I must confess that I ride (locally) in sneakers when I ride my T/G but on trips when I'm not sure of how the weather may be I put the sneakers somewhere on the bike and wear my boots.
I'm on my second pair of H-D :square toe" engineer/cowboy boots (with zippers on the inner calf) and I have a new "standby" pair which I will probably start wearing next season.
These boots are nearly water-proof and they have good soles for traction and I wear them from late fall into the following spring.
I use "Doc Bailey's" to keep them looking good along with an occasional coating of Kiwi shoe polish (with a brush applicator and a brush buffing) and then a go-over with paper towels (to remove the excess polish) which adds some shine to the matte finish of the leather.
These have really gone up in price since I bought my last pair but I'd think that you may get them cheaper by shopping:
I recently bought a pair of Harley-Davidson Macleod waterproof boots and they are really comfortable, and actually waterproof. I recently had to ride in the rain for the whole day and my feet stayed completely dry.
I recently bought a pair of Harley-Davidson Macleod waterproof boots and they are really comfortable, and actually waterproof. I recently had to ride in the rain for the whole day and my feet stayed completely dry.
Always boots here; for me I wear a pair of standard issue combat boots. I have worn these my entire adult life, they are still available at most surplus stores, and are reasonably priced. I usually waterproof them and keep them clean and polished (not as much polishing as I use to). Comfortable enough for a 25 mile force march or all day riding, and usually made from quality leather. JMHO
They have become my favorite boot for riding on my trike, Yamaha FJ-09 & Sportster.
Comfortable, good protection, easy on/off with side zipper.
Comfortable to walk in also as some of my other boots for street go fast bikes are stiff and not comfortable to walk any distance in.
JP, don't listen the the CBer above. We went riding a month ago in PA and I took a PIX of his (this is a little embarrassing) "riding boots". Actually, in the PIX is 1 of his boots. The other of course matches.
It is too embarrassing to post here so I will put it in the spoiler below. Oy....... You really need to know your mates here on HDF. Ask me. I will help you out.
Ok, here is the spoiler with the CBers "riding boots" below. don't worry abt the CBer seeing what I posted here bcs he has not learned to read yet.
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Actually JP, the CBer is 1 of our most esteemed members. Pretty awesome guy. He is 1 of few that made it as our "MOM" aka Member Of the Month which you will find his write up HERE. <-- When you read up on who the CBer really is, you never wanna "piff" him off. You always want him on your side. But far away from you on your side bcs, well, you know, he hasn't figured out how under arm deodorant works just yet. Can't catch me. Peeeeeooooooowwwwww...........
I definitely prefer boots. I do have a pair of Harley riding sneakers and yes, they are comfy, but I got hit in the front with a stone and it "left a mark" on my foot. It was actually a large bruise that formed after the bleeding stopped. . Boots for me.
The Macleod boots have the Vibram soles on them and I think one of the more comfortable soles. I had some USA made HD wolverine’s waterproof boots way back, I had them resoled twice but alas after 14 years had to put them out to pasture.
The Macleod boots have the Vibram soles on them and I think one of the more comfortable soles. I had some USA made HD wolverine’s waterproof boots way back, I had them resoled twice but alas after 14 years had to put them out to pasture.
ok. I see what you did there. Boots made of cowhide out to pasture. Lol
08-21-2022, 08:17 PM
(this is a little embarrassing) "riding boots". Actually, in the PIX is 1 of his boots. The other of course matches.
But far away from you on your side bcs, well, you know, 
Can't catch me. Peeeeeooooooowwwwww........... 
. Boots for me.
