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Mar 9, 2012 | 05:35 PM

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fat_tony

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Mar 9, 2012 | 05:38 PM

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Terrabella

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Originally Posted by mike5511

Well do you wanna be cool, or stylish?

And while your shopping, what else would you like us to pick out for you????

Man, get that guy a sandwich.

Logging boots

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Mar 9, 2012 | 06:00 PM

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PMC

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Sidi On Roads are my favorite boot ever and just about at your price point. If you shopped around you can get them cheaper than MSRP, probably around 300 give or take.
I wear them on my Ultra and everything else I ride. Two thumbs up

Mar 9, 2012 | 06:06 PM

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rbferg

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Another vote for Red Wing.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing...nch-boot-brown
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing...nch-boot-black

Mar 9, 2012 | 09:00 PM

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LA VIC

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Originally Posted by fat_tony

It is important to differentiate technical motorcycle boots specifically made for riding (they usually have laterally crush proof soles as well as reduced padding/thickness in the sole to allow for more dexterity shifting and more precise brake feel, plastic armor in the heal, ankle and toe (usually internal and hidden) from general purpose boots like Fry, work boots, etc. One is going to be a LOT more protective & functional but also slightly more expensive than the other. I would classify most of the boots sold at the local HD dealership as non technical since most are more style than function and do not contain internal armor.

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

+1!! I was wondering if someone was going to raise the armor issue as the differentiator between real motorcycle boots and boots that work when riding a motorcycle. I don't feel as bullet proof as I once did so I've been wearing Sidi boots for the last several years. I've had excellent service dealing with Revzilla. They have great video product reviews so it's a great place to research the different product lines.