Waterproof comfortable boots?
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From: Nomad
I really like my cowboy boots for warm weather riding so I took them up to the local shoe repair shop and had them replace the soles with good traction soles and then applied a heavy coat of Redwing Boot Oil to the leather. They feel great, have good traction and are completely waterproof.
Had the cobbler put a work sole on an old pair of Justins that needed resoling. Then I just oiled them. Works like a charm.
The trick is to re-oil them once or twice a year. That's OK for me. I also have a couple of Filson coats that I have to re-wax about that often, so I just make it a "work party."
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From: París, TX
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From: North East Illinois
+1 on Cruiserworks I have Two pairs the short and long love them both, have not bought from the new owners but have had both pairs resoled.
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From: OKC
Matterhorn: 10" high, goretex bootie, thinsulate lined, lace to toe. water resistant boot, waterproof integral bootie vibram sole. Keeps you warm and toastie and dry. Plus you can RUN in them. Mine are 15+ years old and still going well. Been on plenty of field exercises and deployments as well as lots of miles on a bike. $200.00 or so, but dry feet are worth it.
http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7689
http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com...&CategoryID=33
http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7689
http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com...&CategoryID=33
Last edited by jakenok; Jan 29, 2012 at 05:01 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hutchinson, Ks.
I only wear steel toe redwings. They are completely waterproof as long as you dont stand in water that goes up into the laces. I drill and service water wells and often stand in a couple inches of water for long periods of time. Im super hard on boots and they last me over a year (only waterproof for the first 9 months or so).
Theyre high dollar but theyre the only work boot that is really comfortable for 12-14 hours a day sometimes.
Would not suggest steel toes strictly for riding though as the toes get pretty cold.
Theyre high dollar but theyre the only work boot that is really comfortable for 12-14 hours a day sometimes.
Would not suggest steel toes strictly for riding though as the toes get pretty cold.
