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Originally Posted by Flipflop
Altberg’s are both motorcycle boots and hiking boots in one and (if you look after them) they will last you for at least 20 years doing both on a regular basis.
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I'm sure they are very nice boots, but:
1) Lacing is an absolute deal-breaker for me. I have a pair of beautiful Vitesse Hunt boots I bought but never wear, among other things because laces get caught on shift/brake levers and rearsets, and it's a serious hazard.
2) By definition, any boot that allows enough ankle flex to be comfortable for hiking, does not protect sufficiently against overextension. I've messed up my ankles before, that damage is cumulative, and I am not going to take chances.
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Also, I would be wary of leaving my riding boots beside the bike while I go on a prolonged hike.
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I've seen people drill a hole in the top back of the boot, just below the edge, to run a cable through, and lock the boots to the bike.
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