Riding Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Riding Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Dirtbikes, r/indianbikes, r/motorcycles, r/Equestrian, r/femalefashionadvice. Top-rated brands include Alpinestars (4.3/5), TCX (4.1/5), Gaerne (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews150
Subreddits17
Posts46
Brands66
Products72
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#1
Alpinestars
4.3
(27)
"I’m also a big fan of the Tech 7 but for woods, Tech 7 Enduro gives you a little extra grip"
"Tech 7 4 sure 👍"
"Buy left over tech 7s which are sub 300 bucks"
"I love my Tech 7s! lasted me three years now."
"Alpinestar tech 7s are the absolute best."
"Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro"
"I wear AStars Tech 7 Enduro. They're very comfortable and I'd totally wear them all day and walk around in them."
"I'm a size 14 wide and my Alpinestars are perfect!"
"I have tech 2s that I have had for 10+ years now."
"For me alpinestars is a perfect fit."
#2
TCX
4.1
(11)
"I love my TCX leather boots."
"TCX Touring boots, all year around."
"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."
"I went to TCX, and Stylmartin, and am very happy with them."
"TCX Blend 2."
"Another vote for TCX here."
"Tcx is comfy."
"I've never hiked far in my tcx Bajas, but they are very comfortable to walk around in."
#3
Gaerne
4.4
(10)
"Gaerne SG12."
"Gaerne!"
"Gaerne were my last pair and I loved them."
"I have Gaernes that are 14 years old and still good."
"SG22 expensive but feels very sturdy"
"I have more movement and feel in my SG12s than tech 7s."
"Gearne"
"Love my Gaerne SG-12's."
"Love my Gaerne SG-12's."
"My buddy had a similar issue as OP and is happy with Gaerne Boots - they are like armored hiking boots and really nice once broken in."
#4
Ariat
4.6
(9)
"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."
"The Ariat lace up paddock boots are probably my favorite readily available paddock boot."
"Look for brands whose sizing include “slim” sizes, like Ariat and Dublin."
"Ariat and Mountain Horse make good entry level boots."
"Ariats are a pretty good brand."
#5
Sidi
4.1
(8)
"Another vote for Sidi’s. Boots and helmets are the two things you can’t cheap out on in my option."
"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."
#6
Forma
4.0
(8)
"They are very good, comfortable and feel solid."
"There's nothing else that comes close."
"I must say they have been great. Especially, in our Indian road conditions."
"Forma Adventure Low"
"Forma Adventure Low"
"Forma adventure Low. As close as you are going to get."
"I wear forma adventure boots and I like them"
"Definitely NOT Forma Adventure Boots. They are comfortable to walk and ride in but the craftsmanship is absolute garbage."
#7
Klim
4.3
(4)
"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."
#8
Raida
4.0
(4)
"There is also Raida (forgot the model)"
"Raida TrailCraft - 17.5k"
"Raida TrailCraft. More oriented for offroad use but they work well for touring."
"I've brought Raida discover boots few days ago. Went for couple of rides, they were comfortable for all day usage. Provides decent protection and quality"
#9
Frye
3.3
(3)
"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."
#10
Ego7
4.5
(2)
"They have a lot of different calf size and height combinations for hard to fit riders."
"Ego 7 and Suedewind"
#11
Clan
4.5
(2)
"Checkout clan shoes as well"
"Clan SNKR (now they are CE certified too)"
#12
Leatt
4.5
(2)
"Went with Leatt 4.5s and they felt like they were custom made pillows for my foot."
"Look at Leatt 5.5. If you're a size 9 you can get them for $160 on sale."
#13
Zappos
4.0
(2)
"You can search by circumference in the side bar on the left side."
"You can search Zappos by shaft circumference."
#14
Aerostich
4.0
(2)
"Aerostich Combat Touring or Combat Lites (made by Sidi for Aerostich) are good for me. I usually wear a US size 12.5 or 13, and I wear size 48 in those boots."
"My best travel compromise is my aerostitch combat lites and a pair of lite hiking shoes."
#15
Tredstep
4.0
(2)
"It’s a gorgeous boot and I cannot find them for thicker calves."
"In the same price range is the Tredstep Donatello, which I prefer due to the pre-broken in fronts."
#16
Magnum
4.0
(2)
"I wear my magnum work Boots if I need to do some walking as well."
"I romp around in combat/duty boots, which are also my work boots. Lightweight, breathe easy, and look great. I used to wear Altama then switched over to Magnum."
#17
Target
3.5
(2)
"They sell man made material one for 50 and under that I bought. They are surprisingly well structured and will last if you take care of them."
"I managed to wear them with thick legwarmers, made them stay up and look less slouchy."
#18
Garmont
3.0
(2)
"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."
#19
Ride
5.0
(1)
"I randomly tried on a pair of Ride Lasso boots and they’re as comfortable as my regular shoes. I have worn them for three full seasons and they’ve held up really well."
#20
Stylmartin
5.0
(1)
"Stylmartin district WP, comfy to walk and protective for riding."
#21
Etienne Aigner
5.0
(1)
"I've bought my Etienne Aigner black riding boots for under $40, Keens for all sport usually half the price of retail stores."
#22
Christin Michaels
5.0
(1)
"I ALWAYS recommend 6pm.com - I love buying shoes from there. Great deals and I've never had a problem with quality."
#23
Local Tack Shop
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend going to a small mom and pop owned tack shop."
#24
Long Tall Sally
5.0
(1)
"You might try Long Tall Sally or Payless whose sizes go up to 13."
#25
Lowa
5.0
(1)
"Try Lowa"
#26
Redwing
5.0
(1)
"Redwing moctoes"
#27
Bob's Cycle Gear
5.0
(1)
"Bob’s Cycle Gear has a pretty good range of boots in stock."
#28
Equestrian Boots
5.0
(1)
"I love my equestrian boots, for riding and wearing."
#29
Fox
5.0
(1)
"Tech 7 Enduro or the Fox Motion X. Never skimp on foot safety."
#30
Tucci
5.0
(1)
"I have two pairs and I love them!"
#31
FXR
5.0
(1)
"I have enjoyed my FXR X-Cross Speed boots. Lowest I have got with them is -30C and I was still warm."
#32
Mountain Horse
5.0
(1)
"Mountain Horse Sovereign are the best fitting boots I’ve ever found for someone who has ZERO calf and super super skinny ankles."
#33
Ovation
5.0
(1)
"I have extra long, extra slender legs and I love my Ovation Mirabellas. So comfy from day 1."
#34
Baffin
5.0
(1)
"Baffin make some great boots with ankle support."
#35
O’Neal
5.0
(1)
"O’Neal RDX by far."
#36
Justin
5.0
(1)
"I have had a pair of Justin lace up boots that I bought for horseback riding about 8 years ago."
#37
Tourmaster
4.0
(1)
"I have only ever found 1 motorcycle boot that comes in wide. The Tourmaster Solution WP Air."
#38
Sedici
4.0
(1)
"I have these Sedici’s and like them quite a bit. Not super high but enough to keep my ankles fully protected, stiff enough for stability but not uncomfortable to walk in."
#39
Cortech
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a pair of Cortech that fit very well."
#40
Falco
4.0
(1)
"Have you looked at Falco’s range? I’ve only got a few months done in mine but I wear them all day at work and am happy."
#41
Charlotte Russe
4.0
(1)
"Actually Charlotte Russe has really good deals on shoes most of the time."
#42
Saxon
4.0
(1)
"These come in wides, might be an option for you."
#43
TuffRider
4.0
(1)
"Or these: http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tuffrider-ladies-baroque-dress-boots/E003612/"
#44
RM Williams
4.0
(1)
"Anything like a Chelsea style with a flat smooth sole and a heel. RMs would work"
#45
Ego 7
4.0
(1)
"The only boots that fit me are xshort xslim ego 7s."
#46
MxBoot
4.0
(1)
"I like mxboot.com and motor psycho sport. They usually have a decent discount."
#47
RE
4.0
(1)
"Have been using em since 5-6 months and they are good, both comfort and safety wise"
#48
Teva
4.0
(1)
"I'd opt for legit hiking boots like Teva Omnium, New Balance or Vasque."
#49
Fly Racing
4.0
(1)
"I use Fly Racing Maverick Enduro boots."
#50
Army
4.0
(1)
"You should look into army or safety boots."
#51
eBay
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend getting a used pair of motorcycle boots off eBay."
#52
Mototech
4.0
(1)
"They are good for daily use and are easy to wear."
#53
Frey Daytona
4.0
(1)
"Check out Frey Daytona. its only purpose is making height increasing motorcycle boots."
#54
DeNiro
4.0
(1)
"Try DeNiro, it looks like they let you select all three dimensions separately."
#55
Dover Saddlery
4.0
(1)
"The Dover Saddlery Madison is very slim through the ankle."
#56
Woodland
4.0
(1)
"Woodland has high ankle leather boots."
#57
Moto Tech
4.0
(1)
"Moto tech asphalt boots looks good."
#58
Indie Ridge
4.0
(1)
"I got some Indie Ridge."
#59
Dublin
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Dublin’s and I got my fiancé a pair of Ariat."
#60
Keen
3.0
(1)
"I have keen loggerheads that are steel toe they work well on my bike and at work."
#61
Vasque
3.0
(1)
"Mine are some ancient leather Vasque that have served well for many years."
#62
Gadsyll
3.0
(1)
"Gadsyll (forgot the name)"
#63
Duo Boots
3.0
(1)
"The price is a little steep, and will cost me over 300$ CAD dollars after border tax is included."
#64
509
3.0
(1)
"I have one riding season on a pair of 509 boa's they are nice but a bit stiff still really like them."
#65
Super Victories
2.0
(1)
"No, they do not breathe in the slightest. Do I care? Hell no."
#66
Axor
2.0
(1)
"And axor boots(they aren't that good AFIAK)"
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