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<blockquote data-quote="James Burleigh" data-source="post: 1123573" data-attributes="member: 4162"><p>I was looking for a boot I could use to ride to the train station during my commute to work by train. I wanted something that would give me some protection, but was also light, easy to take on and off, and comfortable walking in for a short distance. My standard riding boot, a pair of heavy-duty, waterproof Alpinstars, were just too bulky and heavy for that kind of everyday short-ride, long train-ride, commute.</p><p></p><p>So I picked up a pair of made-in-China, cheap combat boots with the mesh side, laces, and--very important--zipper. I believe they're rubber too, not leather. (I put some bees wax on the laces to keep them from coming apart and getting fouled in the shifter or brake lever.)</p><p></p><p>I'm very happy with them. They weigh much less than my Alpinestars, and are less bulky. Of course they are not waterproof, but they are quite comfortable on a hot day. I only use them for around town. For a "real" ride I'll take the Alpinestars.</p><p></p><p>[i see a lot of recommendations for standard MC riding boots. I got the impression Matt is looking for an alternative.]</p><p></p><p>Here's a pic:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab40/jburleigh/IMG_3072a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James Burleigh, post: 1123573, member: 4162"] I was looking for a boot I could use to ride to the train station during my commute to work by train. I wanted something that would give me some protection, but was also light, easy to take on and off, and comfortable walking in for a short distance. My standard riding boot, a pair of heavy-duty, waterproof Alpinstars, were just too bulky and heavy for that kind of everyday short-ride, long train-ride, commute. So I picked up a pair of made-in-China, cheap combat boots with the mesh side, laces, and--very important--zipper. I believe they're rubber too, not leather. (I put some bees wax on the laces to keep them from coming apart and getting fouled in the shifter or brake lever.) I'm very happy with them. They weigh much less than my Alpinestars, and are less bulky. Of course they are not waterproof, but they are quite comfortable on a hot day. I only use them for around town. For a "real" ride I'll take the Alpinestars. [i see a lot of recommendations for standard MC riding boots. I got the impression Matt is looking for an alternative.] Here's a pic: [IMG]https://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab40/jburleigh/IMG_3072a.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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