Motorcycle boots for a "business casual" workplace?

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Aug 27, 2010 | 06:40 AM

#21

dog155

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Wellingtons used to be a great alternative.Mine are near 40 yrs old and still look great,been soaked many times.

Aug 27, 2010 | 07:49 AM

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SC-Longhair

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Why not get you some rain covers for your boots? My local dealer had them hanging on a rack near the clothes section. In fact, just buy a full set of rain gear.

Aug 27, 2010 | 08:16 AM

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GeezerDude

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I carry shoes in my bag and change when I get to the office. I'm leaning towards the earlier suggestion of just leaving a pair at work.

Aug 27, 2010 | 08:33 AM

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dirtracin23

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Originally Posted by txfxstrider

I don't work so I can't help you.

Oh yeah!!! Rub it in a$$hole!!!

Aug 27, 2010 | 08:46 AM

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Cowpokey

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I'd go with cowboy boots if you're set on slip ons. I've got a few pair, but don't prefer them riding my steel horse. If you go with some lace up boots; get some Timberland Men's 6 Inch Premium boots. They have them in a few colors; I've got a set of black ones. They don't claim or advertise them as water proof or even water resistant, but I've ridden all day long in rain with them and my feet stay dry.

Edit: Actually just went and read the description on Timberland's website, they do advertise them as water proof...

Last edited by Cowpokey; Aug 27, 2010 at 08:50 AM. Reason: I was wrong...

Aug 27, 2010 | 08:49 AM

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SC-Longhair

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+1 on leaving a pair of shoes at work. I forgot I did that a bit when I had an office job. I'd ride in, with my boots on then change them when I got to my desk. No harm. No foul.

Aug 27, 2010 | 09:01 AM

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dirtracin23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SC-Longhair

+1 on leaving a pair of shoes at work. I forgot I did that a bit when I had an office job. I'd ride in, with my boots on then change them when I got to my desk. No harm. No foul.

No foul???

That would depend on wether your riding boots emitted any "foul" odors at the office.

Aug 27, 2010 | 09:02 AM

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SC-Longhair

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Originally Posted by dirtracin23

No foul???

That would depend on wether your riding boots emitted any "foul" odors at the office.

LOL you got me there.

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Aug 27, 2010 | 09:09 AM

#29

barjbar

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I ride to work and wear Chippewa cowboy boots or lace up. Another option is leave a pair of dress shoes at work and change when you get there.

Aug 27, 2010 | 10:07 AM

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Wingnut51

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Originally Posted by piasspj

FWIW I leave my work shoes at work and change when I get there, they are more comfortable than boots.

That's what I do. The only problem is when I forget to change back at the end of the day. It pisses me off to get all the way out to the parking lot, start the bike and then discover I forgot to put my boots on again.