Boots, what should I be looking for?

**superman** · 17th December 2010, 13:37

I have all my gear paid for apart from a pair of boots. My parents have said that for xmas they might buy me a pair or at least subsidize. Yay!

I have no idea what to look for however, tried on my brothers pair but couldn't feel a thing of what I was doing on my bike and could barely fit the toe underneath to change up gears

Any suggestions on good boots where you can actually feel what's going on?

**steve_t** · 17th December 2010, 13:40

Go try heaps on

I love my Sidi boots but they're expensive here I think

**Usarka** · 17th December 2010, 13:42

Are your brothers boots proper motorbike boots?

If so I'm guessing you've been riding in sneakers(?) and maybe it's just a case of getting used to the feeling (or relative lack of) from wearing boots.

Try on some proper boots at a shop and see what feels good, and then think about things like armour and waterproofness and see how that affects the cost and possibly comfort.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 17th December 2010, 13:48

Originally Posted by Usarka

Are your brothers boots proper motorbike boots?

If so I'm guessing you've been riding in sneakers(?) and maybe it's just a case of getting used to the feeling (or relative lack of) from wearing boots.

Try on some proper boots at a shop and see what feels good, and then think about things like armour and waterproofness and see how that affects the cost and possibly comfort.

concur.

you can find bargains among the dross on tardme. Occasionally. But it requires much digging. many many swine before you see a pearl.

**hayd3n** · 17th December 2010, 13:58

find some that fit and you cant pull off

they gotta fit snug theres no point if they are just going to fall off in a incident/accident
you can get the gear shift lever moved up enough to fit your toes in
ask yourself do you want some race boots/ touring boots?
waterproof?
toe sliders?
have a look at these cheapys
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?pa...=&categoryid=6
www.onetonne.co.nz

**Usarka** · 17th December 2010, 14:01

Ps - make sure you don't get any made from kryptonite!

**superman** · 17th December 2010, 14:02

Originally Posted by steve_t

Go try heaps on

I love my Sidi boots but they're expensive here I think

Damn you, I now found these

http://www.motorcyclegear.co.nz/afaw...ctdetails.html

Oh the money... I could just save up.......

**p.dath** · 17th December 2010, 14:02

Something that goes up over your ankles (to stop your foot getting rotated off) is good.

If your mostly commuting I'd get something more comfortable. If your more of a spirited rider I'd get something more rigid that can handle being slid on the ground.

**maggot** · 17th December 2010, 15:09

I may get ripped for this, but if you've got a fairly sturdy set of work boots, wear em for a while and see how you go, you may not want/need any more than that.
I commute mostly, and spend the rest of the day off the bike, on my feet, so I want something that's practical, easy to walk in. Those're my work boots for me. Good sturdy leather and such, waterproof, comfortable.
Depends what kind of riding you're planning on, of course, like said above

**JMemonic** · 17th December 2010, 15:22

What ever you buy check them over first I bought a pair of well known brand boots the are not stitched at a point they should be, its not a safety issue but it does allow rubbish in between the out and liner.

As others have said find boots you like, there is a huge range out there, waterproof ones are great and do make a difference, remember if you are going to use them for touring that you may be wearing 12 plus hours so they must be comfortable.