Riding boots
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From: Anna, Tx
I started out with some Bates boots. Got them from the local Army/Navy store, don't remember the model, zipper side jungle type boots. They didn't last a year. Within a couple of months, the heel material started shredding, looks like a stack of papers when you run your finger across it.
I ended up with a pair of Rocky work boots from khols and they're pretty decent so far. I got steel toe because why not. No problem wearing them for 10-12 hours a day. After 4 months of almost daily use and riding, the soles barely look like they've been worn.
Good luck with your search
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-c70...-boots-men.jsp
I ended up with a pair of Rocky work boots from khols and they're pretty decent so far. I got steel toe because why not. No problem wearing them for 10-12 hours a day. After 4 months of almost daily use and riding, the soles barely look like they've been worn.
Good luck with your search
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-c70...-boots-men.jsp
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Custom fit; hand made in USA; been in business for about 130 years..
I scored a very unused pair for $100 and you sure can tell the difference between quality and just good.
http://www.dehner.com
I have the 'laced patrol boot'; made for the motorcycle cops.. but only 14" tall, not 24".. they are custom.. you can get whatever u want..
They even have a tutorial for how to break them in BEFORE you put them on. Very good advice… and much needed for a pair of these..
Last edited by PTSDBob; Apr 4, 2015 at 10:45 PM.
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If you wear a 10.5 or less; or a 15, here is a link to a very good deal.. (they are sold out in my size..)
http://www.bradsdeals.com/deals/ralp...nder%7Cdesktop
http://www.bradsdeals.com/deals/ralp...nder%7Cdesktop
Last edited by PTSDBob; Apr 4, 2015 at 10:45 PM.
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From: Kansas
If you wear a 10.5 or less; or a 15, here is a link to a very good deal.. (they are sold out in my size..)
http://www.bradsdeals.com/deals/ralp...nder%7Cdesktop
http://www.bradsdeals.com/deals/ralp...nder%7Cdesktop
They have 11 and 11.5D sizes available too if you select the Black color. The more limited sizes are in Brown. I just bought a pair for the hell of it for $55 shipped. Thanks.
Last edited by RushKing14; Apr 4, 2015 at 11:18 PM.
If you are like me I ride mostly in the summer. Under Armor has a nice pair with mesh on the top and breath well. Walk around like tennis shoes and when its hot, you can feel the air run right throu them.
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From: Broken Bow Oklahoma
http://www.americanmadeworkboots.com/double-h-4008/ This is what I ride with. Not water proof but a Good boot for walking, riding and a good price too.
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If you get lace-up boots, just be careful about tucking the laces in somewhere. When I first started riding (10 or 11 years ago) I got a lace caught on a footpeg once when I came to a stop. Fortunately it was only a Suzuki Intruder 800, and I held it up. Learned a lesson the easy way on that one. I wear Double H harness boots, but I take something else with me if I'm planning to walk very far when I get to where I'm headed.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
You missed the most expensive one: Dehner's (pronounced 'day-ners')
Custom fit; hand made in USA; been in business for about 130 years..
I scored a very unused pair for $100 and you sure can tell the difference between quality and just good.
http://www.dehner.com
I have the 'laced patrol boot'; made for the motorcycle cops.. but only 14" tall, not 24".. they are custom.. you can get whatever u want..
They even have a tutorial for how to break them in BEFORE you put them on. Very good advice and much needed for a pair of these..
Custom fit; hand made in USA; been in business for about 130 years..
I scored a very unused pair for $100 and you sure can tell the difference between quality and just good.
http://www.dehner.com
I have the 'laced patrol boot'; made for the motorcycle cops.. but only 14" tall, not 24".. they are custom.. you can get whatever u want..
They even have a tutorial for how to break them in BEFORE you put them on. Very good advice and much needed for a pair of these..
