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Looking for high boots, for riding.
Any recommendations?
Thanx
Any recommendations?
Thanx
The thing I like most about mine is the fact I can wear them all day and walk as much as my ankle will let me. I can't get in cowboy boots or any regular boot anymore. I must have a zippered boot of some kind now. These are the best I can get without going full custom and paying at least twice as much if not three times. Just being able to wear them all day is a big plus. I noticed they have yet another style I might just have to try. Already have 2 pair, 1 more won't hurt too much.Those are some fine looking boots Hog. I'm going to have to take a real close look at those Engineer Boots! They seem a little pricey, but it the quality is there, it's worth it.
Same for me hog. A zippered boot is a must.The thing I like most about mine is the fact I can wear them all day and walk as much as my ankle will let me. I can't get in cowboy boots or any regular boot anymore. I must have a zippered boot of some kind now. These are the best I can get without going full custom and paying at least twice as much if not three times. Just being able to wear them all day is a big plus. I noticed they have yet another style I might just have to try. Already have 2 pair, 1 more won't hurt too much.![]()
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But of course !!!But can you wear your spurs with them?
Yes, zipper in back. I was very worried about the heal too but have not had a single issue. The zipper is covered by a leather flap. So as long as you make sure not to get that flap flopped out of place you should be fine. Returns are on you unless it's because of something caused like wrong size or wrong boot. Or in my case, a boot that no one else could possibly use there might be return issues. But they are easy enough to work with.Same for me hog. A zippered boot is a must.
Are you using the Gasolina Classic Boot that has the zipper in the back?
I ask because my Bates roadrace boots look very much like the Gasolina Classic Boot with its zipper in the back. The zipper on my Bates boot will EAT my heel if I walk very much in them. Great on the bike, not so great when walking.
My street boots have a side zipper. They work well enough when walking but the company that made them is long gone now and I'll need to replace them at some point.
I'm guessing Gasolina will work with you if you need to return for a different size or something. Any experience with returns?
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I had been wearing them or their copycat type as well before going the way I am now. The laces and zippers worked great. I tied mine off so there was no way they would come loose then cut the rest off completely. Worked great and no risk of laces catching on anything that way.I'll be ordering the exact same pair of Bates lightweight tactical boots to replace them.
Good point. I forgot to mention that I lace the boots with a double knot as well. it's an added safetry rule to prevent the laces being caught elsewhere.I wear a riding boot that has side zippers and flap enclosures. I also wear side zipper boots that have front laces. I string the laces much like an airborne tie, double square knot and run the extra lace back through the lacing to bury them. Having laces allows for adjustment in fit when needed, and the zippers are the easy on/off method so I don't have to manipulate the laces every day. It works for me and I haven't had any problem with this method for over 50 years. That's just what I do, others probably do it differently.