Triumphrat

PA-guy · 04-04-2006

By now I think I'm up to about $200 in postage, to and fro. I just received my 10th pair of riding boots and they too do not fit correctly.

I need a wide (not super wide) boot and prefer ones that are at least 8" high to keep out the wind. My friend said his Doc Martins are super comfortable but I can't see where they come in wide.

Any suggestions as to who makes "really" comfortable riding boots that also come in wide?

Thanks
C

TonUp · 04-04-2006

I like SIDI! I used the waterproof sympatex touring boot.

motonation.com

Ton Up!

meatwagon · 04-04-2006

I'm using Chippewa Moto Boots like these ,style 27862.I also have a wide foot and a high arch.These are widely available.Got mine at 'Boot Barn'.I can't wear engineer type boots due to my foot shape/arch.

[ This message was edited by: meatwagon on 2006-04-04 17:14 ]

tba-golfer · 04-04-2006

I have a really high instep, and was able to have a saddle shop stretch out a pair of steel toe Chippewa engineer style boots. $5.00 (for the stretching.)
A saddle store/tack shop should be able to help fit you and lead you in the direction you want to go.

DJ · 04-04-2006

I have these Dr Martins, I have feet like a duck and they are wide enough for me... plus they look great and don't have a large heel like most engineer boots.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2721176/c/1654.html

HiVel · 04-04-2006

Check out the BMW line of boots-I have big fat feet and the BMW
"Savannah" boot fits like a glove. It is steel toed and very sturdy yet comfy. They are ITALIAN MADE AND ALL LEATHER-very nice but not cheap.

DesertRunner · 04-04-2006

I have a pair from Redwing, the ones with the zipper on the side. Very comfortable.

vitabrew · 04-04-2006

Bates make custom motorcycle boots for about the price of a regular good boot ($225-295). Since they are individually made you will have to wait. I ordered sport boots in November or December (they warned me it may take a few months). One of the boots fit a little too big so I sent it back and they made me a new one (they didn't charge me any extra). Tried them for the first time today and got to do about 150 miles in them. They are made from soft leather so are very comfortable and are hard in the toe and heel and have pads over the ankles, on the other hand they are not as protective as those ski boot style track boots. Overall they apear to be a well made set of boots, they don't look like they are from a Flash Gordon costume (mine don't even have the yellow patch which you see in the pictures) and are custom made to your feet.
Bates Boots

link to foot measuring worksheet

Mezambo · 04-04-2006

I have a pair of Specter Road boots, very nice, hand made in Canada, fit my 13EEE clodhoppers, waterproof and they have a layer of Kevlar in them for in case you ever find yourself sliding down the road :evil:
http://www.specterroad.com/en_hist.htm

Mezambo

Psychlopath · 04-04-2006

Go to any military surplus place and get a set of "Tanker Boots."

They work just as well in service as on a bike.

Go on..ask..I got my own pair after TT8.

Anyone...anyone??