will england :: motorcycle notes and tips
will england :: motorcycle notes and tipsOne new product I tried out during my recent trip to the annual IBA dinner party was a pair of Cruiserworks boots (the "Tour" model, without the funky buckles). I bought these because they looked like something that would be more appropriate for business meetings than my BMW boots. The Cruiserworks boots are smooth black leather that is somehow treated to be "100% waterproof". They have relatively soft rubber soles labeled "oil resistant". The interior of the boots is lined with some material that is supposed to assist in wicking moisture away from your foot. It also provides a little insulation. The men's Tour boot isn't exactly dressy, but it's the closest thing I've found to a dress boot that is supposed to be waterproof. The women's model of the boot, which my wife bought, actually looks quite dressy. The Cruiserworks website (cruiserworks.com) suggests that the boots run a little small. It suggests buying the larger size if you would normally wear one of two different sizes. I normally wear a size 10 boot, so I ordered a size 10. It was too tight in the toe area. I exchanged it for a half size larger, which fit just the way I wanted (including room for orthotics and thick socks). As the advertisements for the boots claim, they are extremely comfortable to walk in. (My wife says the women's boot is also very comfortable.) They were fully broken-in after one long day. Although I didn't ride for hour-after-hour in the rain, I rode through a couple of downpours and stayed perfectly dry. On the way back to California, I walked through flooded streets in Ozona, TX and stayed dry after having the boots submerged in at least 3 inches of water for several minutes. With polypro/wool socks, I found the boots to provide adequate warmth down to at least 40F. How they will be in really hot weather, I don't know. Sole wear is a bit of a concern. I can already see some wear on the heels after a one-week trip. Time will tell whether the wear/comfort trade-off is reasonable. That's my brief report. I'm not trying to say these are the greatest boots in the world, but I think they will fit a particular need that I have. I was also impressed with the way the company does business. They send you an e-mail notice as soon as the boots ship along with the projected arrival date, which was accurate. They promptly exchanged the first pair of boots I ordered for a different size without charging for shipping the second pair. BTW, the cost for the men's boots was $209; the women's boots were $179, plus shipping. Tom Austin El Dorado Hills, CA
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