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Offline Nitro

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Riding boots
« 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?

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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #2 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)
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2007, 05:45:16 PM »
Thanks. I'll have to search a place that sells them, or check out their website.
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2007, 04:07:59 AM »
+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:)
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2007, 09:21:52 AM »
Dayton Boots run narrow. Mine are six years old and still look great.
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Offline Nitro

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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #8 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/

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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2007, 12:20:06 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...
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Riding boots
« Reply #12 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:
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