Boots Style and protection
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Boots Style and protection
I bought a pair of Asolo hiking boots today. I did a 10 mile ride with them on and they are comfy! The lady's HD boots I had sucked, no grip on the pavement, not well made and many other issues. Still have a pair of Chips that have steel toes for riding, they have good grip but heavy to walk around with.
I understand that a boot is your foot and ankle protection. Will the hikers give the protection that is needed?
I understand that a boot is your foot and ankle protection. Will the hikers give the protection that is needed?
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RE: Boots Style and protection
When I went down this past Christmas morning the road rash stopped where the top of my boot started.
The higher the boot the better the protection.
My $.02 worth is to get a good pair of sturdy boots that go as high up your leg as is comfortable.
I know it's a hassle if you'll be walking alot at your destination but alot less painful if God forbid you go down.
I have some nice pics of the road rash if you need the point driven further.
Take care and ride safe,
Primo
P.S. If you carry a backpack or ride with some baggers maybe you could bring a more comfortable pair of shoes/boots to change into once you hit your destination.
The higher the boot the better the protection.
My $.02 worth is to get a good pair of sturdy boots that go as high up your leg as is comfortable.
I know it's a hassle if you'll be walking alot at your destination but alot less painful if God forbid you go down.
I have some nice pics of the road rash if you need the point driven further.
Take care and ride safe,
Primo
P.S. If you carry a backpack or ride with some baggers maybe you could bring a more comfortable pair of shoes/boots to change into once you hit your destination.
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RE: Boots Style and protection
I have been a victim of road rash my left leg from knee to outer thigh, the gravel and sand chewed thru my pants. It will has been 18 years and i still remember it hurt more to clean it then the rash it self[&o].
that is why I started riding again I wear chaps often to protect my legs. This summer I am buying a pair of joe rocket pants or draggen jeans.
The higher the boot the better the protection I will remember that.
that is why I started riding again I wear chaps often to protect my legs. This summer I am buying a pair of joe rocket pants or draggen jeans.
The higher the boot the better the protection I will remember that.
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I have been a victim of road rash my left leg from knee to outer thigh, the gravel and sand chewed thru my pants. It will has been 18 years and i still remember it hurt more to clean it then the rash it self[&o].
that is why I started riding again I wear chaps often to protect my legs. This summer I am buying a pair of joe rocket pants or draggen jeans.
The higher the boot the better the protection I will remember that.
I have been a victim of road rash my left leg from knee to outer thigh, the gravel and sand chewed thru my pants. It will has been 18 years and i still remember it hurt more to clean it then the rash it self[&o].
that is why I started riding again I wear chaps often to protect my legs. This summer I am buying a pair of joe rocket pants or draggen jeans.
The higher the boot the better the protection I will remember that.
Be safe,
Primo
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RE: Boots Style and protection
ORIGINAL: scrappy883r
I bought a pair of Asolo hiking boots today. I did a 10 mile ride with them on and they are comfy! The lady's HD boots I had sucked, no grip on the pavement, not well made and many other issues. Still have a pair of Chips that have steel toes for riding, they have good grip but heavy to walk around with.
I understand that a boot is your foot and ankle protection. Will the hikers give the protection that is needed?
I bought a pair of Asolo hiking boots today. I did a 10 mile ride with them on and they are comfy! The lady's HD boots I had sucked, no grip on the pavement, not well made and many other issues. Still have a pair of Chips that have steel toes for riding, they have good grip but heavy to walk around with.
I understand that a boot is your foot and ankle protection. Will the hikers give the protection that is needed?
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From: Campbellton NB
RE: Boots Style and protection
Boots look like the'll be just fine and comfortable as well.
Myself I now use a pair of sturdy 8" workboots form "Marks".
After seeing what a cage did to my buddy's lower leg last October I'm half way considering a pair of really tall armoured motorcross boots.
Myself I now use a pair of sturdy 8" workboots form "Marks".
After seeing what a cage did to my buddy's lower leg last October I'm half way considering a pair of really tall armoured motorcross boots.
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RE: Boots Style and protection
I just bought a pair of Cruiserworks motorcycle boots. They look good, they are light, they are guaranteed waterproof, and very comfortable. They have a hard toe box, kevlar padding in the ankle area, and 11" tops.
These boots are pricy, 219.00, but I think they are going to be worth it. My first impression is that I will be able to walk in them as well as riding.
I had a pair of HD engineer boots that were the heaviest, most uncomfortable things that I have ever worn. They were near impossible to walk in for any distance.
Regards,
Bill
These boots are pricy, 219.00, but I think they are going to be worth it. My first impression is that I will be able to walk in them as well as riding.
I had a pair of HD engineer boots that were the heaviest, most uncomfortable things that I have ever worn. They were near impossible to walk in for any distance.
Regards,
Bill
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