If you spend a lot of time on a bike, you may put more thought into leather jackets, chaps or helmets than you do the boots that you wear.  The newbie to riding may not know where to start and just assume that any motorcycle boot will do them just find.  This is not so.  When choosing the right accessories for riding, you’ve got to keep comfort and safety in mind as well. 

When it comes to looking good while you ride, the boots that you choose are important.  They need to show off your personal style; while at the same time looking hot and lasting a long time.  The last thing you want is to buy a cheap pair of boots that look good but fall apart at the seams after just a few rides and walks.  Your boots need to last a long time, protect your feet and keep them cozy and dry.  

Dingo boots have been around for a whopping 40 years.  However, many people may think of Dingo boots as mainly western wear.  While their early styles may have followed that trend in fashion, these boots are now made in a wide variety of styles that can take you on a ride, or even to the office or out to dinner without screaming “I’m a Cowboy!”.  The many styles of Dingo boots can dress up jeans and a coat or leather chaps and leather jacket topped off with a leather hat.  

Today, the variety of boots from Dingo range from western style to work style to motorcycle boots, which are hefty and comfortable at the same time.  This type of boot gives you everything that you need for a smooth and comfortable ride.  The boots that you wear also show off your personal style.  This is why the styles of Dingo boots have evolved over the years into the iconic brand they are.

Hat anyone?
Because no one wants to sport helmet hair after a long ride.  Besides that, wearing a hat with a brim shades your face, ears and neck from direct sun exposure.  When you spend long days on your bike, under the sun, you are exposed to the harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer.  Even tough bikers can fall victim to the effects of the sun, and so leather hats are a great accessory. 

Leather hats look cooler and last longer than your average everyday baseball cap. Now, some people think leather hats a wester or cowboy, this would be false. Even Harley Davidson has a line of hats that would make any cowboy jealous.  Although there are western styles available, there are also leather safari hats and hats like the Topper hat.  How cool to get off your bike, remove your helmet, and put on a killer leather top hat. 

There are plenty of things you can spend your money on when you own a motorcycle.  Apparel is always a good investment because it makes you look and feel great.  But boots and hats also keep you safe from the elements, making them functional as well.

Spring is coming and your gear needs an update. Check out the newest styles in the mens Harley Davidson boots lineup. With additions like the Harley Davidson tennis shoe Crosstown for everyday comfort and the rugged style of the new Harley Davidson logger boots Trail Boss the Harley Davidson enthusiast has more to choose from than ever. The Harley Davidson Boots are created and designed for the safest and most comfortable ride without losing the legendary style and attitude. There are Harley Davidson boots for every riders needs for on and off the open road. The performance of the Harley Davidson boots is unsurpassed feature for feature. Harley Davidson boots provide optimum reliability and wearing comfort wherever life takes you. Harley Davidson boots stand up to the elements on any road you may travel.

With the technology available these days these new Harley Davidson boots use many new materials to make your Harley Davidson motorcycle boots the most comfortable and durable stylish boots you’ve had yet. Look for the new tech in your next pair of mens Harley Davidson boots.

Don’t sell yourself short with other brands, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Boots and Dress boots are created to give the most comfort, legendary style, and attitude you have come to expect. There are boots for each rider and non riders need, for on and off road. New for Fall 2010 the womens Harley Davidson boot Janelle is available now. The Janelle features a 14″ knee high upper in soft leather with multiple buckle straps to lock down all the attitude they exude.

The womens Harley Davidson boot Sami is also new for Fall and is ready to ship. It features a 15″ knee high upper in soft leather with lacing in the rear of the shaft for adjusting the circumference. There will be be a few more Knee high boots from Harley Davidson in the coming month and they are available for pre-order to guarantee your pair when available. The next styles to arrive are the womens Harley Davidson boots Maribel in black or Tan, and the womens Harley Davidson boots Tobbi available in black or brown.

Made for the type of person who likes to feel the wind in his hair – be it on a horse or a motorcycle – Dingo boots let you express your lifestyle. Conceived in the early 70s for a social- and fashion-conscious generation, Dingo offers quality boots and shoes from biker/harness styles to western fashion. Singer Waylon Jennings said it best in his song Armed & Dangerous, “Dusted off my Dingos, Got my Levis pressed, Gonna break into your heart, And steal what i love best”
The Dingo Boot style has solidified its place in American culture because they are equally at home with blue jeans or blazers. Wherever you go, or whatever you’re wearing, you’ll experience the comfort and fit of a premier boot by a premier boot maker.

Cowboy Boots Aren’t Just for Cowboys Anymore.
Fashions trends can change with the wind, it seems.  But there are some looks that hang around longer and come back stronger after any hiatus from the fashion scene.  Cowboy boots are one such trend that has enjoyed a long ride on the “In” train. Everybody loves cowboy boots and they are very versatile. Twisted X Boots are known for there comfort and durability in any condition, whether it’s working on a ranch, farm, oil rig, in the city, and now riding a motorcycle.

Cowboy boots are great to have in your wardrobe whether you are a cowboy, cowgirl, biker, or average Joe.  It doesn’t matter your rank, race or religion; a pair of Twisted X boots could bring the cowboy in you out to play. 
When you wear cowboy boots like the Twisted X boots, worn by real working cowboys, you can go to the extreme of whatever you do. Real working cowboys need a comfortable boot that will caress their tired feet even after 10 hours chasing horses.  So if you want boots that are comfortable and built to last, get yourself a pair of Twisted X Boots.

The sun is shining and the birds are singing.  That means the warmer months are ahead and it’s once again the ideal time to hit the road on two wheels.  Motorcyclists from all over the country live for the months when they can load up and get out to feel the wind and sun on their faces.  If you’re ready to be out on the open road, make sure you’re really ready with all you need to keep you safe and supplied. 

While you could throw on just any pair of shoes for days when you will feel the wind in your hair, your best bet is to find a good pair of motorcycle boots for long rides.  This is especially true if you have invested into a tough bike like a Harley.  When you’re sitting on a piece of steel almost too cool for the road itself, you better look good while doing it.  

The fact of the matter is that dudes or chicks on bikes get a lot of attention on the road.  So if you’re riding the ultimate bike, you need to look like you belong on it.  Yes, you have to deserve that bike.  That means leather jacket, cool helmet and motorcycle boots.  Dressed like this, you look like you belong on that hog and can feel confident while riding the roads. 

Even though you are not technically on your feet as you ride your bike, your feet need to be protected and comfortable.  Motorcycle boots are made to be comfortable, with plenty of padding for your feet.  While they oftentimes look heavy, motorcycle boots are pretty light for the most part.  You don’t want to get a workout in clomping around in heavy boots!

To get you where you want to go with what you need when you get there, you need motorcycle saddlebags.  There is a wide variety of accessories you could buy for your motorcycle; but it is motorcycle saddlebags that really provide a useful function for the avid rider. 

There are two popular types of motorcycle saddlebags:  bolt on and throw-over.  Bolt on saddlebags are attached directly to your bike.  Most styles will come with mounting brackets.  If you find a bolt-on style that does not come with brackets, these can be ordered independently.   The bolt-on style of saddlebags can be installed pretty quickly and easily, and give the biker customization above other types of bags or luggage. Most motorcycles can handle bolt-on style saddlebags. 

The throw-over type of saddlebag provides one of the easiest ways to add extra storage to your bike without the use of mounting brackets.  The best thing about throw-over saddlebags is that they are easy to put on and take off.  So if you’ve got valuables you’d rather not leave on the bike when you make pit-stops, you can just grab the saddlebag and take it with you.  When you put throw-over saddlebags on your bike, you don’t have to worry about theft; you don’t have to lock them up.  All you have to do is unzip, unbuckle or unsnap your bags and away you go.

With each pair of boots you have, you should take the time to properly maintain them. The few minutes it takes will greatly extend the life of the boots.

1. CLEAN
Do not let dirt and dust accumulate on leather products. After each wearing, boots should be wiped down with a damp, not wet, cloth. Dust and dirt can break down the leather and shorten the life of your boots. Allow your boots to dry out thoroughly between wearings. This prevents the onset of bacteria from forming in the leather. Allow your boots to air dry, do not set them near heat. It will dry them out excessively.

2. CONDITION
Conditioning leather is important because conditioner helps to maintain the original look and feel of the leather. Conditioning keeps the boots from drying out. Use a conditioner specially formulated for boots. Lanolin based products work best.

3. POLISH
To keep boots looking their best, you should periodically apply a matching boot cream polish. The polish will help to cover any scuffs and can be brought to a bright luster.

4. PROTECT
Protect your boots even more with water repellent, use boot trees to help maintain your boots shape and form and use edge dressing on the outside edge to maintain welt color.

They can’t find any Harley Davidson Boots to fit. Now you can. We have Harley boots up to size 18!
There are some big feet out there, and they now have some big attitude boots to fit. Harley Davidson has launched 3 boots in large sizes up to 18. The mens Harley Davidson boot Distortion, the mens Harley Davidson boot Stealth, and the mens Harley Davidson boot Brake Light will add style and classic comfort to any big foot.

Harley sandals are some of the hottest footwear Harley Davidson puts out every year. This years styles of Harley sandals are some of the best looking styles we’ve seen. The classic best selling wedge sandal has a new look to it this year a Harley Davidson bar and shield trimmed in rhinestones (Jewel pictured). Last year there were a couple of styles of Harley flip flops and this year they have expanded the flip flop line to include flats and wedge soles in a variety of styles. So, if you are looking for casual Harley footwear to lounge around in or sultry sandals Harley Davidson has you covered to suit every woman’s inner biker babe.

Warmer weather and sunny days usually bring with them more outdoor activities as people emerge from their homes after a long, cold winter. Along with those sun worshipers and water sport enthusiasts are those dedicated motorcyclists and their riders who have yearned to feel the rumble of powerful motors and the feel of warm wind swirling all around them as they hit a smooth stretch of roadway. The weather brings out the motorcyclists but it is the road that beckons them to ride.

The United States House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a resolution April 2 supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. Key messages of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourage riders to get trained and licensed, to always wear protective gear, to never drink and ride, and to ride within their limits. Motorists are also beckoned to be aware of two-wheel traffic and look out for riders (research shows auto drivers are at fault in approximately two thirds of fatal car/motorcycle crashes). The resolution, H. Res. 269, introduced by Reps. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and Michael Burgess, R-Texas, is similar to one unanimously passed by the full House last year.

May has long been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The messages for all road users are especially timely as motorcyclists nationwide gear up for the upcoming riding season. Although May is “Motorcycle Safety Month“, both car and motorcycle operators share the responsibility to “see and be seen” and use good common sense in operating their vehicles each and every month. Share the road

Here are several tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways:
1. Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width ,never try to share a lane
2. Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections
3. Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic
4. Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle. Motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed
5. Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when behind a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.

Motorcyclists can increase their safety by:

The number 1 tip anyone can give to a rider or driver is to BE AWARE. It does not matter if you re in a car or on a bike if you are aware of what is going on around you, you will be better prepared to react quickly if needed.