I wear them most of the time. Reason: they come up high enough on my shins that I get protection from bugs, stones and wind. Not many other types of boots are that high.

 

Bought some motorcycle boots from a Harley store when I was doing my MSF course. I wore boots for 9 years in the Navy and I wear my riding boots about every day since I am in the saddle just about every day. Just love the comfort I get from a solid pair of boots.

 

I wear a good pair of work shoes, as they are comfy and can take a beating.

 

I dont recommend it, but I have worn flip flops and shorts many times. I probably wont anymore. I need to get some good boots. Any recommendations on boots that dont cost an arm and a leg?

 

In the early days a lot or riders were admitted to hospital with broken ankles, they had to have their boot cut off to get to the damage, so people started to wear long leather boots to help prevent broken ankles, this cut down on the number of broken bones and abrasions, but when bones were broken they still had to cut the boot off..The next stage was to fit a full length zip so that the boot could be removed from a swollen leg without cutting.

Steel toecaps..these are considered a no no by many paramedics because when a rider leans into a curve or corner his or her foot may slip off the footrest and the toe can get caught between the peg and the ground, this can rip the steel toecap off with the toes still inside it..

All of the above things can happen but although there are recorded cases, they are very rare.

John.

 

Motorcycle specofic boots are great-while riding. Try walking in them and you'll realize why not many wear them. I wear combat boots. I wear them at work so I have them around. Work boots are also good although some say "no steel toes." Wear boots that are comfortable and cover your shins. You have work boots, if they are comfortable they offer good support on pegs and cover your shins so wear them. If that's not good, buy some "motorcycle-style" boots.

Dingo.

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I voted in the "Motorcycle" section but I'm not sure mine are actual motorcycle boots. I have a pair of Red Wing Engineer Boots. They are super comfortable and will probably be the only pair of bike boots I'll need. They are also steel-toed which is a plus IMO.

 

Once you get your tennis shoe laces wrapped up around your foot pegs as you
come to a stop you'll become a believer in boots.

 

Thats happened to me, maybe, four times in more than 40 years of riding. Unless it's cold/raining/snowing or I'm going out to tear it up, I'll still be wearing my sneakers. ;-)

 

I have a seat of Tourmaster boots. I've worn them a handful of times.
It was recommended to me to get a pair of Magnums Stealth Force SZ-WPi (size zipper water proof) boots. I got the 6" and love them. I will never buy another boot again.

Stealth Force 6.0 Side Zip Waterproof Ion-Mask

 

Canyon, been thinking about buying a pair but concerned that toe might not fit under shifter easily. They are very reasonably priced and reviews are positive. Any shifter issues with toe?

 

I wear ankle-high, lace-up hiking boots: Waterproof Keens in cooler months and Merrill Ventilators in hot weather. Possibly not as protective as higher boots, but more so than low top shoes. And they are very comfortable when off the bike.

 

I have these Boulet for about 20 years. I am sure there are similar in the US etc. I wear them about 80% of the time riding as they are comfortable and not too warm or cold (extra socks). I admit the other 20% I wear runnings shoes going for short trips to stores etc.

These have protected me well from exhaust pipe burns, have good ankle support and no steel toes. Slavered with mink oil they are waterproof and the leather became fairly soft so the leg part droops to a side when not in use. 20 years! They could be ordered with or without the metal ring and straps but I just cut those off.

 

Depends on the season.....Fall Winter Dingo Boots/ Spring and Summer Velcro Sneakers
Nothing with laces...ever again.

 

I wear Ariat Fat Babies western boots. My friend wears a lace up with zipper motorcycle boot.
The instructor in the MSF class made the comment that if you could slip it on, it could slip off in an accident. She was all for the lace up, over the ankle boot. I have yet to have a good fitting cowboy boot come off in an accident, and I can still walk around in them.

 

I wear motorcycle boots because they make me look cool. Seriously though I wear them for protection.

 

Red Wing service boots, quite possibly the most comfortable footwear I own. Not cheap, but worth it.

 

Same here. I can't believe how comfortable these are.

 

I've had my Harley boots for 20 years. They are well worn, but still work.

 

Right after taking the safety course i bought a pair of mc boots with a non-skid sole. for the colder and wet conditions i wear a pair of waterproof boots from a local police supply store. I always wear a boot that covers my ankles and with a non-skid sole.

 

Same here. Bought a pair of Harley boots after the classroom part of the safety course. Heavy rubber soles, nonskid won't slip off pegs easily. Good support and protection.


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having seen a guy lose his foot from not wearing his boots (he was fully geared, but didn't wear the boots) and that was reallly the only bad injury, because the rest of the gear worked, I am pretty sold on MC boots. The one concession I USED to make was engineer boots, darn near the same. But the armor and such of the MC boot can't be matched for foot saving. I am a gear junkie though.

 

Sneakers here as well. At my last job I had to wear boots, so the ride to and from work was very uncomfortable. I'm not sayin boots or protection is overrated because it is not, but for some it's more about comfort.


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Lace up work boots.

 

Yes I do. Because everything I have read said you should. Boots above the ankle. So it must be the safe way to ride. I sure feel safer in mine than when riding in something else.


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I put work boots because that's what I've been wearing since I started riding 4 years ago. I rode one time in tennis shoes & didn't like it. I had a hard time shifting and it overall just didn't feel right. However yesterday I bought a pair of motorcycle boots at the swapmeet so I'll give them a try next weekend.

 

Well I've worn a few different shoes/boots but 95% of the time I go with motorcycle boots. I have a pair of Milwaukee boots. Less expensive than HD but good quality.

 

I wear boots 365 days of the year anyway. Always 8" lace ups, used to be magnum stealth right now it's ariat. I keep my lace tags very short and double knotted


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