How long should a boot's Gore-Tex lining remain waterproof?
Oct 31, 2005 · North Dallas 'burb in a box made of ticky tacky. I've read that over time Gore-Tex loses its effectiveness for waterproofing. In the spring of 2007 I bought a pair of Oxtar (now TCX) Air-Tech …
Waterproofing Goretex boots?? | Adventure Rider
Mar 6, 2017 · Yes, I use Nikiwax on my leather/Gore-Tex hiking boots and need to do my riding boots too. It's basically a DWR treatment for the leather causing water to bead, rather than soak, just like …
Summer boots/sneakers - Adventure Rider
Mar 11, 2009 · From my experience, Gore-Tex boots prioritize waterproofing over ventilation, so they can get a bit stuffy in hot conditions. The Sonora, being lighter and more geared towards touring, …
FortNine on Gore-Tex | Page 2 | Adventure Rider
Nov 7, 2023 · I don't own gore-tex motorcycle gear since it tends to cote more than i want to spend. My Revit Sand stuff works just fine for me. I will say i...
Gaerne boots (which is better)? | Adventure Rider
Feb 17, 2007 · I got both the Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex and the Garne Balanced Oil, the Balanced are more comfortable, but on the bike the Sidi's have never been a problem and offer a lot more …
Real-world performance of GoreTex vs other membranes?
Mar 28, 2016 · The Schoeller c_change fabrics do breathe better in hot weather than the Gore Tex fabrics. My ComfortShell and EnduroGuard jackets both breathe better and wear cooler than my …
First Impressions: Toe-to-Toe With the Gaerne G.Dakar Gore-Tex Boot …
Aug 3, 2021 · Underneath that Italian leather, the Dakar’s Gore-Tex liner promises both breathability and waterproofness. My wife convinced me not to wear the boot in the shower, so I can’t vouch for the …
To GORETEX or not to GORETEX? - Adventure Rider
Dec 25, 2008 · I've used gore-tex tramping jackets in warmer conditions and it seemed about as breathable and comfortable as the old yellow PVC. Gore-Tex wasn't designed for motorcycling, …
Sidi Adventure 2 Boots - Review and Problems
May 13, 2020 · I talked to a lot of people in the ADV community, read loads of product reviews, watched loads of YouTube videos and eventually came to a decision: I purchased a pair of Sidi Adventure 2 …
Difference between Goretex 3 layer and 2 layer laminates
Jul 11, 2016 · 2 Layer means the gore tex membrane is laminated to the outer shell and then only loosly covered by the inner layer. Loosly in the sense that it is not bonded with the gore tex layer but hangs …