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BradleyRas
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 22, 2007, 08:52:40 pm »
I have a pair of 'tactical' Herman Survivor Commander boots from WalyWurld $50 that worked really well for about 2 weeks.
I would stay away from Hermies..
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"As of November 2000, the Herman Survivors footwear brand (formerly Herman Survivors, Inc.) is under exclusive control of Wal-Mart. Herman Survivors boots sales and customer service are available only from Wal-Mart. Please contact Wal-Mart for all customer service (see contact info on this page).
The Herman Survivor boots being sold by Wal-Mart do not appear to have the durability and quality construction that were hallmarks of the original Herman Survivors."
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #21 on:
April 23, 2007, 05:14:14 am »
I have a pair of Bates Men's Defender boots, 8" gore tex, Thinsulate,etc. I got mine at
www.copshoes.com
. Slightly irregular but I can't see the imperfection. I bought them for work but now are strictly my riding boots. They are very comfortable after broken in.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 08:42:15 am »
Quote from: Vladimir on April 22, 2007, 03:22:48 pm
You might take a look at the Alpinestar "Ridge" motorcycle boot. That's what I wear and despite a loss of flexibility in my right ankle after reconstructive surgery, I can get them on fairly easily. They go down to a Men's US size 6 and close up with velcro, not laces or zippers. New Enough currently has them for $109.95 with free shipping!
http://www.newenough.com/boots/waterproof_sport_street_touring_boots/alpinestars/ridge_motorcycle_boots.html
I had looked at those on the website - I like the looks of them. Thanks! I'll probably order those if the Gaerne's don't work out.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 08:45:19 am »
I am going to go against the grain here and say that motorcycle specific boots are not always better than other types of boots. It depends completely on the type and style of each. I used to wear army issue full leather combat boots. I have seen brand name motorcycle boots with thinner leather than the combat boots and no better protection. And if you cant figure out how to tuck your laces away so they dont tangle then maybe a motorcycle is a bit complicated for you as well.
For example let me compare my Sidi On Roads which I wear now and the army issue full leather combat boots I used to wear. The toe and heal protection on the combat boots is just as good as the Sidis. The ankle "support" of the combat boots is much better than the Sidis. As for ankle protection I would give the Sidis a slight edge. They have better padding, but still no armor. Oh, and by the way, the toes of the Sidis are just as large if not larger than the steel toes I wear at work.
So why did I go with the Sidi. I needed a coldweather boot. The Sidis are warmer and way more waterproof.
and the cool factor is much better.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #24 on:
April 23, 2007, 10:05:16 am »
I wear a pair of these most of the time
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Diadora_Express_Boots--615353.html
They are comfortable to wear even off the bike all day long. Maybe they don't go up as high as you would like for ankle protection. Not 100% waterproof. The zipper goes far enough down that they are really easy to get into.
I've got a pair of Gaerne sport boots. They seem to be a cost reduced boot, as they don't have nearly enough padding in them to even make them comfortable for 10 minutes of walking. I get blisters pretty quick. And they can be a challenge to get into. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #25 on:
April 23, 2007, 07:36:14 pm »
Quote from: phoenix on April 23, 2007, 10:05:16 am
I wear a pair of these most of the time
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Diadora_Express_Boots--615353.html
They are comfortable to wear even off the bike all day long. Maybe they don't go up as high as you would like for ankle protection. Not 100% waterproof. The zipper goes far enough down that they are really easy to get into.
I've got a pair of Gaerne sport boots. They seem to be a cost reduced boot, as they don't have nearly enough padding in them to even make them comfortable for 10 minutes of walking. I get blisters pretty quick. And they can be a challenge to get into. Just my 2 cents.
They only come in 7.
They look really nice though - I like the zipper going right down the front.
The guys at the dealer love their Gaerne boots, so I hope that they're as good as they say. If not, keep the suggestions coming everyone!
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 07:38:31 pm »
How about these? I've had a fieldsheer jacket that I loved, and one that was sub-par.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/FieldSheer_Ace_Boots--506198.html
These lace-up boots by setup look like they have good support, but look kind of low.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Set_Up_Urban_Black_Boots--605022.html
(thanks to phoenix for the link to the site with a huge variety of boots!)
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 08:03:26 pm »
I like the fieldsheers, if they will work with your high instep.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #28 on:
April 23, 2007, 08:10:52 pm »
Oh - they have a low instep?
Dammit.
Those Alpinestars Ridge boots are looking better every freakin minute.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 08:42:42 pm »
If you must use non-motorcycle-specific boots:
I remembered from my starving student days that I used to get steel-toed work boots from Sears. When they stopped carrying the model I loved, I bought a poor substitute that had laces all the way up (high top) but not as high as moto boots). Took them to a shoe repair place and had the top half of the laces replaced with a Velcro-backed leather flap. I could slide into them like lace boots, but the laces only went to the top of the ankle and then were concealed under the flap. Large swath of Velcro, so that sucker held securely.
Used to get away for $50 or so, repairs included.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 23, 2007, 10:50:53 pm »
Aren't tactical, assault boots banned in Ca?
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 24, 2007, 02:46:38 am »
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #32 on:
April 24, 2007, 02:57:13 am »
Quote from: Mac on April 23, 2007, 10:50:53 pm
Aren't tactical, assault boots banned in Ca?
Only if they'e over 10" high.
If I wanted non m/c boots I'd wear these, but they cost more than $50.
http://www.uspatriotstore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=975
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 24, 2007, 09:39:28 am »
I've had a pair of the Corcoran boots. They are nice, but for riding I would get a pair of Danner Acadia boots. The leather is thicker/stiffer and the overall quality seems much better...of course, they cost twice as much.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 24, 2007, 10:13:50 am »
Quote from: R.Markus on April 24, 2007, 09:39:28 am
I've had a pair of the Corcoran boots. They are nice, but for riding I would get a pair of Danner Acadia boots. The leather is thicker/stiffer and the overall quality seems much better...of course, they cost twice as much.
Quality! Good boots for hard use don't typically say "tactical". The guys who use these boots (and yes, I am one of them) don't buy "tactical" boots - we buy quality boots that we know have a solid function.
Among about 4 or 5 pairs of other quality boots, I have two pairs of Danners. I love 'em. One pair is 10 years old and has been resoled twice (once by Danner) and I still wear that pair often (my favorite "do everything" footwear actually). The other is polished up so much you can nearly see your reflection in them and that pair (Danner explorers) I wear with nice clothes for semi-formal events. They look like the nicest dress shoes you could buy and probably cost equivalent.
A couple of years ago, I bought a pair of Cabela's black stitchdown constructed boots - similar to the Danner construction. Heavy leather, very good stitching, solid materials, vibram sierra soles (just like the G.I. spec danners), but made in China. I think I bought them for $99.00. I am very surprised how good these boots are. I hate to say it, but they are actually every bit equivalent to Danners.
http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0005297811337a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=duty+boots&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=duty+boots&noImage=0
Those are what I ride in. I can not see any improvement in "motorcycle" boots that justifies a higher expenditure - with the exception being high-level sidis, etc. that have plastic armor on the exterior of the leather - that armor would be more protective - but the trade off is looking like you're going for a stroll on the GP circuit. Not for me, thanks.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 24, 2007, 02:31:21 pm »
Boots are not a tactic; they're a footwear.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #36 on:
April 24, 2007, 02:44:42 pm »
Quote from: jschmidt on April 24, 2007, 02:31:21 pm
Boots are not a tactic; they're a footwear.
Oh geeze, that was so funny... wow... I'm still recovering.....
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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April 24, 2007, 02:51:12 pm »
Quote from: BradleyRas on April 24, 2007, 02:44:42 pm
Oh geeze, that was so funny... wow... I'm still recovering.....
That's OK. I crack myself up quite enough for both of us.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #38 on:
April 24, 2007, 06:00:49 pm »
I ordered the Ridge boots by alpinestars today - they should be here on Thursday.
I'll let you all know how they work out.
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Re: "Tactical" boots
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Reply #39 on:
April 24, 2007, 06:40:19 pm »
boots with laces make me nervous I'll get them hung on the pegs when I want to stop, but I do ride to work with my Magnum steel toe boots.
http://www.magnumboots.com/workboots/5966.html
They're the only steel toes I can wear over my broken toe without too much pain.
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