Motor touring boots?

[VansonRider]

This might not be quite the right forum but I'm giving it a shot anyway...

I'm in the market for a fresh pair of motorcycle touring boots. Aerostich has discontinued their Combat Touring Boot, and Chippewa has dropped their heritage line, so no more Rally Odessa boots.

There are some rally chippewa boots on Ebay, how do heritage chip's run for size? I have wide feet and I wear an 11 in a sneaker, but boots I can be as small as 10 in some models.

So I'm looking for suggestions for a safe motorboot that is a) not slip on, b) resolable c) has some protective qualities like thick leather, padding, internal armor, and d) has a classic non-storm trooper look.

Leather and velcro is fine, but leather and buckles are prefered. Some of the vintage motocross boots look promising too.

 

[Edward]

Limited range of stuff out there that falls into this taller boot quality, while combining an aesthetic that would appear in these parts (or even avoids looking awful) while also reaching any sort of PPE Standard.


A lot of people still ride with Lewis boots. Not cheap, but quality boots and would get the style you're after. No armouring, but decent leather. TCX Fuel might be worth you looking at (similar to some Belstaff styles, but much more afforable. Not owned a pair but they review well. https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...ts/SubProducts/TCX-Fuel-Waterproof-Boots-0001 Come in black or brown. The Belstaff Endurance is in this same ballpark, though obviously pricier - https://www.motolegends.com/motorcycle-boots/belstaff-endurance-boots-black.html Looks a little like an engineer side on, but it is a zip-up boot. Don't know how neatly it fits, mind. TCX FUel WP is in this same vibe too - https://www.tcxboots.com/gb/en/urban/vintage/fuel-wp---black-20179T7096W001.html

Stylmartin Continental has that 70s/80s vibe of the stuff you posted above - https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s.../Stylmartin-Continental-Waterproof-Boots-0004

 

[Peter Mackin]

Altberg will do you a great boot, or a pair of Daytonas, can't go wrong.

 

[大馬伕]

For me, the Dr. Martens AirSole gives me the best "feel" when I need to step down at a complete stop.




I know what people say about them being cheap boots, poorly constructed, etc. What it all comes down to, for me, is how good it feels when the bike is stopped, and my feet need to plant. I own other boots. Much better boots with Vibram soles. I like the lug soles and wedge soles. English air soles just seem to have the right feel to me. I suspect Solovair should feel similar.

 

[Peacoat]

I'm planning a long motor touring trip and I'm in the market for a good pair of motor touring boots. I've heard a lot about different brands and styles, but I'm not sure which ones are the best for long-distance comfort and durability. What features should I be looking for in a good pair of touring boots? Are there any specific brands or models you'd recommend based on personal experience? Also, any tips on breaking them in would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

Have you read the posts in this thread? Quite a few suggestions based on the title of the thread–"Motor touring boots?"

 

[大馬伕]

Are there any specific brands or models you'd recommend based on personal experience?

 

[Eagledog]

Why not rebuild the pair you are using now?

 

[Peacoat]

I am ideally looking for something comfortable for long rides, flexible at the ankle for sportier riding, a pair of high-quality boots. There are so many choices, it is a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. I have heard Red Wing boots are good... Thank you all for your help in advance!

I have a pair of Red Wing lace up riding boots with zippers on the outside of the boot that are probably 20 years old and comfortable. The only real wear is on the outside of the soles where they are worn down from scraping the pavement when the boots are on the floor boards. Of course the floorboards were worn down first and then the boots.

I prefer the lace up boots rather than the engineer style as the lace ups will stay on in a crash. If the boot is pulled off, the foot and the ankle are unprotected and can take a real beating, even in a slow speed crash.

 

[VansonRider]

I ended up getting a pair of NOS vintage Vendramini dual sport touring boots. I’ll snag the model name and some photos in the morning, but they’re full height, with 5 Velcro strap closures instead of the buckles I was hoping for. But they do have ankle armor on both sides of the ankle, double layered leather shin protection, heal and toe cups, and the sole has anti-crush lateral rigidity.
They’re basically a pair of 70s motocross boots, but stepped down a bit for a more street bias.
My favorite detail is the storm welted sole, that can be replaced.
I think they’re dated to the late 90’s to early 2000s which kills me to say does make them “vintage”. I swear “the 90’s just happened!”

Update:

Vendramini Model 406 “Dakar”.
There is some kind of “phase change” temperature control insulation in them, which is fine, except that the gusset flakes like crazy when you open them up.

I need a cobbler to redo that in some nice goat leather. Other than that they’re still new in the box.

And according to the website, they were launched in 2004, a little more recently than I’d thought, but still in the ball park.