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Too bad they don't come in Wide sizes...
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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.
Stewart, any problems with the square toe and the forward controls? I was looking at a pair like the ones you describe, and I was envisioning getting them stuck under the shifter.
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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
Did you order the size you normally wear?When I go to buy shoes it can be a crap shoot.Hate to buy them and not fit.
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Has anybody had the Triumph Highway boots? I really like the looks of those boots, but not crazy about the fact they have no velcro or laces for adjusting, (I have a bad case of bird legs). I don't want to feel like I'm swimming in them.
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And another question as I'm new to riding, what about Dr. Martens? They seem like some of their boots would be great for riding and in the same price range as most of the other boots i'm seeing. Any info?
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Has anybody bought the triumph boots? They look pretty comfy.
I bought some highway boots and I dont like them, too big. If you want to try them order a full size smaller
Doc Martens are nice boots...just be careful you dont get you laces caught on anything
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And another question as I'm new to riding, what about Dr. Martens? They seem like some of their boots would be great for riding and in the same price range as most of the other boots i'm seeing. Any info?
If I'm not wearing my Vampire boots (see above), I'm usually wearing a pair of Dr. Martens. My older pair is the "original" style and the tread is almost gone, so I don't wear those too much, because my feet will sometimes slip when I stop. The other pair is a more modern style that looks like an upscale hiking boot and they work great too.
Downside is neither are very good in heavy rain.
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Has anybody bought the triumph boots? They look pretty comfy.
I have the Triumph Highway boots. Like Keets says though, they're sized wrong. You'll probably need a full UK size smaller than usual. They're strong, grippy and keep my feet dry (even last summer in UK !!).
I like the Triumph riding gear. I think it's well made, looks good and performs great.
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Got the Triumph boots myself for £75 at Brum Bike show 4 years ago. Warm, comfortable, waterproof, ventilated and hard wearing. 
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I've alway ridden in either cowboy boots, or Wellington boots. Right now I have a pair of Tony Lama boots that are the most comfortable boot I've ever had. Western boots offer the same (basically) protection as a riding boot, but are usually less expensive and more comfortable when you dismount and have to walk around.
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Dragonslyr: Sorry I'm just replying to this, not sure why I didn't get the notification. Yes, I did order my regular foot size and they are a tad larger, which is good because I can wear heavier socks. Quote:
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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
Did you order the size you normally wear?When I go to buy shoes it can be a crap shoot.Hate to buy them and not fit.
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I have plenty of combat boots that I use at different times of the year. Matterhorn gortex steel toes work great during the winter. Barely feel any chilling of the toes, and I usually wear standard weight socks. For summer riding I like either the standard basic all leather combat boot issue, or my Marauders for ventilation. Both the Matterhorns and the Marauders are made by Corcoran in the USA which is just another criteria of mine.
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I recently picked up a pair of GrindersVery comfy and quite tough.
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Anyone have any experience with River Road boots? River Road homepageI saw some positive feedback, here on the forum, on their jackets, but nothing on the boots. I'd love to go with Cruiserworks boots, but they seem a little pricey. River Road is more in my budget, especially if I am going to try out that pricey SS re-usable oil filter. Thanks in advance.
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Don't know about River Road boots, but if price is an issue consider a pair of these http://www.carolinashoe.com/category.asp?CatID=62I bought a pair for around $65 from a discount clothing store. Froogle.com should offer the best mail order pricing. The direct price is decent too http://www.shoeline.com/asp/dcpitem.asp?&refURL=BCR&Style=A821 Don't let the low price fool you. These are much tougher than a giant box store's $65 boot. The innards aren't as plush and padded as a $200 boot, but they're good for a few miles a day of walking, as in working outdoors for a day. They are built to last. I use them for stone work, chain saw / tree work, landscaping and warm weather riding. If I f' up and drop something, I want something durable between my li'l size 13 tootsies and the peril at hand, er... foot. These are good for hot weather http://www.copshoes.com/c-side-zip-boots-p-ALT-3466.htmland have an old fat guys boot dream come true: Side zippers! 
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