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I’ve seen Solovair boots recommended here on HDF. Does anyone know whether they offer adequate protection for motorcycle riding?
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Highly subjective, and everybody has a different idea about what they need for riding.

What exactly are you looking for?

They have plenty of 6 and 8 inch boots, and honestly, they should be just fine for riding.
Here is the steel toe page, if that is what you are looking for https://www.solovair.us/c/solovair-steel-toe-boots-men/
 
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Highly subjective, and everybody has a different idea about what they need for riding.

What exactly are you looking for?

They have plenty of 6 and 8 inch boots, and honestly, they should be just fine for riding.
Here is the steel toe page, if that is what you are looking for https://www.solovair.us/c/solovair-steel-toe-boots-men/
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Made by staff who worked for Doctor Martens before the Chinese got them

I have a pair and they are well made , as good as any other everyday boot.
 
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I’ve seen Solovair boots recommended here on HDF. Does anyone know whether they offer adequate protection for motorcycle riding?
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I ride and hike a fair amount and comfortable all day riding boots that I can hike rocky trails are essential to me. I also prefer 6" side zip, lightweight, waterproof and boots I can wear in summer or winter with hiking socks. Check out this site, Ive bought 5-11 tactical, Bates and Reebok tactical boots from them. They also sell Danner and Merrell. They usually have great sales and clearance specials around major holidays.
Tactical Boots | US Patriot Tactical
 
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I looked into them and they seem ok but more aimed at being fashionable accessories than tough work boots. For the money id get a pair of clearance usa danners or redwings.
 
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I looked into them and they seem ok but more aimed at being fashionable accessories than tough work boots. For the money id get a pair of clearance usa danners or redwings.
Lol, they are a major supplier to the us military for boots.
 
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Lol, they are a major supplier to the us military for boots.
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I looked into them and they seem ok but more aimed at being fashionable accessories than tough work boots. For the money id get a pair of clearance usa danners or redwings.
i mentioned 3 bootmakers, i know danner makes boots for the military, i dont see solovair making a duty boot.
 
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Solovair boots are stylish and well-made but aren’t designed as motorcycle-specific gear. They lack ankle armor, reinforced toe/heel, and oil-resistant soles found in proper riding boots. For short, casual rides, they might work, but for better protection, go with purpose-built motorcycle boots. Stay safe!
 
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