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| Hi Michael, If you go to any of the manufacturer's sites, they have "Dealer Locator" options on the websites. Once you find a dealer in your area, call them up and ask them if they carry specific models to save yourself a trip. There is a RedWing dealer in the Janz Mall in Thousand Oaks with a subset of RedWing's stock, but there might be one closer to you. I had them order sizes that they didn't carry to get mine. RedWing also has both steel toe and non-steel toe. There is a Chippewa dealer in Simi Valley, but they carry the logger boots and not the Motorcycle boots. I spoke to a Chippewa dealer and he said the RedWings would be a better quality boot over the Chippewa, but you might get some more comfort out of some select Chippewa models. Tony Murga boots are done by appointment. You go to his shop or see him at a show and he measures each foot separately and then makes a pattern of your feet to make the boots. He then keeps them on file for subsequent orders. Also, did you get the pictures from the IMS Show ??? Good Luck, Tim http://www.redwingshoes.com/ http://www.chippewaboots.com/ |
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Woodland Hills, CA | Thanks Tim. Interesting that a Chippewa dealer would say that the Red Wings are better quality. Anyway, I will check them out. Which do you have (if either)?
And no, I did not get any pics from IMS. Do you have my direct email so you can forward them. If not, let me know and I will get it to you.
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Cruiser
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Sparta, WI | My dad turned me on to Red Wings 45 years ago. I have drifted away a few times, including wearing Harley boots for awhile (they really sucked), but I have come back home to Red Wings. Riding is one thing, being able to enjoy walking after I get to my destination is another. Red Wings are reasonably priced and a quality boot built for riding and walking. |
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Iron Butt
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| Michael, I guess I emailed the pictures to the wrong email address. Another Michael in the club must have got them. I resent the pictures to the email address in your signature. The Chippewa dealer is also a RedWing dealer and probably others as well. I have had multiple pairs of RedWings and my friends who are in the trades like them as well (I have never tried Chippewa, but heard good things from people who have owned them). The RedWings are comfortable on cement and ladder rungs. They are sturdy, wear well and have a solid platform. I am wearing a pair of 8" loggers now. Tim
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Pocono Mountains of PA | I've been riding with a pair of Matterhorn Duty Boots that I wore as a LEO. They are sturdy all leather and have a fantastic grip sole. These are the same boots that are issued to the State Police as uniform items. They are insulated and Gortex lined, and have always been confortable walking, riding or in the woods. One drawback is they are not cheep. I'm glad I have an extra pair in the closet. This is the writeup... Matterhorn Mens 8 inch Waterproof Leather Insulated Field Boot with Non-Metallic Safety Toe 682494. Goodyear Patented Flex-Welt Construction, Waterproof/Breathable GORE-TEX Bootie, Water-Resistant, Breathable Full Grain Leather, Thinsulate Insulation 600 grams, Cambrelle Breathable Moisture Wicking Lining, Removable DRYZ Moisture/Odor Control Shock Absorbing Cushioned Insert, Fiberglass Shank, Patented PGD Shock Absorbing Polyurethane Midsole, Vibram Sierra Outsole, Non-Metallic Safety Toe: Meets ASTM F2413 Standard for Protective Footwear
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Hartland, , WI | VisionTex - 2008-12-16 7:02 PM
This is a nice boot.
My favorites...not water proof or made to hiking in but I love them! |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | Wizard, I bought my Chippewa boots like the ones shown above at Boot Barn. |
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | Wizard, Contact Tony Murga, Tell'em Miles sent you, tell'm what you are looking for, make an appointment and go down to his shop (it's south of LA), get fitted, listen to some great music, wait a few months and your feets will thank you for the rest of your life.
Every man should own his own tux, and at least one pair of great custom made boots. |
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MN. | Got my Cruiserworks boots back around '2000, and their still gong strong. Had to re-sole them a couple times now, but they are the most comfortable boots (and waterproof) I have ever had. It IS a pain to have to order something online without trying them on, but these boots are well worth it! |
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Woodland Hills, CA | Miles - 2008-12-19 1:09 AM
Wizard, Contact Tony Murga, Tell'em Miles sent you, tell'm what you are looking for, make an appointment and go down to his shop (it's south of LA), get fitted, listen to some great music, wait a few months and your feets will thank you for the rest of your life.
Every man should own his own tux, and at least one pair of great custom made boots.
Thanks Miles! |
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Cruiser
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| Sorry folks, but Redwings are no longer made in the usa.
I have a pair of Cruiserworks boots, pretty nice. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 721
| Yep, Cruiserworks boots are some of the best and still made here. They offer many styles for men and women and are both breathable and completely waterproof. One time while riding with some of my Goldwing buddies we got to our destination and were talking in the parking lot when my buddies started laughing, I wondered what was up and one of them finally told me to look down.......... I looked down to find out that I had been standing the entire time (about 20 minutes or so) in a 5 inch deep puddle of water, and yes, not a drop made it through to my feet. I've worn out two pairs of the Side Zip touring model in the past 10 years, they are great for riding, walking, in fact, I now usually just put my riding boots on instead of any other shoes when I go out. Here is their website:
http://www.cruiserworks.com/
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Linwood, MI | lowtone9 - 2008-12-20 11:28 AM
Sorry folks, but Redwings are no longer made in the usa.
Yes they are. Red Wing shoes and boots are made in Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky. Some of the other brands that are owned by Red Wing, i.e., Vasque and Worx, are made overseas, though. |
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VA | Have you ever tried Danner boots? The pair I have are not insulated, but they do make them insulated as well.They are by the far the most rugged pair of boots I have ever worn. I got them for work about 7 years ago, and other than needing to be re-soled because I wore them because I wore them almost every day for three of those years, they are still great. They are all leather and a harder soled bottom, but are near indestructible. It takes a few weeks to break in, but once they are, they are extremely comfortable. But, get a pair of inserts because the bottom is leather and if you are on your feet for extended periods of time, it's nice to have. Otherwise, you won't be replacing them anytime soon. They are the same boots that a lot of the military uses.
Edited by divesharc 2008-12-20 5:57 PM
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Tacoma, WA | I second the Oxtars. Best riding boot I have ever had. Spendy, but well worth it!
http://www.rapidracer.com/tcx/?manufacturerid=66
I have some Redwing pull ons, but they are not warm, and stain my socks. I wish they would wear out!----Metalguy
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Carrollton, TX | Travelin' Man - 2008-12-20 2:02 PM Yep, Cruiserworks boots are some of the best and still made here. They offer many styles for men and women and are both breathable and completely waterproof. One time while riding with some of my Goldwing buddies we got to our destination and were talking in the parking lot when my buddies started laughing, I wondered what was up and one of them finally told me to look down.......... I looked down to find out that I had been standing the entire time (about 20 minutes or so) in a 5 inch deep puddle of water, and yes, not a drop made it through to my feet. I've worn out two pairs of the Side Zip touring model in the past 10 years, they are great for riding, walking, in fact, I now usually just put my riding boots on instead of any other shoes when I go out. Here is their website: http://www.cruiserworks.com/ I agree the Cruiserworks boots are the best boot you can buy. I had read review after review for years saying these boots are the best and had heard nothing but praise from users so I bought a pair a year and a half ago and they have been awesome. They are light weight, comfortable, waterproof and good looking. You can walk for miles in them and they wear well. They have my vote. |
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Bullhead City, AZ | my kid is a wildland firefighter and those guys all wear White's or Westco's. I saw the Westco's at Sturgis last summer priceybut very comfortable. Think about, it fight fire in nasty places that most people wouldn't even walk, 16 hours a day for up to 2 weeks in a row those boots have to be tough and comfortable. |
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| Rebel - 2008-12-20 3:32 PM
lowtone9 - 2008-12-20 11:28 AM
Sorry folks, but Redwings are no longer made in the usa.
Yes they are. Red Wing shoes and boots are made in Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky. Some of the other brands that are owned by Red Wing, i.e., Vasque and Worx, are made overseas, though.
Go to their website and shoot them an email asking why none of the Redwing branded boots carry a "made in USA" tag anymore. |
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Iron Butt
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| Go to their website and shoot them an email asking why none of the Redwing branded boots carry a "made in USA" tag anymore. This is too bad.  I think I may have bought my last pair of Redwing boots. Tim |
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Arkansas | So, I wanna know what Slowrider decided! What boot did he buy, after all this advice? |
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L.I., N.Y. | Thank you to all for your great input and advice on this subject, as usually you all are a wealth of information. I had one opportunity to look and the store I visited, you had to prepay for the boots you ordered. I was more focused on the family over the past 2 weeks and will begin looking again in earnest after the New Year's Day Cold Finger Run for Cancer. I have 2 trips planned for Penn Yan area and 1 to Wilmington, NC, brother borrowing MH, and will be planning stops at boot shops along the way. I will keep you all posted, Thank You, Have A Safe Happy New Year and GOD BLESS! 
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San Antonio, Texas | Not just trying to keep this thread alive, but I do have a question that's boot related. Has anyone worn or tried the boots that are sold/tagged by Victory? I just happen to have been visited by Santa with some Victory gift certificates and am lining up what they will be used for. So, I'm wondering if Victory boots would be a good thing or not (yes. other things will be bought and added to the Vision along with the possibility of the boot buy). Thanks! |
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | I found the Victory boots to be excellent boots. No they are not as comfy and as well fitted as the boots in the $1500 range, but they feel and wear a lot better then what they cost me. I actually liked them so much, when I found out they were going out of stock I tracked down a 2nd pair I still have new in box. I don't think they make them anymore but they were similar to these without the gawdy buckle thing. http://www.purepolaris.com/Detail.aspx?ItemID=2869332(PolarisPGACat...
Not sure if they have kept up the quality of the original versions, but they were a very nice boot. |
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| Same price for boots made in the usa. http://www.chippewaboot.com/chippewa-motorcycle.htm |
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Visionary
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| My Victory Engineer boots are about 9 years old now. I had them re-heeled once.
I like to park away from everyone else and walk. So these boots have lots of mileage on them.
I recommend them to everyone. |
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Boots thats made for riding
