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So who's copying who here? Xelement or H-D?

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Old 12-12-2010, 01:26 AM
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Default So who's copying who here? Xelement or H-D?

anyone know? i'm thinking they are the same exact boot, just different names stamped on them. Xelement is definately cheaper price wise.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...oot/42215.html

http://www.harleydavidsonmensboots.c...ns-pecos-boot/
 

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I bought this one...

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...oot/41645.html

compared to this one:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US

$80 difference.
 

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Not the same, but close.
 
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Originally Posted by Jrsess
Not the same, but close.

True. If you look at the bottom of both boots, they have the same color pattern... only thing missing is the HD logo.
 
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Yes they are the same boot and most times made in the same factory... many years ago HD screwed up by not registering their boot trademark as an exclusive. That's why you will find all kinds of exact duplicates as well as finding HD boots for sale in Sears, other retail stores and online stores at reduced prices.
 
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It's just a harness boot. You can get one that looks just like it from many different manufacturers. Here are some anothers for you to ponder.
http://www.doublehboots.com/SearchResults.asp
http://www.zappos.com/dingo-harness-boot-black
 
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Originally Posted by handyhoward
Yes they are the same boot and most times made in the same factory... many years ago HD screwed up by not registering their boot trademark as an exclusive. That's why you will find all kinds of exact duplicates as well as finding HD boots for sale in Sears, other retail stores and online stores at reduced prices.
sounds logical. thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by roadking2000
It's just a harness boot. You can get one that looks just like it from many different manufacturers. Here are some anothers for you to ponder.
http://www.doublehboots.com/SearchResults.asp
http://www.zappos.com/dingo-harness-boot-black
thanks for the links. double h has some quality looking boots.
 
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Originally Posted by kanelakos
to me those look exactly the same with the exeption of the brand logos. thanks.
 
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Heel and toe are just a smidgen different but I am splittin hairs here.
 

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