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Apr 2, 2015 | 11:51 AM

#21

Beemervet

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Originally Posted by grbrown

Perhaps you've never served in the US forces?! I have a relative whose service-issued boots were laced - with a zip down each side of the laces. We ribbed him about them for ages!

Must have been post-'72. Only zippers permitted were lace-in zippers, Viet Nam only. Unless he was Air Force, those guys had A/C and refrigerators.

Apr 2, 2015 | 11:56 AM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by Beemervet

Must have been post-'72. Only zippers permitted were lace-in zippers, Viet Nam only. Unless he was Air Force, those guys had A/C and refrigerators.

He was indeed AF! Idle retired like me now.

Apr 2, 2015 | 12:07 PM

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Ape_Hanger

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Originally Posted by grbrown

Perhaps you've never served in the US forces?! I have a relative whose service-issued boots were laced - with a zip down each side of the laces. We ribbed him about them for ages!

Uncle Sam wouldn't take a kid with Asthma and a rescue inhaler.

Apr 2, 2015 | 12:21 PM

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Imold

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Ain't that the truth!!!!!
I looked the other day and every boot in the dealer ship had a zipper on the side!!!!
WTF is up with that?????????????

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Originally Posted by Ape_Hanger

I've never understood boots with zippers either, especially ones that have laces. Maybe tying shoes is becoming a lost art, like speaking Latin.

I was given a pair with side zippers (had laces, too), and really like them. Much easier for an old fart like me that doesn't bend over so well anymore.

Apr 2, 2015 | 12:25 PM

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DeputyLoud

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Originally Posted by Imold

I was given a pair with side zippers (had laces, too), and really like them. Much easier for an old fart like me that doesn't bend over so well anymore.

I'll second that. I went with the 9.5" high boots as well. Would be a biatch if I had to lace them up every time. Just a zip zip and I'm out the door. I went through and tried many different brands of boots before I settled on the Harley boots I have now. Turns out they were the most comfortable for me. And the style is like no other.

And back on the subject of being discriminated against. That really blows!!! I count my blessing that my local Harley Dealer has no issues whatsoever about working on my EVO. Service Tech and sales personnel are always as helpful as they can be.

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Apr 2, 2015 | 12:26 PM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by Ape_Hanger

Uncle Sam wouldn't take a kid with Asthma and a rescue inhaler.

That's dashed unkind of 'em old chap!

Apr 2, 2015 | 12:32 PM

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DeputyLoud

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Originally Posted by Ape_Hanger

Uncle Sam wouldn't take a kid with Asthma and a rescue inhaler.

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Originally Posted by grbrown

That's dashed unkind of 'em old chap!

Didn't they take in a soldier with asthma and turn him into the Super Hero Captain America? I just don't understand!

Apr 2, 2015 | 01:26 PM

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texashillcountry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grbrown

Perhaps you've never served in the US forces?! I have a relative whose service-issued boots were laced - with a zip down each side of the laces. We ribbed him about them for ages!

Must have been after my time.
I have never seen a pair of Navy boots with zippers.

After you have worn these boots for a few years then laces on those short boots are no problem at all!!

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Apr 2, 2015 | 01:47 PM

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92Fatty

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From: Montgomery, AL

You say find an indy. About 8 years back the local dealer bought out 3 indies since they were taking so much business. As for tire mounting the Honda dealer always has the best price and will mount for free if I bring it to them.