On the lookout for a new pair of boots

[dean owens]

Hey guys and gals. i'm at a point that i have to get a new set of boots. i would search the site, but seeing as how all the old threads are empty right now i figured i'd ask. my cheap wal-mart work boots have holes in the soles. i'm beyond poor so i've been looking at two options.

my main things needed...
- CHEAP - i'd like to stay near $100.00 (if not below)
- i need to be able to wear them while at work
--- they don't need to be nice, just not look like i'm going to the races
--- i normally wear jeans and a t-shirt
- waterproof would be nice but aren't a must

with that, here are the two options i've been thinking of

Icon Super Duty

Teknic Thunder Waterproof Boots

any real life thoughts? or do you guys have some other options in the same style and price?

 

[scottsst]

Something else that maybe a good idea for you is eBay sometimes people sell lightly used boots and you can get them really cheap

 

[Motogiro]

I use the Thor 50-50 boot and it's a comfortable boot for me. I use it as a boot when I'm going to ride to work and don't need race gear. They have them in a few colors.
2011 THOR 50/50 BOOTS | MotoSport

 

[Jblk9695]

Don't know what size you take but there are some good deals on used boots over on ADV, for example--
AXO Shorty Boots sz 12 - ADVrider

Jerry

 

[dean owens]

I use the Thor 50-50 boot and it's a comfortable boot for me. I use it as a boot when I'm going to ride to work and don't need race gear. They have them in a few colors.
2011 THOR 50/50 BOOTS | MotoSport

cliff, i'm going to assume if you're sharing that they're comfortable throughout the day. so i guess the big question is how true to size are they? i wear a 10 in everything. if i order a 10 in these will they fit or do they run small?

 

[dean owens]

Don't know what size you take but there are some good deals on used boots over on ADV, for example--
AXO Shorty Boots sz 12 - ADVrider

Jerry

jerry i took a look over there. kinda wish i would have thought about that sooner. it's at the point that i really need to get something 2 weeks ago so i don't have a tone of time to shop around to wait for something used that fits. i went through 4 pages or so and didn't see anything that fit. i wear a 10. if i can time later today i might spend some time digging a little deeper over there. thanks very much for the suggestion and link.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Not bad, but I find taller boots better since when I bend my legs, pants crawl up. I wonder how Joe Rocket Sonic or Meteor's would be at work. I have Komine, but they are a little weird when walking much.

 

[JAZZ-n-FZ6]

Dean, I do not know what size you are, but I have a pair of 13 dainese boots that I am selling (selling all my gear since I will soon be an ex-motorcyclist). They look similar to the Teknics that you have pictured.

*Just saw in that you stated you wear a size 10...woops

 

[The Dude]

I've been looking at these...

Fly Racing Milepost Sport Touring Boots - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

 

[dean owens]

i wish i would have seen those joe rockets. i might would have gone with them. i decided to go with the icons. i'm pretty happy with them. my only problem is the size. everything i read said they fit just the same as a tennis shoe. i wear 10's so i bought a 10. ended up sending them back and got a 9.5. i really think i could wear a 9 but i've already worn the 9.5's for a few rides. they're just on the verge. i've thought about ordering a 9 just to see. but otherwise they're everything i wanted. they give better protection than what i had and they look just like "work boots" when i'm at the uni.

 

[VNP3]

Hey Dean,

If your looking for more of a comfortable sneaker riding shoe instead of a work boot, IMHO i recommend the Shift Kickers, they offer good ankle protection/support and they are super easy to walk around in. With jeans or shorts on its impossible to tell your wearing a riding "shoe". Plus theyre cost effective around 115.

Happy riding

 

[PhotoAl]

I had a pair of Joe Rockets. Waterproof, comfortable and lasted well. Replaced with Komodo boots which are great as well.

 

[dean owens]

where were all of you guys with these great suggestions when i was looking for them? i'll just save these suggestions for my next set of boots.