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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.
Jeff
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.
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.
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.
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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