Any update on closed toe boots having drying problems

k9fxr · Outlaw Joined: 07 Mar 2003 Posts: 199 City: MI

Especially mildew odors developing.

Thinking of getting the Watsons.

My board is usually stored on end between sessions (3x/week)

jhilly8982 · Addict Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 782 City: Northville

you could dry them with a contraption made out of pvc pipe and a hairdryer

looks like a field goal made out of pvc piping and joints, works also with hockey skates

Rainther45 · Posted: May 01, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject:

i have the 3DS and i dont have a problem with them drying. The only concern is to make sure and wash them out with fresh water when you are done. They will probably be damp for a day maybe two but i havent had a problem with any type of mold or anything like that.

RC · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 771 City: Tuscaloosa

the ronix boots supposedly have some anti bacteria material or somethin. dont hold me to that though cause i cant remember where i heard it.

nfn · Soul Rider Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 388 City: Sioux City

I have the 07 shanes.

Nothing smelly yet.

RC · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 771 City: Tuscaloosa

and i have the 07 Cells, ride 'em at least every other day and theyre fine, theyre also dry the day after i use em.

Thomas P. · Addict Joined: 16 Feb 2003 Posts: 717

as long as you dump the water out of the boots (upside down) after you ride, there shouldn;t be enough water remaining in the boots to take so long to dry as to grow any types of other life forms.

-rsklhm- · Posted: May 02, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

I've got a pair of 06 Shanes, no problems to date....

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

My friends Ronix friggin reek!!! Either he has some nasty feet, or it's the boots. But when I went to pick up his board to check it out, PHEW!!!!

Dragonlady8 · Black Widow Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 9198

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

My cells don't smell very good. I need to wash them with something.

RC · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 771 City: Tuscaloosa

my cells smell awesome.. Neutral

HHI Dave · Posted: May 02, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject:

My Shanes are still too new to tell, but they seem to dry pretty quickly between sessions. That should eliminate any odor problems.

I rode two days in a row this week. On Monday they were already dry after Sunday's run.

I rinsed them with freshwater, drained them thoroughly, then put them (the board) on a rack in the garage. So far, so good.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: May 02, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject:

The rental bindings at OWC reek hardcore. The Ronix boots do have an antimicrobial coating or something like that, but I suspect it wears off, judging by the smell of the One's that I tried out the other day

SeaLyon · Posted: May 03, 2007 5:06 am Post subject:

like LakeIolaLuke said I would guess any coating would wear off just like waterproofing on any canvas fabric would.

Chattwake · Posted: May 03, 2007 5:11 am Post subject:

My Shanes are perfectly fine. Ive had them for over a year now. No complaints here.