Boots!?

[nikosg]

Hey guys,

I haven't been riding a lot lately, but now I'm on holidays its time to put some kilometres on the girl...

I just wanted to get opinions on riding boots. How important are they? What shoes do you guys wear? what can you recommend?
and why do most riding boots have to look like ****!!?!?

I mean, would i be any worse off riding in some Redwings that look ace made from quality leather like these, or should i get some of those chunky black s&m 'riding boots'

 

[Baatfam]

I like my Alpinestars...

 

[Guest]

I'm embarassed to say I wear black running shoes with a non skid sole.
Someday I'll get some over the ankle psuedo combat boots, as long as they're lightweight, preferably with a zipper instead of all the lacing.
Something like this, maybe not as tall.

 

[razor02097]

My alpinestars

The things you want to look for in a riding boot is ankle support and protection. If you just wear regular shoes you have neither.

 

[Baatfam]

The things you want to look for in a riding boot is ankle support and protection. If you just wear regular shoes you have neither.

Exactly....

 

[razor02097]

Exactly....

nothing like a shifter through the calf to entice you to get real riding boots

 

[posplayr]

http://www.amazon.com/ALPINESTARS-S-MX-BOOT-BLACK-VENTED/dp/B001J631KA

I have a set and they are nice; prices seem to have come up a bit through.

 

[jwhelan65]

I am a Parts Unlimited Distributor I can get you a great price on Alpinestars...

 

[Guest]

I use High Tech Magnums.

 

[Steve]

I mean, would i be any worse off riding in some Redwings that look ace made from quality leather ...

Don't have any actual pictures of my Redwings, but this is what they look like in the catalog:

By the way, they are also my work boots, church boots, general wear boots and more.

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[Steel Toed Tank]

I wear these, JB Goodhue Iron Workers.
I don't usually leave the house without my steel toes (imagine that)



Tank

 

[SVSooke]

Fit like they where made for my feet.

 

[Guest]

I wear Dr Martin Case boots:

Or Dr Martin Steven which are a similar boot but I can't find a photo at the moment.

I alternate the pairs and wear them to work all day, love Doc's coz they're so comfy all the time.

 

[Tim Tom]

I like my Alpinestars...

I've got the same boots and really like them. They were crash tested a while ago and came through with only minor scuffing. My feet and ankles were fine.

 

[emjay]

I like my Alpinestars...

I've got a similar pair and love them, though mine are insulated and waterproof.

I'm looking for a lighter pair for summer and am considering these.

 

[bbjumper]

Bought these last year and 25k ago, $ 105.00. Comfy and no complaints.

Tour Master Solution WP 2.0 Road Boots

 

[spyug]

I'm +1 on the Alpinestars or any similar motorcycle specific type boot. Mine are comfortable and fairly light. They are easy to walk in and without laces, there is nothing to hang up on the shifter. Twice wearing lace up Sketchers I got caught in the laces and almost dropped the bike at stops.

Second to m'c boots, combat or work boots would work best giving good ankle and heel support but I'd recommend taping the laces down.

Whatever you wear, they should be able to fully cover the ankle.

spyug

 

[basketcase]

+1 on ankle coverage. the one time i came off a bike it wore 1/8" of leather off the side of my boot, right where the ball of the ankle is. i can only imagine if it were flesh and bone.

 

[musicman]

I wear these:
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/hurricane_waterproof_motorcycle_boots/web1008361

Not too bad of a boot really, I find them comfortable, also easier to shift with than the combat style boots I wore for a while, and MUCH better than my redwing work boots (steel toe).

 

[MAJikMARCer]

I love my ICON Elsinore boots. Not cheap, but nice. Unfortunately not water proof and a bit warm...but they are damn cool.