However any motorcycle boot is still a better option than a pair of sneakers casual shoes or heaven forbid flip flops and sandals.
Motorcycle boots vs work boots.
I didn t realise just how much more support riding shoes offer till i tried bending them.
Hit the thrift stores and look for a pair of leather work boots.
The first pair of boots in this comparison is the ridge outdoors 9000 ultimate zipper boots.
Let me know what you think.
Ridge outdoors makes work boots tactical boots and the 9000 ultimate zipper boots are one of 9 different boots currently in their motorcycle lineup.
Boots are probably the most important piece of gear for riding off road.
Further most work boots have laces that can come loose and get tangled in moving parts on a bike and let cold air in around the laces.
Even with full on dirt boots i have managed to break toes and bruise ankles.
A friend of mine crashed doing about 100km h and his army style leather boot ripped apart at the heel and de gloved the skin from his heel to about halfway along his foot.
That can make a huge difference when riding in even moderately cool weather.
A simple comparison between timberland boots and elf synthese 14 riding shoes.
Motorcycle boots include specific features that go beyond what your basic work boot includes.
The likes of marlon brando would help popularize the pull on in biker circles and is how most people associate the boots today.
Broke and can t afford armored motorcycle boots but trying to find something better than your ankle high shoes.
Boots made for motorcycle wear have a less bulky toe box better designed to work with a shifting lever on a motorcycle.
If you value your feet and ankles treat them right on your bike and invest in a good pair of boots.