I understand you maybe a bit miffed about your boots, but if it’s either the SIDI X3 or SIDI Crossfire boots you have, none of these are described as waterproof or even water resistant. The fact they were being worn at the launch in the rain, does not mean they are being marketed as waterproof boots.
I have for all the years I have ridden trials, worn Alpinestars trials boots, trials riders ride (and walk sections) in mud, rain and streams every time they ride, so you would think trials boots would be waterproof, well ……… no chance. Unless you see a boot advertised in print or on a website as waterproof/resistant, then you can guarantee it won’t be.
There is a sort of solution to your problem though, goretex socks, thats what trials riders wear and probably MX riders too. They’re not mega bucks and will stop your feet getting wet, but they wont keep them warm if the boot has cold water in it.
I have for all the years I have ridden trials, worn Alpinestars trials boots, trials riders ride (and walk sections) in mud, rain and streams every time they ride, so you would think trials boots would be waterproof, well ……… no chance. Unless you see a boot advertised in print or on a website as waterproof/resistant, then you can guarantee it won’t be.
There is a sort of solution to your problem though, goretex socks, thats what trials riders wear and probably MX riders too. They’re not mega bucks and will stop your feet getting wet, but they wont keep them warm if the boot has cold water in it.