New Riding boots-need ideas
Tourer
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From: texas
Mike- That's an awesome idea! Magnets in the boot. How well does it work?
QUOTE=mkguitar;9499199
use "logger" style boots.
lace up tight or loose, all the way or 1/2 depending on what you like and temps.
most have vibram lug soles
I throw in a thick felt inner sole
they last for 25+ years and going
I slap waterproofing on them a couple times a year gets them supple and me dry
Custom touches: magnets inside the left heel to trigger traffic lights, alarm fob zip tied to top eyelet so i always have it with me on the road
Mike[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=mkguitar;9499199
use "logger" style boots.
lace up tight or loose, all the way or 1/2 depending on what you like and temps.
most have vibram lug soles
I throw in a thick felt inner sole
they last for 25+ years and going
I slap waterproofing on them a couple times a year gets them supple and me dry
Custom touches: magnets inside the left heel to trigger traffic lights, alarm fob zip tied to top eyelet so i always have it with me on the road
Mike[/QUOTE]
Road Warrior
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I have wore out a lot of boots in the last 49 years of riding but I believe the best boot has got to be a pair of "Desset Boots" I got from a young soldier recently. He said they were too big for him and therefore he never wore them much, thus extra low mileage. They are relatively light weight, Gortex lining, high tops and have speed laces. The bottoms have a pretty aggressive sole so they are excellent for riding. I have seen like boots at area sporting goods stores for around $175.00 (new) a pair and around $50.00 at Army surplus stores.
http://www.bootcampaign.com/welcome.html
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Tulsa, OK
I wear a pair of Voodoo Tactical http://www.voodootactical.net/c-609-...cal-boots.aspx
I have twin boys that are both in the Army. One was stationed in Iraq for a year & told me about these. He said many of the civilian & military wore them and seemed to like them allot. I bought a pair at an Army Surplus store for around $70 new and like them real well. Very comfortable and good grip.
I have twin boys that are both in the Army. One was stationed in Iraq for a year & told me about these. He said many of the civilian & military wore them and seemed to like them allot. I bought a pair at an Army Surplus store for around $70 new and like them real well. Very comfortable and good grip.
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From: Wisconsin
YES! Red Wing 971, high enough, water proof, steel toe, real comfortable, heel not too high, great traction, great price.
Road Captain
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From: Tyler, Texas
Danner X's eleventy billion. There right at $300 but it will possibly be the last boot you buy. Ive had the Acadias and Ft. Lewis boots and there bad ***. The Ft. Lewis are really tall though. I sold both pair of mine after I left the prison system in 05. I now wear Redwings in the oilfield because I need a slip on. If Danner would make a slip on I would be buying them.
I plan on buying some more Danner boots for riding in the near future. Looking at the Acadias or Rain Forest boots. Wish I could find a full leather Acadia (they make the Recon but it has 200g Thinsulate in it)
I plan on buying some more Danner boots for riding in the near future. Looking at the Acadias or Rain Forest boots. Wish I could find a full leather Acadia (they make the Recon but it has 200g Thinsulate in it)
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: East Tennessee
This has to be the most durable and most comfortable boot on earth. I am rougher on boots than anyone I know and these have endured my day to day roughness for about 3 and a half years and have been as comfortable as a tennis shoe since the day I pulled them out of the box.
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-U...t?dimensions=0
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-U...t?dimensions=0
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From: 46th State, USA
The only thing I know that's water-proof is rubber or plastic. There are lots of boots that are water resistant and a lot of quality made boots are just that if they are taken care of them.
I have worn these type boots while riding since I retired from the military. Believe it or not they are the most comfortable boots I've worn and they have side zippers that make them easy and quick to put of and off. They last a very long time as well.
I have worn these type boots while riding since I retired from the military. Believe it or not they are the most comfortable boots I've worn and they have side zippers that make them easy and quick to put of and off. They last a very long time as well.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Western WA
+1 on the Chippewa Engineer boots. I had never heard of them before I found 'em. Last pair lasted me 12 yrs, with a little routine maintenance. A great value.
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Heres the criteria -high uo- no socks sticking out-waterproof-easy on and off-good sole on loose gravel areas-(they use gravel in the winter here and it never really ever gets cleaned up in many parking lots-corners etc)- low heel and nice rounded toe for shifting -under $300 ?? Please give me your opinions.
Boots that free flow air are more comfortable in hot weather but also too cool for comfort in cold weather.
Sidi, TCX and Alpine Stars are the main manufacturers of motorcycle specific footwear and are carried by just about everyone. Check www.revzilla.com , www.ridersdiscount.com , www.newenough.com , www.motorcycle-superstore.com, www.cyclegear.com , www.compacc.com , etc..
http://www.alpinestars.com/shop/cate...ngroad-riding/
http://www.sidibootstore.com/touring.html
http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/finder.php
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