Riding boots

[Real_Wolf]

Simple thread. Current boots, something like $20 working boots from the warehouse are finally starting to fall apart (damn good value for money), and was thinking of buying actual riding boots.

Was mostly wondering general opinions on what is worth it, how much to expect to pay, whats a rip off, what useful aspects are, what brands to avoid, or take a good look at, etc.

Most of what I'm generally after:
Not too concerned about style
Would prefer something that can be walked in so don't have to cart seperate pair of shoes around, but not required.
Preferrably not incredibly expensive, would like it if its not more expensive than any other piece of gear I own, though admittedly my water proof pants were dirt cheap, bought purely because of waterproof, my summer gloves the same, and my jacket bought off some shady guy from trademe (under $100 for a quasimoto cordura+leather).

[jono035]

I bought a $150 pair of RJays boots that have served me well in some pretty heavy rain, but I haven't seen any at all that I'd be all that keen on walking in... If you would rather be able to walk in them then maybe a quality pair of light over-ankle workboots might be a better bet.

[Real_Wolf]

I bought a $150 pair of RJays boots that have served me well in some pretty heavy rain, but I haven't seen any at all that I'd be all that keen on walking in... If you would rather be able to walk in them tehn maybe a quality pair of light over-ankle workboots might be a better bet

Not really long distance walking, just able to walk enough such as between classes, etc
Other than that, thats basically what I currently have, if I can't find something to suit I know warehouse has something that'll do

[Squiggles]

Could try http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/ or www.1tonne.co.nz

[mrchips]

I bought some harley davidson boots from wgtn motorcycles. They look like work boots.
Steel capped, good ankle protection & very hard wearing + very comfy to walk about in all day.. highly recomended.

3 years old & they still look brand new.

[rustic101]

I purchased some Technic Defenders last August $200 ish, and they are shit and have fallen to bits.
My new boots are Axo Primato, brand new off trade me $150, seller bought and they did not fit and he never took them back to exchange - My gain
They were from Cycletreds.

[Danae]

I have a $100 pair of 1Tonne boots that as of yet have never got water in them. After about an hour of walking they get a little uncomfortable (but that's what an hour of walking does...lol) but other than that they're good for between classes. I think the velcro is dying a bit however...but I reckon I've nearly had them a year now.

[YellowDog]

I use these and they are excellent in all conditions:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...IDICANYON_.jpg

[GOONR]

I have Oxford Bone Dry boots. What a joke that name is, if it's raining I might as well stick my feet in the bath before I go out. They leak badly because I had to epoxy parts of the sole back on, I wouldn't recommend these unless your a fish.

[Phreak]

Get yourself some combat boots, I got my first pair years ago when I was in the Army and they are by far the most comfortable things you can put on your feet! I have since upgraded to an American made pair, but pretty much the same theory applies. Good protection, ankle support, steel in the cap sole and heel, and waterproof. And REALLY nice to walk in, seeing as that is what they were made for!

[wysper]

Get yourself some combat boots, I got my first pair years ago when I was in the Army and they are by far the most comfortable things you can put on your feet! I have since upgraded to an American made pair, but pretty much the same theory applies. Good protection, ankle support, steel in the cap sole and heel, and waterproof. And REALLY nice to walk in, seeing as that is what they were made for!

what sort of ankle protection is in a combat boot? Isn't it just reinforced leather?

[Real_Wolf]

I use these and they are excellent in all conditions:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...IDICANYON_.jpg

They look nice, but the only price I can find of them, at motomail, sits them at $500. Dun think its really worth it that much when I can get a pair of "racing" boots from the 1tonne website for $180

I have Oxford Bone Dry boots. What a joke that name is, if it's raining I might as well stick my feet in the bath before I go out. They leak badly because I had to epoxy parts of the sole back on, I wouldn't recommend these unless your a fish.

Lol

what sort of ankle protection is in a combat boot? Isn't it just reinforced leather?

Was wondering this. Sounds good if there is actual protection, but from what I can see its merely just that it has leather that goes up the leg. Not walking so far with boots on that the REALLY nice to walk in sells it to me

Edit:
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?pa...=&categoryid=6
I think those ones are of the most interest to me so far

[Dare]

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http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?pa...=&categoryid=6
I think those ones are of the most interest to me so far

I was looking at these beauties the other day http://www.oakley.com/elite/assaultboot http://www.oakley.com/catalog/produc...lt-boot-8-inch
But being designed for combat =/= being able to take a slide at 60mph. I'm just guessing here. Still, RRP $185. Fire plus slash plus chemical resistant. For those nasty crashes.

[Real_Wolf]

While they aren't bad (and as you said aren't made specifically for riding), thats $185 USD, so would be almost twice the price of the current ones linked

[YellowDog]

They look nice, but the only price I can find of them, at motomail, sits them at $500. Dun think its really worth it that much when I can get a pair of "racing" boots from the 1tonne website for $180

Mine cost a big fat Zero as they are provided by my employer.

So for me, they are the best value around.

I don't like racing boots for riding around town.