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Offline elrealistico

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Re: Boots ...
« Reply #30 on: March 20, 2025, 07:03:46 PM »
Thorogood boots work good for me for the Triumph. Good quality, plus i use mink oil a lot on them have slogged thru several inches of mud and water with them and a low speed slide. They have a very large range of sizes and widths too. The ones I have now are the non lace type. I forget the model, but there's a lot of different styles. I also have a pair of Daytona ventilated boots, and a cheap pair of Bilt ventilated for really hot days
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Re: Boots ...
« Reply #31 on: March 22, 2025, 09:34:54 AM »
I've had a pair of Chippewa Vibram for 30+ years now. American made, lightly insulated, Steel toed, zip up and very comfortable. They're still solid and the original soles have 75% life left on them. Looking back on what I've put them through over the years, I'm blown away by how awesome they've been.
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« Reply #32 on: March 22, 2025, 10:50:59 AM »
I have Sidi on roads that I love to use when touring. I like something lighter for day rides etc. I have an old pair of Prexport boots that I truly love for this use. However, my feet have grown and they need replacing. I've tried a couple, one from Tourmaster which isn't real leather and has a zipper and a Held boot that is real leather but has two zippers. I much prefer velcro closures and a simple design. I wasn't having much luck until Oca pointed me to Richa boots. I have ordered their Vapour model, looks good but so did the others. Just need something for short day rides and irregular commuting.

Thanks, Oca!

Brian
My new boots have arrived. Nicely made, appear quality materials. A bit on the overly stiff side, breaking them in now. A bit of a water dampening and then Obenaufs oil, now just wearing them with two pair of thick socks. Should be great by morning!

Thanks again to Oca who pointed me in the direction of Richa boots!!

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Re: Boots ...
« Reply #33 on: March 23, 2025, 11:00:52 AM »
Does the water guard spray work well with redwing type boots?
Kiwi boot waterproofing spray on works on all boot/shoe leather as well as any other cloth material 👍

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Re: Boots ...
« Reply #34 on: March 23, 2025, 12:54:22 PM »
The absolute best motorcycle boots I've ever bought were these BMW Gore-Tex adventure style boots, https://www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com/p-unisex-venturegrip-gtx-boots-venturegripunisexboots072023 . I got them a couple of years ago on sale at Max BMW, for the unbelievable price of $150. I could wear these heavy-duty boots for days without ever taking them off they are so comfortable.
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« Reply #35 on: March 23, 2025, 06:57:23 PM »
Thanks again to Oca who pointed me in the direction of Richa boots!!

Brian
You’re quite welcome, hope the boots work as well for you as mine work for me.
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