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Cyclonemick
| | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 09:16 am: | 
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I wear redwings for work and Montrails for hiking and everyday wear! |
2008xb12scg
| | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 06:43 pm: |
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Just took of my Redwings, made in China. Vans, china A* Thailand. G!DAMIT! all my frackin shoes are from a child labor camp... |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 07:06 pm: |
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i wonder how comfortable those tanker boots are that cove makes. |
Edgydrifter
| | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 07:43 pm: |
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The tanker boots are outstanding--great design, well made, comfortable (AFTER you break them in). I don't know about the Matterhorn-branded ones, but their HH-branded tankers are made here in the states. |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 12:22 am: |
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I have been wearing custom made Wesco's for 25 years. I honestly can't buy regular 'sized' boots anymore. They are by far the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. I wear Highliner lace to toe for work and the Harness when not at work. I have a winter and summer pair of each. That's about $2,000.00 (well) worth of boot. The few people I have convinced to try them now blame me for ruining them. As in, they can't wear any others after the Wesco's. Those Timberland of wich you speak aren't even slippers compared to real boots, they're flip-flops. Save your money and go west(co)young man. |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 12:24 am: |
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I have been thinking about a pair of those "Combat Touring" boots that SIDI makes for Aerostich. Anybody have any experience with them ? |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 08:07 am: |
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I just had to replace my first pair of red wing boots after 6 years of 5-6 days per week service.
Red Wing boots are the most comfortable shoes of any kind I've ever worn. |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:31 pm: |
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Well...has no one had a pair of Combat Touring boots ? |
Dynasport
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:40 pm: |
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I am sure someone has, but I have not. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:41 pm: |
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They were on my list of new boots a year ago, but ended up getting the SIDI ones I have now instead. |
Ocbueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 07:00 pm: |
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I've had the combat touring boots for about 3yrs.. I like them but are a bit much for shorter rides. I think Court has also owned a pair or two. Might want to consider the touring lights.
SteveH |
Redwing
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 07:52 pm: |
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I wear a pair of Combat Touring Lites.
I'm happy with them. |
Prior
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 08:07 pm: |
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Oh- I thought we were talking everyday working boots. I have a pair of the combat touring boots too. I agree that the originals are a bit much for everyday riding. The lights were not available when I bought mine, but love them all the same. I bet they'll last a lifetime as well. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 08:28 pm: |
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You guys with the Combat boots, pros/cons/mini review please? |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 08:53 pm: |
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The combat touring boots are made by Sidi and are very good quality. In fact the combat touring
boots led me to buy the Vertebra's that my brother still races in and the Vertigo's that I
currently ride in.
No serious riding boots are really good for walking around any more than ski boots are
made for hiking. The rigidity you need in a crash makes them a poor choice for the mall
etc. (Unless you use an orthotic to keep your toe from dragging, then they can work just
fine for the distances you walk).
The very best choice is usually to carry a pair of walking shoes with you if you are going
to be putting miles on the shoe leather IMHO
If that is not an option compromise with a good sturdy pair of leather work boots. |
4cammer
| | Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 01:58 pm: |
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Try these fellas for reviews of the 'stitch boots:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/
Also, might want to look into Bates Fast Lanes. Lack of modern protection though:
http://www.batesleathers.com/boots |
86129squids
| | Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 02:30 pm: |
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My workaday boots are from Ariat- steel toed and comfy. They have brown leather uppers, but halfway down from the laces the leather is covered with a black, manmade, "bedliner" lookin material.
Most of my work boots get gouged, cut, or scraped over time in this area- so far nothing with this pair. That "bedliner" stuff is TUFF!!
The nice lady who sold them to me also mentioned they have a better made shank and sole- forgot all the technical terms. I wear them everyday I work, and my feet don't hurt. Check em out. |
