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For a hardtoe boot designed for riding, try (don't laugh!) the local Harley Boutique. Last time I saw the HD store in Hollywood CA, they had exactly zero bikes for sale, but they did have some 30 styles of boots.
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For a hardtoe boot designed for riding, try (don't laugh!) the local Harley Boutique. Last time I saw the HD store in Hollywood CA, they had exactly zero bikes for sale, but they did have some 30 styles of boots.
I'll second this one.. I hate to admit it, but I've got HD steel toes & there pretty good boots. A local shoe/boot store nearby gets all kinds of misc rejects & overstocks of all kinds of boots, so I got them there.
They were $30.00 compared to $85 or something at the HD store
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If you do any cold weather riding, the steel toes may not be a good choice. The steel transfers the cold to the toes.
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Haven't tried any "riding" boots, but I'm more than happy with my Magnum combat style boots.
My flight-issue goretex Bellevilles are even more comfy to ride with, but my work has issues with the way the tan suede shows that big black spot on the left toe.
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Haven't tried any "riding" boots, but I'm more than happy with my Magnum combat style boots.
My flight-issue goretex Bellevilles are even more comfy to ride with, but my work has issues with the way the tan suede shows that big black spot on the left toe.
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Haven't tried any "riding" boots, but I'm more than happy with my Magnum combat style boots.
Agree with the Magnum combat style boots, Question the wisdom of steel toes, they prevent small injuries, but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma. Think it is more important to protect the ankle and lower leg with a reasonable boot. Ride safe out there!
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Addendum to that - unless its pouring ****** down rain. Definitely getting out the Sno-seal this weekend.
And after years of tromping around in all-leather combat boots, I have to say that those, even the fancy Matterhorn goretex winter ones, are only waterproof for the first minute.
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I got some Alpinestars. Good year-round. Side zipper covered by leather and velcro. Waterproof and very flexible. Highly recommend them. Different versions sell from $160 to about $230.
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...the wisdom of steel toes, they prevent small injuries, but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma. ...
The alternative these days is Kevlar caps, much lighter, don't crush toes and I would imagine they wont transmit extremes of temperature quite as much.
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...the wisdom of steel toes, they prevent small injuries, but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma. ...
The alternative these days is Kevlar caps, much lighter, don't crush toes and I would imagine they wont transmit extremes of temperature quite as much.
I'll agree with the toe cap tramsiting cold... but as I have to wear them for work...
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In my small accident last week, I would say that the toe cap saved me a trip to the hospital. I really think that they saved me from having a crushed foot. I've since had work replace them too.
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Question the wisdom of steel toes... but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma.
Can anyone point me to statistics or information that prove this. I was having a discussion about this last week. Was advised the Australian Postal Service Motorcycle Mail Delivery guys are now banned from wearing Steel Toes due to high probability of crushing the toes in an accident. I would think if you had an accident that crushed the steel caps, not sure how alive one would be to worry about the crushed toes. Also they sell "Steel Cap Motorcycle Boots" One would assume the legal libility would be too great to continue producing these boots if they resulted in crushed toes.
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If you think about the amount of pressure required to totally crush a steel cap, your toes would probably need amputating anyway. I like the new Kevlar caps because they are light. It has happened Someone has done a risk assessment and made the call. However that cuts booth ways, if there is a need for protection an alternative must be found. Its a pretty poor call they've made as there is little evidence to support the ban. Oz Post should have released guidelines based on workplace legislation and the relevant supporting AS/NZ Standard. As far as a$$ covering goes its pretty good, as far as being relistic or well thought through its pretty poor. If they had looked at what was reasonably foreseeable they would'nt have made that call...my guess is it was generated by insurance costs...but i've been wrong before
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I just wear a good pair of over the ankle boots or chukka sytle shoes. I dont worry about steel toes or no. I just get on it an ride and I am one of those types who does not dwell on the safety potential too much.
After all there are those of us who are not even purveyors of the use of the lid. If you ride wihtout a lid because its your choice and legal where you ride than a steel toe in a boot beocmes a MOOT issue.
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Question the wisdom of steel toes... but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma.
Can anyone point me to statistics or information that prove this. I was having a discussion about this last week. Was advised the Australian Postal Service Motorcycle Mail Delivery guys are now banned from wearing Steel Toes due to high probability of crushing the toes in an accident. I would think if you had an accident that crushed the steel caps, not sure how alive one would be to worry about the crushed toes. Also they sell "Steel Cap Motorcycle Boots" One would assume the legal libility would be too great to continue producing these boots if they resulted in crushed toes.
The "Mythbusters" show on Discovery Channel pretty much blew this one up. Check the website for details.
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Question the wisdom of steel toes... but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma.
Can anyone point me to statistics or information that prove this. I was having a discussion about this last week. Was advised the Australian Postal Service Motorcycle Mail Delivery guys are now banned from wearing Steel Toes due to high probability of crushing the toes in an accident. I would think if you had an accident that crushed the steel caps, not sure how alive one would be to worry about the crushed toes. Also they sell "Steel Cap Motorcycle Boots" One would assume the legal libility would be too great to continue producing these boots if they resulted in crushed toes.
One of the silliest lines of reasoning that I've ever heard. My line of work (construction) requires that safety toe boots be worn.
As the union rep on the job, I've heard all kinds of complaints and assertions that a steel toe boot will injure the toes if something heavy falls on it.
My usual response is to ask if the person is wearing his safety shoes. They always are because it's a condition of employment.
I then hit the toe with an eight pound hammer. After the stammering and sputtering stops, I tell them to put on their sneakers and I'll do the same.
Discussion over.
As for riding, I don't think there is as much of a danger from crushing as there is from abrasion and hard toes are less flexible than regular.
Steel toes definitely conduct heat away from the toes, so if that's a concern and you want safety toes, get the non-metallic type. That's what I use at work.
If they're the non-conductive type, they'll also have a non-metallic plate in the sole as opposed to steel.
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My brother gave me a pair of Vasque Goretex with Skywalker soles he got from Cabelas. They are perfect riding boots and heaven to walk in. It takes a while to get used to shifting with the slightly higher toes but I have a closet full of bike boots and these are all I wear.
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I'll agree with the toe cap tramsiting cold... but as I have to wear them for work...
Gina,
you have to wear steel toe or safety toe(as in toe cap)at work?
steel toes are a no-no at my job.
just curious about this.
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I'll agree with the toe cap tramsiting cold... but as I have to wear them for work...
Gina,
you have to wear steel toe or safety toe(as in toe cap)at work?
steel toes are a no-no at my job.
just curious about this.
Oh yes.....everyone wears em.....even the people who sell the dodgy coffee...
But as my feet are stupid, I get to go and buy them, and get the money back...so I get my choice of style.
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but they now have glittery laces...
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okay...still not clear...do they have to be steel toe?
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okay...still not clear...do they have to be steel toe?
Yep. Everyone... It's supposed to be because we might drop something on our feet and they'll stop it hurting...in the case of the tea sellers, it's a crate of beer. I have a sneeking suspecion it's to stop people wearing shoes that are just inappropriate. Or trendy. But it's a historical thing - they've always worn them...or at least for the past 50 years....
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makes me guilty too...
But to get it back, I use the steel toe bit to change gear...my feet are too small.
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Hey BigBill let's continue the hijack theme: Quote:
Steel toes definitely conduct heat away from the toes, so if that's a concern and you want safety toes, get the non-metallic type. That's what I use at work. If they're the non-conductive type, they'll also have a non-metallic plate in the sole as opposed to steel.
So do you ride in these as well? I'm up for a new pair as my Bates are wearing out and I'm looking for recommendations, what are you wearing?
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There are several "classes" of "steel toe". Some are not rated for anything other than fashion and are truly dangerous.
Those that are intended for protection are rated on both impact (weight being dropped onto the toes) and compression (weight sitting or rolling onto the toes). A cap failure resulting from a weight exceeding either of those ratings would likely not contribute significantly to the subsequent tissue trauma.
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Steel toes definitely conduct heat away from the toes, so if that's a concern and you want safety toes, get the non-metallic type. That's what I use at work. If they're the non-conductive type, they'll also have a non-metallic plate in the sole as opposed to steel.
So do you ride in these as well? I'm up for a new pair as my Bates are wearing out and I'm looking for recommendations, what are you wearing?
Nope, don't ride in them. They get pretty beat up at work, oil, grease, diesel fuel, mud, etc.
Besides I have big feet (15EEE) so the safety toe makes for a tighter fit at the shifter. I've already adjusted it as much as I care to, rod and spline.
I ride in Cruiserworks (link) boots. The best I've ever found.
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Thanks, they look like they've got a good selection to browse.
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I love my Triumph Tri Tecs. I do not like my Triumph Highway boots.
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I've got Red Wings and I love them. I've even had them on when walking all day and they are still comfortable. I'd recommend them to anyone.
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Sometimes the best places to find high quality over the ankle boots or chukka style shoes are Cabela's or the Sportman's Warehouse type retail stores.
They sell a wide variety of hunting, hiking and general purpose boots that are typically possesed of a good solid sole, are water resistant and you can almost always find discontinued models that are on sale at more than 50% off the normal retail. (they sell em cheap to make room for each manufactureres new models)
The good thing about them is that most of them are designed for hiking or walking and are comfortable to walk around in after you dismount your bike.
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Sometimes the best places to find high quality over the ankle boots or chukka style shoes are Cabela's or the Sportman's Warehouse type retail stores.
Yep, my Bates Wellington uniform style boots came from Guide Gear and are just now starting to fade (after 6 years). Unfortunately it seems Guide Gear sells a lot of discontinued styles and I have to look elsewhere for new safety gear... and having EE sized treads limits where I can shop. The game is afoot (so to speak) 
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Based on another list members recommendation, I bought a pair of these Vampire boots on Ebay. Fantastic value for $50. The Vampire logo comes off easily. Easy on off, leather lined and a terrific no-slip sole. I can wear them all day. Vampire Boots on Ebay 
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Mythbusters tried to recreate toe crushing and toe severing with steel toed boots and couldn't. I wear steel toed boots working around the horses because it just plain hurts to get your foot stepped on by a hard hoofed 1200 LB animal and my feet get colder with the muck boots I wear after heavy rain or when the snow gets over mid calf deep. The steel cap is sandwiched between 2 layers of leather, so there is a reasonable amount of insulation.
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Has anybody bought the triumph boots? They look pretty comfy. Any comments good or bad on the stock clothing are welcome 
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Has anybody bought the triumph boots? They look pretty comfy.
As Ryan said earlier in this thread;
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Any comments good or bad on the stock clothing are welcome
My experience with Triumph clothing has all been positive, but the Highway Boots were way too big, even though they were the same Euro size as a whole closet full of other dress shoes.....so big that I felt it pointless to order a smaller size as I feared the upper would still be too loose around my foot even if I got the length and width right. They were not nearly as well-constructed as any of my RED WING Boots, either.
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I'm trying to keep the leather in the closet until November rolls around, but I have a feeling I am going to drag it out tomorrow for the weekend.
I put another 750 miles on my Red Wing 980s last weekend - the only shoes/boots I took along for a great Hill Country ride, and my feet still felt great when I got home Sunday night. My wife loves her Red Wing boots, too - like my 980s, only a lower-topped upper, and zippered sides along with the speed laces. She wears them to work and braggs on how comfortable they are.
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I got the Triumph riding boots and love them. They are not hiking boots how ever but I only wear them for riding any way. Cant stress the importance of a good pair of boots. The job they do is to provide support and keep your feet some what intact in a crash. A buddy of mine at work was in an accident on his bike last year and he was wearing tennis shoes. Shoes came flying off and he mangled his foot pretty bad. Unfortunatly half of his foot had to be amputated.
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I just picked up a pair of Durango boots. They are an engineer type boot with a square toe and a zipper running up the inside -ez on - ez off! I have worn and walked in them for 4-5 hours straight with no problems.
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A plus for the Red Wings..I have the 965 6inch zipperon side with no laces..extremely comfortable when new..wear only when rding..wide width and less than125.00..sold me!!
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Based on another list members recommendation, I bought a pair of these Vampire boots on Ebay. Fantastic value for $50. The Vampire logo comes off easily. Easy on off, leather lined and a terrific no-slip sole. I can wear them all day.
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I couldn't pass up the price on those, and now have a pair in the Imelda "Bucky" Marcos boot collection. I have to agree on the comfort and value factor, plus, they're almost knee high. Pant legs fit into them easily too, if one wants to avoid flappy pant leg syndrome.
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Based on another list members recommendation, I bought a pair of these Vampire boots on Ebay. Fantastic value for $50. The Vampire logo comes off easily. Easy on off, leather lined and a terrific no-slip sole. I can wear them all day.
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I couldn't pass up the price on those, and now have a pair in the Imelda "Bucky" Marcos boot collection. I have to agree on the comfort and value factor, plus, they're almost knee high. Pant legs fit into them easily too, if one wants to avoid flappy pant leg syndrome.
{I'm at an age where I don't mind looking like a dork anymore - I've come to terms with it...}
I've worn mine for a season now and am still very pleased with the purchase. They fit great, the leather/stiching has held up well. The Vampire rubber logo comes right off, but you don't see it under pants regardless. My wife is real pleased the rubber sole is non-marking, unlike my other shoes/boots...
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