I am on my third pair of regular goretex lined BMW riding boots. These are expensive but IMHO worth every penny. These boots povide great protection and support, and are still comfortable enough to wear while walking for miles. I used to wear mine all day at the office, because I was on concrete floors, with a bad ankle, and needed the support.

Support, protection, and versatility are all important to me in my riding boots.

PS: Your socks are just as important as your boots. I wear a thin wicking liner sock under a regular wool sock. This combination wicks away the moisture, and believe it or not, a thick wool sock insulates well, and can feel more comfortable than thinner synthetics.

PPS: right now I am in Mexico, and it gets hot enough. I walk for 3 -4 hrs on the tricky cobblestone streets, and I sweat everywhere else, but my feet stay cool and dry in my goretex lined boots and thick wool socks.

This advice is based on my personal experience as an infantry soldier, backpacker, and adventure touring m/c rider.
YPMMV
When I toured BAJA for a month, it was hot enough that I stripped off most of my protective gear, and rode with my flip face helmet visor up. But the boots stayed on. Too many cactus and other bad things. One of the other riders rode in open toed sandals. A bolder man.than I.

I always use Military Army leather boots without lining and they work well from 0-55 C degrees and they don´t smell as much as boots with plastics and they give good protection.

Anders.J

To me, walking comfort is also very important in a boot. We take protection for granted, but you still have to walk round in your boots.

Can you post a pic of these boots and price? BMW don't make boots, I wonder which Italian company handle BMW boot production? Sidi? A-Star? TCX?

GORE-TEX
Gore-Tex is nice in cold, wet weather. Remember, that is what it was designed for. It also can help vent out hot air in hot weather, but it won't do much in super heat.

But any boot with Gore-Tex is probably a top of the line product, so naturally, it will be a GOOD BOOT ... and will be expensive. Some of the BMW boots over the years have been good. I've never tried them due to OVER pricing.

For ADV Travel boots I no longer by Gore-Tex. No point paying extra for this feature when riding in mostly HOT/humid areas. Good protection and walking comfort most important. I won't have problems with HEAT in my feet.


To me, SOCKS are the key to all this. Good wool socks will reduce HEAT and Stink at end of day. Some riders change socks mid day. Up to you.

If you're walking a lot then I could see changing out socks mid day. But just riding, probably not required. I agree with what other have said about keeping your body somewhat cool (and hydrated of course!), then your feet won't suffer too much.

My latest boots are TCX Track-Evo boots. Waterproof but not Gore-Tex. Very light weight and GREAT to walk in with very good protection ... and not expensive at about $170 USD (now up to over $200 USD!!)
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/tcx-track-evo-wp-boots
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/tcx-a...gore-tex-boots
More street biased boot, also Gore-Tex
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/tcx-baja-gore-tex-boots
Top of line Gore-Tex

Lots more to chose from out there. Shop around.

I can now buy TCX boots without trying them on before buying. After owning 5 different pairs I know the fit will always be accurate and they will be comfortable. (8.5 US size and buy size 43 ... always a perfect fit for me)