Anyone On Here Use - Shift Fuel Riding Shoe

Tofergstaff · August 20th, 2010, 04:42 PM

I am looking at getting some new riding boots and I came across the Shift Fuel 3/4 riding shoe... I was wondering if anyone on here has them and what they think of them?

They look pretty sweet, and could double as a nice pair of sneakers for when I am just taking the bike around town.

Flow · August 20th, 2010, 07:21 PM

I thought you meant "H" from the title.
I can't tell you how good those shoes are, but they look nice.

Tofergstaff · August 20th, 2010, 07:29 PM

Haa if by "h" you mean helmet... I don't leave home without it... Even if it wasn't the law here. I'd rather be stuck in a helmet for a short ride then one for the rest of my life because my brains mush...
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00NissanNinja · August 20th, 2010, 07:33 PM

How much are they? They look good, I haven't had them myself so I don't know how they would perform. They look decent protection wise.

Flow · August 20th, 2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tofergstaff

Haa if by "h" you mean helmet...

Nope, nevermind.

Flashmonkey · August 20th, 2010, 09:43 PM

That's one of the least objectionable riding specific shoes I've ever seen haha. That said, even though these shoes may not have the superior ankle protection of an actual riding boot, at the very least they shouldn't come off if all the laces and fasteners are secure. Check for that when trying them on....if it comes off when everything's done up, odds are if the crash is bad enough that shoe is gonna go flying.

Sound Wave · August 21st, 2010, 01:03 AM

never cared for that style of shoe. seems to me that they don't provide much in the way of protection... but i suppose they are better than nikes.

Tofergstaff · August 21st, 2010, 05:20 AM

Yes they don't provide as much protection as full length riding boots... But full lengths aren't very practical to walk around in... Going to and from school I don't feel like lugging those plus my helmet and jacket around...
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Anteraan · August 21st, 2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tofergstaff

They look pretty sweet, and could double as a nice pair of sneakers for when I am just taking the bike around town.

Since that is 95% of the riding I do, I can totally see myself using a pair of those. Now if I owned a sport-tourer with some hard bags, then I could see wearing full riding boots, since I'd have a place to put them once I reached my destination.

mrlmd · August 21st, 2010, 06:23 AM

They may be marketed as a motorcycle riding boot, but there's no ankle protection in them at all. At least the ends of the laces are covered up with a velcroed strap, that's about it. I personally don't like to lace up boots every time I put them on and take them off, that's just me. But they are pretty nice looking, for casual wear or good for a short ride instead of tennis shoes or sneakers or topsiders. You'd have to put them on and walk around - it looks to me like that rear end of the boot would be cutting into your achilles tendon when you walk and would be uncomfortable.

Tofergstaff · August 21st, 2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd

They may be marketed as a motorcycle riding boot, but there's no ankle protection in them at all. At least the ends of the laces are covered up with a velcroed strap, that's about it. I personally don't like to lace up boots every time I put them on and take them off, that's just me. But they are pretty nice looking, for casual wear or good for a short ride instead of tennis shoes or sneakers or topsiders. You'd have to put them on and walk around - it looks to me like that rear end of the boot would be cutting into your achilles tendon when you walk and would be uncomfortable.

If you watch the motorcycle superstores video on them, it does have built in ankle protection, on the outside you can see the plastic and on the inside of the boot it sticks out of the leather. Again not as protective as a full on riding boot but defiantly more protection the the normal tennis shoe that I wear riding to school now...
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Sound Wave · August 21st, 2010, 11:38 AM

yeah, i guess full boots wouldn't be practical for your needs. i wear full boots but can't imagine trying to work in them 8 hours a day.

i was looking at the motorcycle superstore site. i guess if i had to get a riding shoe... then i would get these... although i guess these are classified as 3/4 boots. very pricey but seem to offer good protection. they are a good compromise between full boots and riding shoes imo.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...x?sst=RR|12820

mrlmd · August 21st, 2010, 12:04 PM

After looking at the boots on the website, I changed my mind a little. If you're only going on short commuter rides and have to wear them all day, they will probably suit the bill. The speed laces make them a little easier to get on and off.
The reviews on that site are all positive but like when you order anything online, you never know if it fits or how it feels 'till you open the package and try them on.
If you do get them, then let the rest of us know how you like them.

Tofergstaff · August 21st, 2010, 12:27 PM

I'm going to the local dealer here to check them out, I'll let you all know

sergemoat · August 21st, 2010, 12:49 PM

I am currently using the Shift Kicker shoes:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ker-Shoes.aspx
They have plastic ankle protection on the inside and a big plastic buckle on the outside of the shoe. They seem quite well made, but the buckle is a little finicky. I do like the fact that they look like a regular sneaker.

want1sobad · August 21st, 2010, 01:40 PM

i have these, love 'em. yes i know they don't offer the same protection as a full-on boot, but they're better than tennis shoes or flip-flops. easy on, easy off - comfortable to walk around in too.

Tofergstaff · August 21st, 2010, 03:14 PM

Heres the review I wrote from the Shift Racing - Fuel Street Shoe

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53392

August 20th, 2010, 04:42 PM	#1
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	Anyone On Here Use - Shift Fuel Riding Shoe I am looking at getting some new riding boots and I came across the Shift Fuel 3/4 riding shoe... I was wondering if anyone on here has them and what they think of them? They look pretty sweet, and could double as a nice pair of sneakers for when I am just taking the bike around town. __________________________________________________ 09' Stealth Ninja 250R Growler Exhaust, Fender Elim, CF LED rear turns, DIY Flush Mounts, & Red Rim Tape My Ninja's Blog!

August 20th, 2010, 07:33 PM	#4
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	How much are they? They look good, I haven't had them myself so I don't know how they would perform. They look decent protection wise. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 21st, 2010, 12:27 PM	#14
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	I'm going to the local dealer here to check them out, I'll let you all know __________________________________________________ 09' Stealth Ninja 250R Growler Exhaust, Fender Elim, CF LED rear turns, DIY Flush Mounts, & Red Rim Tape My Ninja's Blog!

August 21st, 2010, 03:14 PM	#17
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	Heres the review I wrote from the Shift Racing - Fuel Street Shoe http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53392 __________________________________________________ 09' Stealth Ninja 250R Growler Exhaust, Fender Elim, CF LED rear turns, DIY Flush Mounts, & Red Rim Tape My Ninja's Blog!

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August 20th, 2010, 07:21 PM	#2
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	I thought you meant "H" from the title. I can't tell you how good those shoes are, but they look nice.

August 20th, 2010, 07:29 PM	#3
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	Haa if by "h" you mean helmet... I don't leave home without it... Even if it wasn't the law here. I'd rather be stuck in a helmet for a short ride then one for the rest of my life because my brains mush... Posted via Mobile Device

August 20th, 2010, 09:43 PM	#6
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	That's one of the least objectionable riding specific shoes I've ever seen haha. That said, even though these shoes may not have the superior ankle protection of an actual riding boot, at the very least they shouldn't come off if all the laces and fasteners are secure. Check for that when trying them on....if it comes off when everything's done up, odds are if the crash is bad enough that shoe is gonna go flying.

August 21st, 2010, 01:03 AM	#7
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	never cared for that style of shoe. seems to me that they don't provide much in the way of protection... but i suppose they are better than nikes.

August 21st, 2010, 05:20 AM	#8
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	Yes they don't provide as much protection as full length riding boots... But full lengths aren't very practical to walk around in... Going to and from school I don't feel like lugging those plus my helmet and jacket around... Posted via Mobile Device

August 21st, 2010, 06:23 AM	#10
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	They may be marketed as a motorcycle riding boot, but there's no ankle protection in them at all. At least the ends of the laces are covered up with a velcroed strap, that's about it. I personally don't like to lace up boots every time I put them on and take them off, that's just me. But they are pretty nice looking, for casual wear or good for a short ride instead of tennis shoes or sneakers or topsiders. You'd have to put them on and walk around - it looks to me like that rear end of the boot would be cutting into your achilles tendon when you walk and would be uncomfortable.

August 21st, 2010, 11:38 AM	#12
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	yeah, i guess full boots wouldn't be practical for your needs. i wear full boots but can't imagine trying to work in them 8 hours a day. i was looking at the motorcycle superstore site. i guess if i had to get a riding shoe... then i would get these... although i guess these are classified as 3/4 boots. very pricey but seem to offer good protection. they are a good compromise between full boots and riding shoes imo. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...x?sst=RR\|12820

August 21st, 2010, 12:04 PM	#13
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	After looking at the boots on the website, I changed my mind a little. If you're only going on short commuter rides and have to wear them all day, they will probably suit the bill. The speed laces make them a little easier to get on and off. The reviews on that site are all positive but like when you order anything online, you never know if it fits or how it feels 'till you open the package and try them on. If you do get them, then let the rest of us know how you like them.

August 21st, 2010, 12:49 PM	#15
sergemoat ninjette.org member Name: serge Location: Seattle Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	I am currently using the Shift Kicker shoes: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ker-Shoes.aspx They have plastic ankle protection on the inside and a big plastic buckle on the outside of the shoe. They seem quite well made, but the buckle is a little finicky. I do like the fact that they look like a regular sneaker.