I BOUGHT THESE BRAND NEW IN 2014 AND NEVER USED THEM AS I AM STILL USING THE ORIGIAL PAIR I HAD!!.
THEY ARE BEAUTIFULL MULTIPURPOSE BOOT.
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GORETEX WATERPROOF.
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The BMW Santiago boots are typically classified as an Adventure Touring boot, but don’t let the moniker fool you; they can do more — far more.
Understated traditional styling hides most of the boots strengths and capabilities until they are worn and used.
The Santiago boots are supremely comfortable with hard-to-beat durability and they offer optimum protection.
The BMW Santiago boots are what I would call a well-balanced solution for so many moto-activities — particularly those that will or might take you into some unknown territory.
These boots are worth every penny. And yes, they are waterproof!
Although my Sidi Crossfire TA Boots (review) are supremely comfortable and functional, I didn’t have a good set of motorcycle boots that would bridge the functional gap between them and theFalco 480 Raid Boots (review) or the Sidi On Road Gore-Tex Boots (review).
Both of those are excellent footgear in their own right, but in reality they are more suited for life on the road and street riding rather than the continued abuse that can be dished out during off-road adventures.
I must add, however, that the Falco 480 Raid boots have held up quite well on the odd off-road foray, as they provide more support and protection for the feet and ankles vis-à-vis the Sidi On Road boots.
Having recognized that something with more protection and versatility was needed, my ongoing research was slowly steering me towards something like the Gore-Tex versions of the Sidi Discovery Rain Boots (review) or the BMW Santiago boots that kept catching my eye.
So with my Sidi On Road boots showing serious wear, the decision timeline grew short.
Fortunately our local BMW dealer let me know that they had now had a pair of size 46 Santiago boots in stock and the decision was made.
Every time I talk to someone about the BMW Santiago boots we end up on the same issue — are they a pure adventure touring boots, some sort of hybrid…or what? But before any decision on this can be made, a closer look at the boots is needed.
The 14-inch high Santiago boots are physically larger than most street or touring boots, but smaller when standing beside the Sidi Crossfire TA off-road boots.
Styling is also in the middle — or “traditional”, depending on your view. Outside of the two aluminum fasteners and very visible and audible stainless steel caps on the toe, everything else is black on the Santiago boots.
But traditional doesn’t or shouldn’t mean lacking in style.
And upon closer inspection, it becomes obvious that two critical requirements — strength and protection — have been addressed, along with all the other necessary features so important for good adventure touring or off-road foot gear.
All pieces of the Santiago boots fit together precisely and all seams are double-stitched. The leather uppers (smooth and brushed sections) are bonded to the frame of the sole, forming a unified solid protective environment for the foot, ankle and lower leg.
The soles are made of rubber and it is an extremely solid component providing complete bottom protection and shock absorbency with higher profile sidewalls at the heel and toe for even further unit strength and foot protection.
A flexible padded insert located above the heel plate is made of “Cat’s-Eye” reflective material — discrete and effective.
But it is the only reflective material on the boot, less any light reflection that might come off the aluminum fasteners or the toe cap.
The two quick-action aluminum fasteners are located at the instep and just above the ankle and once properly adjusted, they secure the boot and foot together comfortably.
Adjusting the fasteners is done by what has become the virtual industry standard; push or pressure release ratchet straps that reside on the inner side of the over-flap.
The Santiago boots are probably designed for more vertical posture common on most adventure-touring and pure off-road machines when sitting or standing.
But the well-placed and well-padded back and instep inserts along with fastener placement allow the boots to be used in an “on the pegs” positions or configurations common to full-on sport machines as well.
One observation on the “memory effect” fasteners is that they are riveted to the leather straps, which would seem to complicate replacement (an identified feature).
I know the rivets can be punched out, but with so many other boots using owner-replaceable components, this is one area that could use a change.
And speaking of replaceable components, the thin but tough stainless steel toe caps are easily replaced (thankfully) by removing eight tiny Phillips-head screws (five top, three bottom).
My well-aged set of what could be termed JIS screwdrivers (review) came in handy when installing a new set of BMW toe caps.
