Boots
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 579
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From: Phoenix, AZ
+1 on the Cruiserworks boots. They are very comfortable and waterproof. I don't need to pack tennis shoes, because I can walk around for hours in total comfort. I wore them on my trip to Hyder, Alaska last year and went through several days of rain including torrential rains in Alberta and never once did my feet get wet.
I also caught rain on the way to Sturgis last year, and the other two guys I rode with ended up with wet feet and saturated boots. The Cruiserworks were 100% dry.
I also caught rain on the way to Sturgis last year, and the other two guys I rode with ended up with wet feet and saturated boots. The Cruiserworks were 100% dry.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,334
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From: Rosamond, Cali
Another vote for Cruiserworks. I've got the 11" zip-up. Light weight. Waterproof. I've actually got two pairs. The only downside I've seen is the soles wear out in around 2 years of steady use. They have to be resoled by Resole America (can't go to just any shoe shop) at around $110 resole/shipping. For me, this is slight inconvenience. Besides which, rebuilding them every two years you get new insoles, interior, etc. Cost-wise, rebuilding every 2 to 3 years beats buying a new pair that often...or wearing a pair of boots with a shot insole, interior lining, etc...
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Knoxville, TN
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Lots of good boots out there. The most important thing to me is the sole design. I prefer a Vibram sole for maximum traction when putting my foot down. There have been many times when I sat my foot down (unknowingly) on an acorn, a round pebble, or gravel, slick leaves, etc., and the cleats on the Vibram sole saved me from dropping the bike. Yes my foot slipped an inch or two, but then quickly re-gained traction. Avoid boots with slick bottoms, they are made for cowboys, not bikers.
I like to buy motorcycles from motorcycle manufacturers and my boots from boot manufacturers. I don't buy boots from motorcycle manufacturers, and have yet to see a motorcycle produced by a boot manufacturer! Buy the boot from an established manufacturer who's sole business is designing boots. Don't get cheap when buying your boots either. They are an investment, so take your time and get something that will protect your feet, ankles, and lower shins, plus keep them warm and dry to boot (pardon the pun) . Quality boots will fit, last, and perform better for you.
I like to buy motorcycles from motorcycle manufacturers and my boots from boot manufacturers. I don't buy boots from motorcycle manufacturers, and have yet to see a motorcycle produced by a boot manufacturer! Buy the boot from an established manufacturer who's sole business is designing boots. Don't get cheap when buying your boots either. They are an investment, so take your time and get something that will protect your feet, ankles, and lower shins, plus keep them warm and dry to boot (pardon the pun) . Quality boots will fit, last, and perform better for you.
