Would I look STUPID...boots

kris5495 · May 20th, 2015, 05:47 PM

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

cbinker · May 20th, 2015, 05:59 PM

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

M42 · May 20th, 2015, 06:06 PM

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.

dcj13 · May 20th, 2015, 06:54 PM

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.

verboten1 · May 20th, 2015, 07:16 PM

Almost impossible to shift and brake with the fly shorties https://youtu.be/j7eE_TXh6yk

kris5495 · May 20th, 2015, 07:55 PM

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

alex.s · May 20th, 2015, 08:28 PM

thats not pink thats yellow

Brother Michigan · May 20th, 2015, 08:35 PM

This is the helmet I wear on a regular basis; embrace your absurdity!

Baron · May 20th, 2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris5495

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

Kind of an oxymoron you know, not giving a rat arse and wondering if you'll look stupid. Nyhoo that point aside, the important part here is that you should have a pair of boots. Try them out and if they are comfortable then go for them, if they impede you in any way, dont. Practicality over looks my friend. Having that said..... I need to go to bed... Flu is turning me into the human torch. Lol

JohnnyBravo · May 20th, 2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

thats not pink thats yellow

Next pic... Sweet pants!!!

kris5495 · May 21st, 2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

thats not pink thats yellow

um u may be missing the other picture then

adouglas · May 21st, 2015, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris5495

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***.

The fact that you ask the question in the first place suggests that deep down you truly do give a f***.

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.

DEFY · May 21st, 2015, 09:42 AM

It functions as needed, a shoe over your head and a chicken in the pot.

allanoue · May 21st, 2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFY

It functions as needed, a shoe over your head and a chicken in the pot.

That place is a couple miles down the road from me.

DEFY · May 21st, 2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

That place is a couple miles down the road from me.

Yep shoe house Rd lol

kris5495 · May 21st, 2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

The fact that you ask the question in the first place suggests that deep down you truly do give a f***.

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.

What i meant was are other riders going to notice and make comments also i figure from the looks of mx boots that they would provide more protection

Baron · May 21st, 2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris5495

What i meant was are other riders going to notice and make comments

I am going to be very blunt here but I believe I have to be. Do yourself a favor and stop thinking what others are going to say about how you dress or talk or anything for that matter. Not only when it comes to riding but in general anyways. If you want to listen to others, why ride a 250 mate, get a 600 or a liter bike.
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.

Whiskey · May 21st, 2015, 03:32 PM

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)

verboten1 · May 21st, 2015, 07:33 PM

It doesn't work very well. I actually wore the boots on the right on my wife's ninja. On Saturday. It sucked.

antiant · May 21st, 2015, 08:23 PM

https://www.facebook.com/revzilla/vi...type=1&theater

Urban Ninja · May 22nd, 2015, 11:16 AM

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.

95PGTTech · July 10th, 2015, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

The fact that you ask the question in the first place suggests that deep down you truly do give a f***.

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.

/end thread
could not have said all points any better

May 20th, 2015, 05:59 PM	#2
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	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 __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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May 20th, 2015, 07:16 PM	#5
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Almost impossible to shift and brake with the fly shorties https://youtu.be/j7eE_TXh6yk __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

May 20th, 2015, 07:55 PM	#6
kris5495 ninjette.org member Name: Kris Location: wilkes barre Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja ex250r Posts: 38	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 __________________________________________________ the most powerful ass is the one behind you.

May 20th, 2015, 08:28 PM	#7
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	thats not pink thats yellow __________________________________________________

May 20th, 2015, 06:54 PM	#4
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	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.

May 21st, 2015, 09:42 AM	#13
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	It functions as needed, a shoe over your head and a chicken in the pot. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

May 21st, 2015, 03:32 PM	#18
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	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)

May 21st, 2015, 07:33 PM	#19
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	It doesn't work very well. I actually wore the boots on the right on my wife's ninja. On Saturday. It sucked. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

May 21st, 2015, 08:23 PM	#20
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	https://www.facebook.com/revzilla/vi...type=1&theater

May 22nd, 2015, 11:16 AM	#21
Urban Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: South Bay, CA Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, Yamaha TTR 125 Posts: 124 Blog Entries: 2	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. __________________________________________________ www.beachmoto.com Precision Motorcycle Gear

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