hi,
been looking thru all the brands motorcycle boots and can't find anything insulated.

they have Gore-Tex or rainproof boots, but nothing seems to be insulated.

does anyone know of any ?

thx,

dave

I ride with a set of BMW boots and they have a gortex lining, i find them extremely comfortable in all weather conditions and are waterproof to boot
('scuse the pun)...when you say insulated do you mean you need them extra warm? what sort of conditions are you going to be riding in?
im sure you can get something like electric socks or over boot covers to assist you in that regard.

http://www.rei.com/product/688268 Gortex oversocks

good luck with your search tho

I pop a toe heat pack in my boots for the long winter rides. That and wool socks have taken care of my feet as far north as New Hampshire in January.

You can get heated insoles from Gerbing for $60 plus http://www.gerbing.com/Products/insoles.html You may need the liners or find a really long cord .....

thx guys.

i don't want to mess with any electric stuff.
also like to get something without shoe laces.
i know there's a ton of insulated hunting type boots out there,
but might have to go this route.

looks like i'll just have to get a good waterproof boot and heavy socks.

i might try some of those over the boot things one of you mentioned.

i live in Mich. and mainly need it for 30 to 50 degree riding.

dave

I have the Sidi On Road Gortex boot. I find with a thick pair of socks it is comfy for extended riding at any temp. I would suspect any good quality air tight boot should be warm enough with the right socks.

Here is what I wear
http://www.rei.com/product/789515
Totally toasty, great support :D

Moisture is what makes your feet cold. Keep them dry. GoreTex or another breathable material goes a long way toward keeping your warm.

Moisture is what makes your feet cold. Keep them dry. GoreTex or another breathable material goes a long way toward keeping your warm.

The above statement is true. :thumb:

Also, convective cooling while underway must be overcome by internal heat generation (from your body). You can eat a lot and often to fuel the body. Danger here is if uncontrolled, you may get fat and become less attractive to the camp followers. :( You'll also have to buy newer doughboy sized leathers...:o

Another way to slow down the heat loss is to add a low conductive barrier between your skin and your boot exterior. An easy way is to wear thicker socks (Smartwool is a good one) and buy a boot 1/2 size bigger. Bonus, you'll look tougher. :cool:

Peter

Before I had good waterproof boots (TCX Matrix), I used to wear waterproof socks. Still do if its getting close to freezing.

http://www.rei.com/search?query=waterproof+socks&button.x=40&button.y=17

Got them from REI, but any good outdoor store will carry them. As well as keeping my feet 100% dry, they keep you feet really warm.

Machog

Thx for all the info guys.

I have some good Gore-Tex hiking boots, but i'm still getting cold.
They are not insulated.

So, i think i'll just go with some insulated, waterproof hiking boots, something like 'Contractor' suggested.

I wear long shin gaurds/knee, so i have to go with a 3/4 height boot.

I'd rather have a motorcyle boot without laces, but they don't make them insulated.

dave

Awhile back I saw some boots for ATVs that had "Vibram" soles and appeared to be insulated. You might check those out.

I used to have a pair of grey wool socks that had a small square battery on the top part ....... good for logging ( shut up I am Canadian ;) ) also for under garments I have had good luck with outdoor/hiking specialty stores , lots of that gear crosses over to motorcycling as it is small and light , camp stoves , clothing etc... .They have inventive ways to keep you warm and dry , worth checking out , I got waterproof socks once , keeps your feet dry , .............but not for cold weather :eek:

Before I had good waterproof boots (TCX Matrix), I used to wear waterproof socks. Still do if its getting close to freezing.

http://www.rei.com/search?query=waterproof+socks&button.x=40&button.y=17

Got them from REI, but any good outdoor store will carry them. As well as keeping my feet 100% dry, they keep you feet really warm.

Machog

Those are nice boots!

You're wasting your money on insulated boots. Buy a Gore Tex boot that's oversized and put an insole in it if you like. Wear a polyester liner sock and then a good merino wool hiking sock over top. The polyester wicks moisture away from your foot. Wool insulates even if it's wet. You can also put baby powder on your feet to keep them dry. Dry feet are happy feet. Insulated boots might have a thin layer of foam rubber, pretty well useless if you ask me.

I used to wear hiking boots on my KLR but there seemed to be more room to get my toe under the shifter. The soles are too thick for them to work with the Versys. I guess you could probably adjust the shifter to accommodate the boot but that seems kinda goofy to me.

Not to sure about your observations brother Charly...Those Sorel tanks I wear have 400g thinsulate all around and a insulated insole...I wear the rei smartwool socks and my babies stay nice and toasty on even an occasional fullmoon run...Now my hands are a different story and by the ever growing pile of gloves (that don't work) in my garage I'll probably have to get electrofied pretty soon..

I know the idea was warmth without electrics, but let me add that my feet are never cold. When it gets cold I plug in my Gerbings heated jacket liner and everything stays warm. Pump heat into your core and your bloodstream carries it all around. Heated grips are nice, too...can't leave those at home, don't have to stop to put them on.

How about heated boots that are non-electric?

http://www.columbia.com/Bugathermo/Bugathermo_Landing,default,pg.html#

Thx for all the info guys.



I'd rather have a motorcyle boot without laces, but they don't make them insulated.

dave

I couldnt find any either. These Danner's have been with me 3 years and almost 50,000 motorcycle miles. My feet have stayed very warm and most importantly, very dry. They are pricey and one must buy the shortest laces you can use. So they dont get caught anywhere. If they last me 10 years? $300 divided by 10 = nothing if my feet stay toasty dry.

I wear thin anti bac socks in summer and heavy Smartwools in spring/fall.

Great boots.

http://www.danner.com/product/fort+lewis+mens-womens+600g+insulated+uniform+boot.do?search=basic&keyword=fort+lewis&sortby=price&asc=false&page=all

I'm a big believer that if I can keep the wind off me I don't need a lot of insulation. So for my hands I use Hippo-hands and a light pair of gloves. For my feet I use a wind-proof over-boot - much like a good rain boot. I have used rain boots and they worked fine, but I made some over-boots that I like better. Under the wind-proof over boots are the same boots and socks I use in the summer. And for my torso I wear my mesh bike jacket (yup. Mesh :huh: ), a fleece over that, and a rain suit over that. Using that set-up I've been out for a couple of hours with the temps in the low 20'sF (about -10 C). Works like a charm.