What boots do you ride in?

[CatatonicBug]

I refuse to wear steel toes while riding, as it makes it almost impossible to get my toes under the shift lever. I needed some tall boots that were waterproof, but that I could still wear all day at the office on casual friday.

I ended up with a pair of Herman Survivor "Commander" boots from Walmart. They were about $40 or so. After I bought them, I have read a lot of negative reviews about quality and durability, but I haven't had any trouble with them so far. If I can locate a military surplus store that carries waterproof boots, I may go that route next time instead.

[jwhughes3]

Justin cowboy style waterproof workboots

They have a great sole, are comfy as heck and I even wear them all the time to travel and with business attire. They arent "shinyboots" kinda a buff brown finish so I dont ever polish them either. Just slip on and go.

John in San Antonio

[Cobia]

Tour Master Reponse SC Road Boots

Here's a link to the review in Webbikeworld that led to my purchase decision:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ster-response/

And the fact that I found a brand new (never used), still in the box pair, in my size for $29.
I am very happy with the way the feel and the protection they provide. I did have to install a cushioned inner sole becuase thy had none. Can wear them all day, even at work.

[DJinNH]

Timberland Pro Workboots

I wear the Timberland Pro Workboots without the steel toe.

Back in 2004, I had my feet crushed and had severe damage to my left leg, degloving, destroyed tibia, multiple breaks in the fibula, crushed ankle, etc, etc.

When I started riding again (by the way, that was an accident with an aircraft, not motorcycle) I was very concerned with being able to hold up the bike at a traffic light or stop sign.

The Pro boots with the winter insulation is what I wear year round. I decided against the steel toe only because I assumed the steel toe may cause a lot of pain with any restricted space, flexability of the boot.

I also have inserts made specifically for my feet by a doctor to help ease any pain. So far, no problems on rides of a few hours. I can't really ride all day without some serious pain. I've had the same pair for two years now and they're still in good shape.

http://www.timberland.com/product/in...entPage=family

$180.00

Don

[beegshot]

Tevas

Yep, the equivalent of flip-flops. But, that's just in the neighborhood on the way to the pool. Oh yeah, no helmet either.

Seriously, my footwear depends on whether or not I'm planning to hike when I get up into the mtns. If so, I wear high top timberland lace up hiking boots. If not, I wear rubber healed (leather soled) mid calf pull-on "cowboy" boots.

[Pat Kelly]

8" HiTek Magnum, non steel-toe. Water-proof lace-up (anytime) or side-zip (summer).

[madmax-im]

These are what I use...They really are very comfortable...no steel toes though. I can wear these all day long wether I'm riding or walking in the mall...got mine at Cabelas for $189...
http://www.danner.com/product/strike...c=false&page=1
Or You could try these as they have toe protection (non metallic)
http://www.danner.com/product/strike...c=false&page=1

[barberad]

Yes...looks like boots are the new "What kind of tread do you use" thread.

[Ivan]

Finally a thread with some real sole.

I use Gene Simmons' old boots from back in the day. They go pretty good with my Gwar riding armor. hehe.

Seriously, I have a pair of Ariat riding boots I picked up at Vanderbilt's for $160. Seem to be high quality and were a bear to break in, which in my world, means they will last a while.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES get TourMaster riding boots. they are cheaper quality than the discount isle at K Mart. I bought a set from a going out of business sale for $50 and felt totally ripped off. The price on them new was almost $200 according to most websites. They were total crap.

[DenyP]

My feet are size 16 EE. That pretty much means I buy what I can find in my sze. I have two pair of lace up boots, steel toe in brown and hiking in black. I like the protection of the steel toe and have never expiranced any of the problems others have had with them. I can't say what brand they are. The brown ones are union made in USA . Somthing you don't see very often anymore.

Deny

[ManitoulinLad]

Holy Crap Deny - size 16EEE - How do you get your foot under the shift peg. I'm serious man. Did you have to do any mods or can you shift no probs. Just wondering. Sorry I'm from the north & we are built small & close to the ground to retain heat better in the winter hehe - Dan

[DenyP]

Holy Crap Deny - size 16EEE - How do you get your foot under the shift peg. I'm serious man. Did you have to do any mods or can you shift no probs. Just wondering. Sorry I'm from the north & we are built small & close to the ground to retain heat better in the winter hehe - Dan

I'm not sure, but I think just repositioned it a click or two. I have been thinking about foward controls, but more because of my long legs and how close my king/queen puts me to the tank.

Deny

[Geezer]

My feet are size 16 EE. That pretty much means I buy what I can find in my sze. I have two pair of lace up boots, steel toe in brown and hiking in black. I like the protection of the steel toe and have never expiranced any of the problems others have had with them. I can't say what brand they are. The brown ones are union made in USA . Somthing you don't see very often anymore.

Deny

Eek and I thought my size 14 boots were big... Anyway I have a set of El Cheapo hunting boots from Payless shoes. I bought them for hunting when I was broke. It's taken me years to break them in but they seem to do the job and they keep my ankles warm on a cold day...

I'd just wear what ever shoes I had on for riding but I can't seem to stop the oil leak around the alternator wires...

Geezer

[psycoreefer]

Geezer, wasn't there a "how to break in your leathers thread" that suggested motor oil not to long ago? You should get a nice pair of leather boots to wear riding, then by the time you fix the leak the boots will be nice and soft.

I also wear whatever I happen to have on, as long as its not sandals.

[Geezer]

The problem with that is only the right boot would be broken in...

Geezer