Boots...

[magicmonkey]

I got a load of gear delivered yesterday and I'm pretty happy with it all :)

but...

the boots I got were bought with the next bike in mind, not the GN250 I'm currently pootling around on. I got a pair of these off 1tonne:

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=54&sco=&categoryid=6

They're brilliant; comfortable, good fit, feel like they'd do a damned good job in a crash etc. but they're a pain in the arse to get on and off and they're just overkill for my current riding.

So, I'm wanting to get some interim boots I can use in addition to these, the need to be easy to slip on and off and offer protection above my ankles, anybody got any suggestions?

[Stirts]

but they're a pain in the arse to get on and off and they're just overkill for my current riding.

You know it is not going to get any easier getting them on and off when you get your next bike aye?

And just because you are riding a GN250 it doesn't mean the road is any softer or less harmful to your tootsies.

But if you want some other boots, something like this may be the go.
http://www.haverstock.co.nz/product.pasp?categoryid=343&productid=688

[Nasty]

I think this is what I bought when up at manfield the other weekend ... they ride well, are comfortable and still look ok when getting to the office.
http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/product_info.php?cPath=40_46&products_id=204

[magicmonkey]

You know it is not going to get any easier getting them on and off when you get your next bike aye?

And just because you are riding a GN250 it doesn't mean the road is any softer or less harmful to your tootsies.

But if you want some other boots, something like this may be the go.
http://www.haverstock.co.nz/product.pasp?categoryid=343&productid=688

Yeah, I know they won't get easier but I'll be going on much longer rides, at the moment I'm pretty much just going up and down a road with frequent stops, going for a smoke etc. and generally riding like a noob. While I'm in that phase I'd prefer something a bit more convenient (purely because I'm lazy!)

Thanks for the recommendations guys :) I shall have a good look at those, I suppose I should probably get down the local shop as well...

[Sidewinder]

id say these are the easyest to get on and off
<img src=http://www.rrsport.co.nz/products/large/TWT022SP.jpg>

[Stirts]

at the moment I'm pretty much just going up and down a road with frequent stops, going for a smoke etc. and generally riding like a noob.

All I am saying is just make sure you protect yourself against injury hhmmmmmmmmkay!!.....If you are "riding like a noob" the likelihood of an "incident" is higher for you, especially in the early stages of your riding.

[magicmonkey]

lol, I'm liking the saftey bar running over the top of the foot there, do they come in blue?

[Stirts]

id say these are the easyest to get on and off

AND you should never leave home without the sox!!!!

<img src="http://outfitme.co.nz/assets/Images/socks-and-sandlas.jpg"></img>

[Sidewinder]

AND you should never leave home without the sox!!!!

<img src="http://outfitme.co.nz/assets/Images/socks-and-sandlas.jpg"></img>

oh nah never ever, gota keep warm

[sleemanj]

Step 1: Go to The Warehouse.
Step 2: Pick out pair of work boots, steel toed or not, your preference.
Step 3: Enjoy.

[Maha]

AND you should never leave home without the sox!!!!



I did see that very fashion statement over the weekend, he did however reside in the Manawatu....:whistle: eh Dogs?....:cool:

[Icemaestro]

Ugh. Know someone who had a major crash in jandels (not to mention the hoodie, trackpants and a mate's helmet). Not nice. never go out without wearing good gear

[1tonne]

I got a load of gear delivered yesterday and I'm pretty happy with it all :)

but...

the boots I got were bought with the next bike in mind, not the GN250 I'm currently pootling around on. I got a pair of these off 1tonne:

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=54&sco=&categoryid=6

They're brilliant; comfortable, good fit, feel like they'd do a damned good job in a crash etc. but they're a pain in the arse to get on and off and they're just overkill for my current riding.

So, I'm wanting to get some interim boots I can use in addition to these, the need to be easy to slip on and off and offer protection above my ankles, anybody got any suggestions?

Hi. You might like to try our Touring boots. Cheers.

[vifferman]

Ugh. Know someone who had a major crash in jandels (not to mention the hoodie, trackpants and a mate's helmet). Not nice. never go out without wearing good gear
I wrote off my first bike wearing jandals (me, not the bike :rolleyes:)

[ital916]

Step 1: Go to The Warehouse.
Step 2: Pick out pair of work boots, steel toed or not, your preference.
Step 3: Enjoy.

Dont ride in steel capped boots.

Steel Caps offer protection to a certain level but are designed so in case of a heavy weight demolishing your foot that the toes are severed not crushed. Easier to reattach that way.

Its why all riding boots come with tough plastic caps.

[sleemanj]

Steel Caps offer protection to a certain level but are designed so in case of a heavy weight demolishing your foot that the toes are severed not crushed.

And seat belts can cause severe internal injuries.

Everything is a compromise.

[magicmonkey]

Dont ride in steel capped boots.

Steel Caps offer protection to a certain level but are designed so in case of a heavy weight demolishing your foot that the toes are severed not crushed. Easier to reattach that way.

Its why all riding boots come with tough plastic caps.

Is that to prevent bikers from having their toes re-attached :lol: