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Message started by SALB on 05/15/12 at 11:51:20

Title: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by SALB on 05/15/12 at 11:51:20

I was wondering if anyone had any experience using jungle boots as riding boots? My feet sweat profusely, and the better ventilation and light sand color of the new "Desert Storm" style ones would be just the ticket. My question is, will the canvas sides hold up well enough if I should go down, and will it melt if exposed to the exhaust?

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Greg on 05/15/12 at 11:55:57

Thanks for asking this! I have seen recommendations for the sneaker style hiking boots and wondered the same thing. I look forward to the answer.

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Dead Fish on 05/15/12 at 12:47:25

I have been using military desert tan hot weather boots for about 400 miles because it was the only boot I could find in my size. The heels and toes are hardened and there is a leather strap going over the ankle. The tongue and the panels above and below the ankle guard are vented. So far, no melting issues with the panel inserts or soles. Anything below 75 and my feet actually get cold. I can't attest to the safety of the boot or how it will do in really sweltering heat.

Good hunting

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Serowbot on 05/15/12 at 14:12:54

Nuttin' beats leather, but anythin' beats nuttin'...
You'll probably get the distinctive, black left toe, biker syndrome on yer' pretty tan boots... ;D...
I think they'll do fine if you go down, but I don't know if they melt against a pipe...
I like boots with some ankle flex in them, and combat boots are good for that. (Flex can save your knee and hip joints in a crash)...

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by SALB on 05/15/12 at 16:14:10

Here's what I had in mind...

http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=7590&tabid=548&catid=6

I just don't want to shell out $100+ on a pair of boots just to have them destroyed by a hot pipe! :'(

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/15/12 at 19:37:10

I think I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Chippewa EPS boots for my next pair.

http://www.chippewaboots.com/boots/engineer/27422

Of course, they will likely be warmer than the desert boots you've listed and summers in Texas can get toasty. I just want to stick with leather. I have melted nylon on my muffler before. Not great for the hiking boot or the pipe. The pipe cleaned up a lot better. There was very little leather on my hiking boots though, so you may fare much better.

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by verslagen1 on 05/15/12 at 19:52:56

chippy's are good boots, got a pair myself.
kinda like trooper, but not.
my dad said they were good too.

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 05/17/12 at 01:34:53

i wear a pair of canadian surplus army combats as riding boots ... more comfortable than most motorcycle boots at 1/2 the cost ... best thing I've ever had on my 'ol dogs! 8-)

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Serowbot on 05/17/12 at 09:14:55

Have you considered buying some tan leather boots, and punching a bunch of holes in them?...
Like a perforated jacket...
:-?...

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/17/12 at 10:43:40

3422352830252833470 wrote:

Have you considered buying some tan leather boots, and punching a bunch of holes in them?...
Like a perforated jacket...
:-?...

I was wondering if they made perforated leather riding boots. Seems like there could be a market for it.

Along these lines (not trying to hijack the thread), the coconut socks that RoadGear sells are really great socks. They offer decent cushioning, they stay up, wick sweat very well and stay comfortable. Supposedly the coconut fibers are antimicrobial, etc. too. Be sure to check your pricing though. Even though RoadGear was having 25% off sale on the socks at the time, I got the socks from them but sold on Amazon.com for less. I only bought two pairs to try but I am impressed enough that I will likely get a few more.

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by dinsdale on 05/17/12 at 10:58:02

http://www.lapolicegear.com/bates-mens-c3-8inch.html
$65
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/policestuff_2209_979545185

Title: Re: Jungle Boots, Anyone?
Post by SALB on 05/17/12 at 20:58:37

I went ahead and ordered the boots. The nylon canvas has to get pretty hot to melt, me thinks, and with my pant legs down all the way, I think I'll be feeling the burn before the boots.....I hope ;)