Author Topic: Best all around riding boots? (Read 9902 times)

ant_129 · « **on:** September 23, 2006, 01:23:01 AM »

Hey I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for riding shoes that were comfortable to wear all day and looked fine with dress slacks? I would like to keep it under $100.

The reason I ask is because I commute to work and am wearing casual shoes that are a little better than tennies but not much. They provide no ankle protection and are slippery when wet.

I have steel toe boots that are high risers but get kind of hot and uncomfortable for all day use. They are great for riding only.

mackys_dad · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2006, 01:42:35 PM »

I bought a pair of Dr. Martens cap toe chelsea boots. They are ankle high and comfortable on and off the bike. They don't look too shabby, either.

They were about $70 from Zappos.com.

http://static.flickr.com/105/252505468_cac3b10764_m.jpg

ant_129 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:11:47 PM »

Hey thanks for the reply. How are they when it is wet? Do they slip a lot?

mackys_dad · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:36:10 AM »

Quote from: ant_129

Hey thanks for the reply. How are they when it is wet? Do they slip a lot?

They are pretty sure footed in the dry. I avoid riding in the rain, so I don't know how they would do in the rain.

They are VERY comfortable both on and off the bike.

I checked Zappos and they have jacked up the price since I bought mine this past summer...
they are now $110.