Anyone have any experience with the heated Harley boots? I have seen them under 200 dollars and in the market for a winter boots. Its between this one or the chippewa bay Apache. Any advice would be great.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/09/06...product-ideas/

 

I have very good socks, and a pair of redwings.

worked outside in -40 degrees, and never needed heat.

just dress right, and you dont need heated gear

 

Everyone is different but I have found if I wear a couple pairs of heavy socks and I keep my core temperature up, my feet stay warm. Keeping the core warm is done with a heated jacket liner with heated gloves. I think it would be a lot more productive than spending 400.00 in a pair of battery powered HD boots.
You can buy battery powered gloves and jacket liners if you search on the web but the hard wired gear lasts a lot longer than the batteries...

 

To each their own and everybody is different. Guess I have poor circulation and get cold easily at 54 years old, not like when I was younger. Personally I wouldn't give $20.00 for anything HD (clothing wise) as have been let down too many times.

I have everything Gerbings makes and had their boot liners. They may be fine if you wear lace up boots but I do not so their socks rock for me. Started with their gloves, then on a 700 mile trip had to stop at a hotel as my feet got too cold (next morning I bought the boot insoles). Not long after that I bought the socks, jacket liner and outer pants. Can't get any warmer on a bike than investing in Gerbings.

 

Before spending $200 on new boots, make sure your socks are correct. Never wear cotton next to your skin (especially in footwear) if you are trying to stay warm. For socks, use a thin synthetic or wool liner and a good quality wool sock such as merino wool on top. This will pull the moisture away from your skin which in turn keeps it dry and warmer. Cotton retains moisture and holds it next to your skin which will make feel cold and clammy.

 

Agreed, Gerbings is the way to go - like riding in an electric blanket. They have a lifetime warranty and with their boot liners, I only need to wear a regular pair of socks - no bulky ones cramping my toes.

 

If you wear those boots and turn them up to high, at 140 degrees you'll have smoke coming out of them.,,

 

I wear thermal socks and a regular pair with them, if it's below 50°. Since I've found out I'm a diabetic, my feet "feel" cold to me year round but not to the touch.