I'm a new rider and always wear my helmet a riding jacket, gloves, riding boots and usually have over pants on or jeans that are Kevlar lined. My question is about riding boots. Does everyone else always wear them when riding. It's a bit of a pain in the *** if your running errands. I guess it's like insurance....you hate to pay for it but are glad to have it if needed. Anyway, just wanted to see what others are wearing reference foot gear.
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I wear sidi vertigo for my fun rides. Then for commuting or errands I wear Harley Davidson Badlands which were made by Bates and can be found on Amazon. They held up very well in my crash. They look kinda like hiking/work boots. You definitely want good quality boots of some kind though.
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I have speed and strength motor mercenary shoes for daily riding (super comfy and look good). Thing I like about them is shifting is spot on, no missed shifts. I have bilt racing boots if I wanna ride hard.
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Ya I have a pair of Bates that I got on discount. They are a full track boot but think maybe I got a defect pair. They are not real comfortable and seem to pinch a little in the toe box. I noticed a lot of the riding boots seem to be a little narrow......lol I guess that's what I get for having fat feet
Well thanks for the info I'll take a look at what you guys are wearing. Thanks for the info!!
Well thanks for the info I'll take a look at what you guys are wearing. Thanks for the info!!
I needed something I could handle wearing daily for hours when I first got my bike so I bought a pair of Speed and Strength Hard Knock Life boots.
They've held up great, its really hard to hurt the boots finish with the shifter or bumping your foot off the ground while riding.My biggest complaints were the waterproofing and wind resistance.Its basically a summer boot.I was freezing in those things last winter so I bought a pair of Alpinestar waterproof Ridge boots.
I have just as many complaints about the Alpinestar as I do my Speed and Strengths, they are intended for opposing seasons after all.But I like the Alpinestars alot more, the pro's are just better with them.The finish on my Alpinestars is already wearing out, I'll have to buy a care kit for boots and start polishing them because the shifter is burning through the shiny finish.But things like the sole are far nicer on the Alpinestar, I pushed my bike up a ice hill in the Astars last winter without sliding and in the S&S my feet slip on wet concrete.I wear both about 50/50 but I prefer the Alpinestars.
They've held up great, its really hard to hurt the boots finish with the shifter or bumping your foot off the ground while riding.My biggest complaints were the waterproofing and wind resistance.Its basically a summer boot.I was freezing in those things last winter so I bought a pair of Alpinestar waterproof Ridge boots.
I have just as many complaints about the Alpinestar as I do my Speed and Strengths, they are intended for opposing seasons after all.But I like the Alpinestars alot more, the pro's are just better with them.The finish on my Alpinestars is already wearing out, I'll have to buy a care kit for boots and start polishing them because the shifter is burning through the shiny finish.But things like the sole are far nicer on the Alpinestar, I pushed my bike up a ice hill in the Astars last winter without sliding and in the S&S my feet slip on wet concrete.I wear both about 50/50 but I prefer the Alpinestars.
RooKie
New Member
I'm using Speed and Strength Moment of Truth riding shoes.
They have a securing strap that can be loosened up whenever I'm walking around and easily tightened when I'm ready to ride.
The soles are stiff (for protection in case of a fall) but it isn't stiff enough to feel uncomfortable while walking around on them.
They have a securing strap that can be loosened up whenever I'm walking around and easily tightened when I'm ready to ride.
The soles are stiff (for protection in case of a fall) but it isn't stiff enough to feel uncomfortable while walking around on them.
I ALWAYS go ATGATT. I rode a few times with no overpants, and one day I almost rode without them BAM went down.
I got some Sedici boots on clearance under $100. They aren't real comfy off the bike, but on the bike they are fine and have armor in all the right places. Those low-top boots would worry me since I've heard lots of people break their shin when they go down, that's why I only wear tall boots.
I got some Sedici boots on clearance under $100. They aren't real comfy off the bike, but on the bike they are fine and have armor in all the right places. Those low-top boots would worry me since I've heard lots of people break their shin when they go down, that's why I only wear tall boots.
I've only owned this pair of riding shoes, so may be skeptical but these are pretty nice. known as "alpinestars fastlane", they fit well and don't burn my feet up while riding. I run a pretty wide foot and don't find them constricting at all. As can be seen, the soles are rather thin so if you're going to be standing around, then you may want to consider some insoles. Only time i dont wear riding shoes is for my 10min commute to work :facepalm: . need to buy a second pair of shoes to leave at work, so i stop that bad habit
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i have some tourmaster i like, raise me up an inch too which is always nice. But do i wear them 100% of the time? no. I put on my nikes last night when i ran to 7-11 and then target, maybe 5 miles total. Thats on my cruiser which i use for store runs etc. i almost always wear my boots on the FZ6R because i dont use it for quick runs and because i need the extra height on the fz 
I had sidi vertigo size 43... they hurt after a while
so I got these in a 44W
Tour Master Solution 2.0 WP Boots - RevZilla
Can't say if a 43W would have been fine, but these fit me well and my feet aren't cramped.
So much better. I don't think even a 44 in Sidi would be comfortable with my wide feet... 9.5 is what I usually wear and in the recent years, I've made it a point to find a W size and my feet thank me...
I love it, best thing i can say about it is that even if i am on it for hours i no longer notice the seat. Not to mention it looks awesome. i dont usually double up on this bike because i have a cruiser specifically for taking my wife or kid but the rear is a massive improvement as well. I can't compare it to say a corbin cause i have never sat on one but it was less than half the corbin i think. I have a mustang on my cruiser which is awesome but you cant compare cruiser and sport seats. Check out this thread.
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/dirt-road-custom-seat-review-30771/?highlight=dirt+road
found my boots Tourmaster Nomad 2.0
http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0036/4830/tourmaster_nomad20_boot_detail.jpg
Tourmaster Nomad 2.0http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0036/4830/tourmaster_nomad20_boot_detail.jpg
Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
Well since my insurance came through for my gear (my leathers were cut off, helmet passed the inevitable test and boots mangled)
I found myself an Alpine Stars GP pro 2 piece leather suit (black/ white/ red jacket & blue/ white/ black pants!) in my size and some Sidi B2 boots.
Both were second hand but they are in brand new condition for a price that I could not let go.
Now I am in the market for a new helmet & back protector -due to my injuries I am not going to ride without one now
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I found myself an Alpine Stars GP pro 2 piece leather suit (black/ white/ red jacket & blue/ white/ black pants!) in my size and some Sidi B2 boots.
Both were second hand but they are in brand new condition for a price that I could not let go.
Now I am in the market for a new helmet & back protector -due to my injuries I am not going to ride without one now
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I tried that but couldn't get a good feel for the shifter and missed shift like crazy. Also had problems getting my toe under the shifter. I realize I can adjust the shifter, but only tried wearing them once and that was enough. Love my S&S Moto Mercenary shoes.