After much more research and checking out (what limited selection) boots at a couple different shops/stores I still couldn't find what I was looking for. So I emailed the guys at revzilla because I have always had great customer service from them. I've included the correspondence below in case anyone in the future has similar needs as I do.
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Hello,
I have enjoyed watching the reviews of revzilla products, they are very helpful and explanatory! Unfortunately, I still can't make a decision on the right pair of boots. So maybe you can help.
I work at a Harley dealership where I'm on my feet 50-75% of the day. So comfort is important. At the same time I also need a boot with good protection as I ride with customers on demos.
I'm a bit of a protection freak, I'm AGATT. To give you an idea, I wear Sidi's Vortice boots to work (on my Buell), then change into my work boots (which are too heavy). So if it comes down to comfort or protection, I'd go with the latter.
I'm a big fan of the Sidi line and really like the Laguna GTX boot, but wish they had medial and lateral ankle protection. And why do the Clever have to look so hideous?!
The TCX X-Action is less expensive (more protective?), but I had boots with non-GTX version of h2o proofness and they don't breath well. Same deal with the Gaerne G-Impulse.
Ultimately the contenders are the Dainese's Nightawk GTX and Scarpa Sechura. They're at the right price, both look comfortable and offer adequate protection. They do appear to be narrow? The balls of my feel are wider than average, but the rest of my foot is normal. My Vortices are slightly on the tight side for me in the toe box.
Unfortunately, I can't find any places that carry any of these boots to try out.
Also do you know wether any of the boots can be resoled after the tread wears down?
So just to recap I think on the list of priorities is 1) Protection 2) Sole durability 3) Comfort
I appreciate your time and hope this email isn't too confusing.
Danny
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On Thursday, June 2, 2011, <erics@revzilla.com> wrote:
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> Hi Dan,
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> We apologize for the delayed response. The Nighthawk and the Sechura both use the same Skywalk sole and should be very comfortable. Due to the different construction of the boots, the Sechura is going to be more flexible and thus more comfortable, but not as protective. With regards to the resoling of these boots, It technically could be possible, but not recommended. Based on you comment about your wide fore foot, you may want to look into to options from TCX. The TCX Air Tech XCR Boot is a potential alternative, if a bit tall. Based on your priorities, we would recommend the Dainese Quito <http://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-quito-leather-shoes> as offering the best of everything you are looking for.. We hope that this points you in the right direction. Let us know if there is anything else we can help with.
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> Cheers!
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> Eric
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