October 14th, 2011, 05:37 PM | #81 |
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Only slightly smartass: wouldn't having massive foot trauma caused by inadequate footwear rob you of control of the shifter and brakes far more than wearing a pair of armored motorcycle boots?
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October 14th, 2011, 05:40 PM | #82 |
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I like motorcycle boots because if nothing else, it keeps the shifter from ruining my sneakers.
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October 14th, 2011, 05:54 PM | #83 |
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I feel as if i have a better feel for the shifter and brakes in my boots. I have A* smx-5's when these are done ill switch to the Dainese trq boots. I am a total slut for Dainese gear lol.
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October 14th, 2011, 06:27 PM | #84 |
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It's because they make them so damn pretty. And that logo is pretty sweet as well. I've been starting to really like RevIt gear. Luckily they're a little cheaper but like Dainese, rarely go on sale.
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October 14th, 2011, 06:33 PM | #85 |
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what boots should I get. they gotta look badass like me
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October 14th, 2011, 07:08 PM | #86 |
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Wait, so do they gotta look badass, or look like you?
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thats cold Alex. thats cold
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October 16th, 2011, 07:19 AM | #88 |
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Being able to afford a motorcycle, gas and insurance, but not wanting to shell out for protective gear makes no sense to me. Boots are no less important than gloves or a jacket. If cost is a problem, you can get very good BiLT and Sedici gear from CycleGear on sale for under $100, and you can also find good deals on ebay and Craigslist for used gear.
This photo is 4 weeks AFTER a minor 15mph street getoff without motorcycle boots. Torn ankle ligaments, severed base of tibia, multiple surgeries, etc.
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October 16th, 2011, 10:25 AM | #89 |
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what kinda shoes did they have on? Im still looking for suggestions on boots. They gotta look decent... thats just how I am
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October 16th, 2011, 12:24 PM | #90 |
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Guy in picture hurt in 15mph getoff was wearing regular, non-motorcycle, over the ankle work boots. Not tennis shoes, but not reinforced, abrasion resistant, protective motorcycle boots.
What do you mean by looking decent? Not look like motorcycle boots, or look like kickass racing boots? Whatever you get, don't sacrifice protection for style or price. I made that mistake on a couple of boot purchases in the past and just flushed money down the toilet. Go with a quality boot, there are lots of great looking ones out there that will do the job well. I currently use and recommend the Cortech Latigo/Sedici Laguna/Teknic Chicane boot (they are all identical). Price, comfort and look is great for protection offered, as discussed in this thread. I haven't worn them, but the Sidi Fusions are popular here and may be worth a look. I have tried on and rode with A* SMX-4s (current model is the SMX-5) and liked them a lot. Very comfy and protective. I also own the BiLT Trackstar boot. Not as great looking or durable, but a good commuter boot, which I picked up for $69. Can't beat that for value. Last boot I own is the Tourmaster Solution. Comfy and waterproof, I use these when the weather is wet or cold and my goto vented boots are out of their element. Good to walk in, but least attractive of the bunch, more of an ADV touring type look.
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October 16th, 2011, 12:31 PM | #91 |
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cool thanks yeah that makes me nervous because thats what I currently ride in as well...
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He went down at 15 mph and did that much damage? I'm sorry, but there must be more to this story. Are we talking a high side, or a car impact from the side, car ran him over, or what? Typical leather work boots are not all that shabby. They could easily handle a 15 mph slide. That's why I'm thinking there was a lot more to this story and no real guarantee that motorcycle boots would have done any better in this particular case.
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October 16th, 2011, 04:02 PM | #93 |
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im guilty i wear either steel toe work boots or reebok zigtech here.. i find that the zig pattern underneath fits nicely into the aftermarket ebay pegs
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This is exactly why sport or work boots won't cut it. Good work boots can help with abrasion resistance, but they simply aren't designed for the job of protecting your foot and ankle in a motorcycle accident. Steel-toed boots were developed to keep toes from getting directly crushed from above. The impacts associated with motorcycle accidents generally cause blunt force trauma unlike damage caused by sharp and heavy object impacts that steel toes are designed to protect against. So motorcycle boots are designed to provide padding to spread-out the impact loads rather than deflect them. Put another way, reputable gear manufacturers design for the specific risk of injury you will face. They have years of experience designing boots based on actual damage they see to their boots from a large number of accidents, so over time, designs have evolved to provide the greatest protection for the largest number and variety of accidents while preserving essential feel, flexibility and foot range-of-motion. For example, BMW develops their motorcycle boots with the Centre for Orthopedics and Accident Surgery in San Moritz, Switzerland (experts in ankle injuries from ski accidents) to make sure their boots work well. Gaerne worked with bio-mechanical engineers to develop its "floating system" to protect the ankle from torsion breaks in a crash like Aaron's. And, if you still aren't convinced, there have been studies on this. Statistically speaking, you want to protect your feet if you consider the frequency of motorcycle accident injuries and the disabilities caused by each type of injury. Almost one in four rider casualties injure their ankles (23%) and over 80% injure their legs, ankles or feet. (Otte, 1987.) Two out every three of the riders with ankle or foot injuries were not wearing motorcycle boots (Hurt, 1981). But the best study is one addresses your chances of a permanent disability from an accident -- a study of UK motorcycle injuries found that this permanent disability rating decreases as you go up the body. That is, fewer people are disabled from upper leg injuries, chest, or back injuries than from foot injuries. Given the number of foot injuries and the severity of them, and the fact that very smart people are making gear that designed to protect you from this, best to just go with it. Get motorcycle boots and protect your ankles and shins. Ones that have pads over your inner and outer anklebones, a shin pad, a shifter pad and a laterally stiff sole. Ones that have a fairly smooth sole so they don't catch on things. Tight enough to resist violent removal (unlike shoes or work boots that tend to come off in accidents.). Boots that are specifically built to resist crushing and twisting injuries that happen in motorcycle accidents and protect your medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, calcaneus, etc. Just get the dang motorcycle boots! Dang, after writing this, I'm thinking I need to upgrade my commuter boots.
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October 16th, 2011, 06:07 PM | #96 |
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I just got these puma riding sneakers from a friend who no longer rides. Here they are picture next to my smx-5's which I usually wear.
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The boots here, look like they would have helped somewhat in the guy's situation. But they are almost $500. http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...e-Racing-Boots
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I'll take the Bilt boots over a work boot any day. Impact restart heel guard, toe sliders Ankle bone protector, moderate shin protection and rigid leather construction reduces the flexion on the ankle. I have tried numerous boots and by far the Sidi STs offer the best protection and comfort. But for the price of the Bilt boots. You can't go wrong for a commuter type boot. Like Floyd mentioned you can go up one grade and get the sedici/cortech boots.
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October 16th, 2011, 11:04 PM | #101 |
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I rock these and they are super comfy and well ventilated Last futzed with by ktownninja; October 16th, 2011 at 11:07 PM. Reason: pic didnt show |
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October 17th, 2011, 12:16 AM | #102 |
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I still think high-tops look cool but I wear full-sized boots. They're falling apart and so it's time to replace them. Those look nice but I'm sure they are harder to slip in and out of than my boots (when the fasteners are unsecured, you can slip right out). I doubt I can find a hi-top sneaker-style that's as easy to get in and out of, but I'll try!
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October 17th, 2011, 05:13 AM | #103 |
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yeah they are held tight by a "bungee cord system" so there are no laces, there is a little effort needed to "squeeze" your foot in and out of the opening as the ankle support is a little stiff, but my main reasoning for them was i dont do any track time (mostly ride for commuting purposes and weekend warrior stuff lol) give them a shot, you might be surprised
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October 17th, 2011, 06:57 AM | #104 |
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Now those look like something I could wear. How are the soles? Are they very sticky? That is to ask, if you tried to walk up the slide at the kids playground, would you slip down or walk right up?
The problem I have with sticky soles is that it makes it hard to operate the shifter and brake.
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I think I will take a look around the local bike shops to see if anyone sells Icon so I can see for myself. I don't want to have to order them somewhere and then have to send them back if they are too sticky. That's a big hassle.
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yeah i would assume most shops would have it in stock, (they are fairly common here in my town), not too expensive either, i think i paid $140 CDN plus tax for mine. good luck man!
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The boots here, look like they would have helped somewhat in the guy's situation. But they are almost $500.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...e-Racing-Boots[/QUOTE] These are what I wear - takes some time to get on, but the peace of mind is worth it.
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October 21st, 2011, 06:37 PM | #110 |
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3 words: Cortech Latigo Air.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/c...o-air-rr-boots I'm set on buying these whenever the time comes. |
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October 23rd, 2011, 08:07 PM | #111 |
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Another vote for the Sidi ST boots here.
Shifter adjustment is key for comfort with them since they have the brace to restrict range of motion. My first ride with them I ended up having to lift my entire leg up to shift because I couldn't rotate my foot far enough to shift. But once the shifter height is properly adjusted they're so light and effortless it's like you're riding with nothing on and after a slight break-in walking around is just as comfortable. They offer probably 95% of the protection of the Sidi Vortice and I got them for $355 Also might help that I have fairly wide feet, my Red Wings are EEE width and these Sidi boots fit me like a glove. Last futzed with by TheTopher; October 25th, 2011 at 05:40 PM. |
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95% of the time, you'll see me rocking my white TCX race boots:
But for that 5% of the time I'm feeling squidly I have some Oxtar riding shoes I'll put on if I'm just going down the street: Last futzed with by vince_2149; October 23rd, 2011 at 10:24 PM. Reason: smaller picture |
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vans or nike tennis shoes lol
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Dude really? Have fun going down in those. Ankle re-construction is expensive, takes forever to heal and may not work. Why even risk it? are your feet not worth $200-600 to you?
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Those shoes that you guys are posting is making me cringe (yeah even the Icon shoe). I can never see myself not wearing full length boots... I ride a motorcycle and I dress the part.
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I wear my Vans sometimes when I ride short distances under 2 miles.
Judge me. whatevs.
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