Need boots that are made for walkin'

[TheDonUK]

Coz thats just what they'll do, one of these days these boots might just walk all over YOU...

Got my current ones last year, they have given a good account of themselves, but have now fallen apart under my hooliganism, that and 10 hours a day on the road.

Lets just say as you can see from the pics they now have added ventilation, which gets interesting when it rains.

Now heres what im looking for:

Protection, need ankle protection at the least, tried some short boots/hiking boot type thing the other day it felt too flimsy compared to a full race boot

Comfort i do alot of walking about in my boots so this is a priority too

Water Resistant, full waterproofing would be nice but not totally essential as were coming into summer now hopefully

Cost As low as a possible

Any recommendations?

[Cannon]

Army Surplus FTW.
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[TheDonUK]

Cool i know an Army/Navy Surplus store on Kilburn High St i will give it a look,

I already have a pair of CAT's

Are your boots sturdy and all day comfortable?

Keep the suggestions coming.

[Cannon]

Well yes they are. I wear them 10-12 hours a day for work and riding and they are spot on.

Designed for a tough life and all that
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[Finglonga]

Walking boots wont last half as long as them if your going to drag your toe around.

CAT's are crap, they are just fashion boots, had a pair and they fell to pieces with serious use, wouldn't wear them now if they were given to me, better with some Doc Martins. But you will have to stop dragging your feet as the soles will melt.
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[Nath]

Gotta be army boots. They have the added advantage over bike boots in that you won't look like a pillock when away from the bike wearing them.
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www.altberg.co.uk
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[colin1]

the only thing with normal army boots is that laces and bikes arent an ideal combination

and they are a bit fiddly to take on and off compared with bike boots

which is where military issue bike boots come in

they have zip and velcro to fasten them so u only need to both with the buckles if u really want to, id probably cut them off

https://byfiles.storage.msn.com/y1paDK1jlhjspBF6WMbcoD106ZP3fYq7pry7W4BaDjudAy8ElOypPHNaYsdY9mvR0v3

https://byfiles.storage.msn.com/y1paDK1jlhjspCkKzQRKyVzuDktCHJLd8YkH0pMNT2eGhWiQ9aJ64n8eZUD9Qt2ddpF

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160123080203&rd=1&rd=1

im thinking of getting these but cant justfiy it really as i already have some army boots

but i didnt already have some lace up boots, id probably get them
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[Finglonga]

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Colin, how can you not see just how village people/harley rider-ish those boots are

Oh and so far sidi vertebrates have been the most comfortable boots ive worn cos of the flexible ankle. But ive done some serious walking in sidi blackrain's and not had any problems.
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[colin1]

like i said, id cut the buckles off, but id wear trousers of the top, so youd only see the foot bit
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[bazza]

[colin1]

wow thats cool

im off now to ebay to see if i can find some

EDIT i cant find any

bazza where did u find that pic

someone on amazon selling them ?
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[pwntifex]

I'm always amazed at people who suggest army boots as viable footwear.
I have some jackboots which are alright, but no way as supportive/reliable /comfortable as my Asolo Powermatics.

British army combat boots are a waste of time as they are made of cardboard and have no support at all, as well as weighing half a ton. They're basically a big slab of rubber on the end of a welly.

Go with some altbergs.
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[Zimbo]

Second vote for Altbergs.
Altberg make two product ranges - high quality bike boots, and serious walking / hiking boots. The bike boots are made so they are all day comfortable and can be walked in for serious distances, in comfort. They also have good protection and are totally waterproof. As a bonus, if you do wear them out Altberg will re-sole them for £30, or totally refurbish them for £40.
Altberg are standard issue for most police motorcyclists, and first choice of most bike couriers.
Mine are now four years old, and as good as the day they left the factory.

Oh, and if you go to them in Richmond, North Yorks they'll measure your feet and custom build them to your exact measurements for no extra charge.

[sickpup]

[bish777]

German Para boots!
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[lozzypop1]

No no no no no.
Sorry but I have to agree with sickpup's recommendation here. Pro boots.

[bazza]

[pwntifex]

[sickpup]

Mine cost me about £60 new of ebay and I think Lozzypop1 got hers for £45 ish new. Retail should be around the £mark

They last about a year and a half of me couriering as well.

Why people bother buying bike boots with less protection, crap water proofing for more money I shall never understand.

[lozzypop1]

[Dazbo666]

Bike specific, I use Sidi Black Rain for a lot of commuting, and often been known to wear them all day in the office with no problems.

As an alternative I've also used Army issue patrol boots as a slightly more comfortable alternative, particualrly if I'm going to an event and I'm likely to be walking a lot during the day.

I also have a pair of Prospecta safety boots which have a slightly looser fit, but have an added advantage of steel toecaps
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[lozzypop1]

Sorry Daz, but steel toecaps?? What are you thinking?? Madman!!
How do you like your toes? crushed or chopped?

Proboots: The RRP is cheaper than I thought! Pro boots - surplus&adventure.
Ebay is probably still your best bet for a bargain. (Doubt there will be many second hand/feet ones on there as they really are so damn comfortable from the first time you put brand new ones onto your feet, I wear mine almost every day now )
So far only brand new pair I could find on ebay were in a size 13 Although there are a few that look like they may have been worn if you search "pro boot gore tex" (with all the spaces.)
Another good thing, they come in small, medium and large sizes, so if you have an unusually narrow or wider than average foot, you can still find a pair to fit properly!


Lozzypop1: converting the world one foot at a time
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