May 20th, 2015, 05:47 PM | #1 |
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Would I look STUPID...boots
So i have my bike my jacket my gloves and helmet i wear jeans for now until i have the money for pants but i really want to get boots like yesterday so i'm not wearing lebrons or my work boots anymore haha so anyways i really LOVE THE LOOKS OF MOTOCROSS BOOTS but not sure if i would look stupid to other riders not that i truly give a f***. I work at a ski shop and my multiple outfits and board combinations leave ppl with jaws dropped i look that weird but anyway just wanted someone else's input
what i have in mind and what i look like snowboarding ps yes i have neon pink pants
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May 20th, 2015, 05:59 PM | #2 |
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Those are more off road/MX boots, what is the price range you are looking at? you can find some decent boots for $150.
check www.sportbiketrackgear.com or www.revzilla.com or www.newenough.com |
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May 20th, 2015, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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MX boots are really protective, but pretty hard to walk in. They're also hard to work with on the pegs if your seating position is any more aggressive than a dirtbike's.
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May 20th, 2015, 06:54 PM | #4 |
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Wear what you want. The important thing is to wear boots when you ride.
I have cruiser boots, touring boots, hiking boots, and Aerostich Combats. I wear whatever I feel like with whatever bike. |
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May 20th, 2015, 07:16 PM | #5 |
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Almost impossible to shift and brake with the fly shorties https://youtu.be/j7eE_TXh6yk
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May 20th, 2015, 07:55 PM | #6 |
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Yea i just got done watching some youtube videos about it and i guess mx boots don't have a lot of ankle play so i'm going to settle for some street bike boots that look close to mx style
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May 20th, 2015, 08:35 PM | #8 |
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This is the helmet I wear on a regular basis; embrace your absurdity!
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May 20th, 2015, 11:08 PM | #10 |
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May 21st, 2015, 09:16 AM | #11 |
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um u may be missing the other picture then
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May 21st, 2015, 09:31 AM | #12 | |
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MX boots are the way they are not for looks, but for function. Race boots ditto. If MX boots worked better on the track, then that's what we'd see. But we don't. Racers don't choose gear for looks. Wear what you like... as long as it protects you.
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May 21st, 2015, 09:42 AM | #13 |
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May 21st, 2015, 12:17 PM | #14 |
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That place is a couple miles down the road from me.
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Yep shoe house Rd lol
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May 21st, 2015, 02:13 PM | #16 | |
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People WILL say they HAVE to say. People WILL have their OPINIONS. I don't know about you but I'd rather be ridiculed than do something or get something that won't give the required protection when riding. Just my 2 cents. On a side note, you might want to check out some SIDI boots, while not cheap they look wicked.
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May 21st, 2015, 03:32 PM | #18 |
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What would look more stupid, boots or a cast around your ankle?
Can't say that I've tried MX boots on a street bike, just try them out, see if you can work the shifter before buying them (or make sure you can return them) |
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May 21st, 2015, 07:33 PM | #19 |
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It doesn't work very well. I actually wore the boots on the right on my wife's ninja. On Saturday. It sucked.
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May 22nd, 2015, 11:16 AM | #21 |
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Yea, as many others already mentioned, motocross boots are not comfortable to wear on a street bike. If you really like the look (and I don't blame you, motocross boots do look pretty cool), you can look into getting dual-sport riding boots like this:
http://www.mototude.com/SIDI-DISCOVE...-p/sid-dis.htm http://www.mototude.com/SIDI-ADVENTU...-p/sit-adv.htm Although they are also not really made for a Ninja, they'll be a lot more comfortable than a straight motocross boot. |
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