Boots for fat / broken / swollen ankles

[PEDEGG]

So, when I was younger I was in a car accident, this means my right ankle is now fused (no movement what so ever) and is also constantly swollen. This has made it very difficult finding boots, the main problems not being able to bend my foot into the boot, and the major issue being the swelling in my ankle is precisely where most boots zip up on the inside of the foot. This has led to me trying on sizes which are too big, I'm really an 11 (~45.5) but I'm looking at 47s to even get my foot in.

I'm looking for a boot with some protection and preferably waterproof. At the moment I'm looking at the Arlen Ness 1282 which do zip up on the inside but I manage to get on, but they are a 47. The others are the Dainese ST TRQ-Tour GTX Boots. These zip up at the back. They are a hell of a challenge to get on and off but don’t feel too bad once on. I have only tried these in a 46, and since I cant find anywhere which stocks a 47 (I live in London) it looks like I might have to order them into JS, pay for them, wait a week to even try them on.

Does anyone have any thoughts on Dainese vs Arlen Ness in terms of quality?

Any suggestions/recommendations for boots for big ankles – which preferably zip up on the outside or rear? (also the zip must go quite low because of the inability to bend)

I've tried on more or less every pair of boots in stock in js Watford, js new malden, various hein geriks and infinitys. Although few places stocked 47s I don’t really fancy handing over a grand for them to order in some boots for me to try, but if that’s the way it is then that’s the way it is.

Thanks



My current boots - zero protection and about as waterproof as a paper bag - ive only been riding for 4 months, they were enough to get me started.

https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/t/ftft101.jpg



arlen ness 1282 - quite tight even in a size too big. would hate to yank the zip off in the first week.

https://www.bikingdirect.com/_cogoshop/content/cache/56890ee18717034c2c7afde1b57da0a9.jpg




Dainese ST TRQ-Tour GTX Boots - probably need to try in a 47

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/images/products/large/6Dainese_ST_TRQ_Tour_Boots.jpg

[herulach]

Have you tried a pair with ratchety type fastenings?

This type of stuff:
www.hein-gericke.co.uk/boots-shoes/hein-gericke-rallye-iii-gore-texr-stiefel.html
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[Kal]

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[herulach]

[Clanger]

I use Rock Wood boots for riding, as they are soft around the ankle but strong leather elsewhere...I too suffered foot/ankle damage and my range of movement is massively reduced...but my foot/ankle also suffer much pain...so wearing normal bike boots is not an option.

I also wear 'walker' gaiters to give my ankles extra protection against the weather.
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[Clanger]

Check this thread out.... https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=242548
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[Rogerborg]

I would give some consideration to grade 1 army surplus goretex lined boots. About £35 delivered, tough, solid sole, hard (but not steel) toecaps, waterproof (tested wading through Highland peat bogs in torrential rain) they're essentially all that I wear now for work and play, on and off the bike.

Avoid the higher "para" boots, and consider an alternative fastening mechanism to replace the laces if you have problems with them - even if you pay to get them professionally altered, it'll still come out cheaper than custom bike boots.

Ironically, the only thing they're lacking is hard ankle protection, but I've never been that convinced by the utility of a couple of little plastic disks anyway.
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