- These are 100% waterproof!! No really, flooded garage, water half way up the boot, and my feet were still dry! This happened to me several mornings in a row and although the leather on the outside of the boot got wet, my feet (and socks!) were completely dry each day.
- Breathable. That’s the brilliance of the Gore-Tex membrane, as well as being waterproof and windproof, the goretex does mean that they are still breathable. This, combined with the perforated leather, means that your feet stay nice and cool in the summer months.
- The ratchet closure. Really good if you have either massive (me), or tiny (my dad), calves! The ratchet means that they fit really well, and can be worn on the inside of your textiles, or the outside of your leather jeans.
- Comfy to walk in. Obviously the design is to suit being on a bike, but it’s handy to be comfortable when wondering around at the bike races.
- Protection – obviously! Shin, ankle, heal and toe protection is all up to the high standards of Alpinestars.
- They might be a bit OTT if you ride a touring bike! They are a bit more orientated towards the sports bike rider, but I’ve seen them worn on a Pan-European before.
- The soles aren’t too grippy! Not advised when walking on muddy slopes.
If you want to buy the Alpinestars SMX-R Gore-Tex boots, or would like information on honda bike spares just visit the Honda of Bournemouth website!
