[adouglas]

TC:

Sucks that this happened and I hope you heal well, both physically and mentally. It's a big shock and that can do a number on you in all sorts of ways.

When you feel up to it (and not before), would you be willing to give us your view on gear, knowing what you know now?

Once you're back up and assuming you're still interested in riding, will you do anything differently?

You said you were wearing "typical work attire" which could mean anything from Carhartts to riding jeans to plain denim to khakis. Also that had you been wearing your riding boots, your leg would be fine... but what about the rest of your kit?

Boots aside, would you change anything about the way you gear up for the ride?

The classic commuter's dilemma is whether to dress for the ride and put up with inconvenience at work (need to change) or dress for work and increase risk of injury. Some feel it's not worth riding to work because of this. Some just live with the risk. Some gear up and find ways to manage the inconvenience.