Harley boxbury vs riddick boots
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I bought the Harley Lynx boots, which I believe are relabeled Bates Escalantes. They look similar to the Boxbury, but are waterproof. And have speed laces on top. I liked them, but they get hot, and after a few years the ankle cup folds, digging in to my ankle and I have to manually push it out. So I only wear that boot in the rain.
Usually I wear my Redwing work boots which dont have a zipper, but come on and off just as fast with the speed laces on top. That boot is super comfortable, lasts forever, and made in USA. When the original soles wore out, I had a shoemaker replace it with a heavy, Vibram lug. I have Lynco 405 insoles. I waterproofed them with Snoseal. So I have a comfortable, waterproof, made in USA boot with great traction and a manly broken in look.
These aren't mine but they look nice.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing...nch-boot-black
Usually I wear my Redwing work boots which dont have a zipper, but come on and off just as fast with the speed laces on top. That boot is super comfortable, lasts forever, and made in USA. When the original soles wore out, I had a shoemaker replace it with a heavy, Vibram lug. I have Lynco 405 insoles. I waterproofed them with Snoseal. So I have a comfortable, waterproof, made in USA boot with great traction and a manly broken in look.
These aren't mine but they look nice.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing...nch-boot-black
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From: Knob Noster, MO
You won't be disappointed with the Riddick's. I've had a pair for a year now. I don't know if the zipper vent does anything or not. When it's hot it's hot. They are warm in cooler weather riding with a good sock. Very comfortable all day
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Just a follow up to anyone looking for a lightweight breathable boot. After buying the Riddicks, I realized they weren't really what I was looking for,
so I tried the bates6608 tactical boots, and they are exactly what I wanted. Very light, and you can feel air moving through them at highway speeds.
so I tried the bates6608 tactical boots, and they are exactly what I wanted. Very light, and you can feel air moving through them at highway speeds.
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Yes, this is exactly what i was thinking shortly after posting my question. The only difference is your wording is a lot more polite than what i was thinking.
i wound up finding a great deal on some riddicks earlier today, so based on the feedback i got here, and the many positive reviews on amazon, i went for it.
i wound up finding a great deal on some riddicks earlier today, so based on the feedback i got here, and the many positive reviews on amazon, i went for it.
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From: MA
ok, well try this one...it's a hell of a deal too
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BATES-TACTI...72.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BATES-TACTI...72.m2749.l2649
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