Cowboy Boots
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Cowboy Boots, you ain't from around here are ya boy? We call the boots, round toe, square toe, ropers, rough stock, or riding heel. Wear what you like. I won't say leather is slick, but I will say it doesn't grip. I wear Justin, Ariat, and Tony Lama steel toes at work, only my dress boots have leather soles.
Last edited by Uncle Larry; Aug 21, 2015 at 10:18 PM.
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From: North Dakota
I wear a pair of Ariats with rubber soles, they have been fine but I just got them this spring. I try to put my foot down, not push to the side. Right foot on brake, left foot hits the ground the moment the bike stops. I have never had any drama.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Southern California
Been wearing boots for years. No slip. Ever.
Not sure what people are talking about...
Leather sole, rubber sole... whatever. I have 10 pairs at least.
I use only a toe shifter and some boots will get a scuff on that spot.
However, I notice my really nice skins (i.e. gator and hippo) both hold up better than the leather.
I was nervous I would ruin the "nice" ones, but come to find out they are tougher !
Lucchese Boots. The Best.
Not sure what people are talking about...
Leather sole, rubber sole... whatever. I have 10 pairs at least.
I use only a toe shifter and some boots will get a scuff on that spot.
However, I notice my really nice skins (i.e. gator and hippo) both hold up better than the leather.
I was nervous I would ruin the "nice" ones, but come to find out they are tougher !
Lucchese Boots. The Best.
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Stage II
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: stl
Thanks for all the replies. Just tired of the redwing firefighter boots they're great, but like I said, tired of wearing my duty boots. $ is a matter, was just wondering if I really had to search through the numerous boots in my price range that didn't have leather soles. Sounds like I don't as long as I mind foot placement.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Alachua, Florida
Been wearing leather soled ropers for years. They're a little slick on the pavement at times but I've never been down because of them. They've been resoled 3 times and always with leather. Had that same pair of boots since '97.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: PA
Check out Sierra trading post. I got a pair of justin ropers for $65. They have a ton of boots and sometimes have really good prices. Along with the ropers I have a pair of Justin waterproof workboots. They both have walking heels and rubber/vibram soles.
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From: NC
Cowboy Boots
You can also check out eBay and local craigslist for new boots. I found a new pair of Chippewa engineer boots with tags in a box for $75 on Craigslist. Look around you'll be surprised. Also I'm not sure where you live but I've found the leather soles don't do real well in the rain or in snow and ice.
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