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Old May 25, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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What are boots that protect the rider's toes, ankles, and shins well, but also are comfortable to wear on bikes that have full floorboards? Something that doesn't cause pain on the back of the rider's heels.

What boots are you guys using?
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 02:57 PM
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.... Red Wing
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:19 PM
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I really like the HD Travis boot. They aren't made anymore but several places online still have some depending on your size.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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Chippawa or Red Wing work boots...have worn both with equal comfort.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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You could look at the red wing iron worker boots
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Ridge and/or Cruiserworks.
 
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I wear dr martens. Air sole. Pretty comfortable.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Dayton Black Beauties. My first pair is 50 years old. My new pair isn't hardly broken in yet.

http://www.daytonboots.com/collectio...iant=513800409

Best boots ever.
 
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Timberland Waterproof Hikers.

Feels like house slippers and don't hurt your feet when you are somewhere with a lot of walking involved.

My HD boots, both pairs hurt my feet after a while.

These do not and I could wear them all day.

Wore them in the rain and they kept my feet dry.

They have a tag on the side that says "TimberDry"

I bought them at Dicks Sporting Goods.

 
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Bates Tactile sports boots for me after having half dozen of other brands and Harley's finally found the boots have adequate protection and comfortable on or off the bike no need to carry walking shoes anymore.
 
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