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View Poll Results: What type of footwear do you use?

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  • Flip Flops

    1 1.20%
  • Sneakers

    5 6.02%
  • Work Boots

    16 19.28%
  • Touring Boots without protection

    9 10.84%
  • Racing Boots with protection at ankle and toes

    52 62.65%
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Riding Boots

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    Riding Boots

    I am running a poll of riding footwear.

    I am curious to find out what people wear to protect their feet. I hear lots on the other types of clothing such as jackets and pants and helmets, What about what we wear on our feet?

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    Re: Riding Boots

    I did wear workboots (Over the ankle) I now wear Sidi Vertigos. Took a ride to get used to but I like them now.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Race boots.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Like they said . . . ^

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Oxtar racing boots everytime I ride

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    Re: Riding Boots

    i wear work boots for right now but im looking into picking up some race boots.. anyone that has a 10.5- 11 theyre looking to sell, PM me.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    I used to just use a touring type boot with minimal ankle protection, and I still occasionally do if I'm going to do a lot of walking, but I prefer my Sidi Vertigos. Riding in sneakers is just play uncomfortable, though when I first started riding that's what I used to wear.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Depending on the bike and weather...

    Sidi Vertigo Corsa air (Race boots)
    Sidi Scorpion air
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    Re: Riding Boots

    Anybody ever hear of Harley riding sneakers (I saw them up at bike week a few years back)? They are like beefed up just over the ankle walking shoes with lots of rubber and big air cushined soles. They are heavy enought for me to ride to work and then I can still walk. The only Harley item in my arsenal! Bought the race boots but can't wear them to work.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    boots? pshhh I wear sandals.


    just playing, race boots mandatory riding gear.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi Vortice Vernice's for me. Love 'em. Don't ride without them.

    Shane

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    Every mile is done in Sidi Vertigo Corsas. I've been called power ranger at work.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    A* smx

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    A* smx

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    Re: Riding Boots

    no multi-choice?

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    Re: Riding Boots

    2 pairs of A*'s, stella's and smxr's

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Dont like race boots on the street, found a nice compromise.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    I'm currently wearing work boots, but I'll be snagging some Sidi's soon.

    My only current issue with a high boot is that I won't be able to wear my knee/shin guards with them.

    Snap my feet off at the ankle or destroy my knees? Hmm....

    What do you guys do for knee protection wearing racing boots?

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi vortice air

    My knee protection is my Aerostich roadcrafter

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Quote Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO View Post
    What do you guys do for knee protection wearing racing boots?

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi b2s.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi Vertigo Corsa's for me....Love em except they've gotten hung up on the rearset before. Might move into some A*.

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    Re: Riding Boots

    Sidi Discovery dual-sport boots:



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