Boots

[dtrey28]

I am curious what you all wear on your feet. I want to be safe but I really loke the look of some of the more "sneaker like" boots that are out there. I have been searching high and low for a pair of black and white Shift Kickers. They are really cool I think they look like old school Jordans. Apparantly though, not only are they out of stock everywhere but they are on backorder with Shift until July! Some deal with how Fox operates apparantly...

Anyway, I did find a shop near my house that had the Shift Fuel boots for 50% off so it was a no brainer to pick them up. ($53) I really like the look of them and they dont feel that much different than a pair of sneakers. So, what what are you rocking?

[Detrich]

I really like the sneaker look too. But, my friends guilted me into getting a pair of high boots for better protection...

So, at their nudging I picked up a pair of these Vega leather sport riding boot on-sale from compacc.com for $85 last week... Rode them out last night for the first time. They fit comfortably and provide good toe, ankle, and shin protection.

Look-wise, I wear them inside my Shift kevlar-enforced riding jeans, and they actually look very sleek and cool... The heavy-padding above the shin doesn't protrude at all, and I really feel like my feet are well-protected.

My only gripe is that they take some getting used to- only because the toe and heel have these plastic reinforced protection guards that make the boot slightly wider than what I'm used to. And, I still haven't gotten used to getting my left foot quickly into and out of the right spot for shifting smoothly... Otherwise, they are a great value for the price I think.

Hope this helps.

[dtrey28]

those things look sweet and super protective. Are they comfortable wearing around?

Here are the ones that I am searching for. I swear I had a pair of Jordan when I was kid that looked just like 'em:

[Heineken]

I have two options when going out:

1. The very cheap and comfortable but no real protection option (Xelement Advanced Motorcycle Black Stitched Boots):


Men's Xelement Advanced Motorcycle Black Stitched Boots


2. The full protection and water proof option (Teknic Violator Waterproof Boots):


TEKNIC Violator Waterproof Boots from SportbikeTrackGear.com




On the wish list are:


SIDI Streetburner Boots from SportbikeTrackGear.com

[Newmason]

I just got these S-MX2's by alpinestars a few weeks ago. I love them. They feel great and more importantly make me feel more confident knowing they are protected rather than underprotected by wearing regular boots or shoes!

[Bikegirl88]

Here are my new boots.



I also have the Icon Bombshell.

[JonKerr]

Originally Posted by Detrich

I really like the sneaker look too. But, my friends guilted me into getting a pair of high boots for better protection...

So, at their nudging I picked up a pair of these Vega leather sport riding boot on-sale from compacc.com for $85 last week... Rode them out last night for the first time. They fit comfortably and provide good toe, ankle, and shin protection.

Look-wise, I wear them inside my Shift kevlar-enforced riding jeans, and they actually look very sleek and cool... The heavy-padding above the shin doesn't protrude at all, and I really feel like my feet are well-protected.

My only gripe is that they take some getting used to- only because the toe and heel have these plastic reinforced protection guards that make the boot slightly wider than what I'm used to. And, I still haven't gotten used to getting my left foot quickly into and out of the right spot for shifting smoothly... Otherwise, they are a great value for the price I think.

Hope this helps.

I'm really seriously considering getting these. Gotta pay the tax man first though.

Right now I'm using the A* One-O-One riding boot.

[RockZooky]

I have the Shift Fuel boots and like the a lot.

[MikeN02]

I'm wearing sneakers on my feet right now, I have everything except boots... I'm still in the process of searching for my shoes... I too like the sneaker look and haven't had any success.

My friend got a deal on the Shift Fuels and they look pretty nice but there's something that aggravates me if I get the same thing as him, as I also had the option of getting the same helmet as him.
Sure everyone will have the same thing eventually, but the thought of seeing them all the time!

I have Helmet, Frank Thomas XTI jacket, Icon Field Armor, Alpine stars gloves, and *NEW* Frank Thomas XTI Mesh Pants.

Those with the full boots, do you think you look weird when you walk around in them? As I don't want to go to the mall or public area and have to drag around heavy boots.

[JonKerr]

No stranger than walking around in an armored jacket or carrying a helmet around. Everyone just will know you ride a bike. No biggie. Besides, if you're wearing jeans with them, you'll usually have them over the boots so if you're that fashion conscious, the only thing showing will be the front of your foot. I don't know how it is other places, but in So Cal, you see people walking around in riding gear all the time. It's common to see people in full leathers on the weekend in restaurants, Indian Casinos, anywhere near twisty roads. I've been in a restaurant with a group ride where I was the odd man out because I was one of only a few people in there not in full leathers.