boot suggestions?

so im looking into a new pair of general riding boots. ive been using my good pair of tall, heavy hiking boots mostly, but they are on their way out now.
key thing for me is walking comfort and casual looks. my work has me living a couple hours away from my hometown and i want to be able to head back for the weekend without having to carry another pair of footwear. i also dont want to be wearing boots that look like they belong on a stormtrooper to the mall. i realize that this isnt the usual priorities for riding footwear, but at least it will be better than street shoes.
i also have fairly wide, warm feet.
so far the teknic freestyle boot is the best ive found so far, but i think they too short to offer decent ankle support.
suggestions?
thanks

BTW: im in Honduras right now, for a few more weeks, and i can tell you the weather is perfect for riding! just wish i had my bike!

I'm not much for ankle boots as they may look good but they have a tendency to go one way when I go the other in an off. They also offer little protection. Don't get me wrong, they're a good looking boot.

Shift Racing Fuel Street Shoes - Motorcycle Superstore

These look cool. Protection wise? I dont know, never held a pair in my hands.

Riding boots..... Good price too....

Shift Racing Combat Boots - Motorcycle Superstore

Yet once again I agree with Blue , if you off, the ankle boot isn't going to help much.

For commuting and touring, pretty much everyday ridding I wear Dehner Strap Tanker Boots. When the Army worn black boots a few years ago these were far and away my favorite boots. I can stand all day in them.

They are custom made to your foot and you can choose from a wide variety of leathers. Mine are made of waxed Calf Skin. The boots weigh a ton but fit prefectly.

They have an oil resistant skid proof sole and are great for riding. I can feel the foot peds and my levers and they offer great protection with two layers of super heavy leather.

And the best part is GEN George S. Patton designed these in 1937, so they have an amazing history to them.

Dehner also makes police, equestrian and Texas A & M Corps of Cadets boots. First class products.

The Dehner Boot Company: Custom Military Boots

Joe Rocket Big Bang boot. Good for wide feet. Very stiff at first, mine are still being broken in after a couple of days but are getting much better. I think they look good, they definately would provide good protection and ankle support without being too tall and obtrusive.

I am very satisfied so far. I think the price is good too, at just under a hundred smackers.

thanks for the ideas, i like all of them.
never really thought about MX boots before. i like their look in general much better than street boots. when i get home ill just have to see what i can find and try on a few pairs and to how they fit:thumbup:

greenthumb said:

so im looking into a new pair of general riding boots. ive been using my good pair of tall, heavy hiking boots mostly, but they are on their way out now.
key thing for me is walking comfort and casual looks. my work has me living a couple hours away from my hometown and i want to be able to head back for the weekend without having to carry another pair of footwear. i also dont want to be wearing boots that look like they belong on a stormtrooper to the mall. i realize that this isnt the usual priorities for riding footwear, but at least it will be better than street shoes.
i also have fairly wide, warm feet.
so far the teknic freestyle boot is the best ive found so far, but i think they too short to offer decent ankle support.
suggestions?
thanks

BTW: im in Honduras right now, for a few more weeks, and i can tell you the weather is perfect for riding! just wish i had my bike!

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I can tell you a boot not to buy. Hein Gericke Bulson. They are comfortable, waterproof. You can wear them under your jeans all day no problems. They required no breaking in and have been by far the warmest boot I have ever worn, however the velcrow strap that holds the shin guard in place is inadequate as is the remaining velcro retainer, they have as much style as Gordon Brown in a shell suit. I only got them as they were the only boots that they had in my size. I have had sidi boots preiviously. Money permiting I ill go back to Sidi,

Nelly

Oxtar Jupiter 2 XCR Motorcycle Boots :: New Enough, LTD


I just got these today, unfortunately they are a size too big. They are comfortable though. I will send them back for the right size. Great price too.

greenthumb said:

never really thought about MX boots before. i like their look in general much better than street boots.

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MX boots have a lot to recommend them. They have much more shin protection and a lot more adjustability than yer average street boot.

I've been in a boot quandary for a while. I've wanted the Sidi Crossfire SRS, but they don't make them in my size (36 Euro). So I wiffled around with a cheap pair of boots. After breaking my ankle during an off in a supermoto race, however, I realized that I was going to have to stop kvetching and find a boot that fit.

I went with the Alpinestars Supertech (the former generation, not the current Supertech R). My criteria:
-Hard impact protection.
-Resistance to twisting in any way an ankle is not supposed to twist.
-A size that fits.

Plusses:

-Good external hard protection on the shin and heel.
-Replaceable heel and toe sliders.
-Good internal anti-twisting hinged bracing structure - an inner boot.
-Adjustable calves.
-Very comfortable. The hinged internal structure allows for normal ankle movement with little resistance.

Minuses:
-The boots are short - they only go a little way up the calf.
-The slider that holds the laces for the adjustable calf doesn't hold the strings as firmly as I'd like. I think I'd be better off tying them.
-They look goofy - but so do I, so no big.

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The adjustable calf.

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The internal structure.

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I wear these boots doing everything - commuting, dirt, supermoto, etc. I don't believe in owning a good bit of gear and not wearing it every time I get on the bike.

If they fit you, though, I would seriously look at the Sidi Crossfire SRS. My husband and his friend have them, and they are utterly the shizz.

I have daily ride boot now and eventually I m getting the right one for me
I ve been checking the SIDI VERTIGO AIR.....
It has the angkle guard protection and air for the hell....
I m not going to track so I think this boot is more then enough for street use

biker_dude43 said:

I'm in the market and have been looking at the Sidi 2008 model Strada Evo Rain boots. Anyone already have these?

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I have a pair of Sidi Vertigo Air - very very nice, light and confortable, highly recommended.
Sidi Vertigo Air Boots - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

I've had these for a month or so and I am quite happy with them

Alpinestars S-MX 2

wrightme43 said:

Shift Racing Fuel Street Shoes - Motorcycle Superstore

These look cool. Protection wise? I dont know, never held a pair in my hands.

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Actually, those arn't bad... thanks for the post.

biker_dude43 said:

I'm in the market and have been looking at the Sidi 2008 model Strada Evo Rain boots. Anyone already have these?

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I have the Strada Evo Air boots, which are pretty much the same thing but with ventilation as it's warm where I am. They are fantastic, super comfortable while providing great protection with a conservative look (no crazy colors etc.) and I can't recommend them enough.

I have these Alpinestars Ridge boots. Comfortable, easy on and off, can be worn with pants tucked or not and they are waterproof too.

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I've been wondering about these? Does anyone have any input on them? Ankle protection, Comfort...?

talking about boots


I want it !
Gaerne G-RS Boots - Motorcycle Superstore

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not sure if you had read the reviews i had posted, but i originally ended up buying a pair of joe rocket sonics and was reasonbly happy with them but not overjoyed.
i edend up returning them a couple months later because the leather had started to crack at the ankles on both boots.
ended up with a pair of smx-4's, which ive had for a month or so now and am very happy with them. theyre 5X the boot the sonics were and better in every way.

also, Dakota is the house brand of marks work wearhouse. i dont believe you have them in the u.s., do you? they probably have 50+ models of work boots and are in general decent quality and good value.