It just needs to be made clear that a work or hiking boot does not offer the same protection as a MC boot.

I am just telling you, after not walking for half a year, your opinion on what risk is acceptable changes significantly. Personally I would not risk my feet/ankle/legs over looking cool at the pub ...

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this, you don't want to know why I know this

You want the right tool for the job, a pair of Red Wing boots ain't it.

Yes. When I messed myself up it was a store run. Full gear ...

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Have you ever seen the bone at the ankle ground off on the road? It does not look great, and gravel does not show up well on plain films.

NSFW


Google degloving foot injury images

Ahh, yeah.... no thanks.

I've always used Bates boots for street riding. They make a variety of styles and have been making roadracing gear forever. Their custom boots aren't high-priced, either.

If you want a fairly inexpensive boot, and your feet are the same size as mine, here's a pair I have for sale on Ebay which have very little use:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222582857955?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p39 84.m1558.l2649

Or, just have them make you a pair. They are nice folks and know what they are doing.

No they do not.


I will dance just fine, you are liable to have to hop.

Lol...

If I were in the market for a general purpose motorcycle boot, this would be my choice:
Aerostich Combat Lite
https://2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpe...t-review-3.jpg

I ride to work daily, wear a full business suit under my riding suit, thus I can't wear these kind of boots as they are too high and not compatible with my suit trousers.

I found these from Stylmartin which look fantastic and offer real protection (and water resistance): Stylmartin Oxford. These cover the ankle, but don't come up to mid calf like heavier duty boots.
https://content.motosport.com/images...L0003/X001.jpg

Stylmartin has a bunch of different styles available. They are nice quality boots.

I don't own the Combat Lites...but if I wanted heavy moto boots, those would be my choice.

I own and wear the Stylmartin Oxfords daily. I can walk into my office in my business suit and those boots and not get a second glance. I generally change into dress shoes though. The Stylmartin's have a very stiff sole, so are not the most comfortable for walking around in. They also have an inner membrane for water resistance, so they don't breathe well, thus I remove them as soon as convenient. I've got about 20,000 miles on them and they still look fantastic. Soles have worn out and I had my shoe guy redo them with Vibram soles...now they are better than new.

You guys are just paranoid.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1521687611.jpg

I know Pennsy has no helmet law but day-um!

i have a CHP accociate. he told me that in his experience, the accident victim's chance for survival is greatly diminished if the shoes come off. (very unscientific, i know)..but he said when they come up to an accident, they get immediately discouraged if they see a pair of shoes.

i put my boots on all the time..no exceptions. i regret getting the tall version, since they have some that are 6" lower..i also do not like laces on motorcycles. i once had a brain fart and got it hooked on the shifter..no biggie unless you come to a stop thinking i could get that foot down..(i saved it by tilting the other way)

hehe..yea..every sweat pore on my body let out one single drop..

no real danger..since you could yank loose.