So I finally decided to get a REAL pair of boots. Heard a lot of good about Sidi, so that's what I had in mind, but I knew
I needed to try them on before I decided. So where's a person to go? Why Moto Liberty in San Antonio, of course!!!

I get there, and Nathan is helpful as always. He had a few different boots for me to try. Turns out the Sidis are too
narrow for me. Boy am I glad I didn't just order a pair from the web, sight unseen, fit untried. Nice boots, but not
comfortable for me at all. I try a few others, but decide on these:

https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=860

The Alpinestars SMX-5's. They fit great! Comfortable as all get out! If you have a wide foot, especially toward the toe
area, this is a boot to try!!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Gear/213e8253.jpg



Since I bought them, I've ridden two all day rides in them & they are as comfortable at the end of the days as they are
at the beginning. I can't believe how good they feel.

We even went into a grocery store at one point & shopped around a bit while I was wearing them. Very comfortable to
walk around in.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/Bear_on_a_bicycle/Gear/504d84df.jpg



Great boot and the price is good. And of course, you can never go wrong with Moto Liberty. And by the way, those are
my work pants. I wanted to show how a normal pant leg fits over the boot just fine. And yes, that's a doggie toy under
my couch. :D

I also bought a pair of boot socks, you know the over priced, special thread, sweat wicking kind? Yep, that's them...
But I'm glad I did. Nice socks!! Kept the old feet feeling good all day.

Give 'em a try, your feet will thank you!!

These are them (couldn't find them on ML's site??):

http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-summer-touring-socks?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=Socks&utm_keyword=alpinestars-summer-touring-socks#

:thumb::thumb:

i ride in alpinestars, too. good boots.

try those fancy, wooly, knee-high ski socks, you may find some on closeout prices right about now.

I use the thin wool knee high ski socks. They are really good with boots. Little warm in summer though.

SmartWool is awesome stuff. It's pretty much just Merino wool. Cabela's and others have house brands.

I threw out all my old cotton socks and went entirely to wool socks all year round. Even in 116 degrees (air temp) in Vegas last September when I was outside all day long my feet stayed in great shape.

I'm in the market for boots too so will definitely check those out as I have wide feet also.

Sidi sells CoolMax socks, which are great. http://www.newenough.com/street/boots/boot_socks/sidi/coolmax_monza_motorcyle_boot_socks.html