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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: pehayes on May 26, 2026, 02:46:43 PM
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As I have aged, I have found that sections of my formerly rippling torso have shifted southward. I find it increasingly more difficult to zip up my riding boots as the diameter of my calves have adjusted. I have nice boots from Dainese and from Alpinestars which are getting impossible to wear. Does anyone have a recommendation for boot brands (waterproof) that are more tolerant or more comfortable for leg diameter increase? These boots fit my feet fine, but zipping is near impossible.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Forma or BMW. I have very big calves and wide feet so Italian boots like Sidi just wont fit me. I few years ago I discovered Forma boots which I found very comfortable and fit well. Then Max BMW had some sale on BMW Gortex Heavy Duty boots for just $150. The BMW boots are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. They have been my go to boots for the last 2 years. The still have no sign of wear.
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Might give Richa boots a look. I use a boot of theirs that is velcro closure only, not sure they're made anymore. I have the opposite problem, zipper boots are never snug enough for me.
Brian
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Go to Google. Type in "Motorcycle boots for large calves". A few vendors.
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You can take the boots to a shoemaker and have inserts sewn in to widen the uppers.
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You can take the boots to a shoemaker and have inserts sewn in to widen the uppers.
Perhaps, but likely to destroy the integrity of any waterproof layer. I'll keep it in mind.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Boots, gloves, and helmets I have try on first. I’ll pay more for the privilege than just going mail order. Fortunate to have helmet store within an hours ride but few shops carry many boots these days, at least around here.
In past I have stopped at Competition Accessories and Iron Pony, the latter would do a shoe store proud with their selections.
Pete
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Oxtar made wide calf and wide foot boots.
I was quite comfortable with them.
So of course they ceased production.
Then came TCX boots and I'd swear they come off Oxtar patterns & lasts. They fit me the same as Oxtar.
I rode a lot so I used up boots.
So I'm at the "Airheads" rally and someone is selling a Size 44 almost new pair of BMW boots for short money so I grabbed them because they fit perfectly. I'd swear these boots were cut from the same pattern and assembled on the same lasts as the TCX & Oxtar precedents. All 3 are Italian. All 3 are quality. All 3 were Goretex lined and waterproof. I've wandered into standing water below the boot tops and always came away with dry feet.
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Oxtar made wide calf and wide foot boots.
I was quite comfortable with them.
So of course they ceased production.
Then came TCX boots and I'd swear they come off Oxtar patterns & lasts. They fit me the same as Oxtar.
I rode a lot so I used up boots.
So I'm at the "Airheads" rally and someone is selling a Size 44 almost new pair of BMW boots for short money so I grabbed them because they fit perfectly. I'd swear these boots were cut from the same pattern and assembled on the same lasts as the TCX & Oxtar precedents. All 3 are Italian. All 3 are quality. All 3 were Goretex lined and waterproof. I've wandered into standing water below the boot tops and always came away with dry feet.