I am at the moment in Louisiana and will travel US, Canada and Alaska now for 6 months.
I have sent feedback to Alpinestars and still waiting their response.
I definitely need to get new boots quite soon (before heading to Alaska).
I am just worried if next boots will fail again in 1 year, because at that time I will be somewhere in Central- or South-America...

I loved Alpinestars Toucan boots, really comfortable and decent to walk around. Only bad thing is that they failed after 1 year of usage... Of course, my usage is quite extreme, because I wear them every day and use them in quite an extreme climates.

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Simply the best pair of boots I've ever owned! All day (and night at times) every day for 6 months straight, warm, comfortable, rouged and waterproof!

Hein Gericke Rallye III GORE-TEX® Stiefel - Stiefel

Are Hein-Gericke boots available in US?

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Seems not, I did a bit of a search and nada! However...........

The TCX Infinity GTX Boot is almost exactly the same, available in the USA and they have very good reviews :-)

https://www.facebook.com/TCXBoots

The TCX Infinity are a great looking boot ... and SUPER comfortable. But protection is not that good at all if going off road.
It's a very soft, supple boot. (for comfort)

Really a "Lite Duty" dual sport or road boot at best. Two riding buddies own them. They use them as a road boot only ... not off road. But to me the biggest negative is the price. ($380 usd)

Hein Gericke products have not been sold in US for over 10 years.

My Hein Gericke Rallye lll's were $345, not having laid eyes or hands on the TXC's I've heard they're all but identical. I have no trouble going bush with the HG's they're sturdy off road, water proof and comfortable to walk in all day, for my money the perfect all round boot!

Gaerne G Midland: great fit, support and waterproof. fairly comfortable to walk in as well.

Gaerne G-Midland Boots by Atomic Moto

Thanks for all the replies!

Just got reply from Alpinestars (after I included Alpinestars Italy in my email).
They said that I need to take my boots to the dealer where I bought them (I bought them from Germany) and then they can send them to Italy for inspection... So not an option for me...
I am at the moment close to Orlando and tomorrow I will ride to Birmingham to see Barber museum Barber : Home

Does anyone know a good place in Birmingham, Alabama to buy new boots?
I really need to compare and try these boots in the store.

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[QUOTE=Hemuli;459834]Does anyone know a good place in Birmingham, Alabama to buy new boots?QUOTE]

touring boots at Cycle Gear

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Dude you ask the hardest questions, there ya go, that will keep you busy for a while ;-)

I also preach Alt-Berg Hogg all weather. Although at first they seemed uncomfortable, after a little while I got used to them and now they are good for riding and walking for miles (almost like hiking shoes).

When it comes to providing protection, it's a compromise, but still Alt-Bergs seem better then my previous RST riding boots, which also broke only after about 4 months of using.

Here's a short review I've done on my page:
http://www.nomadsatheart.com/motorcy...g-all-weather/

Good luck with your choice.

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I have TCX Infinity boots, and yes they are comfy. But I would not say that it's a long lasting boot. I'm on my 3rd pair in approx 6 years (~160-170kkm), they tend to fail miserable, like the a sowing (last year), suddenly start leaking(1th pair).

The sole is too soft for standing up for long periods.

I'm currently also looking for something else, but tooooo many choices.

Casper

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I have a pair of gaerne SG10s. Great boot. Can wear them all day, comfortable and can walk in them. Not hike but limited walking. They also offer the protection that an mx boot does. I liked them so much I bought my son a set. If you want comfort and protection and be able to walk you are going to have to pay. The boot needs an ankle swivel and a somewhat flexible sole. That pushes the price up above just a chunk of hard concrete around your foot.

With bikes it always end up being more expensive to buy cheap. For example, a cheap boot that is not comfortable means you avoid wearing them and just bought an expensive door stop.. Or you end up buying 2: one for short dirt riding and another for road. Same total price but neither ideal.

I also have a pair of forma GTs. Very comfortable and can can walk in them but not a true off road boot. Its only thick leather, but flexible. If it rains they leak. And the sole is separating from the edge of the boot, which lets the water in. They are not stitched. Would I buy them again? No. However, Forma generally make good boots; they are Italian and Italians make boots! Perhaps Pietro just had a bit too much Chianti the night before he made mine! And my size 12s needed a bit more glue than he was used to when shodding Italian feet

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I have the waterproof Gaerne trials boots. Mine are at least 10 years old and just broken in.
I don't find them on the net, but they look like these
Gaerne Balance Pro-Tech Boots by Atomic Moto

I decided to get new set of Toucans.
I did not want to start trying new brand, because it is a bit hard to go and test these different brands (most shops have only 1-2 brands available)...

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Yup, TCX Infinity, not very good for offroad

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