I wore my standard issue black boots (old BDU type before the distressed leather brown now issued with digital camo) for a bit. Not as comfortable on a bike as motorcycle boots.

Harley makes a FXRG boot in black similar to the army brown boots, but with more ankle reinforcement and heavier material in the canvas uppers.

Army boots will get you by, and are made to be durable and take a beating. But you have to remember, they are built for marching and wear while on the move. Not riding. That's why "tanker" boots are configured differently, meant for less walking and more about climbing on the unforgiving (and hot) steel of a tank.

Comfort wise though, and for practical purposes with the toe shifter (wear on the boot) a motorcycle boot or even just a sturdier pair of thick toe with reinforced ankle boots would be better. You don't need to blow $120+ on name licensed motorcycle boots. A pair of Doc Martins, timberlands, wolverines, etc will do the job.

The key points are, comfort (not restrictive), a leather upper to support the ankle and protect the exposed part of your leg from the exhaust, non-slip sole for oil and grease, and a thick leather toe that is narrow enough to get under your shifter (unless you can adjust it without causing an issue with the increased angle of shift lever). The toe WILL get chrome dust and wear from the shift lever, so count on it.

 

They work fine for me. 27 years in the SCARNG I have several pair. They're all brown roughout now. Mostly I wear a brown pair w/nylon uppers I had in Iraq. I have a pair of 10" high Danners I wear in cold weather. I also have a good pair of Corcoran Jump Boots that I got just before they phased out the black. They look pretty good might start wearing those.

They are as good as any other type of boots. Been wearing them to ride for years.

I don't have a problem with the toe, I've always hooked the shifter on the edge of the sole for upshifting.

 

Oh and I forgot to mention, Famous Footwear has some great buys on inexpensive boots that will bridge the gap until you get an "official set." I got my Docs there for $60

 

Not much tread/traction on the Corcoran jump boots (or cowboy boots for that matter)
Use with caution on oily or wet surfaces.

 

I love my over the calf style Harley motorcycle boots, the non-slip sole really is non-slip, Yeah my left boot is scuffed up from shifting- I wear it proud.That said, if there is a chance of rain or it's pretty cold out I wear my Red Wings with Thinsulate, steel toe, and non-slip sole. They're both really comfortable.

 

What style or kind? Thats a good price until I can go and find something I am going to want to ride for a while. I'm taking my MSF class Thursday and Friday, so I need something that will be good to wear without spending a ton of money on just puttering around in the class.

 

Its what I wear, but thats only cause I have a plethora of combat boots and I cant justify spending money on something I already have.

 

I've got these tall Air Force sand-colored boots with speed-lacers. I found them on craigslist as surplus for $10. They feel great, and I believe they will protect me almost as well as leather. I'm not the dude who goes out and buys the latest and greatest, or just the perfect accessory. Things kind of need to fill more than one role in my life. I work around the yard in these, and if I go out and do a job I wear them for that too. ****, I put them on in the morning, and take them off at night... they're all purpose.

 

I wear mine on the bike, but only when I'm in uniform.

I do have a black shifter mark on my green boots. Lots of other people do to...that' how I know if I'm talking to another rider when the bike isn't in the conversation.
Not many of us have spit shines since most of us wear suede boots now with our utility/battle/combat uniforms.

 

i usually wear tennis shoes..anything better then flipflops will do the job.. combat boots would work great.. walmart sells pretty good boots for $21. that is the only boots i have bought in years..