Looking for a pair of riding boots

I have the Alpinestars J-6 for everyday commutes. Apart from it being constructed more rigidly and having extra paddings for the ankle joints, they look and feel just like ordiary shoes.

In fact, these are my everyday boots even when not riding, im completely in love with them.

My feet are also very wide in the front.

They have lasted me a good year now of all day-every day use and apart from freyed shoelaces and stubborn grime, they are still in top shape.


They will offer more protection than tennis shoes for sure, but dont expect a full "skiboot" level of protection.

Love my Sidi boots, still going strong after 11 years and I never ride without them.

I used to have Sidi Stradas (both shorty and regular), but they're too narrow even for my normal feet (D), and the sole is too thin. That was the reason for buying them, but the vibes started bothering my feet as I grew older, and they're BAD for walking, so got rid of them. Had several others before those, including the earlier versions of the SMX, and wasn't impressed. I just couldn't stand the tall boots, especially in summer, plus it's hard to shift with those too, so decided no more tall boots. Now have the TCX X-Cubes and are the most comfortable boots I've owned so far. They're 'mid' boots: short, but not as short as a 'shoe' (like my ex-Sidis that they don't protect the ankle), but not so tall that they hinder shifting, or are uncomfortable to wear, so exactly the compromise I was looking for. They're the 'air' version, so need to get something for rain and colder riding. I looked for the X-Cube WPs, but are all gone now. Their substitute is the 'Vibe', which is also made in WP version. They don't have the awesome and super grippy Michelin sole anymore, but supposedly just as good. Thinking of getting those, but will research the latest SMX version too, since a cousin also praised them. Finally, my X-Cubes in size 46 fit my size 12D feet perfectly. They have some room for wider feet, but doubt for an EE. Seems to me the OP needs to look for 'wide' boot versions. Sorry I can't help with that. Good luck.

Icon Patrol II boots. Best. Boots. Ever. Boa system for the laces so super quick and easy to get them on. I'm just like you. I wanted quick on and off and hate laces. I have never looked back after buying these boots.

If you haven't purchased the boots yet try this: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-latigo-waterproof-rr-boot                   I highly recommend Revzilla .  I have dealt with them for a long time.  Oh - btw - if you do get these boots buy them a size and half bigger than your regular shoe size, maybe even 2 sizes bigger.  I got mine a size and half bigger and they fit great.  A little tight at first until they were broke in which only took about 3 rides.