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crotch-high Engineer Boots]] Similar to riders, commonly called " Biker s." The boots are most often made of heavy weight black Leather , have a rounded toe and range in height from short (10") to extra high (38"). The most typical height is between 10 and 18 inches. Engineer boots are designed to protect the Motorcycle rider from injury to the Foot and Leg in the case of an accident while riding and to prevent burns of the rider's calves while riding. They may include a built-in Steel toe cap and Metal shank in the heel, and often are double layered with leather for stiffness. Engineer boots typically have an adjustable Leather strap across the ankle as well as an adjustable Leather strap at the top of the shaft to adjust the fit. Multiple straps at the top of the shaft are also not uncommon. Sole s and Heel s are usually made of hard Rubber and may either be relatively flat or may have lugs for increased traction. During the depression era, based in Portland , Oregon . They began manufacturing the engineer boot in 1939 . A large portion of their sales began with the Shipbuilder s in Portland, Oregon, building ships for World War II . REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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