Boot laces + shifter = impending disaster
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Tourer
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From: SoPas, SoCal
Boot laces + shifter = impending disaster
So I was riding today and I'm coming to a stop. Down shifted and went to put my left foot down, but my foot wasn't going anywhere. One of the loops on my laces got caught around the shift peg and I almost dropped the SG. I yanked my foot as hard as I could to get the damned lace unstuck. 4th time that has happened to me in the 2 weeks since I've had the bike. I tucked the laces inside my boot after I pulled off to retie them, but now I'm spooked and over these boots. Can anyone recommend a good, comfy pull-on boot with or without a zipper?
Road Master
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From: Louisville, KY
I have always tucked my laces in my boots,,,,habit from good ole uncle sam!
I have a pair of Bates lace to toe with side zip.....10 years old and love em! like wearing socks now. I tied em where the are comfy and double triple tied them so they won't come untied and tangle up somewhere they don't belong! never had an issue.
I have a pair of Bates lace to toe with side zip.....10 years old and love em! like wearing socks now. I tied em where the are comfy and double triple tied them so they won't come untied and tangle up somewhere they don't belong! never had an issue.
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So I was riding today and I'm coming to a stop. Down shifted and went to put my left foot down, but my foot wasn't going anywhere. One of the loops on my laces got caught around the shift peg and I almost dropped the SG. I yanked my foot as hard as I could to get the damned lace unstuck. 4th time that has happened to me in the 2 weeks since I've had the bike. I tucked the laces inside my boot after I pulled off to retie them, but now I'm spooked and over these boots. Can anyone recommend a good, comfy pull-on boot with or without a zipper?
Road Master
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From: Southeastern Wisconsin
4 times in 2 weeks! You must be a slow learner.lol I recall going down many years ago on a bicycle when my pants got eaten by the sprocket. That was enough of a wreck to make me pay attention to this day. Glue em, cutem, tape em just don't let em dangle.
I have the HD Sidestreet. Zip on the side, low shaft and comfy all day. I have large calves and these were the only low shaft pull on/zip up boot I could find that would fit my calves and were still comfortable.
Road Captain
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From: U.S.S.A.
My boots (HD, I know, but they're nice) lace and zip, but the top of the boot has a flap on the side for tucking in your laces. What do the guys who ride in sneakers do? Oh that's right, their sneakers have their laces removed. 
Road Master
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From: nw alabama
i recommend the plain redwing slip on boot. lite weight ,low heel and can wear um all day long.. good leather.. they are my work boot of choice too.
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Road Captain
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From: Creektown aka Lower Alabama, but not that low
if you like your boots, but want to keep the laces in control, I can recommend the "sweet spot" elastic like they use with soccer cleats. Goes over the laces to make a smooth surface to contact the ball. They might work on your boots. www.soccer.com search for sweet spot. Available in all colors...
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I have yet to find a pair of "slip-on" boots that fit as nice as lace-ups.
I use longer laces on my boots, then cross them, wrap them around and through the rear pull-up strap (where they cross again), then back to the front where I tie them. This gives a snug fit with a small bow that is up and out of the way.
- Jerm
I use longer laces on my boots, then cross them, wrap them around and through the rear pull-up strap (where they cross again), then back to the front where I tie them. This gives a snug fit with a small bow that is up and out of the way.
- Jerm