Anyone got these Speed and Strength Shoes?

Hey guys, I'm looking for shoes that I can wear on the bike to class and around when I go riding.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...oto-Shoes.aspx

Been looking at these because they look super normal compared to other shoe boots. Anybody got them? If you do, how do they fit compared to other shoes because I wear 10 1/2 or 11 in nikes.

[Jiggles]

Those don't offer any protection, your ankle will still break in an accident.

Well then what would you recommend? I'm not going to buy boots, and I'm wearing athletic shoes right now that offer even less protection lol.

[diablos991]

lol, these will give you just as much protection as high-top sneakers. (probably cheaper for you to go to payless shoes if this is your thing)

Why are you against riding with boots? They make boots that are reasonably comfortable to walk around in.

I just picked up a set of these and love them.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...oad_boots.html

[Jiggles]

Buy boots. Ankles break easily. If I had not been wearing my boots in my accident, not only would my left femur be broken but my right ankle would also be broken. Had I been wearing sneakers, or work boots, I'd be seriously ****ed right now.

I wore my boots all over the place. I rode to school wore them to school and wore them home. I'll wear my boots all day long. I bought a pair that were meant to be comfy and they are. Reconsider your thoughts on gear. If you lowside, a common accident, what do you think the bike is going to land on?

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Buy boots. Ankles break easily. If I had not been wearing my boots in my accident, not only would my left femur be broken but my right ankle would also be broken. Had I been wearing sneakers, or work boots, I'd be seriously ****ed right now.

I wore my boots all over the place. I rode to school wore them to school and wore them home. I'll wear my boots all day long. I bought a pair that were meant to be comfy and they are. Reconsider your thoughts on gear. If you lowside, a common accident, what do you think the bike is going to land on?

It will land on my wiener because it is so big and the crash will be minimal because it will take all the impact.
Okay but seriously, then if I bought boots, did you have to buy bootcut jeans to fit over them or do you tuck them in? I'm just not in love with the 3/4 length and full length boots. What about these alpinestars, they look like they would offer more protection.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ane-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...X-1-Boots.aspx

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Buy boots. Ankles break easily. If I had not been wearing my boots in my accident, not only would my left femur be broken but my right ankle would also be broken. Had I been wearing sneakers, or work boots, I'd be seriously ****ed right now.

I wore my boots all over the place. I rode to school wore them to school and wore them home. I'll wear my boots all day long. I bought a pair that were meant to be comfy and they are. Reconsider your thoughts on gear. If you lowside, a common accident, what do you think the bike is going to land on?

What style of boots did you have? How did they hold up after the spill? (any tearing cracking, etc.)

[Jiggles]

My regular jeans fit over them, as long as you don't have penis constrictors then you should be fine.

Here's what it looks like on my bike

Link to original page on YouTube.

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by codestp202

It will land on my wiener because it is so big and the crash will be minimal because it will take all the impact.
Okay but seriously, then if I bought boots, did you have to buy bootcut jeans to fit over them or do you tuck them in? I'm just not in love with the 3/4 length and full length boots. What about these alpinestars, they look like they would offer more protection.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ane-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...X-1-Boots.aspx

I tuck in my normal pants (slacks for work, jeans or cargo for weekend) and usually let my textile overpants go over the boot.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by diablos991

What style of boots did you have? How did they hold up after the spill? (any tearing cracking, etc.)

Boots had no damage even though they rammed into the girls car at 25mph

I have these TCX S-Race boots. Expensive, worth every penny

So are either of those 3 pairs that I linked okay to you guys? I'm not made of money at this point because I have school to pay for right now and I just bought the bike lol.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by codestp202

It will land on my wiener because it is so big and the crash will be minimal because it will take all the impact.
Okay but seriously, then if I bought boots, did you have to buy bootcut jeans to fit over them or do you tuck them in? I'm just not in love with the 3/4 length and full length boots. What about these alpinestars, they look like they would offer more protection.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ane-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...X-1-Boots.aspx

The thing is your foot is going to bend from all the force of an impact, only a full or 3/4 boot is going to prevent that

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by codestp202

So are either of those 3 pairs that I linked okay to you guys? I'm not made of money at this point because I have school to pay for right now and I just bought the bike lol.

Honestly, they are a waste of money

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by codestp202

So are either of those 3 pairs that I linked okay to you guys? I'm not made of money at this point because I have school to pay for right now and I just bought the bike lol.

Those all share the same lack of protection problem that the first pair had.

Look at the boots I linked. $107 shipped for a full boot and it doesn't look bad at all.

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Honestly, they are a waste of money

even the s-mx 1's? Those are considered 3/4's

[Jiggles]

If it doesn't go up your calf, it isn't going to help

If you have full range motion in the shoe, then you have full range motion when you crash and something is going to push against that and then something is going to break

You want to be constricted

Originally Posted by diablos991

Those all share the same lack of protection problem that the first pair had.

Look at the boots I linked. $107 shipped for a full boot and it doesn't look bad at all.

Those are pretty nice looking, do your guy's feet sweat like a mofo on the hotter days?

lol, then im just gonna wear flippy floppies

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by codestp202

even the s-mx 1's? Those are considered 3/4's

Think of it this way. Do you want to win the motorcycle fashion show, be a runway model, or would you rather have your ankle last through a crash?

It doesn't sound like a money issue, but more of a style issue. Have you tried on any full boots to see if they are comfortable for you?

[Jiggles]

With my boots, I don't sweat unless I'm sitting in a hot classroom. But if that happens I just loosen the velcro and air pours in

Originally Posted by diablos991

Think of it this way. Do you want to win the motorcycle fashion show, be a runway model, or would you rather have your ankle last through a crash?

It doesn't sound like a money issue, but more of a style issue. Have you tried on any full boots to see if they are comfortable for you?

I've had plenty of full length boots from my motocross days and if full length streetbike boots fit anything like them, it makes you walk around like a tard because they're so weirdly shaped

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by codestp202

I've had plenty of full length boots from my motocross days and if full length streetbike boots fit anything like them, it makes you walk around like a tard because they're so weirdly shaped

The race boots that jiggles linked would probably be just as firm. The boots that I linked are more forgiving (and more dangerous because of that).

The tradeoff is movement vs safety. The more your ankle can bend, the higher your risk exposure in an accident. (within reasonable limits of course since if you can't move at all, you can't shift or rear brake easily)

[Jiggles]

Save up for the tcx s-race boots then. I could walk perfectly fine in them and they were comfortable.

When just walking around, if I wanted more ankle movement, I could just unstrap the velcro and voila. I never actually needed to though, but it is an option

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Save up for the tcx s-race boots then. I could walk perfectly fine in them and they were comfortable.

When just walking around, if I wanted more ankle movement, I could just unstrap the velcro and voila. I never actually needed to though, but it is an option

I'm definitely looking into those and the full length alpinestars. Thanks guys

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-s-sportour-boots
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-s-zero-boots
??????????

Originally Posted by diablos991

Think of it this way. Do you want to win the motorcycle fashion show, be a runway model, or would you rather have your ankle last through a crash?

It doesn't sound like a money issue, but more of a style issue. Have you tried on any full boots to see if they are comfortable for you?

Little do you know, I am in a motorcycle fashion show, and I am a runway model!

[BlackNinja8]

@codestp202 - I originally had sneakers like the SS ones you were looking at (Shift Kickers) until I had numerous people tell me that they didn't protect me from the most common motorcylcle injuries. I bought the alpinestars smx-5 and I absolutely love them. Like you, I didn't want to look like a power ranger walking around in full race boots but these are remarkably comfortable and they feel so much more secure. I feel naked if I try to ride with my old "riding" sneakers now. I will wear these on my ride to work and sometimes forget to change them until later in the day because they are comfortable enough for me to forget i'm wearing them. I pull my work pants (slacks or khakis) over them so unless you wear 10yr old boy jeans, you should be able to cover them with your jeans.

If money is tight, there are still many full boot options available. Try looking at the Cortech Latigo as well. Those can had for $143 here: http://www.bikebandit.com/cortech-la...torcycle-boots.

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

@codestp202 - I originally had sneakers like the SS ones you were looking at (Shift Kickers) until I had numerous people tell me that they didn't protect me from the most common motorcylcle injuries. I bought the alpinestars smx-5 and I absolutely love them. Like you, I didn't want to look like a power ranger walking around in full race boots but these are remarkably comfortable and they feel so much more secure. I feel naked if I try to ride with my old "riding" sneakers now. I will wear these on my ride to work and sometimes forget to change them until later in the day because they are comfortable enough for me to forget i'm wearing them. I pull my work pants (slacks or khakis) over them so unless you wear 10yr old boy jeans, you should be able to cover them with your jeans.

If money is tight, there are still many full boot options available. Try looking at the Cortech Latigo as well. Those can had for $143 here: http://www.bikebandit.com/cortech-la...torcycle-boots.

Those are definitely in my choices right now. I saw those right away and they caught my eye. There are just so many choices. You guys made me feel bad and now I gotta get full lengths.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by codestp202

Those are definitely in my choices right now. I saw those right away and they caught my eye. There are just so many choices. You guys made me feel bad and now I gotta get full lengths.

You won't regret it

[diablos991]

Originally Posted by codestp202

Those are definitely in my choices right now. I saw those right away and they caught my eye. There are just so many choices. You guys made me feel bad and now I gotta get full lengths.

Your ankle will thank us!

I'm going to break my ankle wearing full lengths, then I will find you guys and make you pay me for the money I spent on them.
OKAY well now that we're on the subject of full lengths. Fav brands? So far I like some by alpinestar,sidi,teknic,cortech, spidi, and tcx

[Jiggles]

I can't speak to the other tcx models, I just know that the pair of boots I have are the most comfortable and best boots I've ever tried on. When they get worn out I will replace them with another set. Thing is, they are expensive as hell, around $340. Head down to a motorcycle store and try on some different brands. You want to make sure they fit your foot before you order them

[BlackNinja8]

Originally Posted by codestp202

Those are definitely in my choices right now. I saw those right away and they caught my eye. There are just so many choices. You guys made me feel bad and now I gotta get full lengths.

You will be safer and even if you never need to test their protective qualities (I hope you do not) you will feel awesome on the bike with them. They relieve a lot of pressure on your ankles and I feel like I have more leverage to move around when cornering. Those riding sneakers while better than flip flops, are no substitute.

FYI I bought the Latigos and returned them for the SMX-5. They were just okay and felt a little lacking to me. But they make an air version that is fully perforated to allow more airflow to cool your feet. If you haven't already, check out revzilla.com for their video review of gear found here: http://www.revzilla.com/summer-motorcycle-gear-guide

I believe the SMX-5 are discussed under the race boot guide.

[Ninja Assassin]

I have a pair of speed and strengths similar to the ones OP linked. They are more like hi-tops and come just over my ankles. No they don't offer the same protection as full boots but they do offer protection. They're pretty solid around the ankles and offer plenty of protection in terms of impact or crush protection. Everyone says how they're pointless etc. But imho i'm more concerned with my foot getting crushed or smacking something than say twisting my ankle in an accident. So in that regard, as long as its solid around the ankle it offers reasonable protection.

Granted they very similar to work boots as far as toe and ankle protection so why not just wear work boots?

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I can't speak to the other tcx models, I just know that the pair of boots I have are the most comfortable and best boots I've ever tried on. When they get worn out I will replace them with another set. Thing is, they are expensive as hell, around $340. Head down to a motorcycle store and try on some different brands. You want to make sure they fit your foot before you order them

Yeah, thats the problem is that I have to find a store that will carry them around me.

[diablos991]

I went with those Tour Masters for a couple reasons. A, I have pretty wide feet and most boots are way tight on the sides. B, I have decent sized calfs and some boots would cut off circulation. Three, I like that they were only $100 and look decent under a pair of slacks.

Well these are my top 4 choices by far. The teknic and cortech are my favorite for pricing,
but I think the spidi boots are my favorite overall.


http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-s-mx-5-boot


http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...p3-sport-boots


http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/teknic-chicane-boot


http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/c...o-air-rr-boots

Originally Posted by diablos991

I went with those Tour Masters for a couple reasons. A, I have pretty wide feet and most boots are way tight on the sides. B, I have decent sized calfs and some boots would cut off circulation. Three, I like that they were only $100 and look decent under a pair of slacks.

****, I didnt even think about my calf size... my thighs and calves are huge from working out.

[BlackNinja8]

Originally Posted by codestp202

I'm going to break my ankle wearing full lengths, then I will find you guys and make you pay me for the money I spent on them.
OKAY well now that we're on the subject of full lengths. Fav brands? So far I like some by alpinestar,sidi,teknic,cortech, spidi, and tcx

You covered the main brands pretty much. What is your max price point?

Honestly, I can't see myself spending the 250 on the alpinestars or the spidis. I think between 150-200 max

I'm diggin the cortech latigo air the most

@Jiggles Happy with these?
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/c...o-air-rr-boots
Nice and perforated, good for casual track days and mostly just daily riding. Good protection AND he even says its great protection from ankle protection and rolling. And they're super cheap and look great ;D

[diablos991]

I like those a lot.

You have come a long way this past hour!

Lol I hate you all