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dhunt · 07-15-2006, 02:16 PM

I am a new rider that just picked up a used 2005 M50. So far it seems like a great bike. Qick question. Can anyone recommed a good set of boots. I have found a bunch to choose from but am not sure if one brand is better than another.

Thanks

gar4mayor · 07-15-2006, 04:52 PM

welcome to the forum. sorry i can't really help you on your boot quest, the only ones i wear are my doc martin's.

profane · 07-15-2006, 05:16 PM

Well, I have a pair of Harley boots that I got last year and they are great. The ones I got are kinda rare though. But they were just as comfortable as my old Doc Martins. And so far after a year of wearing them everyday, They have barely any wear on the soles. Great boots.

Harley boots on a metric bike. Maybe that makes me a wannabe.

1911rookie2 · 07-15-2006, 06:31 PM

This is what I wear. It doesn't need break in and protects my weak ankles very well. Laces can easily be tucked in the boot and never comes out

Iceman99 · 07-15-2006, 06:39 PM

Red Wing Shoes has some cool motorcycle boots

TITANUP · 07-15-2006, 11:32 PM

here is a good site for some boots and they are pretty reasonable.
Mens Motorcycle Boots Harley Davidson Footwear

Rockhead · 07-15-2006, 11:54 PM

Iv seen these used before Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Footwear Yamaha Flip-Flops

SNAFU · 07-16-2006, 12:07 AM

dhunt. Good choice on the bike!

I wear Joe Rocket Orbit boots.

Waltamighty · 07-16-2006, 01:12 AM

Congrats on the bike. I do believe youll love it. Regardless if you buy your boots from your local harley shop or Wall Mart, just make sure thayll protect and support your ankels as well as keeping the hide on in case of worst case happenins.

profane · 07-16-2006, 02:17 AM

yeah, I got mine from Leatherup.com. I couldn't remember where, I was going to look for the place and post the link.

The ones pictured below is what I got. I haven't seen them anywere else, though I could be wrong in saying that they are somewhat rare like I did.

Very comfortable for me that is. Id by another pair and Id also buy which ever from Leather up. Good prices, fast shipping.

Good luck with the m50. I like it, though it does need some moding. It didn't take long for me to grow tired of a few things. Though eventually all that will be taken care of. All it takes is money, and we know that just grows on trees.

blackie1491 · 07-16-2006, 02:19 AM

In regards to boots, you will find as many answers as riders almost.
When you get your boots, get ones you will wear.
Something that you can walk in, in comfort.
That way you will wear them when you ride.

Thick soled, tall enough to protect your ankles, leather.

Enjoy the bike and lots of info here.

dhunt · 07-16-2006, 11:44 AM

Thanks everyone for the links/suggestions. Heading out now to put another 200 or so miles on it...Safe riding to ya.

RampageRider · 07-16-2006, 11:46 AM

Welcome aboard and I wear SIDI boots most of the time.......

07-15-2006, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
dhunt Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black M50 05 Location: Clayton,NC Posts: 6	New M50 rider I am a new rider that just picked up a used 2005 M50. So far it seems like a great bike. Qick question. Can anyone recommed a good set of boots. I have found a bunch to choose from but am not sure if one brand is better than another. Thanks

07-15-2006, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
gar4mayor Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2006 Bike: '02 dyna fxdx; was a black M50 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 254	welcome to the forum. sorry i can't really help you on your boot quest, the only ones i wear are my doc martin's. __________________ I have no idea what you're talking about.... ..so here's a bunny with a pancake on its head.

07-15-2006, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
1911rookie2 Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 22	This is what I wear. It doesn't need break in and protects my weak ankles very well. Laces can easily be tucked in the boot and never comes out Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 1911rookie2; 07-16-2006 at 01:55 AM.

07-15-2006, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	Red Wing Shoes has some cool motorcycle boots __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

07-16-2006, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	dhunt. Good choice on the bike! I wear Joe Rocket Orbit boots. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by SNAFU; 07-16-2006 at 02:27 AM.

07-15-2006, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	Well, I have a pair of Harley boots that I got last year and they are great. The ones I got are kinda rare though. But they were just as comfortable as my old Doc Martins. And so far after a year of wearing them everyday, They have barely any wear on the soles. Great boots. Harley boots on a metric bike. Maybe that makes me a wannabe.

07-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
TITANUP Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: RED 05 M50 debadged Location: Nebraska Posts: 51	here is a good site for some boots and they are pretty reasonable. Mens Motorcycle Boots Harley Davidson Footwear

07-15-2006, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Iv seen these used before Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Footwear Yamaha Flip-Flops

07-16-2006, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Waltamighty In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 05 Blue M50 Location: South East Texas Posts: 112	Congrats on the bike. I do believe youll love it. Regardless if you buy your boots from your local harley shop or Wall Mart, just make sure thayll protect and support your ankels as well as keeping the hide on in case of worst case happenins.

07-16-2006, 02:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	yeah, I got mine from Leatherup.com. I couldn't remember where, I was going to look for the place and post the link. The ones pictured below is what I got. I haven't seen them anywere else, though I could be wrong in saying that they are somewhat rare like I did. Very comfortable for me that is. Id by another pair and Id also buy which ever from Leather up. Good prices, fast shipping. Good luck with the m50. I like it, though it does need some moding. It didn't take long for me to grow tired of a few things. Though eventually all that will be taken care of. All it takes is money, and we know that just grows on trees.

07-16-2006, 02:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,326	In regards to boots, you will find as many answers as riders almost. When you get your boots, get ones you will wear. Something that you can walk in, in comfort. That way you will wear them when you ride. Thick soled, tall enough to protect your ankles, leather. Enjoy the bike and lots of info here.

07-16-2006, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
dhunt Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Black M50 05 Location: Clayton,NC Posts: 6	Thanks everyone for the links/suggestions. Heading out now to put another 200 or so miles on it...Safe riding to ya.

07-16-2006, 11:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Welcome aboard and I wear SIDI boots most of the time....... __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

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