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BlitzPig,
When I was in Cleveland in May, I had the chance to go to Cleveland-Akron Honda/Triumph. I tried on Sidi waterproof, Diadora waterproof, and Triumph Expeditions. It came down to the Sidis versus the Triumphs and after walking around the shop for twenty minutes, it was clear that the Triumphs were the most comfortable, for me. All were in the $190-$220 range at this dealer. I've been riding with the Triumphs since May, and have been very happy with them. I haven't tried them in a downpour, but from what I've read the Triumph waterproof boots are indeed that. They are significantly sturdier, especially in the ankle and shin area, than the BMW touring boots I was using. They are, to my surprise, not hot in 90 degree weather. They have a bigger footprint (as I would expect the other brands do also) than the lighter BMW's, and I have to keep my foot to the side of the brake pedal or move it back further on the peg. The combination lace-up, velcro, rear cinch strap seems cumbersome at first and then becomes second nature very quickly. They are very comfortable off the bike. It was important for me to be able to try them on, kinda like with helmets. The Sidis and Diadoras were very well made, and I've heard great things about Oxtars. It's kinda like asking which is better--a top of the line Arai, Shoei, Suomy? Answer--the one that fits best. Once you get into these brands, they're all good, so it's just a matter of finding the ones that fit you.
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2005 T100
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