Lets Talk Boots
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I had a pair of Harley Lynx boots, which are the same as Bates Escalante. I liked them, they were comfortable, had a Vibram lug sole, and a side zipper. They were waterproof, but got hot in the summer. I rarely wear them now because the heel cup collapses. My usual riding boot is a Redwing work boot, that I Sno sealed, and had Vibram soles put on. Sno seal waterproofs your boots, but lets them breath, so they don't get so hot.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Depends on where I am
I wore Justin waterproof work boots until last year. I got some HD Hustin waterproof boots last fall and so far I like them.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...formance-boots
In the summer I will sometimes wear my Merrell hiking boots - probably not much more protection riding than sneakers, but they are light weight and comfortable for walking around.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-2...hiking&start=1
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...formance-boots
In the summer I will sometimes wear my Merrell hiking boots - probably not much more protection riding than sneakers, but they are light weight and comfortable for walking around.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-2...hiking&start=1
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Harford Co., Maryland
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 183
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From: Arthur, IL
https://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/...rproof&start=1
These are so comfortable I wear them all the time, not just for riding, but when I am riding, they give good ankle support with good padding, good traction when I put my feet down and they seem to be warm in the winter yet breath in the summer.
These are so comfortable I wear them all the time, not just for riding, but when I am riding, they give good ankle support with good padding, good traction when I put my feet down and they seem to be warm in the winter yet breath in the summer.
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From: SoCal
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From: Harford Co., Maryland
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Joe Kucinski
Intermediate
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 42
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From: Georgia
https://www.justinoriginalworkboots....tampede/WK4689
Water proof, oil resistant sole (my must have), and comfortable on/off the bike all day. Absolutely waterproof. I’ve stood in several inches of water and didn’t even notice until I looked down. With wool/heated socks they can be a descent 4 season boot. There are better cold weather boots and “safer” boots, but for all day every day wear,I’ll take the Justins.
Water proof, oil resistant sole (my must have), and comfortable on/off the bike all day. Absolutely waterproof. I’ve stood in several inches of water and didn’t even notice until I looked down. With wool/heated socks they can be a descent 4 season boot. There are better cold weather boots and “safer” boots, but for all day every day wear,I’ll take the Justins.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: SoCal
Only if you want your socked dyed the same color as your boots. I wore my green gortex (usaf) boots on a rain ride in Korea, they kept my feet dry for about the first hour of a 5 hour ride...then I had to ring out my socks and hang my boots upside down over the door between the bathroom and main room of my hotel room. Luckily, hotels in Korea put shower shoes in every room, so I could put foot thongs on to go drink beer with my Brothers at the store on the corner.