Riding boots are usually a compromise, either they look like you’re about to summit Kilimanjaro, or they’re comfy but about as protective as a pair of plakkies. The Forma ADV Kite Dry boots have managed to pull off a rare trick of being tough enough for adventure, stylish enough for party, and comfy enough to wear all day without feeling like you’re dragging bricks around. You could call them DKW’s – Dans, Kerk en Werk boots.
Made from full-grain leather and fitted with a Drytex waterproof membrane, they laugh at puddles, shrug off summer thunderstorms, and still let your feet breathe when the Lowveld sun comes out swinging. Winter mornings, summer commutes, or that “oops, didn’t see that river crossing on the GPS” moment, they’ve got you covered.
Protection hasn’t been skimped on either, reinforced ankle cups, a solid TPU shift pad, and a grippy outsole that feels planted whether you’re dabbing through a gravel pass or flat footing in Joburg traffic. But the real draw card is how easy they are to live with. Unlike some clunky boots that make you walk like a robot, the ADV Kite Dry has a flexible midsole and cushioned footbed that actually make sense for…. you know – walking. Hiking to that waterfall your mate swore was “just ten minutes down the path”? No worries. Grabbing biltong and a Coke at a farm stall halfway to Dullstroom? Sorted.
And let’s be honest, we like the way they look too. Rugged enough to back up your “weekend warrior” credentials, but subtle enough that you won’t get awkward glances at the office or standing in line at the bank or coffee shop.
The Forma ADV Kite Dry boots are proper all-season, do-everything footwear. Ride in them, walk in them, live in them, they’re built for it.
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