Probably not the most exciting subject on Monday morning.
Can anyone tell me which of these Hi-Point boots is the older of the two? Note the different shin plate & stitching designs. Yearly, mid, late 70's, 80's?
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2811/boot2u.jpg)
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4347/img2038mu.jpg)
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
The first pair are the oldest.
Here is an interesting site that has a lot of info on Hi Point boots.
http://www.classicboots.com/moto/hipoint1.htm
I worked with Jerry Palmer who maintains the boot site. I have personally seen his collection of boots and jackets, nothing on this planet like it![:0]
Top boots are older, early '70s, second pair are mid-late '70s.
Brian
Thanks Gary! Awesome site and information.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Thanks Gary, I never did own a pair of Hi point boots, there were too much money for me. But several years ago I found a used set that I plan on fixing up. I don't think I would race with them because I don't think they provide enough protection. But they are cool and it is fun to remember. I wanted a set so bad. I felt luch I had a set of Jofama leathers. nothing to date fit as nice as those leathers did back then. More protection too, go figure.:D
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