Perfect Rocket Retro Boots

Dr.D said:
I recently acquired these cool retro boots from Gasolina boots out of Mexico. They offer several styles of motorcycle riding boots The ventilated Shortcuts are my favorite summer riding boots.
Gasolina Boots
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I have a pair of those as well. Gasolina are custom made and easy to deal with.
They are rear entry boots and I could not get my foot into the first set I received.
They accepted them back - no ship charge - and remade a new set, which worked fine.
They are good boots for a day ride, but to me are not adequate for long, multi-day rides/trips.
For a serious ride, I have Daytona boots, which are the very best, IMHO.
 

Do not sweat it!
I wear Harley shirts that were given to me, all the time!
They are good quality Ts, make friends and besides, I prefer greasing friends rather than enemies with my R3R!
 
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You neglected to say why you wouldn't get a pair of rear zip boots. I'm just curious to see why you don't like them.

I used to have a pair of fleece lined, high top police motorcycle boots. They were ones used by one of our New England state police forces but I can't recall which. I really liked them when they fit but as I got older, well you older guys know what happens to the feet when we get older.

I was going to ask them if they would do am inside of the leg zip instead of the rear.

Steve, what is your impression of the rear zip boots and what was the problem with the first set?

I wear First Gear riding boots for the long haul. They are very comfortable for both riding and walking to the tavern after a long day in the saddle. Waterproof and warm.

Firstgear Kili Hi WP Boots - RevZilla
 
Navigator said:
You neglected to say why you wouldn't get a pair of rear zip boots. I'm just curious to see why you don't like them.
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I find them uncomfy. After trying 3 different makes I gave up. Found the zips rubbed my Achilles tendon raw if I had to walk anywhere in them. I prefer laces (with or without zippits) or outer side zips. I have various boots - From Magnums Classics to some Chiruca high leg hunting boots (Goretex, Thinsulate, fleece - lined)
 
All ours have zippers in the rear and I hear that makes them rear entry?

I have three pair. One Deluxe, one Shortcut and the last pair in the picture are the Midnight edition. My wife's are the Shortcut. I also would like to know what the issue is with the zippers. I find that easier than some of my lace up that are a PIA to lace up.
 
Navigator said:
One more...Did you measure your calf bare or wearing jeans. Big difference.
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You measure bare calf. They know how to extrapolate that into a finished dimension for wearing. They do ask in the order form if you are tucking pants in or wearing them over the boot top. They also have an option for an in-between calf size to best accommodate both approaches.
 
Odd as the boots we bought from Gaslolina have a leather flap that fits agains your leg so the metal zipper never touches you.
 
1olbull said:
Do not sweat it!
I wear Harley shirts that were given to me, all the time!
They are good quality Ts, make friends and besides, I prefer greasing friends rather than enemies with my R3R!
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Yeh I hear ya, like it really bothers me to wear a Harley shirt or any other while riding a particular machine. I am learning my lesson however and going to more unbranded riding apparel.
 
Well, and then there are my old BMW Savannah boots by Italian boot maker Sidi. I last wore these on my ride up to the Arctic Circle via the northern Yukon Territory in 2015. The are a little worse for wear but indestructible.

 
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