I was under the impression that HD boots were made in China as well...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...hina-junk.html

 

I love my Red Wings! Red Wings 971

 

I have a narrow foot and Red Wings are the only boots that I have found which makes a B width which actually fits. I kept buying boots because I liked the looks and then tried to make them fit with heavy socks. I finally bought a pair of Red Wing Motorcycle boots style 4473. They are waterproof (tested by me) steel toe and puncture resistant. I don't have to wear those HD gaiters in the rain. They are really comfortable and I can comfortably walk in them. I can wear regular socks. And they are made in the USA. Red Wing is very clear about which boots are made where on their website. I have had HD boots, Danner boots Cabelas as well as others. Because of the fit and quality I will stick with Red Wing.

 

My Redwings are great, have had them forever.

I also love my Chippewa Bike boots , made in USA , lifetime warranty and rebuildable sole.

 

don't know if you got them in a red wing store or not, but if you did, go back and get them to do the foot analysis for pressure points and arch

then buy a pair of their inserts - you can't believe how comfy they can make your boots

I had a pair of Red Wings for over 2 years and then added the inserts and was blown away how much better they can get!

 

Red wings are the only boots I'll buy anymore. They are the best footwear I've ever worn

 

I've had a pair Bates Goretex for several months and they are beginning to get really comfortable. Looked to me like I could get the Bates Goretex for about the price of non-waterproof HD boots. I too have narrow feet but these seem to fit good in the normal width. Just another option. Got them at Bass Pro Shop but have seen the goretex versions at several other stores. Most Bates boots are not the goretex version so look for that.

 

My lady friend rides a Dyna and bought H.D. branded boots. She wore them a total of about 5 times and the sole on one literally came off the bottom of the boot. While she went to get another pair to ride in the OTHER boot did the exact same thing! Talk about planned obsolescence !
She hasn't brought them back yet to see if they will make 'em good, but boy is she pissed. Myself I wear Danners, but only ones made in U.S.A., China made are P.O.S.'s

 

Nothing against any boot, but ya guys know there are real companies that make real riding gear right? That said, I wear my Tony Lamas alot riding.

 

RW's are@ least 3 times the price of HD's...
That's why they are better..

Tony Lama's are good for riding horses but motorcycles, I don't think so.