Triumphrat

iandel · 04-04-2006

G'day,

Go to your local HD store and try their engineer boots to get the right fit. Then go to LeatherUp to buy them either with or without the HD insignia for less than 1/2 the price. They are exactly the same boot. I got mine for around $63.00 and they are very comfortable. I like shopping local but for that much difference in price you have to at least consider the web, unless the HD guy wants to discount.

edwin_44691 · 04-04-2006

I thought the boots on the advertiser "BritishMotorcycling.com" looked like a good deal.

mecscc · 04-04-2006

I second the suggestion to go to leatherup.com. Good quality boots and they will work with you to insure a good fit. You can even send it a tracing of your foot to help them fit you, and they will allow returns no questions asked.

Monte

ChuckT120 · 04-04-2006

Take a trip to your local Western Wear store (you do have one of those up North, don't you :-D ) and look at the Ariat combination kilt boot. They have a steel shank, padded tops, and a super comfortable fit.

Chuck

04-05-2006

I have Red Wing style 0980, they are waterproof, and come in widths. This style is lace up and 9 inches high. Mine fit good and very comfortable.

Good luck
Brian

PAAS · 04-05-2006

I have wide feet with a high arch and have found Oxtar Matrix boots to be comfortable. They are purpose built bike boots with a waterproof Gore-Tex liner and armour. They are plain black and more subtle looking than some of the race-rep boots I've seen. You could even wear them in the office under a pair of suit trousers and nobody would notice. If you have "difficult" feet you really need to try some pairs before you buy.

Paul.

Skibo · 04-05-2006

If you head out route 73 on the weekends, stop in at Zerns Farmers market. There is a great shoe stand that has just about every boot imaginable at 20-60% discount. If he doesn't have what you are looking for at the market, he has a store right next door that is a shoe junkie delight. If they can't help you nobody can.

Boozer · 04-05-2006

This is a great post. Given they are the shoes of my youth, I'm partial to Docs. Now, however, I want something with more protection but with as much style.
Only problem is most bike specific boots seem to look like:
1. old engineer boots
2. joe racer boots
3. gay witch boots

Appreciate PA-guy for starting this thread.

D.

DWIT100 · 04-05-2006

I bought these boots earlier this year - decided to treat myself - I had been wearing the same boots I bought used in college (24 yrs ago). They are more comfortable than any shoes/boots I've ever worn. Pricey though.... They are available in narrow and wide sizes!!

Sold in the U.S. through Helimot

Helimot

[ This message was edited by: DWIT100 on 2006-04-05 14:53 ]

pigpen955 · 04-05-2006

Quote:

On 2006-04-05 03:04, bdrav wrote:
I have Red Wing style 0980, they are waterproof, and come in widths. This style is lace up and 9 inches high. Mine fit good and very comfortable.

Good luck
Brian

I second the Red Wing boot. Definately water proof and way comfortable once the first few rides are over.