Western boots for riding?
#31
08-28-2011 | 01:00 PM
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Never liked slip on cowboy boots. It they just slip on then if you ever have to lay it down and your foot gets caught under it, they can just slip off. Then, that just leaves your sock between you and the asphalt. Saw a guy in the emergency room about a month ago that that happened to and he now has no ankle and most of the outside side of his foot scraped away. I will stick with the lace up, zip up and strap on ones thanks.
#32
08-28-2011 | 05:02 PM
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From: Upstate NY
It's not "over thinking" to point out the fact that slip on boots can slip off if you go down. It's not like chicken little is saying the sky is falling, it's been known to happen. It's an individual preference whether or not it warrants any concern. Personally, I wear lace up boots that won't slip off.
I don't understand how people are wearing out the soles by riding though. Are they dragging their feet? My feet don't touch the pavement unless I'm stopped. I've been riding more than 30 years and I've never worn out the soles of any shoes/boots by riding.
I don't understand how people are wearing out the soles by riding though. Are they dragging their feet? My feet don't touch the pavement unless I'm stopped. I've been riding more than 30 years and I've never worn out the soles of any shoes/boots by riding.
I'm probably over thinking this but I'm more worried about the leather soles than anything else. Come to think of it my Frey's had leather soles.
#34
08-28-2011 | 05:10 PM
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Ok here's the deal. My wife came home from a "girl's weekend" with a pair of western boots that she bought for herself (Tony Lamas), and they look great on her.
We started talking and she said that I would look good with a pair of cowboy boots as riding boots, so who am I to blow against the wind???
I've found some that I like, but my question is about the soles. some of the ones I like have leather soles. Is there anything that can be done to leather soles to give them enough traction for riding?
We started talking and she said that I would look good with a pair of cowboy boots as riding boots, so who am I to blow against the wind???
I've found some that I like, but my question is about the soles. some of the ones I like have leather soles. Is there anything that can be done to leather soles to give them enough traction for riding?
#35
08-28-2011 | 05:16 PM
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Yeah i wear a pair of Lucchese ostrich with vibram soles. More work looking boot (round Toe vs Riding boot pointed toe) they wear well and show lots of character after some time.
One thing i will tell you with Lucchese boots is that they have a relatively high arch support. Like most of my boots i stand in the the tub full of warm water to break them in when i first get them.
One thing i will tell you with Lucchese boots is that they have a relatively high arch support. Like most of my boots i stand in the the tub full of warm water to break them in when i first get them.
#37
08-29-2011 | 09:29 AM
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I have had rubber soles put on several pairs of western boots over the years. Leather soles are stupid slippery in the snow. Still any boot that slips on like a western boot, can slip off in a crash. Not the best riding gear.
#38
08-29-2011 | 09:42 AM
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I only wear Double H work western boots when I ride. They're very well made and comfy. My favorite model is the 12" AG7 in black. I'm on my 3rd pair now and it has been re-soled already so when the Vibram sole wears out, I'll have to buy a new pair.
http://www.doublehboots.com/
http://www.doublehboots.com/
#39
08-29-2011 | 11:39 AM
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If you ever study accident scenes, it is rather interesting to see how often people get knocked out of their shoes; even lace on sneakers. A CB is not going to offer you much protection in a motorcycle accident. But, I do wear them when I ride to work, because they look nice enough for business casual and I hate changing my shoes.
