Best riding boots on Reddit

"I love my Tech 7s! lasted me three years now."

"Alpinestar tech 7s are the absolute best."

"I have tech 2s that I have had for 10+ years now."

"For me alpinestars is a perfect fit."

"Any of the Mx boots will work, alpinestars, etc."

"Tech 7’s are good. I’d say they run true to size."

"I had an extra 1" sole added to my riding boots."

"I like these. Good for small bikes either small shift clearance."

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"I took a pair of Alpinestars to a local shoe repair shop and had him add a 1" extra sole."

"I love my TCX leather boots."

"TCX Touring boots, all year around."

"Not sure what they go for now, but I love my tcx comps."

"I wear it daily for at least 5 hours and is comfortable to walk in and provides good protection."

"My fav boots are RE tcx once but they are expensive."

"Get TCX boots. Royal enfield sold some cobranded with tcx."

"TCX Blend 2."

"They have a pretty good width."

"Another vote for TCX here."

"They’re super comfy and very sturdy."

"Gaerne SG12."

"Gaerne!"

"I’m extremely happy with them. Fully waterproof, but breathable enough."

"Gaerne were my last pair and I loved them."

"It’s worth saving extra if you need to to buy them."

"I have Gaernes that are 14 years old and still good."

"Gaerne make a good adventure boot, I could walk for days in mine."

"I have more movement and feel in my SG12s than tech 7s."

"Gearne"

"Love my Gaerne SG-12's."

"Another vote for Sidi’s. Boots and helmets are the two things you can’t cheap out on in my option."

"The best boot for enduro for the average gumby is the Sidi X-Power."

"They're perfect for me!"

"Been using Sidi Crossfire 3 TA’s for decades."

"I swear by Sidi Crossfires."

"I went from Alpinestars Tech 8 to Sidi crossfire 3 TA and love them so far."

"I went from Alpinestars Tech 8 to Sidi crossfire 3 TA and love them so far."

"Sidi. I've got similar needs for fit as you it seems and Sidi fit me well."

"Sidi fusion air."

"I have a pair of ankle high Sidi mesh boots that I like."

"Definitely ariat."

"All my boots are ariat bar one pair of RM Williams."

"Second ariat, they are incredibly comfy and don't wear out in a month."

"Ariat has great choices for either discipline."

"Araits all the way. I own 6 pairs since I ride several different 'styles' of riding."

"Look for brands whose sizing include “slim” sizes, like Ariat and Dublin."

"Hi I trail ride in an Ariat lace up paddock boot."

"In my opinion if you buy something like an ariat paddock boot it would last much longer than a more 'fashionable' version."

"I've had Ariat Heritage II paddock boots for several years, and I love them."

"Ariats are a pretty good brand."

"They are very good, comfortable and feel solid."

"There's nothing else that comes close."

"I have rode and hiked many miles in these boots."

"I must say they have been great. Especially, in our Indian road conditions."

"They're not 'comfortable for a motorcycle boot', they're 'comfortable with no caveats needed'."

"I have these and like them a lot."

"My wife has some klim boa's that she really like they seem to have more flex for walking than the 509s do."

"I have these and like them a lot."

"I would consider these a pretty good compromise OP."

"Check out the Klim Outlanders."

"I have extra long, extra slender legs and I love my Ovation Mirabellas. So comfy from day 1."

"I LOVE them. They felt broken in from day 1 and they fit me perfect at 6ft."

"I bought ovation flex plus boots and they fit my short wide calves well."

"Daytona do several different styles of women’s boots."

"I know Daytona makes some."

"I have wide feet and find them to be very comfortable."

"They are a bit more pricy but will last forever."

"There are consistently options under $200."

"The one pair of Fryes I've tried on had massive calf gaping on me."

"They have a lot of different calf size and height combinations for hard to fit riders."

"Ego 7 and Suedewind"

"Dover Saddlery in Wellesley, MA has fabulous riding boots."

"The Dover Saddlery Madison is very slim through the ankle."

"They're great - much more comfortable than my previous boots."

"They fit my feet great."

"I’m really in love with my Dublin Holywell Field Boots."

"I have a pair of Dublin’s and I got my fiancé a pair of Ariat."

"You can search by circumference in the side bar on the left side."

"You can search Zappos by shaft circumference."

"Raida TrailCraft - 17.5k"

"Raida TrailCraft. More oriented for offroad use but they work well for touring."

"My Garmont T8 Bifidas do double duty as casual riding boots and hiking."

"My Garmont T8 Bifidas do double duty as casual riding boots and hiking."

"Tech 7 Enduro or the Fox Motion X. Never skimp on foot safety."

"I have two pairs and I love them!"

"I have enjoyed my FXR X-Cross Speed boots. Lowest I have got with them is -30C and I was still warm."

"Mountain Horse Sovereign are the best fitting boots I’ve ever found for someone who has ZERO calf and super super skinny ankles."

"Baffin make some great boots with ankle support."

"O’Neal RDX by far."

"I have had a pair of Justin lace up boots that I bought for horseback riding about 8 years ago."

"Garnae, tech 10s."

"These are my go to boots for riding."

"Great for touring."

"Rossi have been making the P 134 since the 70's. They're simple, clean and elegant and will last for years."

"I have the RE Riding boots, honestly it's amazing for walking all day and riding."

"Duo has been recommended repeatedly on this subreddit."

"I'd recommend getting a used pair of motorcycle boots off eBay."

"They are good for daily use and are easy to wear."

"Check out Frey Daytona. its only purpose is making height increasing motorcycle boots."

"It’s a gorgeous boot and I cannot find them for thicker calves."

"Try DeNiro, it looks like they let you select all three dimensions separately."

"I wear my magnum work Boots if I need to do some walking as well."

"Woodland has high ankle leather boots."

"Moto tech asphalt boots looks good."

"I got some Indie Ridge."

"I'm saving money for these shoes, they are above the 10K mark but seem to offer great protection."

"I ride in Kenetrek Mountain Extreme boots."

"Leatt 5.5 on clearance right now."

"8" 5.11 SHIELD tactical boots are my general purpose shoe."

"Anything by Vince Cammuto. I have like a 12 inch calf circumference and these look good on me."

"I bought Stylmartin Wave boots for this purpose. They look great, have protection."

"Reasonably priced and have loads of options and also really good quality!"

"The price is a little steep, and will cost me over 300$ CAD dollars after border tax is included."

"I have one riding season on a pair of 509 boa's they are nice but a bit stiff still really like them."

"I managed to wear them with thick legwarmers, made them stay up and look less slouchy."

"I use the Vasque St Elias GTX."

"Dsw has a pretty big collection of wide calf boots, but be sure to check the measurements listed."

"I've always had good luck with riding boots from Avenue."