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Tourer
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| Am looking for a new pair of boots since I got the Vision..As I have a short inseam and can almost flat foot the bike at stop, I read another post that talked about boots with a higher heal and sole than my old ones...Found the boots on the Milwaukee boots web-site very nice for the money and have thick soles, heels, and good traction on bottoms....Kind of a "goofy" question on this forum, but maybe some with similiar short leg problems could offer their opinions on boots without opening another "can-of worms" oil thread......Thanks and I do not want to lower the bike or change seats etc......
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | I'm vertically challenged also. We have an outlet store in Elizabethtown that carries Harley Davidson boots. You can to about any HD dealer and get them. The outlet store was a bit cheaper. Anyway, I bought pair of boots with a thicker sole and taller heal . Does the trick. But I also plan on sending the seat to be re-stuffed, with 3 inches of foam instead of 4, once the first snow hits this coming winter. That will be about perfect!
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San Antonio, TX | 28" inseam. Here are the boots I wear when two-up or for long rides. These are even made in the USA!
http://www.copshoes.com/c-chippewa-boots-p-CH-27868.html
This is my next boot purchase in Tan Ostrich.
http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-Ostrich-Engineer-Boot/dp/B004KS...
Ride Safe
Edited by radioteacher 2011-05-25 11:27 PM
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Iron Butt
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| radioteacher - 2011-05-25 11:26 PM
28" inseam. Here are the boots I wear when two-up or for long rides. These are even made in the USA!
http://www.copshoes.com/c-chippewa-boots-p-CH-27868.html
This is my next boot purchase in Tan Ostrich.
http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-Ostrich-Engineer-Boot/dp/B004KS...
Ride Safe
The black leather boots are exactly like HD's boots. I always wondered who made them for Harley. |
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New Mexico | I'm not short, but here are the best boots I have found. Maybe they can increase the heel?
http://www.cruiserworks.com/corporate.php
Edited by Boots 2011-05-26 11:39 AM
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | Wow, you guys go for the heavy boots! I like 'em on the lighter side. I just bought a pair of Sidi Slash riding boots/shoes for the summer (it's freakin hot here in FL!) Cold or rain or for touring I wear my AlpineStars Ridge Waterproof boot. I buy my boots from revzilla.com They have a schitload of boots from Racing on down and the best customer service I have experienced. (It's hard to buy shoes online) |
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Flowery Branch Ga | Since we are talking boots----- I am displeased with the lack of life in the HD harness boots that I have. I am looking for squared toe harness boot in black with the LUGGED sole not the smooth sole that most have. I also need it priced low. Made in the USA a BIG plus for me. Can ya'll help?
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | These Chippewa Snip Toe boots are great. Made in the USA and have a Vibram Sole. I always have a firm footing wearing these boots. I have seen many boots of lesser quality that look like these Chippewa's.
http://www.copshoes.com/c-chippewa-boots-p-CH-27868.html
They are worth every penny and can be re-soled.
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Tourer
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| Thanks to all for the great input...I will look at these options and make my decision...... |
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, IA | angry dwraf from milwaukee took his boots to a shoe repair man and had them put a really thick sole on his riding boots he rides a vision 8ball and just loves them so if u have a special boot u like u could use that option |
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Tourer
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| In the end I took my old boots to a shoemaker and got new thicker rubber soles and heels for $69...These are good old USA made leather ones I bought 10 years ago at a flea market for $100....Hope they do the job, if not I quess I will have to shop around some....Thanks again..... |
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Cruiser
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Edmonton Alberta, Canada | Pull out yer old Disco boots from the 80's lol
Edited by norcan 2011-05-28 8:40 AM
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