RAIN BOOT COVERS ARE A GREAT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO RIDES IN THE RAIN!

I’m guessing there are few motorcycle riders who would put MOTORCYCLE RAIN BOOTS on their gift wish list. However, I happen to be one of them!

And yet, I can sure understand how they could be conceived as a pretty unappealing gift notion. Particularly, since there are lot of motorbike riders who avoid rain like the plague.

Riding in the rain does require some heightened safety precautions, but as long as the rider has the right gear to keep him or herself warm and dry, riding in the rain “can” be enjoyable. I emphasize “can” since there are variables that will move the enjoyment up or down: such as how long a rider will be in the rain, how hard the rain is coming down, the temperature, and how windy it might be. (I have ridden cross-country tours through multi-days of rain and that tends to lose its appeal).

RAIN RIDING WITH DRY FEET

Regardless of all those factors, the underlying foundation for making the best out of rain riding still boils down to keeping the rider (and any passenger) warm and dry.

Motorcycle boots are an important part of a biker’s road gear. And although I have owned various forms of “waterproof” boots over the years, none have done the job of keeping my feet as dry as over-boots, or MOTORCYCLE RAIN BOOT COVERS. They can roll up to be stowed away until needed and as long as you get them on before the deluge hits, your feet stay dry for real, even in extended wet-weather riding.

However, as an actual gift idea for a motorcycle rider? Motorcycle rain boots would best be suited to a pretty hardy rider.

The good news is that on the occasion that rider actually uses those boots, he/she will be very glad to have them – and the person who provided those rain boots will be warmly considered….

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NO MORE WET MOTORCYCLE FEET

What’s worse on a  motorcycle?  Being wet all over; or just having wet feet?

I don’t know. They’re both uncomfortable.

Rain gear has gotten better over the years, but I still find it hard to stay perfectly dry from head to toe when riding for a long time in the rain.

However, I seem to have mastered the art of keeping my feet dry in the rain.   And what’s the solution?

Waterproof boots?

Well, I do enjoy the benefits of “waterproof” boots, as well as “waterproof” gloves, “waterproof” jackets and a “waterproof” riding suit.  But what manufacturers consider “waterproof” and what seems to actually keep me dry in extended wet weather are different matters.

Overboots are what have resolved my wet motorcycle feet problems – when I bother to put them on. I keep them rolled up and stashed in my luggage until needed.  But the thick, rubbery material does not stretch on and off very quickly, over my regular boots: regardless, they do a good job when I wear them. (Note: larger-sized overboots would simplify the process of pulling them on and off my regular boots, however, a larger size is clunkier when walking around.)

Like any rain gear, it’s a bit of a hassle to pull over on the road and put the gear on, and it’s not unusual for me to wait until the last minute if I’m doing some long-distance riding.  And even so, I may still evaluate whether I think I’m going to be going through a lot of heavy rain, or if it might be a brief drenching, which can be common in Florida and the West in the afternoon.  The temperature will play a role, as well.  If I’m riding through some hot weather in the South, I may just bear the rain with my “waterproof” boots (without the overboots), which can do a fairly reasonable job – as long as I don’t demand that they endure toooooo much rain beyond their saturation point.  Motorcycle wetness dries quickly during the summer, after the rain passes, and I may even find myself refreshed by the rain.  This past summer I was doing some very hot desert riding and welcomed the scattered thunderstorm that came to the rescue, however briefly.

If you are a rain rider, you too may have to try a few options before you find a solution you are happy with, as you balance convenience against practicality.

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WHICH KIND OF RAIN SUIT IS BETTER?

Some bikers avoid riding in the rain like the plague. But if you have the proper rain gear, you might look at riding in the rain as merely the inconvenience of having to clean your bike more thoroughly. Which, by the way, IS a real inconvenience! I have ridden in every kind of rain condition all over North America and the main reaction I have when faced with rain is that it’s going to be more work than usual to get my bike clean.

Riding in the rain while you are cold and wet is a miserable experience.

But it DOES NOT have to be that way. You just need some good quality rain gear. And a rain suit is an integral part of that. (As well as waterproof gloves and boots, and of course a helmet).

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 1-PIECE and 2-PIECE RAIN SUITS

What’s the essential difference between one- and two-piece rain suits, from a motorcyclist’s perspective?

1. One-piece rain suits are a lighter and smaller to pack, compared to two-piece (jacket and pants suits), because there is less material.  (Jackets overlap the pants. Some pants, with “bid” fronts, even cover the chest).
2. One-piece rain suits tend to keep the rider warmer, because there is less opportunity for rushing air to find its way into one-piece suits, compared to two-piece rain gear or protective suits.
3. A one-piece suit offers a safety advantage.  In the event of a crash, a one-piece suit will more likely keeps its form, compared to a jacket and pant combination, where a jacket could be ripped away from the rider more readily.  Note, this advantage is relative to the strength of material of the gear.
4. The main advantage of a two-piece suit is that it is easier to put on and to take off.  This advantage is more pronounced if you are on the road and tend to put on gear at the last minute, when it’s needed.  If you are a commuting rider and putting on your gear at home and taking if off at work, this ease on putting on and taking off the gear may still be relevant for some riders but is less of an issue than if you might be on the side of a road with some very dark clouds spitting a few drops at you as the prelude to a more dramatic adventure.

BOTTOM LINE FOR RAIN SUITS

Bottom line: Either a one-piece suit or two-piece suit can offer good rain and/or safety functionality.

Which is best for you boils down to a point of personal preference.

More importantly though, a higher quality suit of either type, will keep you dryer and better protected than the cheapest selections available.

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