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weekendwarrior
1st February 2009, 18:12
was just wondering what the pros and cons of riding boots are? i have struggled with anything other that running shoes so far for gear changing etc, is it something you just get used to??

FJRider
1st February 2009, 18:17
was just wondering what the pros and cons of riding boots are? i have struggled with anything other that running shoes so far for gear changing etc, is it something you just get used to??

Riding boots are LESS likely to come off when your sliding... tarmac or dirt. More protection for the feet, and safer for kicking car doors...

Owl
1st February 2009, 18:20
Yes! I didn't particularly like my boots when I purchased them, because they were so much stiffer than my previous boots. A few days and all was well!:yes:

pritch
1st February 2009, 18:27
was just wondering what the pros and cons of riding boots are? i have struggled with anything other that running shoes so far for gear changing etc, is it something you just get used to??

Running shoes aren't going to offer much in the way of protection for the ankles. On the rare occasions I haven't got boots on my ankle bones feel very exposed.

There are many different styles of boots and if you aren't used to them you should probably steer away from the all-plastic ones that make you walk like Robotcop. It depends what you want to do with them, I wanted my first pair in recent years to be OK to walk in. When you are touring you tend to do a bit of walking.

If you plan on doing trackdays though perhaps you should check out the Robotcop models. Then again, there was a recent thread here where Army surplus boots were the flavour of the week. The price was right too.

Neon
1st February 2009, 18:30
Have a read of this

http://www.rideforever.co.nz/gear_up/choose_boots.html

should answer most of your questions.

Basically your legs and ankles/feet are the part of your body most likely to be injured in an accident. Riding boots give you support and protection from 'undesirable' twisting and bending of the lower leg that shoes just can't give. Not to mention weather protection. :cold:

I don't know about you, but the last thing I want to be thinking about while sliding along the ground with my leg trapped under my bike is 'damn, should have got me some boots' :doh:

hayd3n
1st February 2009, 18:32
at least have something to cover your ankles

Hitcher
1st February 2009, 18:51
Speaking as an extreme minority voice, protection from accidents and injury aside, I buy riding boots for weather protection, nay waterproofness. Granted, my choice of boot lacks the go-fast-technicolor-squid factor, grinding-titanium-toe-slider sparks and the bad-arse-cool dimension, but give me warm and dry feet any time. GoreTex seriously rocks.

Avoid anything with laces.

Cosmo
1st February 2009, 19:01
Speaking as an extreme minority voice, protection from accidents and injury aside, I buy riding boots for weather protection, nay waterproofness. Granted, my choice of boot lacks the go-fast-technicolor-squid factor, grinding-titanium-toe-slider sparks and the bad-arse-cool dimension, but give me warm and dry feet any time. GoreTex seriously rocks.

Avoid anything with laces.

Can I ask what type/brand do you wear?

Chooky
1st February 2009, 19:04
Yer...Avoid anything with laces....:no:

Nothing like going to put ya foot down and finding laces are hooked on the gear lever....How do I know this....dont ask..:shit:

Hitcher
1st February 2009, 19:07
Can I ask what type/brand do you wear?

After my trusty Oxtar's wore out, I've now procured the Sidi Canyon Gores. Great fit and ergos, but my jury is still out on the ratchet clip do dahs and whether or not this makes up for no zips.

Cosmo
1st February 2009, 19:24
After my trusty Oxtar's wore out, I've now procured the Sidi Canyon Gores. Great fit and ergos, but my jury is still out on the ratchet clip do dahs and whether or not this makes up for no zips.

Thanks for that, Just considering what to get myself at a fair price/safety & comfort.

Ixion
1st February 2009, 19:54
Waterproof boots are like an honest politician. Possible in theory , but no living person has ever seen one . Motorcycle boots are a delusion and a snare. Get a decent pair of combat boots, and dubbin them well.

Kevnz
1st February 2009, 20:03
Get some motorcycle boots as they offer the best protection. A bit funny to walk in at first but you get used to them. Buy some with the gear lever pad on them and you can't go wrong. Just remember you get what you pay for, happy shopping.

FJRider
1st February 2009, 20:10
Avoid anything with laces.

Easy to get off when your sober... a right bastard (can be) if ya pissed... in a dark tent.

AllanB
1st February 2009, 20:17
Easy to get off when your sober... a right bastard (can be) if ya pissed... in a dark tent.

Yep and when you pass out with your boots on there is a 90% chance some funny fella will tie your laces together.........

TerminalAddict
1st February 2009, 20:22
Waterproof boots are like an honest politician. Possible in theory , but no living person has ever seen one . Motorcycle boots are a delusion and a snare. Get a decent pair of combat boots, and dubbin them well.

seeing as footwear seems to be the hot topic at the mo' I'm curious about this combat boot bizzo, and how they are combined with leather pants?

Or are leather pants a thing of recent fashion also?

I'd still fancy some proper commuter shoes however (I'm aiming for some astar one-o-one shoes from the UK)

pritch
1st February 2009, 22:00
I've now procured the Sidi Canyon Gores. Great fit and ergos, but my jury is still out on the ratchet clip do dahs and whether or not this makes up for no zips.

I think I must be going very red in the face and am running out of puff before I get those bloody clips undone... Nice boot but I need to lose some of my gut.

The Canyons were purchased because of the GoreTex and a sole that should grip terra firma when I need that,

klingon
1st February 2009, 22:22
Any new boots take a while to get used to. You can adjust the position of your gear changer if you need to (so your toe can fit under more easily) but first just give it a try riding with the new boots for a while. Pretty soon you'll forget you're wearing them.

Hanne
1st February 2009, 23:42
just give it a try riding with the new boots for a while. Pretty soon you'll forget you're wearing them.

Yep, the first 2 times I rode with my new boots it was really weird because movement was kind of restricted by ankle supports etc, plus they added a good 2cm to my height. They made it harder to feel the levers, but didn't take long to adjust. Don't even notice them anymore!

weekendwarrior
2nd February 2009, 17:51
Hey dudes, thanks for the info, went shopping today for new boots, and after trying on several pairs of different styles and prices, i got me some AXO Primato boots, not the cheapest so should be of some quality, and definatly not the most expensive, (incase they end up on trade me tomorrow if i cant change gear in them etc), however they seem to provide good protection but not be to bulky around the inside, so hopefully im set...

FJRider
2nd February 2009, 20:32
Yep and when you pass out with your boots on there is a 90% chance some funny fella will tie your laces together.........

I can not remember doing anything like that... :whistle:

Laxi
29th June 2009, 22:35
just bought myself a pair of boots on saturday having been running around in steel cap work boots for months, I miss my old boots! hoping I get used to these fast, its only been 2 days but I keep missing gear changes and today I locked the back brake because I just cant get the right feeling through armoured boots

howdamnhard
29th June 2009, 23:21
Avoid anything with laces.

Yes nothing like going to put your foot down and discovering your laces have snagged on the gear lever:eek::eek::eek:

Cheshire Cat
29th June 2009, 23:25
was just wondering what the pros and cons of riding boots are? i have struggled with anything other that running shoes so far for gear changing etc, is it something you just get used to??

You do get used to it.And they protect you a hell of a lot more than any other shoes.....and not just on a motorbike :laugh::devil2:

retro asian
29th June 2009, 23:41
good for scraping on the road...

klingon
30th June 2009, 14:58
just bought myself a pair of boots on saturday having been running around in steel cap work boots for months, I miss my old boots! hoping I get used to these fast, its only been 2 days but I keep missing gear changes and today I locked the back brake because I just cant get the right feeling through armoured boots

You'll get used to it! I thought the same when I first started wearing boots - and even the same with gloves. I wondered how anyone could possibly ride a bike wearing all this bulky gear! But don't worry, you soon adapt.

Then one day you will go out wearing just sneakers or without your gloves and you'll feel so naked and vulnerable you'll wonder how you ever did it!

been_there
1st July 2009, 13:29
You'll get used to it! I thought the same when I first started wearing boots - and even the same with gloves. I wondered how anyone could possibly ride a bike wearing all this bulky gear! But don't worry, you soon adapt.

Then one day you will go out wearing just sneakers or without your gloves and you'll feel so naked and vulnerable you'll wonder how you ever did it!

Never a truer word spoken...