Bought a pair of Royal Enfield Platoon riding boots: First impressions

I got them from Amazon at a good discount and it was a heart-over-mind purchase just like my Interceptor 650.

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Got my first leather riding boots!

After using my ultra-cheap multi-utility ankle-high canvas boots which I bought from Amazon almost 5 years ago when I bought the Interceptor, I finally got myself an entry-level leather riding boots from Royal Enfield.

The criteria for choosing were simple and straightforward- retro looks, all leather construction, basic safety features, lightweight, can be worn as causals and affordable price. I got hooked on leather riding boots from Royal Enfield and Trip Machine Company since both seemed to offer boots which matched most of my criteria. Amazon’s attractive discounts on RE boots during the new year simplified my choice further and I shortlisted the RE Huntsman and RE Platoon.

Finally chose the RE Platoon as it offered better features over the Huntsman like zipper for quick wear & removal, thicker soft padded inner ankle, better attention to details such as RE branding on the lace and a better choice of colors for easier maintenance. The final price after discounts was Rs 3762. This is purely a heart-over-mind purchase just like my Interceptor and I didn’t dig deep into protection level, certification, material, brand etc.

First impressions are the shoes look properly retro, sturdy, well put together and worth the price I paid. The black and dark olive color combination looks classy and handles dust & dirt better than other lighter colors and compliments my olive color RE Panzer riding jacket. The boots offer a snug fit- my size is 42/8, and feels light enough to walk and looks compact enough to be worn as casual attire if necessary.

With the laces properly tied, the boots can be put on and removed with just the zipper which is pretty convenient while retaining the classic look of the laces. I initially ordered size 9 which was a bit loose so replaced it with 8 which fits perfectly. Tried walking inside the house and they felt good but stiff as they were new. Looking forward to trying them on my next ride and letting the leather break in. These boots will be primarily used for my short rides and occasionally to the office.

Black & Dark Olive color combo

Color under direct sunlight

Thicker padding in inner ankle

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