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I have two pairs of riding boots, both are Harley's. They look good and serve the purpose but they are uncomfortable. I had to buy work boots for work, I got Carlolinas and I love them! They are now my riding boots and I have to get another pair for work 
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I wore my Timberlands during the MSF course. Very comfortable but the thick sole and somewhat high heel is a little cumbersome with the shifter. I haven't worn them yet on my bike but I'd imagine I'd have the same result.I have two pairs of riding boots, both are Harley's. They look good and serve the purpose but they are uncomfortable. I had to buy work boots for work, I got Carlolinas and I love them! They are now my riding boots and I have to get another pair for work
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Funny how that happens huh?I have two pairs of riding boots, both are Harley's. They look good and serve the purpose but they are uncomfortable. I had to buy work boots for work, I got Carlolinas and I love them! They are now my riding boots and I have to get another pair for work
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Yeah, I'm not big on heels, even low ones. I like flat soles
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I'm partial to boots myself. The leather in most over the ankle boots is thick enough to give your ankle and toes a bit more protection if something happens. A friend of mine hit a gravel patch and did a nose dive into the ditch. I somehow got one of his feet under the bike exhaust. He got a gouge in his leg that needed stitches, but the incident took off quite a bit of the leather off his steel toed boots. I can only imagine what would be the result had he been wearing tennis shoes of any type.
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I got the Stylmartin riding shoes yesterday. Really comfy and really sturdy. They were a bit roomy so I inserted a pair of my Dr. Scholls insoles and they came out perfect. They feel very solid and secure. I think I'm going to love them.
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Lots of response on boots and such
Neatsfood leather oil? Hmmm. I wonder if my other "work boots" would do well with that too? I "stole" them from myself from work. People kept commenting on how worn they were. It was from riding not being at work, lol. They're like, have you had those things ten years? Nope. Just a year or so. I ride a LOT. LOL
So where can I find awesome orthotics without a doctor?
I agree. I'll move my motorcycle in the parking lot in tennis shoes, but that's it. An ex-boss of mine had a brother who had an engine come apart into his foot. He had poor protection on. He still can't ride to this day.
Thanks for the suggestion. I don't like Wal-Mart as a rule, but if it gets me some comfortable riding boots, I'll make an exception.
Neatsfood leather oil? Hmmm. I wonder if my other "work boots" would do well with that too? I "stole" them from myself from work. People kept commenting on how worn they were. It was from riding not being at work, lol. They're like, have you had those things ten years? Nope. Just a year or so. I ride a LOT. LOLThe one time I did break the rules and go to lunch without putting on leather boots, having flatter shoes felt AWESOME. Not having a heal would be soooooo much better! Riding pegs suck on a dual sport and I think my feet would line up with the shifter and break without the back of the boot being tall - it slopes up, not exactly a heal with a hard angle, but still it's in the way and increases fatigue of I ride correctly with the balls of my feet on the pegs.
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Hmmm. So what brand are these boots? I thought Snorty1200 was the brand, but I was quite mistaken, lol.
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I'm so glad you are comfortable and safe.
And thank for starting such an interesting thread. I enjoy getting ideas off of people for gear. My boots are pretty worn and maybe just maybe if I buy something new I'll stop wearing them, lol.
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You'll have to do your own searching. I found one guy that was 80 miles away on my first pair but just went to a foot/ankle doc on the ones I have now. Once they do a foot impression you can get more at a later date. At least I can with the doc I'm using now. I just assume all would work that way. Only reason to get another impression would be if your foot changed and that does happen naturally or with an accident.
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Hi Paula, that just figures, huh? got a Harley place not far from me at all, where I bought the 2015 wide Glide, Yup checked out riding boots, they don't come cheap, you'd think that for what they want, they'd be comfy as heck. . .right? My Herman work-boots are great, lots over the ankle like 6 inches.I have two pairs of riding boots, both are Harley's. They look good and serve the purpose but they are uncomfortable. I had to buy work boots for work, I got Carlolinas and I love them! They are now my riding boots and I have to get another pair for work
I Put'em on first thing in the morning when I take out the Puggy an take'em off after I take Bandit out for his last walk for the day.
I get some Neatsfoot leather oil and that makes them shed water. I got them at Walmarts for about 75$ when I bought the Sporty, been doing great since. Anyways, hope you are well and getting in some great rides.
Been there, done that. I always some kind of boot. For the forward position foot pegs, I prefer a tall western style boot which keeps the wind from blowing up my pants leg. For the naked bike/neutral foot pegs where my feet are directly underneath the knee or slightly back, I prefer a hiking boot. I ALWAYS protect my ankles.
Likewise, I always wear some kind of protective layer over my arms and legs in case of a spill. I've only spilled my bike once, but I rolled (thanks to my experience from snow skiing and falling many times at high speeds) about 50 yards like an armadillo. I didn't have a bit of "road rash" but I did have a cracked rib from breaking my right side mirror off. It was an "end-over" in gravel in a very tight turn.
Oh, and gloves, gotta have gloves. Besides the obvious protection, I find that I don't have to grip the throttle as tight and I don't get a cramp in my hand.
When I see people riding in shorts, tank tops and sneakers, I cringe.:surprise:
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Orthotics without a doctor...I can't really call them orthotics, but....In some stores you might see that Dr. Scholl's machine that you stand on and it tells you which insole is right for you? I did that a year and a half ago and it has been life changing. My feet rarely hurt anymore. I have seen the machine in Wal-Mart and Bartell's drug stores. Once I figured out which one is for me, I buy them on Ebay. I usually find them for $25 to $40. They are $50 at the store.
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You're welcome. I think it is a good thing to talk about. There is a wide spectrum of gear wearers. One guy buys every piece of gear and doesn't care how much it costs. The next guy rides all day in a tank top and flip flops. To each their own. I am the first guy. I have wrecked pretty good and believe wholeheartedly that with lesser gear it could have been much worse.
Now before anyone follows my lead and goes out and blows next week's paycheck on a bunch of gear, know this...I get a $1000 a year stipend from my employer for not driving a car to work. So I can be a bit more liberal than the next guy.
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Personally I think gloves are the second most important piece of gear next to the helmet. Your hands control the throttle, clutch and front brake...maybe the three most important components on the bike. Grip is super important to me. I always wear good gloves.
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You can't take it with you
$200 cycling shoes
they get buried in those $400 kicks, so Id say "Yeah, they DO take it with them!"
So far, Im not aware of any grave robbing to swipe a pair of "tennies", yet.
Its only a matter of time.
When they get themselves killed in bad dope deals, or other misadventures,You can't take it with you
they get buried in those $400 kicks, so Id say "Yeah, they DO take it with them!"
So far, Im not aware of any grave robbing to swipe a pair of "tennies", yet.
Its only a matter of time.
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