisfactory.

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Daytona Travel Star GTX, MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Daytona Touring Star GTX, MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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Dainese Fulcrum, MOTORRAD judgment: good.

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Boots

Nine motorcycle touring boots in the test

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Highly priced and almost suitable for a moon trip

Armstrong and Aldrin were the first on the moon with Apollo 11. So far secret: MOTORRAD also sent a crew. The mission: to check the suitability of top touring boots. The nine noble motorcycle boots also had to prove themselves on the road and in the laboratory. Here is the test report:

Thorsten Dentges

October 24, 2013

To get to the moon, it would take about five months at a speed of 100 km / h without breaks. As it is well known that there are not many gas stations on the way there, there are probably only a few motorcyclists who favor this travel destination. And even on Mother Earth, even die-hard touring riders needed many years for a distance of a good 400,000 kilometers – that is how far it is to the moon – before the speedometer shows this number.

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Well, classic motorcycle tours, like a trip to the North Cape and back, extend for more than 5000 kilometers, and depending on how much they sit, some crazy people cover this distance in just a few days. For everyone who has not yet been to the North Cape: There is not much more to see there than on the moon, primarily stones and wasteland in all its facets. And it is usually freezing cold there – and, unlike on the moon, also wet. But well, if the urge to explore and marathon touring should still be excessive, have fun, have a good trip!

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But then please perfectly equipped. The feet in particular get cold quickly, especially when water finds its way there. In addition to gloves, boots are the biggest weaknesses for touring riders, so it is worth investing in the best material here. Inexpensive waterproof touring kicks are available from around 80 euros, the middle class is around 150 euros.

Since the outside of the boots is often very similar, i.e. all of them are the same at first glance, not a few motorcyclists find spending too much money on boots superfluous. More than 200 euros for a pair of bottles, more than 300 euros? The air is already thin like in the stratosphere.

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Touring boots for over 100,000 kilometers?

But there is a comparatively large selection in this price range. MOTORRAD asked nine different suppliers to submit a premium model for comparison. With the Vanucci house brand, Louis also has a suitable representative in its range, but it is expiring this year. Doesn’t matter, because according to various branch sellers he is Daytona Touring Star, which is manufactured exclusively for Louis, is the more frequently recommended choice anyway. Interesting: Especially customers who normally only make their choice after looking at the price tag can be easily won over after trying them on and making a direct comparison. This MOTORRAD test also explains why. 

Daytona sent another candidate into the field, the Travel Star GTX, which has also been well known to touring drivers for years. There is feedback that this extremely robust boot has withstood mileages of well over 100,000 kilometers unimpressed – almost suitable for lunar travel. Incidentally, the boot experts manufacture at the company’s location in Eggenfelden / Bavaria, because they want to keep one hundred percent control over the quality, says Daytona.

No real losers in the test field

Bergmann Schuhproduktion GmbH in Kevelaer, which is represented with its Kaiman brand, also pursues this approach. The shoemakers with around 200 years of tradition offer motorcyclists individually adapted variants, a good thing. The off-the-shelf products are available in two basic forms, the leather from Germany is partly vegetable-tanned. But even with production in Eastern Europe, as with the other providers, top quality can and can be expected in this price league.

The test results show that the northern Italian companies Alpinestars, Dainese and Sidi, some of whom can look back on a long history of boot manufacturing, do an excellent job. And the product developers at the full-range retailers Ixs, Hein Gericke and Polo also do their job with sense and understanding. Choice of materials, fit and safety equipment – the top boots from these suppliers are first class. So there are no real losers in this test field. Hein Gericke and Kaiman just missed the mark “good” due to poor fit. Nevertheless: A trip to the North Cape is not a problem either. They probably even work on the moon.

Alpinestars Gran Torino GTX


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Alpinestars Gran Torino GTX .

Providers: Alpinestars, phone 00 39/04 23-52 86 (Italy), www.alpinestars.com

Price: 229.95 euros

Sizes: 36 to 50

Weight (pair): 1579 g (in size 43)

Shaft height: 31 cm

Country of Manufacture: Croatia

Climate membrane: Gore-Tex

plus
Pleasant air conditioning at temperatures over 20 degrees; very direct feeling for the shift lever and brake lever; crisp fit, fits tightly on the foot, but still very comfortable to wear; easy entry and exit; solid leather, decent workmanship; light weight; good walking comfort; is ideal for narrow feet.

minus
Ankle protectors designed relatively small and positioned a little too high; Velcro cover strip; Insulation for temperatures below ten degrees is hardly sufficient.

Conclusion: Slip on and feel good – no other boot in the test flatters itself so quickly. the Alpinestars Gran Torino scores above all with a firm fit and easy handling. In the noble treadle comparison, it is also pleasantly cheap.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Dainese Fulcrum


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Dainese Fulcrum.

Providers: Dainese, phone 0 89/35 39 67 66, www.dainese.com

Price: 219 euros

Sizes: 36 to 50

Weight (pair): 1582 g (in size 43)

Shaft height: 33 cm

Country of Manufacture: Croatia

Climate membrane: Gore-Tex

plus
Very grippy sole, good grip on the notches, direct feeling in the forefoot area when shifting and braking; very comfortable seat; great handling when putting on and taking off, Velcro cover strip and zippers are easy to use; Good, clean workmanship, leather quality that inspires confidence.

minus
Shaft is comparatively far from the shin, heel hold only mediocre; Limited comfort when walking, no major excursions possible; Ankle protector a bit undersized.

Conclusion: With the Fulcrum, Dainese has conjured up a great touring boot with a slightly sporty touch. The quality can convince, while driving it conveys good dynamics. With a slightly better fit and greater walking comfort, it would be tip top.

MOTORRAD verdict: good

Daytona Touring Star GTX


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Daytona Touring Star GTX.

Providers: Louis, phone 0 40/73 41 93 60, www.louis.de

Price: 339.95 euros

Sizes: 36 to 49

Weight (pair): 1920 g (in size 43)

Shaft height: 28.5 cm

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Climate membrane: Gore-Tex

plus
Highest stability and exemplary protection against wiping, ankle protectors fit perfectly, in terms of safety nothing burns; good shin closure, comfortable fit, high wearing comfort; very high quality, supple leather, metal zippers for eternity, top quality, excellent workmanship; Weight okay;
Air conditioning over a wide temperature range is comfortable.

minus
Somewhat awkward handling, zips have to be closed forcefully; slightly angular rolling when walking.

Conclusion: The extremely high-quality Daytona Touring Star GTX boot, specially produced for chain store Louis, is a direct hit. Ideal balance of a good, firm fit, high comfort on tours and the best fall protection. Costs a lot, but can do everything. great!

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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