What is the purpose of riding boots? - Page 4 - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

rkforrest · 01-03-2013, 05:38 PM

I wear my Wolverine steel toed work Boots but they suck at feeling the shifter.Cycle Gear has been running a sale on dedicated riding boots that I need to go look at.

Theja1 · 01-03-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rkforrest

I wear my Wolverine steel toed work Boots but they suck at feeling the shifter.Cycle Gear has been running a sale on dedicated riding boots that I need to go look at.

Also wear Wolverines...agree with the non-feeling on the shifter. Comfortable and protective though.

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justinmahn · 01-03-2013, 07:01 PM

I wear my Justin boots mostly to break the wind better than my sneaks, and because they are much more water resistant under the chaps. I imagine they'd be only a little bit better in crash protection, though.

squarebore · 01-03-2013, 08:49 PM

I dropped a bike on the way to work about 25 years ago on an off camber corner and slid on the rode about 30 metres. I was wearing elastic-sided, steel-cap, ankle high work boots, and the left boot slid right off. The road wore through the sock and my left ankle and then the bike exhaust header landed on the exposed raw skin and bone. Took a few weeks to heal and was pretty painful.

To answer your question, that is why I wear full riding boots all the time. I wish I could wear my motocross boots on the road but they take too long to put on.

squarebore · 01-03-2013, 08:50 PM

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El Fenix · 01-03-2013, 10:51 PM

I usually wear Justin cowboy boots or harness boots. I have worn tennis shoes on occasion, but dont really like to at all.

Scuba77 · 01-04-2013, 07:38 AM

Stopped wearing sneakers many years ago.
Stopped at a light and got my shoelace tangled on my left peg... they are stronger than they look. Down I went....
It was one of several embarrassing learning experiences.
Have been wearing work, riding and desert boots since. Laces tucked if equipped.

vzshadow · 01-04-2013, 07:53 AM

Boots can help you prevent a burn on your ankle from the exhaust pipes.

brewman · 01-04-2013, 10:31 AM

Wolverine insulated work boots in the cold weather, and 5.11 Taclite the rest of the time. Both 8" with good ankle support.

750shadowC2 · 01-04-2013, 12:33 PM

I wear Viberg Stompers. Composite toe and oil resistant and heat and cold resistant soles. Nice and waterproof. Of course they are hot and I don't always wear them in the middle of summer, I know I should, but on short trips.... you know. Going on a trip< iwear them regardless of temp.

I also wear them to work, church and anywhere in between. LOL

01-03-2013, 07:01 PM	#33 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	I wear my Justin boots mostly to break the wind better than my sneaks, and because they are much more water resistant under the chaps. I imagine they'd be only a little bit better in crash protection, though. __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

01-03-2013, 08:49 PM	#34 (permalink)
squarebore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 167	I dropped a bike on the way to work about 25 years ago on an off camber corner and slid on the rode about 30 metres. I was wearing elastic-sided, steel-cap, ankle high work boots, and the left boot slid right off. The road wore through the sock and my left ankle and then the bike exhaust header landed on the exposed raw skin and bone. Took a few weeks to heal and was pretty painful. To answer your question, that is why I wear full riding boots all the time. I wish I could wear my motocross boots on the road but they take too long to put on. __________________ Cheers from Oz - 2003 Sabre Memphis Shades Batwing, Utopia Driver's Backrest

01-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
squarebore Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 167	deleted duplicate post Last edited by squarebore; 01-03-2013 at 08:52 PM. Reason: deleted duplicate post

01-03-2013, 10:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
El Fenix Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 627	I usually wear Justin cowboy boots or harness boots. I have worn tennis shoes on occasion, but dont really like to at all. __________________

01-04-2013, 07:38 AM	#37 (permalink)
Scuba77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 644	Stopped wearing sneakers many years ago. Stopped at a light and got my shoelace tangled on my left peg... they are stronger than they look. Down I went.... It was one of several embarrassing learning experiences. Have been wearing work, riding and desert boots since. Laces tucked if equipped. __________________ FJR Stratoliner Shadow Spirit VT1100 Honda 919/CB900F Kawasaki ZR7S Honda CB360 VFW, Post 2391 Patriot Guard Rider #92075

01-04-2013, 07:53 AM	#38 (permalink)
vzshadow Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Veazie, Maine Posts: 701	Boots can help you prevent a burn on your ankle from the exhaust pipes.

01-04-2013, 10:31 AM	#39 (permalink)
brewman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 130	Wolverine insulated work boots in the cold weather, and 5.11 Taclite the rest of the time. Both 8" with good ankle support. __________________ 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre - National Cycle Switchblade Shorty Windshield - National Cycle Hand Deflectors - Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn - Hyper-Lites Brake/Run Flashing Lights - Comagination VisiPath Headlight Modulator - Volar 3" Forward Controls - Heat Demon Internal Grip Heaters - Kuryakyn ISO Grips

01-04-2013, 12:33 PM	#40 (permalink)
750shadowC2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Western Canada Posts: 515	I wear Viberg Stompers. Composite toe and oil resistant and heat and cold resistant soles. Nice and waterproof. Of course they are hot and I don't always wear them in the middle of summer, I know I should, but on short trips.... you know. Going on a trip< iwear them regardless of temp. I also wear them to work, church and anywhere in between. LOL __________________ ------------------------------------------------------

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