Boot Blog

Many colleges have rules and regulations concerning parking, and most students who park on campus must have a permit or will receive a parking ticket. At some colleges, after two tickets the third time the car is given the boot, a device whiich looks like something the Bush Administration would use in harsh interrogation techniques, or basically torture, depending on who you talk to. many students are surprised when their car has a boot, and may not know how to resolve the situation. Any college student who parks on campus should make sure that they have the right permit to do so.

Motorcycle boots, sometimes called engineer boots by mistake, can be a great way to look fashionable while protecting your legs and feet and offering comfort during a ride. Motorcycle boots usually come up to your knees, and are made of leather or other durable materials. Unlike Bearpaw boots, motorcycle boots are intended to protect your feet against heat and friction not cold and dampness. If you ride a motorcycle, these boots should always be part of your standard safety equipment. Wearing other footwear while riding can result in many problems, including burns or injuries to your feet and lower legs.

Timberland, the well known boot maker, is one of the sponsors of the Sundance Film Festival, being held in Utah. Timberland is the excluive source of boots being worn at the event, which will last for ten days. At the fesival Timberland has been giving out pairs of their new EarthKeeper boots, which are made completely from recycled maerials, and people are really saying good things about these boots afterwearing them for a little while. This is the fifth year that Timberland has been involved, but it is the first year tht the company has been a sponsor. They are also providing some transportation and on-site recyckling as well as being a sponsor.

The TCX boot is not a new name, but their newest line of boots are the most comfortable you will find unless you plan on biking in Bearpaw boots. Many bikers who have tried the new boots have marveled at the flexibility that these boots offer, and they compare it with going barefoot. The big differnce is that the outer plastic shell will protect your feet, while going barefoot will not. The ewest boots offered by this aker are also closer to true sizing, although they are still a littl off. Plan to buy size or two larger than you normally would, to make room for the inner liner.