Riding gear for big guys

[thessler3_imp]

I am a big guy at 6'1" and 250lbs and built like an over-the-hill NFL linebacker. To top it off, my shoe size is 13EEEE and I have high insteps. My glove size is 12 and some XXL gloves will not fit. I have trouble buying motorcycle gear to fit.

I have found that First Gear jackets in XXL fit good and are decent quality. Have also owned Tourmaster. My Hein Gericke leather jacket has held up for 15 years but is now very tired and no longer imported. I really like the new Klim Overland jacket and may buy one. Expensive but very nice.

I have Held, First Gear and Olympia gloves, all in the largest sizes available. Held summer weight gloves are great but expensive. Olympia winter gloves have held up very well. Have several pairs of Olympia gloves that have all been good. Deerskin light summer gloves are very comfortable.

I have a pumpkin shaped (round) head. I have ARAI helmets but like the SHOEI Qwest helmets for fitting my round head. Also have a SHOEI open face which I like when riding behind a full fairing on a hot day. My next helmet will be a SHOEI Qwest.

My biggest problem is finding waterproof motorcycle boots to fit my very wide feet and high insteps. I have a set of Cruiserworks boots that fit, with side zips. Well made and truly waterproof but uncomfortable to walk in. Sidi Way boots are nice, but not quite wide enough for me. Any ideas on super wide boots will be appreciated.

One last thought. I have purchased several items at Revzilla. Fast delivery, good customer support and no hassle returns.

[hondahoarder_imp]

I am watching with similar interest on the boots.

[HikerToo_imp]

Well, I have a big smile on my face after reading your post....:-) And I like Revzilla too, so, no real advice since I fit into Dainese.

[Cormanus]

thessler, I'm not sure this will help, but I have part of your foot problem. I have very small feet, but they're wide and I have very high insteps. I can't for example, wear most elastic sided boots comfortably. I had real trouble finding boots until I found some RJays Touram boots which fit and are very comfortable, particularly now I've worn them in a bit. Trouble is, RJays is an Australian company and I'm not sure whether you'd get their stuff in the US. I wouldn't want to buy boots without first trying them. If it helps, http://www.rjays.com.au

[thessler3_imp]

Rjays boots look nice, but they do not list any choice of widths. One width only, just like most motorcycle boots.

Perhaps we should start a company to sell wide motorcycle boots.
Rjays boots look nice, but they do not list any choice of widths. One width only, just like most motorcycle boots.

Perhaps we should start a company to sell wide motorcycle boots.

[Cormanus]

Rjays boots look nice, but they do not list any choice of widths. One width only, just like most motorcycle boots.

Perhaps we should start a company to sell wide motorcycle boots.
Rjays boots look nice, but they do not list any choice of widths. One width only, just like most motorcycle boots.

Perhaps we should start a company to sell wide motorcycle boots.

Making nice boots 'ud be a good thing to do.

[Gingersdaddy_imp]

I feel your pain. I'm a big guy too. Tourmaster seems to be best for me as size goes. I have a pair of 511 tactical boots I wear, but I don't think they are water proof. Finding gloves has been an issue, as least affordable gloves in a 3xl.
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