Found a review of the Jett Boots DR Tested From the November, 2010 issue of Dirt Rider Jett America J1 Lite Boot Review Jett J1 Lite Boots Until I tried the Jett J1 Lite boot I found molded plastic boots bulky, hot and lacking feel to the point that I couldn't wear them effectively. The Jett boot is none of those things. The foot portion of the boot is plastic with the lining and upper composed of other man-made materials that approximate leather. The soft upper has cooling air channels molded in. Over the top of the soft upper boot is a removable (no tools) plastic shell that pops off to make it easier to walk around in when not riding. The plastic boots are easy to care for, and they clean right up. The upper shell is available in three sizes ($95 a pair) to customize the fit of the boot. The large top comes with size 11, 12, 13 boots, but riders with a large calf who wear a smaller size can easily switch to the large top for additional room, or vice versa. Other parts available are a buckle kit for $24.95; a shank kit that replaces the center sole insert/shank on both boots for $39.95; and the rubber ankle inserts for $9.95 a pair. On a normal boot having these spares wouldn't be that important. By the time most boots need parts they are all floppy. The Jett boot requires almost no break-in of the hinged ankle area, but the supportive feel of the boot doesn't change with age. We have close to a year on a preproduction pair and several months on a production pair, and they feel exactly as they did when new. The sole inserts remove with a single long screw, and installing them renews the boot's peg wear area and replaces the supportive shank at the same time. Unlike some boots, the J1 is externally slim and trim around the foot and toe box. Some riders may actually need to move the shifter down a spline if it is adjusted for a less streamlined boot. Likewise, the surfaces that contact the dirt while cornering are smooth and rounded, so they don't catch or snag on the ground. Chris Dension felt that the sole would slip on the peg when loaded heavily to the side, but I never had a problem. Adjusting the buckles is a snap, and remained so after extended use. The initial fit around the foot feels tight, but as soon as your foot warms, the interior forms to your foot, and any pressure is gone. The comfort continues to improve for a few rides, and then is consistent and supportive. The boot takes no time to break in, and any shifting or braking issues remaining will require adjusting the bike's controls. The Jett limits ankle extension, so you may need to adjust the brake pedal height for that. For some riders the boot is a little tougher on the plastic and graphics than a leather boot. For others the J1 is barely noticeable while riding: It does what it is supposed to and doesn't bother you. My favorite feature of the $399.95 boot is the strength of the sole area. Very little of the abuse from extreme landings or long whoop sections reaches your feet. Add in the way the boot stays feeling new and the fact that this boot is lighter than many high-end boots, and you have a great boot. Not just a great plastic boot, but a great boot. -Karel Kramer GEAR 92.0 Style 18/20 Comfort 8/10 Function 48/50 Wash/Care 10/10 Price 8/10
Sounds like a heck of a boot. This may not be an issue Down Under, but I wonder if the "cooling channels" would allow water cooling as well as air?
Sidi's. Used the Discovery Rain for a year, absolutely waterproof to the top of the boot but not good protection in the woods for the ankles. More for an adventure bike. Using Crossfire TA's now and can wear them all day whether riding or not. I like the small toe box and they're easy to clean. As the 'duke mentioned, the price is a tad hard to swallow if you haven't had a few beers first Now I can't imagine wearing anything less for the benefit of my ankles/feet. Had a set of Thor Quadrants for my first official set of boots. Didn't know any better......they did protect my feet from my earliest mishaps but they are cumbersome and never did fit comfortably around the ankles and calf. My feet got wet at the mere mention of water.
went with Sidi Crossfire TA Wht finally decided and went with SIDI Crossfire TAs in Wht, they are on the way from MotoNation.
I was gonna start a thread like this asking which boot is the best waterproof. Just rode yesterday for the first time using seal skinz that everyone swears by. The first half of the ride they kept my feet dry, the last half of the ride they only kept the ice water in. I ride the northwest so river crossings, major puddles and just rain happen constantly. Just about willing to spend any amount of money at this point for boots that will keep me dry...sick of being miserable. Seems like people say the SIDI's are it?
I'm sticking to Gaerne SG-10's. I've worn Sidi's and they are very waterproof, until they get some wear on the gator. Any boot is going to get less waterproof with wear. My Gaernes might be leaking a little more at the gator, as they get more wear. I find wool socks are the best if you're going to get wet and I've tried Seal Skinz. I can't stand over the boot pants, so I wear Boot Savers..... http://www.sealsavers.com/shop/inde...roducts_id=4&zenid=kjgj9irj4m557huekv1k3s3do1 You'd be amazed at how much water goes in the top of your boots and not through the bottom.
I wear over the boot waterproof rain pants and I'm amazed at how much water gets in the through the bottom of the boot. I have tried different brands of boots, waterproof spray on treatment, boot dressing and event tent seam sealer but I still end up with a couple of very small aquariums full of water on my feet.
Friend of mine sent me this link. looks promising. not cheap http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sidi-adventure-rain-boots#videos_tab
I hate over the boot pants...mine always wanna fall down...really water is gonna get in...no way to seal the spot at your boots and pants...your pants are gonna have folds and water will wick right thru...someone needs to make a pair with a little check valve on the side....
These should be a nice compromise between the Sidi Discovery and the Sidi Crossfire. I have a pair of Sidi Discovery's that are about 8 years old and use them mainly for Enduro trail work. When new, you can stand and deep water with impunity, but over time the waterproof liner will break down. That said, you shold get quite a few years out of them. I was thinking about a pair of these Sidi Adventure boots to replace my Dicovery boots for trail work.
The Discovery is the only boot I know of that is water proof. They do not have much protection at all though. I just but boots for protection and wear seal skins.
Got the White Sidi Crossfire TAs (never thought I would wear wht boots....) wore them for the first time last weekend in wet rainy SoCal conditions. very comfortable, very unused to to the rear brake feel now(need to play with that issue. Feet remained dry and warm (new for me after changing from my very old beat up Tech 6s). Boots fit well but are built on the slightly small side of US sizing. I usually can get away with 12-12.5 but needed to go with 13US to get a nice fit. Cafe crew, thanks for all the inputs. My final purchase decision was based upon (Italian company) quality first then price second, I hope these can last as long as my A-Stars served me.
I gave up and started using garbage bags again, works great and you have something to put your socks in when your done.
