Looking for Big Boots

[SilvrSRT10]

I've been looking at riding gear and so far haven't found boots in my size. I wear a US mens 16 wide. If anyone has seen boots that size please let me know. The largest I've seen so far is a 15 US or 50 Euro. I may have to end up going with a non motorcycle type boot for protection. Any help appreciated.

Big Dave

[Stretch]

That's pretty big.

If you don't get a good variety of responses here, try asking on Adventure Rider's "Equipment" forum...  http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6

[TigerTrax]

I wear 15 ... pushing 16.

Yu gonna find dat da uopean manufacturers don't make doz boots.

I tink you gonna have to stick mit some good old Red Wings.... made in the USA.... they have a good under-standing of things! Check their 'waterproof leather' line-up.

Many years ago at a regional Sales meeting to introduce the NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM...
my District Mgr saw me when I arrived and waved me over to him
(HOSPITALITY ROOM).
I assumed he was going to introduce me to the new NATIONAL SALES MANAGER... instead he says to the other guy, " Look at this guys feet, they are the biggest I have ever seen!" And they both had a chuckle. Now at 6'5" tall... most things do not bother me.. so as they were leaning over admiring my well polished shoes... I simply said, ' Barns stand on big foundations and outhouses stand on small ones!'

I turned and walked away .... waiting for the infamous.. " YOU're FIRED!"
Never happened.... never came up again.

So put your best boot forward.... and when you cannot find a pair.....
go kick a Bull in the ass and walk away with him!

[HockleyBoy]

Dave,
These look pretty good:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALPINESTARS-TECH-3-BOOTS-BROWN-ALL-TERRAIN-SOLE-SIZE-16_W0QQitemZ260218582507QQcmdZViewItem

Not too badly priced either.

[SilvrSRT10]

Thanks for the responding. If I don't find anything soon, I will certainly post over on Advrider. I lurk there a lot anyhow.

I get asked how big I am almost daily. It's become routine. The other problem I have is not only are my feet big but they are wide too. I suppose I might be able to fit into a 15 if it is really wide like 3 or 4 E. I'll check out Redwing and keep a watch on Ebay and thanks for the link. Hoping to have my bike and do some riding in W.VA at the Ride In. But I want to be dressed for the occasion.  :D

BD

[TigerTrax]

Look forward to meeting you.

I'll be there in my RedWings!

[HappyMan]

Dems some big feet fella's......I've kicked cats smaller than that.  :shock:

[blacktiger]

Not cheap, but look at the Daytona Big Travel GTX - imported up to a EUR 51 by Helimot.  

http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=77

I'm only a 15, currently squeezing into some Oxtar Infinities.  Will probably be moving to the Sidi On-Roads this year though.  

Coleman

[SilvrSRT10]

Thanks to the pointer here I found the Alpinestar Tech 3 in size 16. What I can't find is a width designation. Does anyone know how wide they run? D, 2E etc.? A narrow boot won't do me any good. Do they run wide like a "Newbalance" or narrow like a "Nike"?

[HockleyBoy]

Found this in relation to some other Alpinestars boots, the S-MX4 boots, don't know if its relevant to all Alpinestars or just those particular ones.

"Sizing Information:
I find the length of these boots to follow the chart well. The width is wider than most... I'd say D or E comfortably, or even EE. The toe is very round as well, so that would work well for those with wider feet. Folks who have narrow feet should stay away from this one. Go with a boot that runs more narrow (by comparison) such as Sidi."

[TigerTrax]

Just a note:
Many years ago I sold shoes while working my way thru school.
Just before closing time one July night in walks this gal in baggy jeans, sloppy T-shirt, with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth.

She looked me square in the eye ... I'm 6'5" tall...

She needs a pair of white tennis shoes .......
for HIGH SCHOOL marching band!

A low cut mens size 15 would not lace up on her foot!

[SilvrSRT10]

She looked me square in the eye ... I'm 6'5" tall...

A low cut mens size 15 would not lace up on her foot!

That's a BIG girl. I walked in on the Chinese womens basketball team at a restaurant one afternoon. There were some big girls there too.

[littlefield]

You could contact the folks at newenough.com. They're very helpful and knowledgeable about apparel.