RIDETECS 16" Motorcycle Men’s Side Boot Zipper Oiled Leather Boots

Don't make my same mistake. I always wanted to have some knee-high motorcycle boots (for the record, I don't have a motorcycle), and I saw this exact pair during 2020. I had them on my wishlist, but I was always afraid of spending this much on something I cannot wear daily.Finally, after 5 years, I decided to take the risk. Then I tried them. Oh, boy. Comfortable, nice-looking, soft, and stylish. My new favorite shoes.I'm size 11W (flat foot). I bought 12W, and they fit amazingly.

I want and need support and protection over the calf of my legs. There are few non-custom boots that fill that need and these RideTecs are superior. That badly damaged foot requires a side zipper and extra size for me because the lack of range of motion and permanent swelling demand it.Sneakers, low boots, even 11" high boots if you can find them don't cut it.I unpacked these and slipped them on.I wore them the whole first day in comfort. No stiffness. The same the next day, and the next.The cushion in the boot is amazing in how it molds to the foot and makes you feel like you're walking on air.These are biker/engineer boots and have all of the reinforcement and adjustment of the historic boot. The instep strap has a bit of extra length to add a bit of balance to the buckle. The bottom of the boot has just a bit of extra border (?) that makes the boot more stable, ready to get down to business.One drawback was in the shipping. A 16" boot needs an internal support that comes up the full 16". Mine had an 8" support floating about in the bottom which meant the shafts are creased flat. As I cuff my boots, this creates a rather noticeable folded edge in the front and back. They are unsightly bloused.I hope I can work that out.

Do not ride but very into leather and as an enthusiast, I hands down can recommend this boot. Very comfortable and have a great look. Love the zip which helps with putting and taking off, however I do wish it had a heel/pull tab so there would be a better method for pulling them on but not so bad without. Love the height on these and even the smell is great (again leather enthusiast). For the price, these are spectacular boots and I prefer wearing them to other boots I own that I paid double the price for. Will report back after owning them for a longer period of time.

Update 2024-JUL. I have tried to order more Ridetecs because they are getting a little worn, but I keep receiving AdTec design instead, and it is not acceptable. Please read on this update for details. see images.2024-07-22: I Ordered one pair of Ridetecs brand 1443ZIPPER. I was careful to order the Ridetecs, noting the fire symbols on the sole and other images in the ad (such as the toe box shape). These are not to be confused with AdTec brand which has narrower, more pointy toe box and has rectangular symbols on the sole.To clarify:‘real’ or ‘true’ Ridetecs brand has a fire logo on the sole and a wide round toe boxAdTec brand has a rectangular logo on the sole and narrower, more pointy toe.Unfortunately, the narrow toe does not fit me and are uncomfortable. (Additionally, the classic ‘engineer boot’, which is what these biker boots are, should have wide, roomy, rounded toes, not narrow like a pointy western boot. -and western is not my style anyway)Immediately after receiving these, I did additional research, and they are actually different models, differently made boots, apparently made on different lasts (accounting for the differences in toe box), and are made by the same company, apparently “AdTec”, as both are shown on their web site.But, AdTec has changed the boot which they now are selling as a Ridetecs boot and using the original Ridetecs model number 1443ZIPPER to sell the original narrow-toe AdTec model, and the sellers are still using the Ridetecs images, so it is misleading as to what you may receive. I communicated directly with AdTec using their web form to inquire, and received no response after a week. Perhaps the original Ridetecs has been discontinued. I have no answers from anyone and returned the boots. It is a shame as I like the original Ridetecs because of the reasons stated, have owned two pairs, and would buy them again if possible.So, if you like a roomy wide toe, and/or don’t like narrow, western style toes, don’t buy these without making absolutely sure what you are going to get.Thank you for attention to this tricky and annoying problem.-------------------------------------------------------------------Update 2024: still going good. In good shape, nothing's broken yet.Update SEP 2020: Still in good shape. Definitely worth the money.Update AUG 1, 2019: After having these almost 8 months, I am still very happy with them.DEC 8, 2018The correct way to measure a boot height for fitting is from the footbed to the top of the boot.The height is 14.5".The 16" claimed is from the floor to the top, so includes the sole and the heel thickness.These are a great value for the money. I'd buy again.

Good boots, well made.

A little snug but fits. May want to go up a size 12 -> 13.

I got these boots and I was excited because for the first time in a long time I got a pair of boots that fit exactly right. Well that's about it though, after the 3 day of wearing the boots , I'm a trucker by the way so no intense wear, well I notice the soul falling off, left with no choice I had to glue it back on, about the next day or so I put them on and the zipper failed. I managed to make it work for a few days. Now I'm home, put my boots on and my zipper failed again,at the top, now I'm stuck in the boot and embarrassed because I had to get help to get the new boots off.. other than that the boots are great!

OMG,these are amazing!!! I get compliments all the time. They are so comfortable that I have worn them for hours at work and they don't hurt my feet at all. Would highly recommend