Rain, Shoes and You

krazygluon · May 23rd, 2009, 05:04 AM

I need a bit of advice...well maybe justification will suffice.

I've been riding my lil ninjette just about every day since I bought her, and plan to continue commuting (9 miles each way) with her as long as the Michigan weather will suffice.

Which means invariably rain is an element in my equation, and one that I'm not going to get off the bike for. When I bought my gear, I bought my jacket/pants with this in mind. Shoes and gloves I didn't quite think about.

I went through 2 days of light rain last week and found that my gloves were fine once they dried out, which didn't take long; but my boots were still a bit soggy the next day. Right now I'm just wearing my steel toe caterpillar boots from work.

A) Do I buy frogg toggs or their equivalent (preferably something that fold up neatly under the passenger bump) (overshoes/covers that slip on and do the waterproofing for me)

B) Since I'm riding every day do I just invest in a pair of waterproof boots

C) Better do both because even "waterproof" boots get compromised.

Keep in mind that I do have 8-14 hour days on concrete floors in a 40°F warehouse to look forward to trudging around in whatever boots I wear. (have a co-worker that wears some alpinestars boots around, he seems to be ok)

noche_caliente · May 23rd, 2009, 05:07 AM

is there any reason you have to wear the boots all day? can't you take a pair of shoes with you in a backpack or tank bag, or leave a pair at work to change into?

miks · May 23rd, 2009, 05:10 AM

Option B. Buy a proper waterproof motorbike boot.

krazygluon · May 23rd, 2009, 05:11 AM

I do have a (smallish) locker, but yes, that would be an option now that I think about it

CodE-E · May 23rd, 2009, 07:22 AM

Yeah, I'd go for option B, and keep a pair of normal shoes at work.

I, in fact, may be doing the same thing, too. I don't have any motorcycling boots or pants yet, and am going to invest in some soon.

CC Cowboy · May 23rd, 2009, 08:33 AM

Flip-flops, not just for the beach.

krazygluon · May 23rd, 2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Flip-flops, not just for the beach.

Lol

I wound up going for a pair of Joe Rocket Meteor boots. The steel toes can hitch a ride in the cargo net tomorrow and live in my locker.

Contrary to the bike shop's advice

the new boots took a 5 minute ride home, went straight onto my feet and I did another 30 miles of errand running

They felt just fine, no bad shifts/locked rear wheels whatsoever. I am wearing them around the house today to break them in a bit more.

capt_bugaloo · May 23rd, 2009, 10:30 AM

I keep a pair of old work shoes in my office, and change my moto boots when I get there; then put the boots back on when I ride home.

M-Oorb · May 23rd, 2009, 11:02 AM

Got a pair of waterproof apline star boots/hightop riding shoes. Been riding for 400 the past 2 days and been caught in the rain 3 times for almost an hour each time. Damn do they do their job well feet stayed completly dry the entire time. I'd say option b. The a*'s were pretty pricy but I think any pair of waterproof riding boots will get the job done and you'll stay dry...being wet while riding is no fun
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BlueTyke · May 24th, 2009, 03:38 PM

They also have boot dryers you can get too. Plugs into the wall. I have those for my scuba boots.

May 23rd, 2009, 05:04 AM	#1
krazygluon Parking Lot Qualified Name: Fielding Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 30	Rain, Shoes and You I need a bit of advice...well maybe justification will suffice. I've been riding my lil ninjette just about every day since I bought her, and plan to continue commuting (9 miles each way) with her as long as the Michigan weather will suffice. Which means invariably rain is an element in my equation, and one that I'm not going to get off the bike for. When I bought my gear, I bought my jacket/pants with this in mind. Shoes and gloves I didn't quite think about. I went through 2 days of light rain last week and found that my gloves were fine once they dried out, which didn't take long; but my boots were still a bit soggy the next day. Right now I'm just wearing my steel toe caterpillar boots from work. A) Do I buy frogg toggs or their equivalent (preferably something that fold up neatly under the passenger bump) (overshoes/covers that slip on and do the waterproofing for me) B) Since I'm riding every day do I just invest in a pair of waterproof boots C) Better do both because even "waterproof" boots get compromised. Keep in mind that I do have 8-14 hour days on concrete floors in a 40°F warehouse to look forward to trudging around in whatever boots I wear. (have a co-worker that wears some alpinestars boots around, he seems to be ok)

May 23rd, 2009, 05:10 AM	#3
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Option B. Buy a proper waterproof motorbike boot. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

May 23rd, 2009, 08:33 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Flip-flops, not just for the beach. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 23rd, 2009, 10:30 AM	#8
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I keep a pair of old work shoes in my office, and change my moto boots when I get there; then put the boots back on when I ride home. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 24th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#10
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	They also have boot dryers you can get too. Plugs into the wall. I have those for my scuba boots. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

May 23rd, 2009, 05:07 AM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	is there any reason you have to wear the boots all day? can't you take a pair of shoes with you in a backpack or tank bag, or leave a pair at work to change into?

May 23rd, 2009, 05:11 AM	#4
krazygluon Parking Lot Qualified Name: Fielding Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 30	I do have a (smallish) locker, but yes, that would be an option now that I think about it

May 23rd, 2009, 07:22 AM	#5
CodE-E Ninja Newbie Name: Ben Location: Austria Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): EX250K9 Posts: 126	Yeah, I'd go for option B, and keep a pair of normal shoes at work. I, in fact, may be doing the same thing, too. I don't have any motorcycling boots or pants yet, and am going to invest in some soon.

May 23rd, 2009, 11:02 AM	#9
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Got a pair of waterproof apline star boots/hightop riding shoes. Been riding for 400 the past 2 days and been caught in the rain 3 times for almost an hour each time. Damn do they do their job well feet stayed completly dry the entire time. I'd say option b. The a's were pretty pricy but I think any pair of waterproof riding boots will get the job done and you'll stay dry...being wet while riding is no fun Posted via Mobile Device*

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