Re: [ST] Is it time for boot chat yet?

["Paul Steinbacher" <psteinbacher@xxxxxxxxx>]

We purchased 2 sets of the Triumph Explorer boots. Dee's set works just
fine, my right boot started leaking about 6 months after we bought them.

Paul

> I bought a pair of the Triumph Explorer boots and love them. They meet all
> your criteria and at less than $150.00 the price can't be beat. They are
> very light and comfortable. On a 2 week vacation, I wear them all day
every
> day with no complaints. I've worn them through rain storms and my feet
> stayed dry. I'm not sure how well they'll fit to ostrich feet though :)
> Daniel
>
> I am looking for a new pair of riding boots and I know that this group
> could make a few suggestions.
>
> Anyway, here are my criteria:
> 1) Waterproof, or, at least, very water resistant. Possibly Gore-tex.
> 2) Ankle guards on both sides of the boot. I've seen some with guards
> only one side. I can't figure out the logic in that.
> 3) Shifter protector.
> 4) Heel protector.
> 5) No slip-ons. Velcro preferred. Zippers, while disliked, are
> acceptable. I like to have a snug fit above the ankles. I have big feet
> and skinny ankles and calves (at the risk of opening myself up to
> ridicule: picture an ostrich).
> 6) No gaudy, flashy colors. I realize there are different tastes in this
> world, but I think that the Sidi Chrome boots are about the ugliest
> things that I have seen in a long time.
>
> I had the Triumph "Trophy" boots which have since been discontinued.
> They met all the above criteria but they didn't fare too well in my
> accident. The boots gave their lives so that my feet would survive.
>
> --
> Steve "Devil Dawg" Lawler



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