Riding Boots - not HD
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Toledo, OH
Yesterday I bought a pair of HD boots at my dealership where I bought my bike. I look over their merchandise somewhat regularly and had not seen these boots before. They are an engineer/harness style with a double adjustment buckle at the top and a zipper down the inside. $140 + tax. What attracted me to them was they had a lower than normal heel height. I don't like boots with a high heel, which is usaually the norm for harnes style boots. Uncomfortable to walk in and uncomfortable with your foot on the floorboard-raises your heel up and makes you foot position feel flat rather then slanted upward in the front. When I put these on they were amazingly comfortable and really nice to walk around in. When sitting on the bike they really felt good with that low heel. The advertising tags that came with the boots say "manufactured by Wolverine World Wide, Inc.", so probably foreign made(yeh, inside tag says made in China-just looked). "Abrasion Resisting", "Oil Resisting", Welt Construction", "Re-Soleable". Other side of the tag just said "Riding". Another little leather tag said "Genuine Leather Upper". Some boots have a stiff leather, these were more of a softer leather. No shifter protection on the left boot. I was kind of looking for boots but when I tried these on they felt so good I bought them. Sizes run large. I have a narrow foot, usually a size 10 shoe. With these boots I ended up with a size 8. I started out with a 9 1/2 and each time I moved down in size the length didn't seem to change much, they just felt like the width became narrower.
Last edited by ajay450; Oct 12, 2008 at 07:57 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Central Alabama
I recommend Cruiserworks. I've had a pair for several years and they are without a doubt the most comfortable boot I've ever owned.....100% waterproof also.
Here's their link: http://www.cruiserworks.com/
Here's their link: http://www.cruiserworks.com/
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wonder Lake, IL
Skechers?
I bought a pair of Skechers Mariners about 3 years ago. Was walking around one of these outlet malls and saw them. Tried them on and thought what the heck for around 60 bucks. They've held up perfectly and are very comfortable. They also come a little wider to accomodate my Fred Flintstones. I'm like most folks, I go for value and comfort. Not looking to advertise for somebody
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Grayslake, IL
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 957
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From: New York / Texas
depending on the style of H-D boot you are looking at, are made by Wolverine. if you find a pair you like look at all the labels, it should say who they are made by and buy the generic ones. thought Frye went out of business haven't seen or worn them since the late 70's
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 680
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From: Upstate New York
Give Double H boots a try. American made and reasonably priced.