(07-25-05) Footwear - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Trapper** · 07-31-2005, 08:34 PM

Teknic Freestyle. Same thing as Icon Super Duty, but a bit cheaper.

I did have a problem with them. One of the bindings that hold the lace strap down snapped off after I wore them for about four months (I hit them on a step into my house, not too hard). I took them back to the store where I bought them and they called Teknic and Teknic replaced them N/C. The bindings were even improved over the pair I originally bought. Great service.

GIXXER-Mike · 08-03-2005, 10:18 PM

Sorta depends. Varies between my comfortable NITRO riding boots (which feel like I'm walking on carpet bare-footed

), my military jump boots or my sneakers. Sneakers only during extremely hot days during extremely short trips around my home area.

Sure you should suit up every time no matter the conditions but I just find it a bit uncomfortable around noon-time in 96 degree weather for a round the block run

.

skullman91 · 08-04-2005, 09:13 AM

i bought a pair of harley riding boots,,, they have steel toe and zippered sides.. very comfortable, waterproof and lets the air get in on the sides. got them on ebay for $70 saw them in a store for $180... but i wear them all the time not just for riding.

Dwayne Hicks · 08-05-2005, 06:48 PM

Caterpillar steel toe-capped. Really comfortable, and they give grip on the road in wet weather while waiting at a traffic light.

tlwisner · 08-06-2005, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St0nkingByte

Redwing steel toe boot. I think they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I wear them all day at work, and I work at a desk

If that desk collapses, you're toes will be OK!

tooltrader1975 · 08-09-2005, 10:03 PM

Wolverine Durashock Workboots...No steel toe. Most comfortable boots I have ever worn (more comfortable than most shoes too!)

JES883 · 08-09-2005, 10:14 PM

I voted steel-toed originally because I had a pair of steel-toed Sketchers that I purchased through work. The quality was bad. I went back to non-steel-toed Sketcher work boots. Best damn walking/riding/sleeping boots I've ever had. At $50 a pop, very affordable. My vote needs to be changed.

One thing that I've noticed. Helmet, jacket, gloves ... doesn't matter. Boots are the toughest thing to get used to when it comes to changing gear.

leansipper · 08-10-2005, 03:25 AM

i'm always just sportin a pair of black sneaks.

sachmo · 08-10-2005, 04:12 AM

I wear MC boots or over the ankle work boots.

Spiff · 08-10-2005, 09:36 AM

Doc Marten MC boots.

Very comfortable.

dbrown · 08-19-2005, 10:10 PM

Wolverine Dura Shocks. Very comfortable!

Gixxxer750 · 08-19-2005, 11:31 PM

I wear adidas tennis shoes or catipillar dress shoes

Scott58 · 08-25-2005, 08:35 AM

I wear a pair of diadora express boots on the weekends, but when I ride to work (every week day) I just wear regular street shoes.

bodie27 · 08-25-2005, 08:44 AM

Nice long riding boots, good ankle cover, toughened soles..

Mr.Miyagi · 08-28-2005, 06:27 AM

Doctor Martin boots, black....almost always, cover the ankle and feel good.....don't make ya feet sweat and feels like ya walking on air when you get of the bike

Mavman · 08-30-2005, 07:11 PM

Over the ankle tennis shoes for in town...Steel toe work boots for the open highway

chevy01xtreme · 08-31-2005, 07:41 PM

when i go to work on teh bike i have one my Steel-toed workboots . if not going to work i usally wear sneakers...

ZukiChaos · 09-06-2005, 08:03 PM

Doc Martens rule...no slip/durable sole, "cushiony" & they come all kinds of styles. I prefer the 8-eye--covers your ankles! I wear 2 (no I don't mix n match - LOL): wine colored and brown..the brown ones I wore while tiling a floor so they are pretty worn in...all the more comfty though. Check out www.sierratradingpost.com for deals!

Pinhy · 09-06-2005, 09:39 PM

varies...but most of the time boots. all long rides are boots. when going to work or short rides i wear my shoes or hightop sneakers....

Roaddog · 09-10-2005, 01:25 PM

I wear riding boot while out riding but when i'm heading to work i wear my work boots because i don't have a place to leave them at work.

View Poll Results: Choose your footwear
Riding boots, always	77	48.73%
Steel-toed workboots	44	27.85%
Tennis Shoes/Loafers/Etc.	18	11.39%
It varies . . . see my post for an explanation	16	10.13%
Socks	0	0%
Whassa' footwear?	1	0.63%
I'm footless	2	1.27%
Voters: 158. You may not vote on this poll

07-31-2005, 08:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,772	Teknic Freestyle. Same thing as Icon Super Duty, but a bit cheaper. I did have a problem with them. One of the bindings that hold the lace strap down snapped off after I wore them for about four months (I hit them on a step into my house, not too hard). I took them back to the store where I bought them and they called Teknic and Teknic replaced them N/C. The bindings were even improved over the pair I originally bought. Great service. __________________ Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

08-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Sorta depends. Varies between my comfortable NITRO riding boots (which feel like I'm walking on carpet bare-footed ), my military jump boots or my sneakers. Sneakers only during extremely hot days during extremely short trips around my home area. Sure you should suit up every time no matter the conditions but I just find it a bit uncomfortable around noon-time in 96 degree weather for a round the block run . __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

08-04-2005, 09:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
skullman91 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 2000 suzuki marauder Location: Methuen, Massachusetts Posts: 253	i bought a pair of harley riding boots,,, they have steel toe and zippered sides.. very comfortable, waterproof and lets the air get in on the sides. got them on ebay for $70 saw them in a store for $180... but i wear them all the time not just for riding. __________________ SKULLMAN You wouldn't know what crazy was if charles manson was eating fruit loops on your front porch

08-09-2005, 10:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
tooltrader1975 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: C90 - Black Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 39	Wolverine Durashock Workboots...No steel toe. Most comfortable boots I have ever worn (more comfortable than most shoes too!) __________________ 2005 C90 Black www.redneckguitars.com

08-09-2005, 10:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	I voted steel-toed originally because I had a pair of steel-toed Sketchers that I purchased through work. The quality was bad. I went back to non-steel-toed Sketcher work boots. Best damn walking/riding/sleeping boots I've ever had. At $50 a pop, very affordable. My vote needs to be changed. One thing that I've noticed. Helmet, jacket, gloves ... doesn't matter. Boots are the toughest thing to get used to when it comes to changing gear. __________________ JES883

08-10-2005, 03:25 AM	#28 (permalink)
leansipper Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 02' KAT 750 Location: PHX Posts: 23	i'm always just sportin a pair of black sneaks. __________________ i luv traffic...makes u feel like u ridin' that much faster

08-10-2005, 04:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
sachmo In Training Join Date: May 2005 Bike: M50BLK Location: Chattanooga/Nashville Posts: 119	I wear MC boots or over the ankle work boots.

08-10-2005, 09:36 AM	#30 (permalink)
Spiff Seat Tester Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki S40 Location: Sector 7G Posts: 83	Doc Marten MC boots. Very comfortable. __________________ True love is the Devil's crowbar. -- I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

08-19-2005, 10:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
dbrown Where Am I ? Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: 800 Intruder, BMW R65 Location: NE Texas Posts: 45	Wolverine Dura Shocks. Very comfortable! __________________ Ride Friendly

08-19-2005, 11:31 PM	#32 (permalink)
Gixxxer750 Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 233	I wear adidas tennis shoes or catipillar dress shoes __________________ "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle." Rockin' a hot 2005 GSX-R750 with the new colour scheme, only one in Red Deer.

08-25-2005, 08:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 397	I wear a pair of diadora express boots on the weekends, but when I ride to work (every week day) I just wear regular street shoes.

08-25-2005, 08:44 AM	#34 (permalink)
bodie27 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Australian Posts: 295	Nice long riding boots, good ankle cover, toughened soles.. __________________ Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full

08-28-2005, 06:27 AM	#35 (permalink)
Mr.Miyagi In Training Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Australia Posts: 119	Doctor Martin boots, black....almost always, cover the ankle and feel good.....don't make ya feet sweat and feels like ya walking on air when you get of the bike __________________ *Mr.Miyagi*

08-31-2005, 07:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
chevy01xtreme Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Location: N.Y Posts: 90	when i go to work on teh bike i have one my Steel-toed workboots . if not going to work i usally wear sneakers... __________________ Pics of my truck,bike other stuff

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09-06-2005, 08:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	Doc Martens rule...no slip/durable sole, "cushiony" & they come all kinds of styles. I prefer the 8-eye--covers your ankles! I wear 2 (no I don't mix n match - LOL): wine colored and brown..the brown ones I wore while tiling a floor so they are pretty worn in...all the more comfty though. Check out www.sierratradingpost.com for deals!

09-06-2005, 09:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Join Date: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	varies...but most of the time boots. all long rides are boots. when going to work or short rides i wear my shoes or hightop sneakers....

09-10-2005, 01:25 PM	#40 (permalink)
Roaddog Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 82	I wear riding boot while out riding but when i'm heading to work i wear my work boots because i don't have a place to leave them at work. __________________ Bryan 02 Bandit 1200s

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