Riding boots, which ones?

[toocheaptosmoke]

I've been thinking about getting some riding boots, but all the stories about boots fitting like crap and never breaking in have me worried. I can't afford to spend a ton of money on boots, but I don't want really cheap ones that are so uncomfortable that I'd never wear them. Right now I just wear steel toe logging boots. My feet are on the wide side, so narrow boots won't do. A toe that isn't the size of texas would be nice too, I guess. I've seen the 50/50 boots, but what's the point of those if they don't protect your shin? :confused: If any body's got an opinion on a boot they think would fit the bill, let me hear it. Thanks. :beer

[SYKO]

I have ginoumous size 13 wide load feat and I have thor quadrants, and they feal great!! I love them, very flexable and I dont have any problem wearing them all day long racing and riding

[toocheaptosmoke]

Cool, they seem pretty reasonably priced too. Are they actually made from leather, or is it just the pad on the shin? Ebay sellers are saying "Genuine split grain leather construction"

[SYKO]

i havnt really checked or cared, they have held up great over the last 3 years, better than any other boot I have ever had, and they dont apear to be falling apart either, very well made in my OP

[breastman569]

I like my 50/50's of course i do 90% dune ridding so i don't need to protect my shins but they required no break-in and are so flexible its ridiculous!
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/breastman569/ridding%20pics/ryan1.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/breastman569/ridding%20pics/ryan6.jpg

[ceaserthethird]

AlpineStar Tech 10 - Awesome Boot Tryed them on and want a Pair

I currently have the Tech 6 's , to stiff and no flex !

[toocheaptosmoke]

AlpineStar Tech 10 - Awesome Boot Tryed them on and want a Pair

I currently have the Tech 6 's , to stiff and no flex !

Those look like nice boots, but $400. :eek: