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New Harley Davidson Felt Hats

The new felt Harley Davidson hats with skull logo hat bands are here. The 100% wool felt hats are great for going out on the town or riding through the country side. The hats are shape-able and crushable, so you don’t need to worry about stuffing them into your motorcycle saddlebags.

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New Styles Coming

We are adding some big names to our inventory. Keep watching for the addition of new Cowboy Boots by Double H, Old Gringo, Chippewa, John Deere and more. We have new Harley Davidson Hats, and Harley Davidson sandals for your 2009 wardrobe. And new styles of kids Cowboy boots for all the little cowpoke out there. Check the blog often for updates on the new products and some special offers.

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Do I Repair or Replace my old boots?

A tough question most have pondered at one time or another. The love you have for your broken-in boots is not easily thrown out. Most will wait until they fall apart to buy new ones but if you love your boots you can resole them for years of more use.

Resole-ing your boots is not an easy project and is best left up to the pros but it can be done for a modest price. This is a great option for the boots that are no longer available or have a special place in your heart and or closet(ladies). For forty or fifty bucks most shoe repair shops can replace the sole and make your boots feel like new.

Replacing your boots is the most common option and keeps you up to date with the most current foot wear technology. They have come a long way in the last couple of years in the comfort department. The new boots have shock absorbing soles and special foot beds for long wearing comfort. And the composition on the new soles adds more traction and longer wear. They leather is tanned in ways that make them very soft and strong from the get go and this also lessens the break in time.

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Dingo Boots

Dingo boots are some of the oldest best selling boots on the planet. The original square toe harness boot was made famous in the 70′s and is still a popular favorite today. These are great trucker boots and are also made by Harley Davidson now as one of there classic harness boots. The Dingo boots are still made today with the same quality materials and is still made with great care for boots that will last another 30 years.

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Leather Gloves – What Kind Do You Need

We have had a mild winter this year in Tennessee. This morning was the first morning I have got in the truck and put my hands on the steering wheel and said jeez that’s cold where are my leather gloves. If this has happened to you or before this happens to you head on over to our leather gloves page and find something that will keep your hands warm this winter. For extremely cold conditions make sure to get a glove that is lined with Thinsulate or polar fleece. For moderately cold temperatures an unlined glove would be enough to knock the chill off of your hands.

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Harley Davidson Boots-Holiday Collection

Every Christmas season Harley Davidson seems to outdo themselves and put out an even better line than the year before. This year they have finally brought back the womens knee high boots. They are Savannah, Sedona, Dori, and Kate. There are about 20 new womens Harley Davidson boots and about 10 new mens motorcycle boots. The highlights of the mens line of Harley Davidson boots are the new mens harness boot and the new engineer boot. Act now and receive free shipping on all boots over $100.

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How should my boots fit?

When boots are fitted correctly, your feet should feel great. Remember, that differences in leather, toe and heels styles can affect the way a boot fits. Determine what thickness of socks you generally wear and allow for the socks in the fitting process.

1. TAKE A SEAT: It is much easier to pull on boots when seated. You will hear a soft “plop” when the foot drops into the boot. Now have your customer stand to determine proper fit.
2. FIND THE FOOTBALL: The ball of the foot should be the widest part of the boot’s outsole. When standing, the boot shank and arch of the foot should have matching curves.
3. MAKE ROOM FOR THE TOES: There are two tests to determine whether or not your boots have ample toe room. First run your finger over the smaller toes’ area to see if the toes touch softly against the leather. Make sure to be standing is standing. If the smaller toes extend beyond the stitching line of the welt, or if the toes cause a bump, the boots are too short. Try a larger size.
4. INSTEP FIT: You can determine if your boots fit across the instep by taking the leather between your thumb and index finger and rubbing your thumb across the instep. If the boots are too loose, a large wrinkle will appear. A slight wrinkle means the boots fit properly.

Heel Slippage is normal and does not mean the boots are not fitted properly. After the boots have been worn and the outsole flexed a few times heel slippage should stop giving you a comfortable wearing boot.