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Cruiser
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L.I., N.Y. | Any suggestions on a Good pair of riding boots. NOT ANYTHING MADE IN CHINA. Remember the ad I'd walk amile for a camel, I'll ride a hundred for good boots. I took a chance on a pair from Kolh's, I should've known better, returned four days later, fit well, kept my feet warm(lined), but fell apart. I'm trying to stay away from rubber soles too. Tired of brassoing the chrome pipe right side, every now and then my foot get lazy, all that stop and go local traffic. I've looked thru the local harley dealerships and didn't like any or there apparel, comes from CHINA!  I'd like American made. Thanks all Merry Christmas and happy new Year  |
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Visionary
Posts: 1484
LaPorte,Tx. | Just Google American Made Boots, you should find something. One online company selling alot is Midwest Boots.com |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 810
| Redwing makes a good boot. Their lesser line is made overseas, but their normal line is made in the USA. I have had a few pairs of their work boots and they last. The last pair that I bought were their waterproof insulated boots which are great for cold weather riding. Here is the 9" insulated, waterproof logger boot with Vibram soles I bought last. Very comfortable and solid. http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1606 
HTH, Tim
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Visionary
Posts: 1484
LaPorte,Tx. | This is a nice boot.
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Cruiser
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Arkansas | Look at Cruiserworks- talk about comfortable! Just like my slippers.Not cheap, but worth every penny. Waterproof, Kevlar at the ankles, cool in summer and warm in winter, lightweight and made in USA
www.cruiserworks.com/
p.s. And, if you get the ones without the buckle/strap across the instep, you could put on a good shine and wear 'em with a tux!!!
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Iron Butt
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| VisionTex, I have never had Chippewa boots, but heard from a Fireman that they were great. Have you owned any of them? Thanks,
Tim |
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Puddle Jumper
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San Antonio, TX | Has to be the Motorcycle line from Red Wing. I have had 10 or more pairs of riding boots over the years and not once wanted another of the same when they wore out...until I bought the Red Wing 970. They make it in Steel Toe also, but you will need to adjust your shifter up a few turns to get it under there. First pair lasted 3 years of almost daily, all-day, wear and 30K miles. They make some other styles in the motorcycle line also.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/motorcycle/
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Tourer
Posts: 377
O'Neill, Nebraska | Victory makes a nice pair of riding boots. The are high tops with twin zippers. Once you've laced them up you can quickly pull them off by unzipping them. And man are they sturdy....only about $119. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| TourMaster and Joe Rocket both make some nice riding boots that are waterproof and comfy for walking around when you get off the bike at attractions. Unfortunately they don't meet any of your requirements, sorry. I wear a pair of "Long Haul" boots I picked up at a truck stop some 10 years ago. Leather uppers, rubber soles and the most comfy boot I've ever owned right out of the box. I fgure they have at least 100k miles on them in all weather conditions. Only problem is I can no longer find them, again sorry. My best advice is go try on lots of boots and buy the ones that feel really comfy right out of the box (no matter who makes them).
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | jama - 2008-12-16 7:07 PM Look at Cruiserworks- talk about comfortable! Just like my slippers.Not cheap, but worth every penny. Waterproof, Kevlar at the ankles, cool in summer and warm in winter, lightweight and made in USA www.cruiserworks.com/ p.s. And, if you get the ones without the buckle/strap across the instep, you could put on a good shine and wear 'em with a tux!!! +1 on the Cruiserworks boot... Most comfortable boot I have ever worn hands down.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| I have always worn Original Swat Boots.
http://www.originalswatonline.com/p-OS-1232.html
These are comfortable for all day wear. I use them for riding, hunting and many times every day use. |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | My only problem with my Zip-up Red Wings is the zipper is on the outside of the boot. I love the grip the boots have when I stop. Even when I step in gravel on the road, the boots hold firm.
Ride Safe
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | or ya could ride your Visn wearing flip flops like the jackass I saw this past summer in shorts a wife beater and his copilot was wearing daisy dukes and a halter top...... stupid stupid stupid...... they will be the same people suing whoever tears up their skin so they look like a skeleton |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 6
| Here is a company that will custom paint them for you...
They painted these for David Villumen
http://www.hardlifestyle.com
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Iron Butt
Posts: 810
| Here are some custom boots if you like. You can pick out the upper and lower hides, soles, toe shape, heel style, height of boot, top edge style, color, etc. I have a pair of black stingray with about 20,000 miles on them and they are about ready for a new set of heels. www.murgaboots.com 
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Tourer
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San Antonio, TX United States | mdhass - 2008-12-16 10:03 PM I have always worn Original Swat Boots. http://www.originalswatonline.com/p-OS-1232.html These are comfortable for all day wear. I use them for riding, hunting and many times every day use. I have to agree with the SWAT boots for summer use and any temps above 50F. I have not found anything better than the swat boots with the mesh outersheel. Like wearing an old pair of tennis shoes. My particular delimma is winter riding (ambients of 32F down to 20F)and keeping the toes warm for at least 2 hours prior to stopping. |
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Tourer
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | +1 for Tony Murga... |
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Visionary
Posts: 1350
| I have worn the Victory engineer boots since '99. I am looking for a more "touring" style boot now for riding the Vision. Alpinestar is a nice one. An Italian company(Oxtar) I really liked got bought out by TCX. They have nice boots but don't fit me well. I like a closed front boot in the cold. I feel the wind through the laces.
Of course check out Sportsman's Guide .com for boots from good companies at closeout prices. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | If any of you find a boot that's made in size 15E, let me know, OK? |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 26
| Last May I rode for about 2 hours in a snow storm through the Mountains. It was about 28 degrees. My toes never got cold. And I have hunted all day in the original swat boots walking through snow below freezing temperatures and still my toes never got cold. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 600
Linwood, MI | I've had Red Wings for a couple of years now and I love them. More comfortable than sneakers.
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Cruiser
Posts: 177
NW Illinois | www.cruiserworks.com/
Plus 1 on the cruiserworks waterproof comfortable, Have about 30,000+ miles on mine still going strong |
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Tourer
Posts: 340
Regina Saskatchewan Canada | I have a pair of Victory boots and I really like them.
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Visionary
Posts: 1484
LaPorte,Tx. | TimS - 2008-12-16 7:12 PM
VisionTex, I have never had Chippewa boots, but heard from a Fireman that they were great. Have you owned any of them? Thanks,
Tim
Tim, no I have not used Chippewa boots. Looks like a nice motorcycle boot and I've found online they are around $200. |
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Tourer
Posts: 506
Woodland Hills, CA | I would love a pair of comfortable, warm and waterproof boots that I can also walk in all day. Unfortunately, I need to try boots on first, which makes ordering over the internet a bit of a headache for me. Some boots that come highly recommended just don't work for me comfort wise. So if anyone knows of a good place (or places) in southern California to try on some of the boots that are recommended in this thread, that would be great. Thanks. |
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