Another Boot Search
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: My own little slice of heaven
If you want to address your issue they only way to to it is to get custom boots made specifically for your feet. They will be expensive but your feet will like you again.
And with good customs(read Wescos) you will never buy another boot again
And with good customs(read Wescos) you will never buy another boot again
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 526
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From: Jackson, MS
Probably not an option for most, but when I was in Korea I had some custom made for me to my specs. These boots have been resoled 3 times now and still look great. The great thing about them other than exactly how I wanted them to look is they measured every aspect of my foot. I am going to hate it if something ever happens to them, just hate it!
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 767
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From: San Antonio, TX
+1 on Doc Martin's, I wear them as my work boots and also have a pair as my riding boots, very comfy and at around $100 bucks they are just hard to beat. Lots of good options mentioned, but for me its Doc's..
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2010
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Years ago I tried a pair of Original Swat boots based on the recommendation of a cop buddy. I am now on my 5th pair. They feel like you're wearing sneakers but are really supportive. Lots of different features available.
www.originalswat.com
www.originalswat.com
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,666
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From: Styxville
I've been wearing Carolina engineer's boots for about 30 years. Bought a new pair recently to replace the originals and they are still as good as ever. Still USA made.
Stood around over the years at a lot of bike rallies and shows all weekend without problems. When I go touring I don't take any other footwear with me. The Carolinas are it for the duration, with no problems.
Stood around over the years at a lot of bike rallies and shows all weekend without problems. When I go touring I don't take any other footwear with me. The Carolinas are it for the duration, with no problems.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Yooper North of da lift bridge
Dr Scholls Custom orthotics work well with any boots. These are the ones you stand on the machine and it gets the hot spots on your feet. I got mine at Walmart, I think they were $50, but they have a money back guaranty. I have flat feet, and most boot/shoes have to high of an arch for me. My pain points are my heels. These things work well, but do require a little more room in a boot. I bring them with me when I buy shoes, and get the appropriate size for using them. (I typically need 1/2 size bigger then normal, but not all the time)
That being said, I have found a combo of Bates 8" gore tex boots (laces and zipper on the side) with these insoles are a perfect match for me.
That being said, I have found a combo of Bates 8" gore tex boots (laces and zipper on the side) with these insoles are a perfect match for me.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: The City Of New York
I've been wearing Carolina engineer's boots for about 30 years. Bought a new pair recently to replace the originals and they are still as good as ever. Still USA made.
Stood around over the years at a lot of bike rallies and shows all weekend without problems. When I go touring I don't take any other footwear with me. The Carolinas are it for the duration, with no problems.
Stood around over the years at a lot of bike rallies and shows all weekend without problems. When I go touring I don't take any other footwear with me. The Carolinas are it for the duration, with no problems.
Last edited by howitzer88; May 2, 2014 at 10:36 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: North Carolina
Thanks for the compliments on the Red Wings, guys.
I work for Redwing shoe company, and we make plenty of boots that while not specifically marketed as motorcycle footwear, are very suitable. Pop into a nearby Redwing store. They will very carefully measure your foot. Most of our boots can take orthotic footbeds, your foot analysis will indicate if that would be of benefit to you.
I work for Redwing shoe company, and we make plenty of boots that while not specifically marketed as motorcycle footwear, are very suitable. Pop into a nearby Redwing store. They will very carefully measure your foot. Most of our boots can take orthotic footbeds, your foot analysis will indicate if that would be of benefit to you.
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