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D_Klein · 04-09-2007, 12:39 PM

Funny how you have to almost learn how to shift/brake all over again once you buy a new pair of shoes.

I had my old pair for about a year; there were little crevices worn into the bottoms that the footpegs fit snugly in. The leather on the top of my left shoe was soft and pliable from the shifter, and there was even a dimple worn into the bottom of the left shoe from the shifter.

I honestly never thought that I'd miss a pair of shoes so much...

Rockhead · 04-09-2007, 01:04 PM

You can’t be that vague around here what did you get or

Ext1jdh · 04-09-2007, 01:10 PM

You aint kiddin. I recently got a new pair of work boots with steel toes. It took about a week of riding to figure out how to shift again. I had been wearing some army surplus boots (can't beat em for 12 bucks) which let you feel everything.

Rockhead · 04-09-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

You aint kiddin. I recently got a new pair of work boots with steel toes. It took about a week of riding to figure out how to shift again. I had been wearing some army surplus boots (can't beat em for 12 bucks) which let you feel everything.

Work boots? You work in an office man.

Ext1jdh · 04-09-2007, 01:24 PM

You should see the piles of crap I gotta walk through

Mavman · 04-09-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

You should see the piles of crap I gotta walk through

Do you wade or tread?

Ext1jdh · 04-09-2007, 01:30 PM

I have a snorkel.

Mavman · 04-09-2007, 02:14 PM

Rotflo!!

GregR1 · 04-09-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

I have a snorkel.

NOW we demand pics!!!

POE-BOY SAMICH · 04-09-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

You can’t be that vague around here what did you get or

Pic your favorite Rockhead...

POE-BOY SAMICH · 04-09-2007, 02:55 PM

I have to break my boots in a little before riding with them.

I'll wear them a few times before trying them on the bike.

palanon · 04-09-2007, 03:11 PM

I have to replace my flip flops every week or so. The gear lever wears though the plastic strap by my big toe. Maybe if I go to Sears instead of Walmart I can get better quality.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 04-09-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by palanon

I have to replace my flip flops every week or so. The gear lever wears though the plastic strap by my big toe. Maybe if I go to Sears instead of Walmart I can get better quality.

Are you crazy!
Regular Flip flops on a bike!?!

Everyone who's serious about riding knows you should only wear high-top flip-flops while riding!

Justin Link · 04-09-2007, 05:42 PM

Yeah DUH only the ones that cover your ankle with the straps!

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Originally Posted by POE-BOY SAMICH

Are you crazy!
Regular Flip flops on a bike!?!

Everyone who's serious about riding knows you should only wear high-top flip-flops while riding!

POE-BOY you about to have 1,000 posts. Congrats! haha

**Trapper** · 04-10-2007, 11:28 AM

Funny thread

**drgibson** · 04-10-2007, 11:54 AM

Try riding wearing clown shoes.

palanon · 04-10-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Try riding wearing clown shoes.

It's worth it though, the respect and admiration you get from the ladies...

PhotoJoe · 04-10-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Try riding wearing clown shoes.

Where did you find steel toe clown shoes!?!?!? I looked, but could only find the steel toe dinosaur slippers. I hope you get more respect from the ladies with clown shoes. They just don't appreciate the fine nuances of the dino-slippers.

**intimid8er** · 04-10-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Try riding wearing clown shoes.

You still got that pic you re-sized for me with the guy in the clown suit riding the cruiser last year?

04-09-2007, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	New Shoes Funny how you have to almost learn how to shift/brake all over again once you buy a new pair of shoes. I had my old pair for about a year; there were little crevices worn into the bottoms that the footpegs fit snugly in. The leather on the top of my left shoe was soft and pliable from the shifter, and there was even a dimple worn into the bottom of the left shoe from the shifter. I honestly never thought that I'd miss a pair of shoes so much... __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

04-09-2007, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,223	You aint kiddin. I recently got a new pair of work boots with steel toes. It took about a week of riding to figure out how to shift again. I had been wearing some army surplus boots (can't beat em for 12 bucks) which let you feel everything. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

04-09-2007, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,223	You should see the piles of crap I gotta walk through __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

04-09-2007, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,223	I have a snorkel. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

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POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	I have to break my boots in a little before riding with them. I'll wear them a few times before trying them on the bike. __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

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palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	I have to replace my flip flops every week or so. The gear lever wears though the plastic strap by my big toe. Maybe if I go to Sears instead of Walmart I can get better quality.

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drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,473	Try riding wearing clown shoes. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

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