Best, or just real good riding boots
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From: Heavenlies
I bought a pair of Red Wing mega-toe boots last year to replace my worn out boots. I love these things. VERY comfortable to walk around in, I find myself wearing them most of the time whether I am riding or not. Waterproof, NOT insulated, lightweight, and comfortable for my wide feet.
I've got steel toe and regular toe - no insulated for me tho
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I have a few options:
for touring: http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-c...ing-boots.html
for general cruising I also have the Double H harness boots
for short, warm weather rides, I have a good pair of riding shoes.
for touring: http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-c...ing-boots.html
for general cruising I also have the Double H harness boots
for short, warm weather rides, I have a good pair of riding shoes.
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From: DelaWHERE
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
red wing 2218 logger boots:
don't buy online, i get them 1/2 bigger and put these superfeet insoles in them:
they're not ugg boot pillow comfortable but you have to sacrifice some of that for support. my ankles turn easy from an old sports injury and i turned it once in a pair of chucks and nearly dropped the bike bot pipe side right on my leg, so never again do i ride a heavy bike without good boots. this setup i can walk all day comfortably, especially when broken in.
i don't get the thinsulate or waterproof boots either, my feet feel like they're coming out of a swamp in those boots. these with a pair of wool socks are good in any temps or conditions i've ever ridden in.
don't buy online, i get them 1/2 bigger and put these superfeet insoles in them:
they're not ugg boot pillow comfortable but you have to sacrifice some of that for support. my ankles turn easy from an old sports injury and i turned it once in a pair of chucks and nearly dropped the bike bot pipe side right on my leg, so never again do i ride a heavy bike without good boots. this setup i can walk all day comfortably, especially when broken in.
i don't get the thinsulate or waterproof boots either, my feet feel like they're coming out of a swamp in those boots. these with a pair of wool socks are good in any temps or conditions i've ever ridden in.
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Well I have 4 pairs of boots.
- Ariat cowboy boots http://www.sheplers.com/mens/medium_...ts/030042.html
- Caterpillar steel toe 8" boots http://www.catfootwear.com/US/en-US/...Mens-Work-Boot
- Redhead hunting boots http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-9-Bon...97223/-1676491
- Bates tactical boots http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-U...?galleryId=G-F
The Ariat cowboy boots are actually comfortable for me and I've walked around in them all day with no problem. The Caterpillar steel toe boots of course isn't comfortable, but every pair of steel toe work boots I've had I buy some DR. Scholl's which help a lot. Redhead hunting boots you wouldn't wear for riding but they're comfortable. The Bates tactical boots are comfortable as hell, they feel as comfortable if not more than the Ariat cowboy boots. The Bates boots also has a zip-up side so that's a nice feature, don't have have to tie them except for the 1st time so they slip on almost as fast as the cowboy boots.
All of my boots have held up really well, haven't had the Bates boots long enough to see how long they last but I good good stuff about their boots.
- Ariat cowboy boots http://www.sheplers.com/mens/medium_...ts/030042.html
- Caterpillar steel toe 8" boots http://www.catfootwear.com/US/en-US/...Mens-Work-Boot
- Redhead hunting boots http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-9-Bon...97223/-1676491
- Bates tactical boots http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-U...?galleryId=G-F
The Ariat cowboy boots are actually comfortable for me and I've walked around in them all day with no problem. The Caterpillar steel toe boots of course isn't comfortable, but every pair of steel toe work boots I've had I buy some DR. Scholl's which help a lot. Redhead hunting boots you wouldn't wear for riding but they're comfortable. The Bates tactical boots are comfortable as hell, they feel as comfortable if not more than the Ariat cowboy boots. The Bates boots also has a zip-up side so that's a nice feature, don't have have to tie them except for the 1st time so they slip on almost as fast as the cowboy boots.
All of my boots have held up really well, haven't had the Bates boots long enough to see how long they last but I good good stuff about their boots.
Last edited by SouthernGuy8503; Feb 1, 2011 at 01:10 PM.
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