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[Hawg]

I know there is no one boot out there that fits everyone, what I am looking for is quality in your opinion of course.
I was looking at these boots, has anyone out there tried them out? How does the Velcro hold up? Does water get inside the boot during wet weather riding?
Sorry for the tiny picture... The boot is a Chippewa model 27862

[Hawg]

better picture

[smkymtnboy]

I know there is no one boot out there that fits everyone, what I am looking for is quality in your opinion of course.
I was looking at these boots, has anyone out there tried them out? How does the Velcro hold up? Does water get inside the boot during wet weather riding?
Sorry for the tiny picture... The boot is a Chippewa model 27862

never seen that boot before now. sure is a good looking boot! chippewa makes good boots.

[Fired00d]

I have been looking at that boot for awhile... really like the looks of it and it appears it would be great for riding. My only concern and what has kept me from pulling the trigger is I haven't had anyone be able to tell me how it is for standing/walking. I've had boots before that were great for riding but once you got off the bike you couldn't do much standing/walking in comfort.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[FLSTFI Dave]

I have Harley FXRG3 boots.  I had looked at them a long time, as they were over 200 dollars.  I liked the idea the were water proof and thinsulate. 

One day I saw them on sale for 165 so I bought them.

They were comfortable and nice, pretty good for walking and standing.  However I still felt like I spent too much.  I had bought them in August.

Well in Oct on my way to Daytona, 456 of the miles were in the rain, from Atlanta to Macon the rain was so hard traffic was at 30 mph.  I was afraid to pull off, as it was raining so hard no one would see me, and I knew the truck behind me knew I was in front of him.

At any rate my feet were 100% dry.    The boots are four years old now, still look good, still feel pretty good, and still keep my feet dry.  I wear them year round.  I have zero regrets spending the money on them now, and will do it again when I wear these out.

[Buy early]

X2 on the FXRG boots. Have a pair of FXRG2's and FXRG3's. Paid near retail for the 2's and love them. Waterproof and light. Saw the 3's on sale for $80 and got them for when the 2's wear out. Have walked miles through Sturgis in the hot August weather and never had a problem. Do like the look of the Chippewa's tho. Do they come in brown or tan?

[Buy early]

The Chippewa's look like a nice boot but pretty obviously are not waterproof. Something to consider when packing that one pair of boots for the trip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKyKB75Pp5E

[mikegiotto]

I think if you search Cruiserworks on here you will find out they are the boot of choice. Dennis Kirk has the on sale right now. I just picked up a pair they are amazingly light and seem like they will be comfortable.

[SDCVO]

I have had at least 1o different pairs of different types of boots and none of them compared to the Red Wings I bought a few months ago. Rubber soles and completely waterproof. These boots are made for guys that use them to make a living so the comfort and quality is on a whole different level then any "motorcycle boot" I have ever worn before. The Boa lacing system that is made out of stainless steel laces (just close wheel and spin) is not only unbelievably easy with no laces to tie but gives you a snug fit like I have never felt before. Below is the boot Im talking abouts website.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/4216-red-wing-shoes/4216-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

[charles05663]

That is the boot that I have worn for the past 8 years.  I did not think they made them any more.  I tried to find a new pair last year and could not find them anywhere.

As far as waterproof, I never have had an issue with them.  Just keep them coated.

The velcro is starting to need to be replaced.  Too bad they don't have shoe repair places any more.

 

[Charlie]

Love my Chippewa Firefighter boots,

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Geez, These are nice looking boots!   

[porthole]

Looking at the Red Wing site and see the warranty for waterproofing is 1 year.
Like them or not, the FXRG are warranted for 5 years, including waterproof.

FXRG are best when the new models come out and the previous are deeply discounted.

[TinSpinner]

I wear 5.11 tactical boots. Very comfortable, I actually wear them at work often, walking and standing almost all day on concrete floors and my feet never bother me. I have non waterproof and gore-tex lined version. The lined is a little too warm for comfort in the heat of a Georgia summer even though they breathe a little. If it's going to be really cold though I sometimes pull out my BMW Santiago boots. Great for riding but can't walk around long in them, I usually wear them when I ride dual-sport though for the extra ankle protection and stiffness.

[CityLights]

I like my Danner Recons' . Quality American made boots , water proof , comfortable in hot /cold weather . Good for the ride and walking around all day once you get there . Also look sharp  IMO .