I received a very interesting (to me) email the other day that at first I thought would be an easy answer, but as I thought about it, I found it to be quite challenging. So I thought I would turn to you, loyal readers, for your opinion. The question was…
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Category Archives: motorcycle boots
Harley-Davidson Labeled Boots: Still Crap
I was sent an email that made my blood boil again. Subject: “Head-to-Toe Harley” in which the Motor Company was promoting a H-D labeled fitted shirt, overpriced black slim jeans, and “men’s Darrol boots.”
I blog (or rant) about this from time to time, but let me warn once more:
Just because a pair of boots carries the label of a famous U.S.-made product (Harley-Davidson motorcycles) does not mean their boots are made in the USA with quality craftsmanship.
I assume the Motor Company has heard this before, and perhaps learned a lesson from the settlement agreement with Justin Brands over Chippewa Boots “made in USA” claim, so now careful shoppers will see…
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Booted for Spring
Despite Old Man Winter struggling to hang on, at least in the upper Midwestern USA today where up to 15 inches of snow is in the forecast, down here in the Mid-Atlantic, Spring has arrived. Sure, we will have some cool days and nights, but we also are having more warmer days with bright sunshine, flowers, and tons of motorcycles on the roads! Woo-hoo!
So what boots are on my feet in Spring?
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Motorcycle Shoes for Running
I have said many times on this blog, “the right boot for the right application.” Considering changes in my work- and motorcycle-lives, as well as my general desire to keep up with trends of new styles and technological advances in motorcycle footwear, I decided to try out a new style of motorcycle shoes that could go from being worn on my Harley when I commute to work, to being able to…
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How Has My Boot Perspective Changed?
I received an email from a regular reader of this blog who said, “I would love for you to talk about how your love for boots has changed over the years, from childhood to now.”
Well, okay… it is rather boring, but I’ll bite…
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Five Tips for Boots (aka “Hacks”)–Part 4 Boot Fit/Sizing
So how do you know if boots you have an eye on will fit? What are the magic tips and secrets on boot sizing? More after the jump…
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Five Tips for Boots (aka “Hacks”)–Part 2 Boot Stretching
Following the wildly popular previous post (giggle) about preventing boot leather from cracking, this is post #2 about tips for boots — about boot fit on the legs.
What do you do if you have boots that are tight on your legs? Can boots be stretched, or is something else going on? Do boots shrink? Why in the heck are boots that have always been comfortable for me seem to feel tight on my legs now? What can I do about that? More after the jump…
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Five Tips for Boots (aka “Hacks”)–Part 1 Prevent Cracking
While searching for things to write about on this boot-oriented blog, a friend suggested that I share my own top five “boot hacks” — or tips — that I have written about and applied for years. So here goes… BHD’s “Top Five Boot Hacks”…
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Boot Improvising
One idea provided to me by my buddy “S” with whom I went on a crazy-awesome motorcycle adventure in Utah on ideas to blog about was “boot improvisation.” He suggested that I describe what boots we selected for this trip, and why these boots were different from what one may expect to wear when riding a Harley.
Great idea! Thanks, “S”! So here goes… what did we improvise (that is, choose to make available) for boots on this trip, and why? More after the jump…
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3 Docs say: “Nice Boots”
Lately I have had a rather serious medical problem and have been seeing doctors rather frequently to have the situation examined and treated. The Spouse was always with me, caring for me, holding my hand, and helping me deal with anxiety I was feeling. I hate going to doctors, and even worse, anything having to do with needles.
I will not describe the medical problem I have, but its consequences meant that…
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