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Best Riding Boot 2015
« on: April 29, 2015, 11:44:22 PM »

I've been looking at buying myself a new pair of riding boots. There are so many to choose from and being that it's been more than 5 years since I've bought a pair of riding boots, I was going to ask for everyones opinion on their favorite riding boots.

I've been looking at:
HD Men's FXRG-3 Performance Boots $254
HD Men's Riddick Performance Boots $182
Ridge 9000 Men's Ultimate Zipper Boot $110

Boots last me for years, so I have to try to make sure it's going to be the right boot. Thanks
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 11:58:29 PM »

This has been beat to death on this forum.  The search feature is your friend.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35421.0
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2015, 12:06:31 AM »

I have been through a ton over the years with probably 6 different pairs in my closet now but a friend of  mine turned me onto Daytona Road star GTX's about 6 months ago and they are absolutely in a class of their own. They are not cheap but these are worth every penny IMO. My only regret is that I didnt know about these boots long ago before I bought all the others (1 for when I would be walking a lot, cold weather, hot weather, etc..). I read about these boots on another forum a couple of years ago but couldnt get my head around the price at that time until my buddy started going nuts over his (kinda like I am now) and he is what you would call "frugal" if not flat out cheap. I figured if he spent the money on them and wasnt whining about the price they had to be something special and they definitely are. Comfort off the chart right out of the box and everything else that goes along with a MC boot. Sometimes the da-- Germans just "nail it"..
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2015, 10:58:16 AM »

This has been beat to death on this forum.  The search feature is your friend.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35421.0


I did do a search and couldn't find anything current. The link to that thread was started 6 years ago almost to the day. I would hope that the boot making technology has changed but maybe not. Thanks, I'll have a read…
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2015, 11:59:04 AM »

You are correct and I stand to be corrected.....all the boot topics are old.  And when I said "it's been beat to death" I didn't mean that the way it may have been construed.  I apologize if it was taken wrong.

There's a reason law enforcement and fire fighters wear Original Swat....super lightweight, super comfortable, excellent traction and your feet stay dry even when you're standing in water.

The down side.....because the inner and outter soles are so soft, they wear out in a year.

The up side....at $85 a pair on Amazon and for this kind of comfort you can afford to replace them yearly.  :2vrolijk_21:

I suggest, for your first pair, go with the Original Swat 9" Classic side zip.  For winter time you may want to look at the Original Swat 9" Tactical (they're also side zip).
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2015, 01:13:28 PM »

Thank you Sir for the recommendation. I just ordered a pair of H.A.W.K. Original S.W.A.T. 9” WP Side-Zip. I can't wait to try them out.
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2015, 03:15:22 PM »

You are correct and I stand to be corrected.....all the boot topics are old.  And when I said "it's been beat to death" I didn't mean that the way it may have been construed.  I apologize if it was taken wrong.

There's a reason law enforcement and fire fighters wear Original Swat....super lightweight, super comfortable, excellent traction and your feet stay dry even when you're standing in water.

The down side.....because the inner and outter soles are so soft, they wear out in a year.

The up side....at $85 a pair on Amazon and for this kind of comfort you can afford to replace them yearly.  :2vrolijk_21:

I suggest, for your first pair, go with the Original Swat 9" Classic side zip.  For winter time you may want to look at the Original Swat 9" Tactical (they're also side zip).

By chance do they offer a lugged sole for us short bastards?

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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2015, 08:18:11 PM »

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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2015, 08:25:57 PM »

By chance do they offer a lugged sole for us short bastards?

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You need to look into a set or Redwing Lineman boots for that. Waterproof, comfy and they wear like iron. I have a winter pair (insulated) and a summer pair (non insulated) that I work in every day and ride in all the time. Both pairs are over 3 years old and still holding up just fine although I'll probably have my winter set resoled this summer as I've finally wore the lugs done beyond my comfort zone for working outside. The leather on them is still in great shape.
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2015, 08:30:53 PM »

Bought a pair of these at the end of 2009 HD Men's FXRG-3 Performance Boots.

They did come out with an FXRG-5 but did not stay on the market long.

Last year I wore out my FXRG-3, over 100,000 miles on them.  The boots actually are still good, most the sole worn, they just let my feet get wet.  But it was just over 5 years before they let my feet get wet. 

So I bought the new HD Men's FXRG-3 Performance Boots.

Yep, I really like them. 
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2015, 10:40:59 PM »

Crossthreaded.....I'm not familiar with the model of OS, so can't speak to that particular boot.

Jswere.....the OS Classic 9" side zip has a lugged sole and that coupled with the softer rubber compound is what makes  their traction so good (I've hiked in the mountains, climed huge boulders, etc. with relative ease).

I have two pair.....the black leather for evenings and weekends and the tan suede (some people mistake them for military boots) for work because they match my khaki dockers better.  Here's a couple pics of the black boots that I've been wearing for a couple months.
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2015, 10:41:42 PM »

another view
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Re: Best Riding Boot 2015
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2015, 10:42:58 PM »

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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2015, 06:34:05 AM »

Crossthreaded.....I'm not familiar with the model of OS, so can't speak to that particular boot.

Jswere.....the OS Classic 9" side zip has a lugged sole and that coupled with the softer rubber compound is what makes  their traction so good (I've hiked in the mountains, climed huge boulders, etc. with relative ease).

I have two pair.....the black leather for evenings and weekends and the tan suede (some people mistake them for military boots) for work because they match my khaki dockers better.  Here's a couple pics of the black boots that I've been wearing for a couple months.

What the hell JC you work? I thought you just traveled the country on that beautiful scooter  :nixweiss:

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