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I'm looking for some input on boots. Currently I have a pair of Chippewa Fire/EMT's. Sturdy enough, but get kind of uncomfortable after walking around on pavement for awhile. Probably a combination of the boots, my crappy knees and my generously proportioned physique. Anyone know of any that are way-comfortable??

I have a pair of Harley Branded boots that I got on sale and though they are fine for riding.....they are not that comfortable for any extended walking it seems.

Too clunky and heavy.

Maybe Redwings?

I wear Timberland boots. I get them at the outlet mall for half waht the regular stores sell them for. They are very comfortable and silicon based spray waterproofing works great.

I were hiking boots about all the time, waterproof, comfortable and if you go to the return alise at EMS cheap.

Cruiserworks
www.cruiserworks.com

I like my pair of Cruiserworks, but most of the time I wear a pair of side zip "tactical boots". I think they're the Magnum brand. Really light and comfortable, but no way they'd ever be waterproof. But then it hardly ever rains around here. Long trips though I throw on the Cruiserworks.

I've been wearing Chippewa's too, but they're heavy & hot in warm weather. So... I bought a pair of the following (comfortable, lightweight, inexpensive, & good quality)....

http://www.shoes.com/product.asp?p=1003833%7EMENS%7CBoots%7Eskech&sc=MENS&variant_id=74332

Timberland steel toe work boots, ankle high.
Scott

In keeping with the British theme, I'm usually wearing a pair of Doc Marten boots.... although I bought them long before I even thought about buying the bike. I also have a pair of Sketchers work/hiking boots that are very heavy duty, again, those were purchased long ago but work very well with the bike.

I really like my 5.11 tactical boots with the zipper on the medial aspect. Great for riding, but, I always take more comfortable shoes for hikes.......

RED WING BOOTS Waterproof, lightweight, 9-inch lace-up engineer boot

or

10-inch slip-on

I have the 980s, and wear them anytime I'm out for just a ride, but they are comfortable off the bike, too. They have stretch panels in the calves to allow for different sized calves and flexibility. Sometimes I lace them up too tight, but they are actually less comfortable when laced too loosely. Either way, I have worn them for 15 hours or more at a stretch, and again the next day. Had these for 2 years now, and 23k miles of riding. Not going to wear them out anytime soon, but if I did, Red Wing would re-sole them again for about $70. I think I gave $160 for them.

I just paid the same for the Triumph Highway Boots, but I have only seen them in the catalog or online. Should get them by the end of the month, I hope. The Triumph boots are similar to the Red Wing 10-inch slip-ons, but look like they will take a polish better than the oil-tanned Red Wing boots will. The Red Wings are definitely the more "industrious", and I'm hoping the Triumph boots will be a little "dressier". I ride to work every day, in rush hour freeway traffic, in dress shoes. That's cool, but I would feel better with boots on the scoot.

Thanks for all of the input so far...

Wolverine Durashocks. VERY comfortable, oil resistant sole. You can wear them all day, they feel like sneakers. You can generally get them at Sears for around $70.

Justin Ropers in Black Leather. They don't have the oil resistant sole (they're leather) but just scuff them up real good and they do just fine. Keep them rubbed down with mink oil and they break in like melted butter (plus the mink oil pretty much makes them waterproof). Best part is they feel like feathers on your feet compared to Redwings.

I found a good deal on steel toed Carolina loggers at a chain stored called "Eblens"
http://www.carolinashoe.com/collections.asp?CategoryID=62&gender=mens
for work around the yard and Summer riding. I'm trying to build two stone walls at the house - one of field stone, and the other of cut limestone blocks. (It sured looked easy on TV. ) The Carolinas aren't waterproof, but my experience with waterproof often equals a hot boot for Summer.

J C Penney had some Black Wellingtons (Timberlands maybe?) ala Andy Griffith style on sale a year or three ago. I use those for riding and general purpose Winter boots.

When the thermomenter drops, I'll ride with my standard issue old Sorels with the felt inner boots. Maybe I'll upgrade to the foil backed felts if I'm feeling the spendthrift this Winter.

I paid less than $60 per pair for all the above, just as the luck of the draw had them all on sale when i was shopping for them.

Frye, Frye, Frye, or Double H. Unless I am riding to the job then it's Carolina loggers

My Triumph Highway Boots came in, and they were way too big. Kind of "cheesey", too - I am not impressed.

I have to decide to reorder them in another size, or take store credit for another item.

Whats the toe like in cruiserboots? It's not hard like a steel toe hard is it? Are they lightweight like they say?

Beware Harley "AR" boots. They come above the ankles, lace up, water proof but are heat tolerable in 100 degree plus . They walk very good, work well under the shift lever and look nice but the sole can be very slick on some surfaces.

I've giving up on Harley footwear. Had sandles that became hard as a rock.

SIDI boots work very good for me. I got the Panters because they were the cheapest waterproof riding boot I found (and it seems most of my long rides are in the rain). Also got them a size larger so electric socks would fit. They work well in the heat, rain, and cold. The left toe does show some shift wear after a couple of years, but a little Kiwi every now and again takes care of that.

Here is an older comparison by Motorcyclecruiser.com

Kewl, I think I will be getting the Tour boots. I didn't want a real hard toe. Just wanted to check their claim. Thanx

Thank you sir.

I've very partial to by Alt-berg Hogg Lites. Easily the best boots I've ever owned. I have 50k riding miles on them and tons of walking and hiking also. If these ever wear out I'll definitely get another pair.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle1.jsp

later,
Hugh

Opinions of course vary, but for my money I think the Aerostitch Combat Lights are pretty much the best think out there for riding/wearing boots.