I picked up a pair of mac work boots in oil brown. Wear them for work anyway, they are great. Had j rebs years ago, not as good as the current ones. Bought some hd faded glory boots a few months ago. Look ok, havent worn them much, will keep you posted.

I have used a good quality hiking boot as they are 100% waterproof and if we need to walk to see something they are comfy to walk in as well.

Similar to Paulybronco I wear a pair of Cabelas Hiking boots .waterproof and breathable ! No sweating in summer . Ridden in torrential downpours in the USA and no water in them . Cost $100 U.S. Rapid City Cabelas . Wore them for 30 plus days . Get off the bike and walk anywhere with them . Bought a second pair online just before I left US in 2013 and had them delivered to Australia for $25 . Took 7 working days . Door to door. Just got them out of the box the other day to wear out due to the cold. First pair going great.

I recently purchased a pair of Ariat Workhog H2O boots; they're pull ons, oiled leather with 'Waterproof Pro' membrane. During my little odyssey from Cairns to Newcastle & back I rode through what was being described as 'a weather event'. Two days of torrential rain from Gympie thru to Newcastle & the boots were 100% waterproof. Best boot I have ever owned without doubt.

$235 delivered from the Western Boot Barn

Just ordered a pair, see how they go.

I have the same problem with Rossi boots "eating" my socks. Doesn't matter what kind of socks I wear it just happens. I reckon it happens because the boots don't fit 100% right. And that can be a problem if the size of your feet aren't proportional to the size of your ankles and calfs

What does one buy though? I have Explorers, I have Stockpile, I have cheapies.................all do the same.

you might be onto it there fatbat. but it doesn't matter if your a big footed, skinny legged type of bloke. The cable ties should still work. If you were going on an extended trip maybe hose clamps would be better. I prefer lace up boots myself cos it saves you from carrying screwdrivers and sidecutters just to keep your socks up but I have never found a pair of lace ups that are 100% waterproof. I was reading Outcasts post about Cairns to Newcastle in torrential rain, did you manage to keep anything dry except for your feet Outcast?

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hose clamps, cable ties...WTF? What are you blokes on about. To many drugs available ATM is there........

Any way i just scored a near new, shop worn Dririder Storm boot for $100 buckaroonies. 1/2 price. Totally brill. Ebay. Checkem.

Or you could use some 100 mile an hour tape wrapped around the top of ya socks.. that will stop ya boots eatin em

yeah that's the go, a bit of electrical tape around the top like ya footy socks back in the good old days
fuck it, a bit round the melon also to pin the ears back
up with sleeves and slap a bit round there too
don't forget the laces
ready to run on
fucken sweet

ozzy ozzy ozzy - flop flops for sure

 

Disclamer: dont really recommend this though as this is what you would look like after an accident

 

Im gonna have a look at these today... Anyone tried them?

Tahcam, I wear an earlier version of those boots and rather like them. They look good, are rather comfortable to walk in, have a very good sole for wet/dry roads, and are good on the bike. They are a bit pricey though. Only issues have been:

1. The zip up the side (which mine have) sometimes gets caught on the Gore Tex lining as it is all pretty tightly fitted. I persist and it doesn't happen all the time,

2. Since they have a Gore Tex liner, if it rains and you don't have rain pants on, all the water goes down the legs into your waterproof boots which effectively become buckets of water on your feet, and

3. Mine had some metal at the bottom of the laces which advertised HD. Looked good but would never face the right direction and regularly snagged on my gear lever. Hence I took them off.

 

yep, have a pair of the HD "felix" model boot myself and find them to be an excellent winter riding boot, snug fit and keep my feet super warm, also the shaft is long enough but not to long as to restrict ankle manouverbility when fully laced,a great winter or touring boot, summer time short rides I just wear my side zip HD "ël paso"boots
I also like jfe removed the poxy metal tag on lower laces, while the side zip allows easy on and off you still have to unlace or rather loosen the top laces to get them on and off, again snug firm fitting warm boot that feels great on the pegs and makes me at least an inch taller, hahaha

I've skimmed through all posts ...

Zero mention of steel caps.

Am looking at upgrading my riding apparel ...

Are steel capped boots a must; a danger; a hindrance; or just a non-issue, for cruiser bike riding ?

plenty wear steel cappers speedy, some of my mates do, its a personal choice of what your used to I guess and maybe a budget issue also for some

I myself find them a little cumbersome/less room on the shifter, but that's cause I don't normally ride with them, only if I have to/want to, ride to work

if I was always to ride with steel toe I would adjust my shifter higher to fit correctly

Mate, I have a pair very similar called Lynx. They have the cordura sides and are goretex. Great comfy boot with a Vibram sole; however, like most Vibram soles they can be slippery when on wet concrete etc. Side zips make them easy to get on and off. The base and sole construction of the ones above are the same as mine and are very pliable, so after a couple of years they are now like wearing slippers. A bit of dubbin etc to keep them protected and all is good.
My wife has the female version of the ones above and loves them for the exact same reason as I've just stated.
Cheers. Bucky.