WOMEN Riders less than 5' 3" in here please

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Any recommendations in terms of boots? I'd like to find something with a thick sole on the front of the boot since that's what will count when she's on her toes lol....

When I started riding my SV, I tried several different types of boots. I find that touring or cruiser boots work better for me. Not only do I look for a thicker sole, but something that I can feel confident in when I put one foot down in the wet (I don't ride much in the rain, but it never fails that I'll get stuck in it from time to time). I have a huge fear of putting that one foot down and slip under me. At one time I found a work boot from Wal Mart that worked well. I found a pair of Joe Rocket Powerglides soon after that were even better (I haven't seen this model in a couple of years so I don't think they make them anymore). Right now I'm in a pair of Sidi sport touring boots, but I need a new pair. The problem I find with boots is since I mainly put just one foot down (even push with the one foot if I'm on level ground backing up), that the sole on that foot (my left) wears fast. I don't drag my feet, always lift as soon as the bike begins to move and don't drag my feet when I stop, yet I still wear out the sole of the left side side super quick.

Another consideration when buying boots with a thicker sole is if they're too thick, you may not be able to shift well in them. It's an aggrivating process finding a pair of boots that meet my criteria - must have a slightly thicker sole than most boots, must be non skid/slips (and just because they say they are doesn't mean they are!), and I must be able to shift well.

What size does she wear? I'll begin looking for a new of boots for myself in the next week or so (hitting the clearances!) and can PM you links of what I find.