riding shoes
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riding shoes
hey guys I am intrested in buying some footwear to wear while riding. I don't really want full riding boots, so what do you guys think about the alpine star riding shoes? do they offer a good amount of protection besides ankle support?
i was thinking about something like these..http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
do you guys think that would be good? or not worth the money?
Thanks
i was thinking about something like these..http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
do you guys think that would be good? or not worth the money?
Thanks
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hey guys I am intrested in buying some footwear to wear while riding. I don't really want full riding boots, so what do you guys think about the alpine star riding shoes? do they offer a good amount of protection besides ankle support?
i was thinking about something like these..http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
do you guys think that would be good? or not worth the money?
Thanks
i was thinking about something like these..http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Shoes.aspx
do you guys think that would be good? or not worth the money?
Thanks
Last edited by Indiana Hurricane; 02-15-2010 at 03:37 PM.
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Ive been looking at some riding shoes too...Don't think DC's are going to provide me with much protection don't know why I rode w/o proper footwear in the first place... Ive been looking at Shifts Kicker shoes on motorcycle superstore...i like the idea of the buckle right at the ankle and the Shift Fuel shoe has nothing but awesome reviews....
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stupid *** multi-quote is broke wtf??? Those look great. Tims etc will work ok too, but wont allow good feed back thru the thick soles and wont have the specialize ankle protection as a riding specific boot will. I on occasion wear my Magnums, but I find them to be bulking feeling n like I said feedback sux in em compared to my sidi's. But worlds better than tennis shoes, which I've seen ripped off ppls feet leaving their feet completely unprotected.
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stupid *** multi-quote is broke wtf??? Those look great. Tims etc will work ok too, but wont allow good feed back thru the thick soles and wont have the specialize ankle protection as a riding specific boot will. I on occasion wear my Magnums, but I find them to be bulking feeling n like I said feedback sux in em compared to my sidi's. But worlds better than tennis shoes, which I've seen ripped off ppls feet leaving their feet completely unprotected.
That's when I figured out motorcycle boots aren't for ankle support Those Dainese have impact armor at the ankle and in the heel. My work boots are Tims and rated for all sorts of hazards. But the only impact protection is the steel toe. And tbh, those boots actually support my ankles better
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I've been looking at a new pair of riding boots for a while now. I've gone back wearing my Timberland workboots on the bike. Steel toes and a good sole. They're waterprrof and comfortable as hell. What I"m missing most at the moment is a little more length to really keep the draught out. I can tighten the bottoms of my overtrousers as much as I like but when the temp drops to 0 and the wind meets you head on on a 40-50 mile ride it does start to get annoying if not uncomfortable.
The more protection built into a boot the better as far as I can see.
The problerm I have is that there are some damned ugly looking offerings on the shelves and they're not cheap so I'm hanging out for something that really turns me on in every way, um..... perhaps I should re-phrase that.....but you get my drift..... foot rest fetishists! I'll draw the line at stilettos though.
The more protection built into a boot the better as far as I can see.
The problerm I have is that there are some damned ugly looking offerings on the shelves and they're not cheap so I'm hanging out for something that really turns me on in every way, um..... perhaps I should re-phrase that.....but you get my drift..... foot rest fetishists! I'll draw the line at stilettos though.