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BMW Motorrad USA has unveiled its 2026 rider gear collection. The standout is the Taunus, a leather touring boot using a PTFE-free GORE-TEX membrane, delivering waterproofing and breathability suited to all-season riding.
PTFE-free GORE-TEX is a positive move on the environmental side too. What worries me most on tour is sudden rain — items like the Taunus boots that balance waterproofing and breathability let me spread out a map and head out with confidence even under clear skies. BMW's commitment to a unified feel between bike and gear is something long-distance riders appreciate.
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What is PTFE exactly? How's it different from regular GORE-TEX?
It's a type of fluorine-based chemical, its environmental impact has become a concern, and there's a recent push toward switching to materials that don't use it.
Bugs me that the article doesn't give the actual price of the Taunus boots.
For the same touring boot category, brands like Alpinestars and Sidi will probably follow in a similar direction too.
Choosing materials in response to PTFE regulation trends, it's good to see the industry moving forward on this properly.
Exactly that, if it balances environmental care with practicality, that's a welcome option.
The thing I'm most curious about is whether waterproofing has actually dropped without PTFE.
PTFE-free GORE-TEX, so the environmental consciousness trend has reached even boots now.
