Best Riding Boots?

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I got stuck in the rain a few weeks ago and was pretty disappointed with how my boots let all the rain in. Any suggestions on what the best riding boots are?

Posted by: dual carb on Aug 31, 05 5:18:03 pm

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Check out Red Wings selection. I have a pair of insulated, waterproof RW's and I'm very satisfied.

Posted by: RichM on Sep 1, 05 11:29:32 pm

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well leather boots suck in the rain unless they have a gore tex liner - and even then if your feet do stay dry - your lugging around soggy boots - you should wear rain boots when it rains, mine are worth the bulk they add when road tripping, kinda like the old style galoshes

ymmv - but i doubt it

steveb

Posted by: steveb on Sep 2, 05 8:59:03 am

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Gortex liner yes indeed. I rode in a driving rain storm for close to 300 miles and never felt any sogginess. I treat the leather with the recomended sealer. Galoshes are a bit cumbersome in my opinion, but hey whatever works is good.

Posted by: RichM on Sep 3, 05 1:04:34 am

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cruiserworks boots--have had the same set for 5 years, ride in Washington State [read Americas Rain Forest] and have never had wet feet

Posted by: Rick on Sep 5, 05 12:59:07 pm

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My red wings Pecos steel toe have always kept my feet dry. I see now they have a motor cycle boot line out.

Posted by: Outlawshovel on Sep 10, 05 1:01:08 pm

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The best all around boot I have used in 30+ years are my Redbacks from Australia. The most comfortable boot I have ever worn.

Posted by: ScooterShoots on Oct 1, 05 12:35:31 pm

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I'd have to agree with SteveB. My riding boots are Red Wing logging boots (they're actually my everyday, 24/7 boots, my to my girlfriend's chagrin). For the last 18 years, I've found them to be increduble in every way. As much as I hate to report it, they have also saved my feet/ankles on a couple of unfortunate dismounts. I've bought four pairs and I still wear them all. They last forever. But back to SteveB, and his galoshes. If I really want to ride all day in driving rain (and God knows that's what I love to do, don't you?), then it pays to have my H-D Gore-Tex galoshes. Sure, they take up room when not in use, and yes, they make you look like an ass, but your feet and boots will stay dry. However, maybe you dig sloshing around the hotel/bar/restaurant apres ride in wet stompers.

If I have no room for my galoshes, I make sure to clean and then coat my Red Wings in serious conditioner/mink oil/silicone. That will last just fine as long as you're not swimming across a rather wide state.

Then there are my flip-flops....

Posted by: SamW on Oct 26, 05 12:43:39 pm

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I have to agree with Rick in Washington state..I'm in Oregon, and had mine for four years..dry feet!! Initially spendy, but for $30 (or so) they will resole, and re-treat them...come back looking brand new. Can't beat them, and I have ridden in a lot of respected brands.

Posted by: retired_colonel on Oct 31, 05 9:37:31 pm

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Don't forget Danners. They have different shaft heights, and come with and without insulation and Gore-Tex. I commute on an Ultra, all year long, and have never had a problem, I do coat the boot with a water repellent. I have a set of rain gaiters from Hopnell, and they fit in the lowers pocket. I use them on the long trips in the rain. My summer pr are not insulated, but have Gore-Tex lining, my winter pr are the tallest they make for normal use, and are insulated with Gore-Tex. The shoe repair shop I use says the Danners are very well built. They have an outlet store in Portland, east of the 205, on the Airport Rd. Not the best selection, obviously, but I have gotten 12B boots there twice. They also have an in house rebuild program.

Posted by: RideSlow2004 on Oct 31, 05 10:51:50 pm