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Title: Riding boots Post by TJ9000 on 06/08/10 at 17:52:55 Can anyone recommend a good site for riding boots? College kid, not a lot of dough...want to get the most out of what lil money I have. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by Tanker2Biker on 06/08/10 at 17:59:31 352B58515151610 wrote:
I bought mine for about $25 at Academy Sports, and they have been pretty god for 6 months so far. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by Starlifter on 06/08/10 at 20:23:21 Along these lines, anyone recommnd steel toe boots?..or are regular toe boots better? |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by spacepirates on 06/08/10 at 20:47:20 my first pair of boots i got from sketchers. they lasted me about 9,000 miles wearing them pretty much every day. i just bought new boots today off of leaterup.com. haven't had a chance to wear them riding yet, but they seem to be good. steel toe and good leather... the problem with steel toe boots is two fold: 1) you can't feel the shifter as well and 2) they are taller in the toe, so it is harder to get your toe under the shifter. they do offer a lot better protection, but regular boots are more comfortable to walk around in.... |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by Skid Mark on 06/08/10 at 20:51:00 I use a pair of cowboy boots with a good rubber sole. The sole is key. You want to put your feet down when stopped and not have them slide out. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by Horatio Hawkshaw on 06/08/10 at 20:56:59 I've got a pair of ten-eye steel-toed Docs (with bouncing soles :D) I've been using for quite a while. Took me eight years to really break them in. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by verslagen1 on 06/08/10 at 21:09:14 some good deals here http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/biker.aspx?c=11&s=367 |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by stratman on 06/08/10 at 23:18:39 The inexpensive boots I like are black Response Gear tactical boots, they were only about $20 and very light. Redwing makes a composite "steel" toe boot called King Toe, that has 44% more room than regular boots. I've been wearing them every day for the last year. There's still most of the tread left, and they are the most comfortable boot I've ever had, but they are $165. It only took a week or so to get used to shifting with them. IHTH -stratman |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by babyhog on 06/09/10 at 07:03:46 I have worn this Harley Davidson boot for about 10 years, so it is my recommendation: http://www.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/MC/D81024_M_22987.jpg First pair, I bought from Ebay for $35.00. Second pair I bought new locally, $100+ Third pair I found was the same boot, with one extra lace, making it higher around the ankle. Thought it would be great for riding, but it was actually too stiff, couldn't bend my ankle easily to get my toe under the shifter. Fourth pair, went back to 6" height, and back to Ebay $27. So if you can be patient, Ebay is the way to go! I also wear them daily, shifting between the 4 pairs, depending on what I'm doing. Oldest pair to cut grass, dig flower beds, etc... I even wear the other 3 pair to work. They are on my feet probably 16+ hours a day, every day! The newest pair with the best/deepest sole/tread is the pair I ride in. Anyway, whatever choice you make, just keep in mind the ankle height and the sole. You want some protectection around your ankle, but not too tight to make shifting difficult. And soles are important for when you have to stop the bike. I also like the short heel on this boot for hooking the pegs. Good luck! ~piglet |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by cursal on 06/09/10 at 08:12:18 I kept an eye on craigslist and found 2 pair for 60 bucks. A set of Harley EXO made with gortex, full lace combat boot is what it looks like other set was a calf high standard biker boots with Velcro on the sides. both pretty much new, been using them for 8 months now :) CL is a good place to check daily...just search for boots under the motorcycle section . |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by jsarsfield on 06/09/10 at 10:26:46 66415C4F5A4741664F59455D464F592E0 wrote:
+1 for Docs .... I've always wore them while riding except mine aren't steel toe I like to have the feeling on the top of my foot for shifting. You find a more comfortable pair of riding boots IMO including HD boots. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by DrunkenDwarf on 06/09/10 at 12:05:46 I use steel toe work boots from Lehigh. No complaints so far. -D. Dwarf |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by WD on 06/10/10 at 19:29:07 I wear a pair of new old stock Chippewa steel toe 16" high black motorcycle boots. $90. They were sold by Easyriders in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They have top and across the foot straps, no laces to let in water. Ever seen a pair of Nazi Panzer corps officers boots? Same thing. I won't ride in anything other than steel toed boots. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by klx650sm2002 on 06/11/10 at 09:20:54 I use Doc Martens, a nice soft brown leather and no steel toe caps. Clive W :) |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by earlytimz on 06/11/10 at 12:30:39 Georgia Boots w/ comfort core, non safety toe. 6" in summer, 8" in winter Approx $120 retail |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by bill67 on 06/11/10 at 12:33:01 tennis shoes |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by wingsout on 06/11/10 at 13:39:28 JAFRUM.COM. I wear regular leather harness boots. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by james may on 06/11/10 at 14:28:59 1+ Quote:
I'd like to get some real riding boots, but tennis shoes with the laces double knotted and tucked into my sock works for now.. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by photojoe on 06/11/10 at 20:01:51 494247471D1C2B0 wrote:
And this coming from a guy who has to plug his car into the wall during the winter to keep it warm ;D |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by photojoe on 06/11/10 at 20:03:15 Really though, a great deal on engineer boots right here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1264087037 |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by stevemillerster on 06/13/10 at 21:15:42 I wear Bellville goretex combat boots, no steel toe. They are very comfortable. |
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Title: Re: Riding boots Post by kimchris1 on 06/13/10 at 21:42:29 I have 2 pairs of boots that I alternate with. One pair is black. And of course the other pair is PINK.... ;) Both cover my ankles and my pink ones got scuffed up a bit in the accident along with my pink leather jacket. My opinion for what it is worth is, boots that cover as well as protects your feet and ankles. |
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