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#1 ·
Looking to get a new pair of riding boots. Any recommendations beside HD? I need a pair with a wide width (EE). Thx


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#3 ·
Try Redwing. They have various styles. Insulated non-insulated, safety non-safety toed, laced or slip on, tan or black leather. Don't forget to ask to see the catalog they have a lot of different styles that are custom order only & take about a month to be made. They do cost more but are worth it.

Doctor Martin are also good boots but the souls do wear out faster due to their softness.
 
#4 ·
I also have red wings and they are great boots. Just a little pricey. The nice thing is that if you take care of the uppers the boots will last for ever. Red Wing will resole them with original style soles of course for a price but they do last. I've had mine for over 7 years with 4 resoles. That said they are not as comfortable as my Justin J-Max which can also be resoled but not through Justin so you do have to change sole type.
 
#5 ·
Forgot to mention Redwings boots are US made. Not all of their shoes are. Most repairs are free, excluding resouling. They also will reoil the oil tanned leather ones for free if you bring them in. I just buy the oil & do it myself. Also free laces. My store keeps customer records which makes reordering simple, especially useful since the model I wear is special order only.
 
#35 ·
Not all of their boots are either. I have two pair of lineman's boots that are made in China. Insulated for winter and non insulated for summer. It's a requirement of the job. No quality issues with them either. I'm fussy about my boots. In a past life before I became a lineman for Ma Bell, I did shoe and boot repair. Just sucks that they charge almost as much for the Chinese stuff as the USA made stuff.
They're heavy after working in them all day.

I picked up a pair of HD boots from Sears last year that lace up and also have the zipper up the side. Light, comfy and for the most part water proof unless you get hammered in a downpour. I oil them about once a year (lightly) to keep the leather soft. You may also want to check out Rockies or Iron Age (if they're still around). Find a boot store and start trying them on. You'll know when you have the right boot.
 
#6 ·
I use Danner Acadias. Danner lists them as a duty or police boot. Black, waterproof, Gortex lined, also available insulated. The boot is lace to toe and is available in EE. THey used to be approved for military use before the new brown boots. Cops love them. Easy to wear all day.
 
#7 ·
I like Wolverine Durashock, or Multishock boots.
 
#9 ·
I guess it depends on what conditions you ride in.

I like my ICON Elsinore 1000 boots in classic brown.
Icon 1000 Elsinore Boots - RevZilla

They are not waterproof so I only wear them locally.

For travelling, you can't beat Gore-Tex. I have the TCX Infinity boots that I wear when on the road.

TCX Infinity GORE-TEX Boots Review - Motorcycle USA

I have a pair of 12 inch Carolina steel toe engineer boots that breathe well and protect from engine heat.

Men's Carolina® 12" Steel Toe Domestic Engineer Boots, Black - 133154, Motorcycle & Biker Boots at Sportsman's Guide

Some Sno-Seal can make them water repellent.

Personally, I would never wear laces while riding.
 
#13 ·
+1 on the Ariat cowboy boots, comfortable, not klunky, no wet feet issues and a great rubber sole. Since I got them I have never wanted to wear my biker boots.
 
#15 ·
there is no better riding boots than Daytona Roadstar's. Crazy expensive but in this case you definitely get what you pay for. Company from Germany and only makes riding boots and has for many years. I also have wide feet and had never found a boot I ould ride all day in and also walk long distances until a buddy talked me into them. Been a few years now (and 42000 miles) and they have held up perfect.
If you can get past the price tag, there is nothing else like them out there.
 
#16 ·
I too have Bates boots and like them pretty well. I think they're work boots and not riding boots though. They've recently come out with a new riding boot called the Adrenalin which I've been looking at. Not sure how wide they come but I have a wide foot as well. They're about $200 retail.
 
#19 ·
I know boots will be as personal as seats and windshields; but, I have had great luck with Chippewa 12" Engineer Rugged Outdoor Boot(Style #27862).

I probably have 40-50,000 miles on them and they look fine. The calf leather lining and the shifter toe pads are both great details.

The only change I made to the boot was to have the heels cut down for more comfortable walking.

I understand that they are assembled in the US from imported pieces, if this is important to you.

Good luck with your search.

tom
 
#21 ·
I wear a pair of Corcoran II jump boots. They're sturdy, super comfortable and fairly waterproof from years of wax. They're not clunky or heavy so I can walk around in them when I'm off the bike
 
#22 ·
I wear Chippewa loggers and love them, take a bit to break in but I have gotten years out of a pair with the vibram sole, some people oil there boots I would like to do the same what oil is good? Any suggestions?
 
#27 ·
Well, opinions are divided like your backside :)
But seriously, working at the time with EMTs I have seen a lot of nasty foot injuries on mc-riders. So I wouldn't recommend riding with other footwear than true riding gear. That said, a jumpboot is much better than say a cowboyboot or a pair of sneakers. I don't want to come across as condescending just offering some sound advice.
I have tried a lot of boots over the years and it's hard to find something that is both CE-approved and comfortable. I would say that the boots should be comfortable on when riding not so much for walking!

I was looking for a D-width boot and came across these boots from «Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company» – The Trooper Boot. Granted, some of MMCC boots look a bit gaudy :D but the Trooper fits the bill of a H-D boot. So far I have been very impressed as they are rugged but still comfortable. The outsoles are non-skid acid and oil-resistant!



They offer these in EEE-width!
 
#29 ·
If you want the best money can buy you should look at Chippewa Boots preferably the Super Logger. That's the only boot i will own. They run just shy of $300.00 but are worth every penny and best of all they are Made in the USA. I've had my last pair going on 5 years. They are a bit beat up but comfortable as a slipper and my feet have NEVER got cold or wet in these boots.

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