Riding boots

[deadant]

I'm starting early. I'm in the market for a good set of riding boots. Looking for all day comfort, something that would be good on a hike or walking around town. I practically live in tennis shoes, other than when I'm riding, so I'm looking for something with equal comfort. Only problem I have is high arches so I have problems with most slip ons.

[bigdave]

try cruiser works made here in North Carolina www.cruiserworks.com (http://www.cruiserworks.com)

[ballast]

Due to space limitations on the bike I have taken to wearing my Vasque hiking boots. Go to Cabelas and check out some of the RedWing boots.

[nomadtom69]

A friend of mine who rides HD bought a set of HD boots that are water proof and he said it was like walking in tennis shoes ?????? I guess it depends on how much you are willing to pay they look like a hiking boot if I talk to him I will find out the name of them

[MAS Tequila]

http://www.qmuniforms.com/Product/altama-litespeed-8inch-side-zip-boot/PPS89+361/200307404

I wear a pair almost identical to these. They're six years old so there are slight differences.

I also have a pair of Double H Harness or Engineers boots that I had the zippers put in the sides.

MT

[usranger74]

Are you looking for a boot to both ride with and hike/walk with?

I like these

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/4497/1600FQ0005685/Rocky-Iron-Clad-Waterproof-Wellington-Work-Boot/

Waterproof and conferable for both riding and casual walking. But, pricey unless you find then on sale.

[Jared]

I have some Harley boot that I really like. I've had them for 3 years now and they seem to be holding up well.

[finger]

had these for about a month now. comfortable, very light
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-us/Product.mvc.aspx/9393M/0/Footwear/Mens/8-inch-Tactical-Sport-Composite-Toe-Side-Zip-Boot?galleryId=G-F

[deadant]

Are you looking for a boot to both ride with and hike/walk with?

I like these

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/4497/1600FQ0005685/Rocky-Iron-Clad-Waterproof-Wellington-Work-Boot/

Waterproof and conferable for both riding and casual walking. But, pricey unless you find then on sale.


Yes riding and biking with the same pair is the plan. I'm sure the wife will take care of packing extra shoes. I only want the pair I will be wearing.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I own a pair of Timberland, very comfortable but probably not very waterproof.

[vulcans2]

I've been wearing a pair of Sidi OnRoad Sympatex boots for the past 11 years. They're comfortable, right out of the box and are absolutely waterproof, right up until the water starts pouring in over the tops. They're comfy to walk around in, too, and provide great support while riding. Nowadays they're waterproofed with Gore Tex and cost about $350.00 a pair, so they're a bit spendy, but in this case, you do get what you pay for, and that is high quality. I sometimes with they would wear out so I could get a new pair, but they keep on keeping on! I've had them resoled twice and replaced the velcro on the side straps, but that's it. I highly recommend these boots.

Try www.newenough.com (http://www.newenough.com)
They carry a large inventory and have great prices and service.

[nomadbehappy]

I bought a pair of Sidi Canyon Gore-Tex boots last year. They are absolutely waterproof and I find them very comfortable. I have a problem having slip on boots fit me, but these have a ratchet buckle system to tighten them down and they open up from the side so they are easy to slip on (velcro, no zippers). I bought them from http://www.motogearoutlet.com/boot.htm when I was in Denver last year. They are on the pricey side $300, but I got them for $250ish in their store.

I had a pair of HD boots and they were like wearing slippers, but not much protection and they laced up the front so after a rain i pretty much could pour the water out of my boots!

Here is a link to a review of them http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/sidi/canyon-boots/ I had my HD boots for 4 years and these are so much better made I expect I will have them for a very very long time

[justbob]

I'll 2nd the vote for Cruiserworks boots, the absolute most comfortable boot I have ever worn on or off the bike. Mine are 100% waterproof and theres no need to carry other shoes on the bike.

[ndbigfish]

First, I'm not a tennis shoe or sneaker kinda guy. There is not enough support in that type of shoe when your 260 lbs with sports injured ankles. I wear boots as my daily footwear.

I have H-D Dipsticks ($49 at the time) that are over 10 years old. I have two pairs of Redwing 971 steel toe motorcycle boots ($160) and W-M Brahma steel toe work boots ($29). All these boots are all made in China.

I don't ride through steams, so waterproof, so this is not a big deal to me. However the Redwings are H₂O proof. After seeing what the payment does to footwear when it ends up under a bike in a crash, I would not think about anything but a steel toed boot. The steel toe saved the Missus feet last time I went for a skid.

The H-D boots where primarily worn on the bike. I won't buy the H-D boot again, only because of branding. I'm not an advertising banner for H-D. The Redwing is too expensive and too heavy. I am currently trying a pair of Brahma Gus model boots. I have been pleasantly surprised with the Brahma boot. I wear the Brahmas all day, on the concrete at work with a simple memory foam insert. The Brahmas are a medium to light weight boot with good stabilization. I would buy the Brahmas again based on comfort, safety and economy.

[scott2007nomad]

Wolverine steel toe

http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=co.... 545-24493-8404 (http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/footwear/mens/lace_up_steel_toe&start=16&selectedSKU=0545-24493-8404)

[coacha]

I have tactical boots similar to the ones finger has in his post. They are waterproof to a point.

[ringadingh]

Going to work and back I wear eithger sneakers or my work shoes. On weekends and trips I have a pair of harness boots that Ive used for a few seasons. This summer I got some Dakota 9" boots from Marks Work Warehouse that lace up in the front but also have a side zipper. So far these have been the most comfortable.

[nomadtom69]

Boots I am wearing now are the Tour Master Solution Water Proof Boots they are comfortable when walking

[jmax5105]

I've got my eye on these boots. Hopefully I will have them before the weather warms back up. A guy that I work with ordered them last summer and loves them. Not a problem getting into or out of them, he says they are very comfortable and they have the waterproof lining, just in case you get into some weather. I should be putting in my order sometime in the next month or so. From what you described, this may be a good option for you.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/boots/tcx/synergy_wr_touring_motorcycle_boot.html

[roox]

I have milwaukee pull ons and a pare of accelerator 8" boots that I like a lot. They have zippers on both sides and shoe laces. Put them on and tie them how you want once and then just use the zippers from then on. Very comfortable at least for me and lots of support.
http://www.mmccleather.com/motorcycle-boots/mens-motorcycle-boots/milwaukee-accelerator-motorcycle-boots.html

[schoeney]

A friend of mine who rides HD bought a set of HD boots that are water proof and he said it was like walking in tennis shoes ?????? I guess it depends on how much you are willing to pay they look like a hiking boot if I talk to him I will find out the name of them

Ok, this is too easy, thanks for serving up this softball.

Of course Harley sells great walking boots as that is what you will find your self doing when you own one......I wonder if the boots are made in the USA? Calm down, calm down, I was just joking ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

I wonder how many words Greg Wilson typed in before he realized I was joking?

[ballast]

Probably one of the few Harley products made in the USA. They are made under contract with the Milwaukee Boot Company. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[ndbigfish]

The tongue of the boot for the country of origin. I think you'll be surprised where their boots are coming from.

[ballast]

The tongue of the boot for the country of origin. I think you'll be surprised where their boots are coming from.

If that's so then they lied on the show I watched.

[ponch]

Whatever I get, they'll have steel toes. A month ago I was puling the bike out of the garage and the kickstand went into the big toe on my right foot. Not good and I don't want to do that again.

[mobandy78]

I'm starting early. I'm in the market for a good set of riding boots. Looking for all day comfort, something that would be good on a hike or walking around town. I practically live in tennis shoes, other than when I'm riding, so I'm looking for something with equal comfort. Only problem I have is high arches so I have problems with most slip ons.

I have these that I wear to work and to ride. I didn't know Converse made work boots, but these things are great! If you like the comfort of tennis shoes, then get these...

http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/product_page_multiple.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455 24892599672&pfx=pfx_shopcompare&cid=shopping3&mr:trackingCode=DDBB89CD-DD05-DF11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA

This is just the first link I grabbed. I got mine through work at our local "work shoe" store. Even got the company to pay for them since we have a fab shop. They come in brown or black I believe. I can wear them all day long and are very comfortable.