[keifa9]

what's up everyone, newbie here (god this is embarassing ). Been trolling for a while and since I am picking up my bike on saturday, time to post up. I am good friends with McBigs, so watch what you say to me...joking

Anyways picking up a 00 650sv on saturday, and Mike has been kinda enough to lend me some of his extra gear while I piece my own set together, even though the jacket is kinda tight, he is a little guy ya know. Got everything excpet for boots....
I am wondering how people feel about the street (low cut) boot rather than the full race boot?

example:
newenough.com/closeouts/boots/sidi/scorpion_motorcycle_boots.html
i guess you have to cut and paste cus newbs cant post links

[highsider]

Welcome.

Don't buy those low cut boots, they don't give you as much ankle protection and broken ankles suck.

Of course, if you ask RandyO, riding around in shorts and a ripped t-shirt is the way to go.....

[gspot]

dont forget sandals are better than boots too.

[hammadown]

Originally Posted by highsider

Welcome.

Don't buy those low cut boots, they don't give you as much ankle protection and broken ankles suck.

+1 Since I got my Vertebras, I wear them as much as possible except to work or if im going to be on my feet a lot. In my humble opinion, you are better off with high cut work boots than those low cut riding boots.

[beet]

Originally Posted by highsider

Welcome.

Don't buy those low cut boots, they don't give you as much ankle protection and broken ankles suck.

Of course, if you ask RandyO, riding around in shorts and a ripped t-shirt is the way to go.....

Randy feels the same as I do, use gear or not . Just don't tell me I have to.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by gspot

dont forget sandals are better than boots too.

And shorts too!

[l3uddha]

yea get some good over the ankle boots. Navy-issue black leather work boots didnt cut it for my ankle when the bike landed on it (her come the Navy jokes)...

I picked up the Setup Vision boots from Newenough.com

all the reviews say that they have close to the same protection as something like Sidis; they're just much cheaper because the company doesn't dump a huge amount of money into advertising. I've never had Sidis so I cant compare, but I like the Setup boots a lot.

[KillBill]

You can always go the tan constuction boot route too. Those are affordable and give you ankle protection.

I have been happy with my Icon Superduty boots (about the only good Icon product I have bought)

[McBiggity]

hi keith

stick with something that covers the ankle. there's alot out there that will be comfy and protect ya.

[keifa9]

Originally Posted by KillBill

You can always go the tan constuction boot route too. Those are affordable and give you ankle protection.

I have been happy with my Icon Superduty boots (about the only good Icon product I have bought)

i like those boots too. seems like its something you can walk around in once you get your destination.

But it seems as though the majority says full high cut race boots.....or is it just over the ankle that we are worried about? Those superduty boots are over the ankle just not calf high...

[McBiggity]

you do realize it's just a downward spiral now,
next will be full leathers and then track days.
your screwed kid.

[keifa9]

Originally Posted by McBiggity

you do realize it's just a downward spiral now,
next will be full leathers and then track days.
your screwed kid.

yes yes I know. But first i got to cover those piggies

[KillBill]

All it takes is one time for you to hit your ankles on your pegs and you'll know why you want ankle protection. I have chipped my ankle bone before doing that. It does not feel good.

Pick up some boots and Wally world. You can prolly get even get some steel toed ones.

[Stoneman]

Were you the dude with Mike when he picked up my trailer?

-How is that trailer looking now? You were gonna put some love into it...

[highsider]

Originally Posted by keifa9

i like those boots too. seems like its something you can walk around in once you get your destination.

But it seems as though the majority says full high cut race boots.....or is it just over the ankle that we are worried about? Those superduty boots are over the ankle just not calf high...

I have a set of Teknics, I'm not sure what model, but they are the entry level ones. I can walk around fine in them, there has been more than one occasion when I rode to work and ended up wearing them for the day because I forgot my damn shoes.

[McBiggity]

Originally Posted by Stoneman

Were you the dude with Mike when he picked up my trailer?

-How is that trailer looking now? You were gonna put some love into it...

that was Tim(Daytona440) that came with me.
I put some love into the trailer, looks good considering my carpentry skills are nil. Lucky I still have all my fingers!

[keifa9]

Originally Posted by McBiggity

that was Tim(Daytona440) that came with me.
I put some love into the trailer, looks good considering my carpentry skills are nil. Lucky I still have all my fingers!

hey hey. i helped kid!!! who do you think got all those bolts out!

I should probably specify on my first post. Definitely going to get over the ankle, but do most of you guys perfer the "high" boots with the shin protection.

[Punjistick]

Originally Posted by keifa9

do most of you guys perfer the "high" boots with the shin protection.

Yes. Just get the race boots since one day you'll probably end up at the track anyways. Why buy boots twice unless you outgrow them or wear them out.

Or you can do what I did and get one of each. I have a pair of Sidi's for the track and more spirited riding and a pair of Alpinestars stunt shoes for when I am riding around town or I will be walking a lot.

[keifa9]

thats a good idea. might as well just get me one good pair of some high "whore" boots. I will just have to bring shoes with me when I go places

[McBiggity]

i just leave an extra pair of shoes here at work.

[LuvDog]

I guess I'm the only one who actually likes the look of those short sidis.

They too pricey for me to pull the trigger on, but they look like they'd be a better option than a lot of footwear that I see people wearing.

That being said... I do like my vertigos and they are comfortable... but I could see me wearing those on days I ride to work and don't have another pair of shoes to change into.

I'd rather have those sidis on my feet than the icon boots.

[l3uddha]

you know, you dont have to tuck your pants into the high-rise boots.

check out those setup boots. I got them in black & they're very discreet.

[JohnnyV]

I have a pair of Oxtar TCS Evo boots and they area insanely comfortable... obviously you're not going to want to run the marathon in em, but I've worn em into stores and such and walking around in em isn't a problem.

[keifa9]

Originally Posted by l3uddha

you know, you dont have to tuck your pants into the high-rise boots.

check out those setup boots. I got them in black & they're very discreet.

i am kinda diggin those SetUp Pegaso boots. Look like they are really comfy. Although the Oxtar SS might be a better all around shoe. But my eye keeps going back to Sidi Escape Boots and the price on newenough is tough to beat, and if i ever do forget shoes i wont look like such a dumbass. Mind you I work for a pharma company and need to go into clean rooms everyonce in a while. And booties will not due racing boots any justice.

[BMFR6]

Friends with Mike??? and you're worried about boots??? You have bigger problems to worry about my friend.