Any Suggestions for new Riding Footwear?

[Danvirsse]

I'm an "All the Gear, All the Time" gal and I'm thinking it is time for a new pair of boots. My current pair I owned before making the switch to a Spyder, so I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions/recommendations of boots they love or hate.

 

[racoon]

I bought a pair of branded "motorcycle boots" when I took the MSF 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course.
The instructor noticed that I was struggling to walk in them, and showed me his boots.
They were a pair of ankle high hiking boots, which he said had a reinforced toe.

So I ended up at a sporting goods store shopping for hiking boots.
The ones I bought are a lot more comfortable, and yet meet the ATGATT requirements.
And I didn't need to take out a loan to pay for them.

 

[greer]

I’m for lace up hiking or work boots, too. So much easier to walk in, as racoon said. Lots of times we ride to hike so I’m set to go. I’m very much enjoying a pair of Nike Manoas at the moment.

Sarah

 

[Tango]

I like anything "Goretex" boots. I have found that 8" tall boots work well. The 6" boots often allow water to get to you as most rain suits don't cover enough that low down. My favorite as of now, Dainese waterproof with "Goretex".

 

[mecsw500]

I wear Georgia Boot Company boots with the carbon fiber not steel reinforced toe. I use over boot covers in the rain as they are waterproof to a point, but not hours in heavy rain waterproof.

They cover the ankle. You can walk all day in them, hike in them, and they last my son and I about five years of almost daily wear. We swear by them. I’m pretty sure they have ladies sizes too.

I’m not keen on motorcycle specific supposedly waterproof boots as they’re not brilliant for walking in off the bike. I’ve had any number of motorcycle boots and even the supposedly top of the line BMW ones still leak eventually.

On a Spyder the Georgia Boot Company stuff is generic enough to wear on and off the bike.

 

[PDXRTL]

For my years on two wheels, Alpinestars Web Goretex were great boots. But upon moving to a 2024 RTL with the massive floorboards, I found that there was little or no airflow to my feet. In even moderately hot weather, my feet were cooking. Grabbed some BILT Pro Tourer Air Boots from Cycle Gear. I've been happy with them for the last 24k or so miles. Obviously not waterproof so I've added Nelson Rigg boot covers to my gear.

I'm always going to wear motorcycle specific gear. While there is no guarantee, especially with budget priced gear, I'm going to have some trust that they will protect me better than non-motorcycle gear should I ever need them. If I've got some other activity planned, I'll carry an extra pair of shoes. Certainly have plenty of storage.

 

[Jackhartjr]

I wear Georgia Boot Company boots with the carbon fiber not steel reinforced toe. I use over boot covers in the rain as they are waterproof to a point, but not hours in heavy rain waterproof.

They cover the ankle. You can walk all day in them, hike in them, and they last my son and I about five years of almost daily wear. We swear by them. I’m pretty sure they have ladies sizes too.

I’m not keen on motorcycle specific supposedly waterproof boots as they’re not brilliant for walking in off the bike. I’ve had any number of motorcycle boots and even the supposedly top of the line BMW ones still leak eventually.

On a Spyder the Georgia Boot Company stuff is generic enough to wear on and off the bike.

I'm a retired truck driver.
An old driver told me once to purchase 2 pairs of the same shoes at the same time.
Wear a pair for a week, the the other pair for a week. That way the just worn pair gets to dry out for the week.
Over the years, I purchased a lot fewer shoes thans folks that wore the same ones week in and week out!