Frank Thomas Aqua Boot - review Hot

100% waterproof touring styled boot, cheap and cheerful though not particularly well shaped or styled.

Waterproof touring style boot

Initial Thoughts

The Aqua Boot is one of Frank Thomas' range of boots generally aimed at the lower budget demographic, it is a no frills waterproof boot designed for wet weather over sporting ability. On first inspection I have to say they look a bit like wellies, very generic and rubbery to the touch, but being a waterproof motorcycle boot they no doubt have a lotto deal with so that can perhaps be excused.

Construction

I tested these in a period of total downpours to ensure I could confirm or deny the claim that these are 100% waterproof and I am pleased to say that they are, in fact the only limiting factor to me getting slightly wet was my leathers eventually getting soaked through, until that point the Aqua Boot had kept my feet totally devoid of rain.However, my feet were far from dry... For some reason the breathable sports lining does not appear to be functioning on these boots, if you remember I likened them to wellies earlier in the review, well they feel even more so now.

After only a few minutes of wear they began restricting any airflow to the feet resulting in a horrible boggy feeling in my socks, so while the rain was being kept out I was actually hoping some would leak through and cool off my poor feet. Another similarity to wellies is the fit, unfortunately these do not seem to be very well sized at all, my feet sloshed around inside them making the inevitable sock farting noise if I walked. They generally seemed a bit too loose around the ankle and too wide around the foot to reassure me they were going to stay fixed to my feet in the event of an off.

Features

• Guaranteed 100% waterproof, this technical, seamless boot features a specialised polyflex shell.
• Flexible sections at the front and back of the ankle allow maximum movement, whilst protection is provided by the reinforced toe, shin and ankle protectors.
• A breathable sports lining is incorporated to maximize rider comfort.
• The angled heel and non slip sole ensure rider comfort both on and off the bike, and a reinforced counter shank prevents the foot twisting backwards.