{"id":865,"date":"2010-07-14T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=865"},"modified":"2010-07-14T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-14T08:00:00","slug":"hot-weather-biker-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=865","title":{"rendered":"Hot Weather Biker Boots"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>If there is a “more traditional” boot worn by bikers, it is the engineer style boot with one strap across the front, and a wide, round toe. I have a number of engineer boots in my collection that I often choose to wear while riding my Harley. They’re comfortable, take abuse well and look, well, “biker-worn.”<\/p>\n

Last week, a new pair of engineer boots entered my stable. I found a good sale on a pair of Chippewa “Bomber Jacket<\/a>” boots. These boots are brown, which is unusual for an engineer boot, and is one of the reasons why I bought them. Also, they are 11″ high. All of my other engineer boots are 17″ high. I usually prefer the taller boots; however, when the weather is toasty hot, then a shorter boot is better because it’s cooler, yet still protects my ankles and legs.<\/p>\n

The only thing surprising to me about these boots is that the top of the boot shaft was actually narrower than any other engineer boot that I own. I had to open the buckle at the top so I could put my foot into each boot, then re-buckle it to close. Frankly, I prefer just to pull my boots on and yank ’em off, so having to unbuckle and re-buckle them is a pain-in-the-ass feature that I don’t like.<\/p>\n

Also, while the boots came with an insole, the supplied insole was kinda cheap and soon became uncomfortable within the first hour that I wore these new boots. I replaced the manufacturer-provided insole with some good quality gel insoles, which made the boots feel much better.<\/p>\n

The boots run a little large — common for Chippewa engineer boots — so there was plenty of room for a good quality gel insole. It took up the extra room anyway and made the overall fit better.<\/p>\n

I like these boots. The appearance is different. The color of the leather is interesting. The leather itself is as soft and grainy as an old, well-worn bomber jacket — thus the name.<\/p>\n

Life is short: wear boots!
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