Boots??
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Stone Harbor, NJ
I am looking for these boots specifically for riding on multi-day trips and as such I will probably have a change of shoes to change into for the evening....I imagine my current boots will be used for my short trips where I can just decide it isn't "nice enough" to take the bike.
Thanks for ALL the responses...I am discovering boots I never new existed and there are some GREAT prospects guys. Keep your water proofing tips a-comin'. :-)
USMA
Thanks for ALL the responses...I am discovering boots I never new existed and there are some GREAT prospects guys. Keep your water proofing tips a-comin'. :-)
USMA
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I wear engineer boots for several reasons.
They are usually made of oiled leather, which makes them very water-resistant. You can't wade in them, but I rode most of the way across South Dakota last summer in a steady rain and my feet never got wet.
They are NOT Gore-Tex, or Dri-Tex or Chippa Tex or whatever. These waterproof membranes DO NOT BREATHE, I don't care what they claim. Your feet will sweat with this stuff in your boots.
They are pull-on boots, allowing air to circulate and keep your feet cooler in the summer. Conversely, the shaft of the boots fills up your pantleg, keeping the wind out, so your feet and legs are warmer in cold weather. Boots that lace tightly around your feet are hot. And they allow lots of air up your pant legs for that cool flapping effect. Or freezing effect in cold weather.
They usually have vibram soles or traction soles of some kind, so when you put your feet down and there's sand or water or oil on the pavement your boots will have a much better chance of staying where you plant them.
They are based on more of a work boot type last, so they're reasonably comfortable to walk in. I've spent many an hour walking around Sturgis without ever thinking about my feet when I'm wearing engineer boots.
They are usually made of oiled leather, which makes them very water-resistant. You can't wade in them, but I rode most of the way across South Dakota last summer in a steady rain and my feet never got wet.
They are NOT Gore-Tex, or Dri-Tex or Chippa Tex or whatever. These waterproof membranes DO NOT BREATHE, I don't care what they claim. Your feet will sweat with this stuff in your boots.
They are pull-on boots, allowing air to circulate and keep your feet cooler in the summer. Conversely, the shaft of the boots fills up your pantleg, keeping the wind out, so your feet and legs are warmer in cold weather. Boots that lace tightly around your feet are hot. And they allow lots of air up your pant legs for that cool flapping effect. Or freezing effect in cold weather.
They usually have vibram soles or traction soles of some kind, so when you put your feet down and there's sand or water or oil on the pavement your boots will have a much better chance of staying where you plant them.
They are based on more of a work boot type last, so they're reasonably comfortable to walk in. I've spent many an hour walking around Sturgis without ever thinking about my feet when I'm wearing engineer boots.
Last edited by mp; Mar 23, 2010 at 01:59 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Harley makes some boot covers that work well... while we were in Alaska, it rained almost every day and my buddy that had those boot covers was the only one that wasn't trying to stack his boots on top of the heater in the hotel room to dry out every night. Nice thing is, you can wear whatever kind of boot you are most comfortable in and not worry if they are waterproof or not.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: Yukon, Canada
This is the ticket. I like the Danners... I have had Gortex boots that leak in the seems but you shouldn't have this problem with Danners. The pair I have now are 9 years old and have been resoled twice. They are still waterproof. With the Danners you don't need two pairs.
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005237810106a.shtml
http://www.danner.com/product/boots/...niform+boot.do
Road Warrior
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Michigan NE LP
+1 for cruiserworks.
Best pair for me has been www.Cruiserworks.com If you spend the money only one boot needed for the entire trip.
If you go to Ebay there is a vender selling them for half price but limited sizes.
If you go to Ebay there is a vender selling them for half price but limited sizes.
Walt MI/USA
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 229
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From: eastern Kentucky
I currently have TourMaster boots from Whitehorse gear for waterproof touring boots. I've had SIDI before and they are top notch quality. The Tourmasters are very good and 1/3 the price, which is why I have them now.
I also keep a pair of rain overboots in the bags and a 10 yo Fieldsheer rainsuit which still keeps me dry. But when on a long ride, I just wear the Aerostich suit and don't need the rainsuit.
I also keep a pair of rain overboots in the bags and a 10 yo Fieldsheer rainsuit which still keeps me dry. But when on a long ride, I just wear the Aerostich suit and don't need the rainsuit.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: St Charles, Mo
I may buy a pair of these this weekend. They are made in my home state, which is a plus to me and I think they are purpose built and look good. My question is, do they supply a lot of grip at stops? Can't really tell what the soles look like from the pictures. Boot store is down the street, so I can get a good fit.