Beyond Appearance
Although the Glasgow was true to size in length,
I found them a bit wide for my narrow feet (size
6) so I wear two pair of socks to compensate –
an easy fix. The upside to its wider
characteristic is that I can finally tuck my
pants into the boot, which is not an option with
my Bombshells.
Another huge plus going for the Glasgow is that
they are very comfortable. I wore them for nine
hours each day while working a hectic three-day
weekend during a motorcycle event; I was on my
feet 90 percent of the time and when I got home
my feet weren’t even throbbing as usual.
Sometimes with new riding boots, your feet have
to get reacquainted with the pegs, shift, and
back brake. It really didn’t take many miles
though, until my boot and machine were in sync.
By the second ride, all were in perfect harmony.
Check plus!
As far as durability, I’ve only had the boots
for a couple of months now, but I suspect they
will have a long life because they are made with
a process called “Goodyear® welt
construction,” which, according to my Internet
research, is ‘a procedure consisting of sewing,
using a thread 12 strands thick, a strip of
leather (welt) -- the leather and the lining
altogether with the insole, to which previously
a crack is made in all its contour where the
seam is fixed.’ Sounds impressive anyway.
So the Glasgow has won my affection for their
function, their comfort, and most importantly
(grin): their appearance.
Boot descriptions as per the catalog:
Outsole Performance Ratings:
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Abrasion-Resistant: Good
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Slip-Resistant: N/A
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Oil-Resistant: Better
Pricing:
You can actually find these boots at a range of
prices. I’ve seen them listed online anywhere
from $139.00 (retail) to $99.99 (villageshoes.com),
and even $89.99 (Grapevinehill.com). Please
note, I’m not advocating any of these sites and
personally have not used them. Always read
reviews of the site itself before making any
online purchase.
