Cruising/touring boots?

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Cruising/touring boots?

#1 Unread post by muz »

Can anyone recommend a good brand? Right now I'm in hiking boots. They do they job, but the steel toes are a little thick under the shifter. :roll:

Wonder if anyone's tried the new Red Wing boots, they had 'em at the cycle show in February and almost bought a pair.
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I've worn Cruiserworks for several years now and I really like 'em. They're totally waterproof (I should know :roll: ) and didn't need any breaking in whatsoever. They've got several models for street/cruiser use. :twocents:
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Once again I'll make my pitch for Military Combat boots. Only $25 at your local surplus store for a basic pair .. they look good and are protective!

I wear Corcoran Paratroop boots (Which have a better sole, more leather around the toe and heel.) They cost about $75 which is still relatively cheaper than alotta boots out there ...
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I bought a pair of diadora express boots. Very comfortable. Wish they were a bit taller, but good construction and water proof. If you want to go a bit cheaper however, i have to agree with TechBMW. Military boots are hard to beat. I spent 6 years in the military with those things and they will take anything. military surplus cold weather gear is also hard to beat. My flight suit allows me to ride comfortably in 20 degree weather for a few hours.

Update: Diadora boots are not water proof. In heavy rain they fill up and hold water just as well as any cantine!
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After TONS of research into it, I finally got a pair of Oxtar Matrix Gore-Tex boots. They cost me a little over $200 CAN to get here, but they have everything from ankle protection and steel shank, to complete waterproof shell and sticky sole. I think you can get a pair for about $139 from Newenough.com

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I've got the Sidi Champions that I've been wearing now for over 2 years. They have held up great, comfortable to walk in and waterproof. They don't have a tall heel or big sole and that is a plus in my book. They are around $200, but well worth it.
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I like that combat boots idea. I am going to look into that. Actually I have already asked one of my military reserve buddys to look into it for me. What do you think one might not find in a combat boot vs. a high quality boot designed for riders?
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keysman wrote:I like that combat boots idea. I am going to look into that. Actually I have already asked one of my military reserve buddys to look into it for me. What do you think one might not find in a combat boot vs. a high quality boot designed for riders?
You won't find the extra hard armor on the ankles, or the extra 'padding' on the shifter toe.

what you will find though, is a pair of supremely comfy boots that you can wear all day, look great with your riding gear, whether you ride a standard, cruiser, or sportbike, and also shine up real nice.

which reminds me, I need to polish my combats again.
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#9 Unread post by keysman »

Okay so the combat boots are not the ultimate riding boots but they are better than the hiking boots I'm wearing now and will probably cost me less than a pair of Timberlands and much less than a pair of riding boots.
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TechBMW wrote:Once again I'll make my pitch for Military Combat boots. Only $25 at your local surplus store for a basic pair .. they look good and are protective!

I wear Corcoran Paratroop boots (Which have a better sole, more leather around the toe and heel.) They cost about $75 which is still relatively cheaper than alotta boots out there ...
I'll second that. I wear my flight boots (2200 b52 hours). Good ankle support, non-slip sole, fairly low toe profile. The "winter" flight boots are thicker in the ankle, and I take the quick-don zipper out to just use laces. This opens up the front a little for ventilation. I haven't worn these in the dead of summer yet, but in August, they were not too hot for comfort.
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