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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I had a pair of HD boots that were the most uncomfortable things I ever had on my feet, and they ran over in the heel in about 4 months.

I now have Cruiserworks. They are light, comfortable, and 100% waterproof. They are not cheap, but well worth the extra$$$.

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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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I am going on over 4 years on a pair of HD brakelight boots. I have a wide foot and they fit from the start. Now that I am looking for another pair of riding boots, We have academy sporting goods in our area (Dallas/FT.Worth) that always carries a few HD boots cheaper than the HD store.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I paid top dollar for some double zipper HD boots. The zipper broke after several months. I took it to a shoe repair shop and had the zipper fixed and fused and just use the laces. Actually, I rarely use them anymore and probably won't pay HD prices for boots in the future. Some Wolverines I got are nice looking, inexpensive and a lot more comfortable.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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As a rule, I hate buying anything with "HD" on it if I can find the same quality for less money.

I wanted some waterproof laceups with the side zipper but didn't want to pay HD prices. I ended up buying a pair of "tactical" boots that SWAT cops wear sold by a police supply company. They are waterproof but breatheable, very lightweight--and way cheaper than HD. The only drawback is that I had to go without the steel toe. There are plenty to choose from in the $75-$100 range. Google the words "tactical boots" and check out what you find.

 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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I had some Harley boots I paid $150 for at the stealer a while back. They were the most uncomfortable boots I had ever owned in my life. I ended up selling them for about $7 I think. I still wear SIDI on road sympatex boots that I have had for about 5 years. Extremely comfortable, and 100% water proof.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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They are probably YKK zippers. You can buy parts for them.

http://www.dogbooties.com/ykkzippers.html

One of many on the web.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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www.sportsmansguide.com has a fair selection of HD footware if anyone is interested.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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I have two pair of HD boots. Great Boots. Got them on Sale.
 
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I've been running Chippewa's. I think if they made a motorcycle I'd look into buying one.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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I get all my shoes from Zappos.com Free shipping to you and if they don't fit or you don't like em they pay for the shipping back. I got my HD zipper boots there and love them.
 
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