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Uechi Kid · 12-16-2005, 11:17 AM

Tennis shoes, alway. Boots are just too uncomfortable.

GSX1100FL · 12-17-2005, 02:10 AM

When I go to work I wear the shoes I work in because there is not a place at work to safely keep them while I work.

When I am just out for a ride I always wear my Teknics.

tzeigler88 · 08-23-2007, 02:46 PM

I usually wear my riding boots every time out but there are times when i just throw on shoes. Only around town with shoes though.

olebiker · 08-29-2007, 12:54 AM

Old combat boots. Can't kill em.

Xerses · 08-29-2007, 03:42 PM

Holy ressurected, old, dead, buried, back from cyberspace heaven, posts Batman !!!

Well, this is kind of appropriate since I just bought some new riding boots at lunch today !!!

Boulet leather motorcycle boots with oil resistant, anti-slip sole. Made in Québec, sold internationally !!! I used to ride with running shoes, since I thought boots were very expensive, but the possibility of my ankles getting screwed and losing lower leg skin in a crash has been bugging me a lot. Best 125$ I have spent, they feel like slippers!

azuki · 09-28-2007, 12:46 AM

QUOTE=Uechi Kid;145600]Tennis shoes, alway. Boots are just too uncomfortable.[/quote]

geoffsimpson · 09-28-2007, 12:24 PM

A heavy duty hiker that comes up over my ankle...laces all the way from the tip of the boot to the top and super strong material, more supportive than any riding boot I've ever owned and more comfortable

kay · 09-30-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerses

Holy ressurected, old, dead, buried, back from cyberspace heaven, posts Batman !!!

Well, this is kind of appropriate since I just bought some new riding boots at lunch today !!!

Boulet leather motorcycle boots with oil resistant, anti-slip sole. Made in Québec, sold internationally !!! I used to ride with running shoes, since I thought boots were very expensive, but the possibility of my ankles getting screwed and losing lower leg skin in a crash has been bugging me a lot. Best 125$ I have spent, they feel like slippers!

That looks nice!!!!!

I think that was money worth spent.

I usually wear leather riding boots (Touring Lady from Ducati) and racing boots on tracks (Ku%%%%ani - a Japan brand that is REALLY good and comfy!!) for better protection. Basically, like Clint, I want to protect my ancles.

wildwolf · 10-03-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scourge

I bought some Magnum 8" boots w/ laces and zippered sides. Riding boots tend to be too narrow for a 3E or bigger. I gotz me some WIDE feet. They where only $60, and in the few months I have had them have held up pretty well. They aren't steel toes.

Nice, comfy boots.
Here's what mine look like after a wreck:
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Sorry the last one's blurry. That boot won't unzip any more...and after a new lace, I've just been lacing it up.

I want another pair of boots...and think this time I'll go with actual riding boots designed for bikes.

wildwolf · 10-03-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tzeigler88

I usually wear my riding boots every time out but there are times when i just throw on shoes. Only around town with shoes though.

That's just too funny!

No, seriously! My only "on the road wreck" occurred in a small town, smack down on "main street" going 25 miles an hour. Had I not had boots on, I'm sure I would have done MUCH more damage to my foot other than it just hurting like a mofo. I used to wear my "Born" brand shoes on the ride to work. Now I wear my boots...and put my shoes on when I get to work.

Ext1jdh · 10-03-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwayne Hicks

Caterpillar steel toe-capped.

Those are the exact same boots I wear

robertc729 · 10-03-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

Those are the exact same boots I wear

How do you decide whose turn it is to wear them?

Ext1jdh · 10-03-2007, 10:03 PM

you don't want to know...family friendly and all that.

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

09-28-2007, 12:46 AM	#46 (permalink)
azuki Seat Tester Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Boulevard M50 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 77	QUOTE=Uechi Kid;145600]Tennis shoes, alway. Boots are just too uncomfortable.[/quote] __________________ Azuki

09-28-2007, 12:24 PM	#47 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109r * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,169	A heavy duty hiker that comes up over my ankle...laces all the way from the tip of the boot to the top and super strong material, more supportive than any riding boot I've ever owned and more comfortable __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... 2009 Suzuki M109R * RoadBurner Velocity Pro 2-1 Exhaust * Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors * Raw Designs adjustable lowering bones * OEM Zuki Engine Gaurds * National Cycle Vstream Tour Windsheild * GiPro ATRE w/ Gear Indicator

10-03-2007, 10:03 PM	#53 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,388	you don't want to know...family friendly and all that. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

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