I wear sneakers. I have a fractured ankle. I ride.
However, I broke my ankle when I stepped off into oblivion(a ditch) while holding a drink (drunk) ... walking(i think
).
This is all relevant I'm sure. ^^^
But yeah to the OP...
Best Advice I've Gotten.
Ride as if You Are Invisible to Cagers.
Ride Within Your Limits.
ATGATT. or at least MTGATT
Ive only been riding for 1500 miles or so and I am really glad I got the Ninja 250.