A More Casual Alternative to Boots - Page 3

alex.s · May 31st, 2012, 05:51 PM

if you are looking for that type of boot, check out the tourmaster solution. i have a pair, they are decent.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour-master-solution-20-wp-boots?utm_campaign=Footwear&utm_medium=base&utm_keyword=tour-master-solution-20-wp-boots&utm_source=Google&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CL2G2aTpq7ACFUQ0QgodJ1FcVQ

Goom · May 31st, 2012, 06:48 PM

How well do those fit? I like the straps on the Sidis because they seem like they would keep them plenty snug around the ankle. I like for my boots to fit tight on my feet, and sometimes I have issues with my feet sliding around with anything that I can't make tight around my foot/ankle because of my calves.

robmilchling · June 2nd, 2012, 10:47 AM

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...c-charlie-shoe

I've been debating possibly picking up a pair of these as an alternative to wearing my boots all of the time, especially days I have class or happen to go out with some friends. I don't mind changing shoes at work, but I don't always have a place to store my boots for class or when I'm out. I know they won't be as protective as a full boot, I want to see how much rigidity it has around the ankle.

Jiggles · June 2nd, 2012, 11:11 AM

^ Pointless

robmilchling · June 2nd, 2012, 11:21 AM

More than likely. Has mildly more protection than regular shoes though.

Jiggles · June 2nd, 2012, 11:39 AM

Wear some latex gloves too, since those have mildly more protection than nothing

robmilchling · June 2nd, 2012, 01:02 PM

Funny.

xSean13 · June 2nd, 2012, 01:12 PM

Still true though. You can't substitute the protection boots offer. If you don't want to wear them or deal with them, then just wear tennis shoes. I can't see the benefits of paying over $100 for riding shoes.

The only ones that appear to offer any ankle protection (rigidity) are these:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...fastlane-shoes

And I still wouldn't waste my money on them.

alex.s · June 2nd, 2012, 01:31 PM

heres the test for motorcycle boots... put them on and try to break your ankle. can you break your ankle? not good enough.

nycsteve · June 4th, 2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

I got these Dainese...
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ots/web1001654

They are very comfy and offer lots of protection. But they squeak when I walk. Haha. I need to spray some WD40 on the ankle joint thingy.

I still occasionally wear tennis shoes but when I do my feet feel very exposed. I don't like it.

I have last years model of the smx 5 plus that I wear almost everyday, and the squeak like a mofo! I'm looking to get that fixed too, I'll start with the WD40.

I've been looking for some boots that have top notch protection but is casual looking enough to wear around the office.

May 31st, 2012, 05:51 PM	#81
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if you are looking for that type of boot, check out the tourmaster solution. i have a pair, they are decent. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour-master-solution-20-wp-boots?utm_campaign=Footwear&utm_medium=base&utm_keyword=tour-master-solution-20-wp-boots&utm_source=Google&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CL2G2aTpq7ACFUQ0QgodJ1FcVQ __________________________________________________

June 2nd, 2012, 11:11 AM	#84
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	^ Pointless __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 2nd, 2012, 11:39 AM	#86
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Wear some latex gloves too, since those have mildly more protection than nothing __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 2nd, 2012, 01:31 PM	#89
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	heres the test for motorcycle boots... put them on and try to break your ankle. can you break your ankle? not good enough. __________________________________________________

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May 31st, 2012, 06:48 PM	#82
Goom ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264	How well do those fit? I like the straps on the Sidis because they seem like they would keep them plenty snug around the ankle. I like for my boots to fit tight on my feet, and sometimes I have issues with my feet sliding around with anything that I can't make tight around my foot/ankle because of my calves.

June 2nd, 2012, 10:47 AM	#83
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...c-charlie-shoe I've been debating possibly picking up a pair of these as an alternative to wearing my boots all of the time, especially days I have class or happen to go out with some friends. I don't mind changing shoes at work, but I don't always have a place to store my boots for class or when I'm out. I know they won't be as protective as a full boot, I want to see how much rigidity it has around the ankle.

June 2nd, 2012, 11:21 AM	#85
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	More than likely. Has mildly more protection than regular shoes though.

June 2nd, 2012, 01:02 PM	#87
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	Funny.

June 2nd, 2012, 01:12 PM	#88
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Still true though. You can't substitute the protection boots offer. If you don't want to wear them or deal with them, then just wear tennis shoes. I can't see the benefits of paying over $100 for riding shoes. The only ones that appear to offer any ankle protection (rigidity) are these: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...fastlane-shoes And I still wouldn't waste my money on them.