[frenchpaddy]

Have my Alpinestarts roam (old version) for the past 4 years and have been wearing them in the recent slippery and snowy conditions and despite a worn sole, a big tear along the flexible foam based upper boot and side leather they are still warm, totally waterproof and comfy as ever.

not much to look at they easily missed and made more for touring then racing they're all black so very discret, they don't have any zip just 3 velcro (the middle on on the right boot not sticking anymore) they're easy & quick to fit.

Will defo look at the new model of the same soon... it'll take a lot of convincing to try something else though I read good report about some of the sidi boots...

for these and

[Spiceburger]

Have the Alpinestar SMX-R Goretex myself and they have never let me down.

[frenchpaddy]

Gore-tex so breathable and waterproof right ?

Can't remember how much I paid for mine but it was reasonable too.
Have to say I'm amazed at how waterproof they are despite the big tear on my left boot. just amazing !

[Nori41]

Gortex boots are amazing in this weather.

can't do cold any more my piggies need to be kept warm.

[ajoe90]

Have had the Sidi Vertigo Corsa before (can't fault em apart from a longish breakin period and not being waterproof but they are a raceboot)

Now have the Sidi Vortice, again: (can't fault em apart from a longish breakin period and not being waterproof but they are a raceboot)

My winter boots are Alpinestar ??? Black goretex, 100% waterproof and so comfy after years of (ab)use

[Magnets]

Got new TCX S-Race Goretex boots in the post a week ago or so but haven't worn them as yet due to the weather, they shall be replacing my TCX Competizione GTX boots that have seen two winters and 40,000+ miles, keeping my toes warm & bone dry in the process. Shall up date as and when I get around to trying them.

[Hats]

Magnets, on 09 December 2010 - 11:13 AM, said:

Got new TCX S-Race Goretex boots in the post a week ago or so but haven't worn them as yet due to the weather, they shall be replacing my TCX Competizione GTX boots that have seen two winters and 40,000+ miles, keeping my toes warm & bone dry in the process. Shall up date as and when I get around to trying them.

your such a tart

[Magnets]

Hats, on 09 December 2010 - 03:30 PM, said:

your such a tart

Wait till you see the lid collection

[Iforgot]

ajoe90, on 09 December 2010 - 10:55 AM, said:

Have had the Sidi Vertigo Corsa before (can't fault em apart from a longish breakin period and not being waterproof but they are a raceboot)

Have the same boot but the Goretex version and they are watertight and cosey all day long feckin lurv Sidi ... well comfortable

[frenchpaddy]

sidi and tcx seems to get good reviews on product testing in bike and ride mags.

Though alpinestars don't seems to look at "racey" as either sidi or tcx but from my own experience they need to have something special to beat my old trusty alpinestars... but willing to try something new...

Protection, waterproof, breathable & warmth are key elements for me... dont' want racy or flashy looks

Have seen a nice pair of tcx at the NEC last week but can't remember the model

[Hats]

Magnets, on 09 December 2010 - 08:08 PM, said:

Wait till you see the lid collection

I might havta liberate one off ya for my travels woo hoo