lue42
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I need a new pair of boots. Does anyone have any wisdom to share or comments (good or bad) about any I mention below?
80% of my riding is commuting, so I started looking into a pair of boots that I could wear at the office. One of the things I am discovering about motorcycle boots/shoes is that no matter how much they make them to look like regular shoes, they are not comfortable or made to handle walking in for long periods. It is best to change into office shoes.
My preferences:
Here are some I found:
These are the most shoe looking. but they may be too slim or too long for my wider foot. It is really hard to tell from the contradicting reviews.
However, they are zipper up. They only have sizes in black.
TCX X-Groove Waterproof Shoes | FortNine Canada
These are well reviewed and I like the quick on and off. Would be good for longer rides too. With pants over they don't look too crazy.
Firstgear Kathmandu Lo Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
Lace up, but not bad
Firstgear Kili Lo Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
These are kinda funky looking, but very good reviews
Alpinestars SMX-3 Boots | FortNine Canada
Pretty standard boots... quick on off, well reviewed
Alpinestars Ridge Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
https://fortnine.ca/en/icon-raiden-treadwell-boots
again, plain boots but cheaper and well reviewed, laces though
https://fortnine.ca/en/tourmaster-response-waterproof-2-0-boots
80% of my riding is commuting, so I started looking into a pair of boots that I could wear at the office. One of the things I am discovering about motorcycle boots/shoes is that no matter how much they make them to look like regular shoes, they are not comfortable or made to handle walking in for long periods. It is best to change into office shoes.
My preferences:
- Lower in price
- Available in size 12.5/13 (UK47/48) and for a wide foot
- Prefer quick on off (zippers/buckles)
- Short-to-medium height
Here are some I found:
These are the most shoe looking. but they may be too slim or too long for my wider foot. It is really hard to tell from the contradicting reviews.
However, they are zipper up. They only have sizes in black.
TCX X-Groove Waterproof Shoes | FortNine Canada
These are well reviewed and I like the quick on and off. Would be good for longer rides too. With pants over they don't look too crazy.
Firstgear Kathmandu Lo Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
Lace up, but not bad
Firstgear Kili Lo Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
These are kinda funky looking, but very good reviews
Alpinestars SMX-3 Boots | FortNine Canada
Pretty standard boots... quick on off, well reviewed
Alpinestars Ridge Waterproof Boots | FortNine Canada
https://fortnine.ca/en/icon-raiden-treadwell-boots
again, plain boots but cheaper and well reviewed, laces though
https://fortnine.ca/en/tourmaster-response-waterproof-2-0-boots