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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Nitro on November 12, 2007, 01:20:09 PM

Title: Riding boots
Post by: Nitro on November 12, 2007, 01:20:09 PM

I have narrow feet, which makes it difficult to find any type of boots. I could get some Corcoran jump boots from the US Cavalry store in Kentucky, or some Red Wings (if I wanted cruiser style). Does anyone know of motorcycle specific boots that are made in narrow sizes?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: r_outsider on November 12, 2007, 03:43:31 PM

Have you tried Sidi's? I've heard they fit really narrow. If you have and you're really stuck, you could do a lot worse than those jump boots or Red Wings.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: Red01 on November 12, 2007, 03:53:09 PM

+1 on the Sidi brand running a little on the narrow side. (At least my On-Roads do)

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: Nitro on November 12, 2007, 05:45:16 PM

Thanks. I'll have to search a place that sells them, or check out their website.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: stormi on November 13, 2007, 04:07:59 AM

Quote from: Red01 on November 12, 2007, 03:53:09 PM

+1 on the Sidi brand running a little on the narrow side. (At least my On-Roads do)

Yep,.. I tried a couple of pairs on too.  I found them tight,.. in the calf a little too.  Ok if you have no muscle or fat,... not as good if you have a lot of either or both.  :wink:

Also,.. what r_outsider didn't mention is that he has a pair of "forced entry" swat boots, from a military surplus store.  Cost about $100.  (see R?  I remembered,.. I'm not calling them "fourth century" boots anymore. :stickpoke:)

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: chupacabra on November 13, 2007, 06:26:43 AM

I wear boots from Sidi also and they are a bit narrow, I wear the Doha, their more like hard wearing shoes but better then the Air Jordans.
http://www.motonation.com/doha.htm

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: Barbarian on November 13, 2007, 09:21:52 AM

Dayton Boots (http://www.daytonboots.com/) run narrow. Mine are six years old and still look great.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: Nitro on November 13, 2007, 07:03:15 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll definitely check out the Sidi after Christmas. It seems I have to buy gifts for everyone else right now, lol.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: TK421 on November 15, 2007, 10:38:56 PM

Check these out on closeout at NewEnough.com.  Made by Sidi and under $100!

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/boots/

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: H2RICK on November 18, 2007, 12:10:12 AM

Nitro, you will find that most Italian-made boots fit a little narrower than "normal" boots. My wife has hard-to-fit feet that are narrow and with a high instep. Apparently only $300+ Italian-made shoes fit her properly......and she can give Imelda Marcos a run, on a good day.
 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: stormi on November 18, 2007, 12:20:06 AM

Quote from: H2RICK on November 18, 2007, 12:10:12 AM

Apparently only $300+ Italian-made shoes fit her properly

Man! Not including my riding boots,.. I'm not sure ALL of my shoes add up to $300 worth...

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: Nitro on November 18, 2007, 02:38:57 AM

I'll probably try the Sidi ones when I get a chance. One of my PCs just died, so I have to resurrect it. Thanks.

Title: Re: Riding boots
Post by: H2RICK on November 18, 2007, 10:24:10 PM

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I'm not sure ALL of my shoes add up to $300 worth...

Heck, Stormi, I might have spent $300 lifetime on shoes, if I added them all up.....excepting riding boots, too, of course.
I figure if her feet are happy, she's happy.....and it's seemed to work out for both of us for 35+ years..... :wink: