Slip on riding boots
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I am looking at the Solovair right now
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IT has been debated if there is a value to motorcycle boots have steel toes. I don't think there is. If there was dedicated motorcycle boots would have them,which is what I wrote
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From: backwoods
https://nicksboots.com/blog/post/are...then%20ditched.
Which I agree with above
But people debate. One concern by anti crowd is your toes will be cut off. I am not worried about that
https://www.google.com/search?q=moto...obile&ie=UTF-8
Which I agree with above
But people debate. One concern by anti crowd is your toes will be cut off. I am not worried about that
https://www.google.com/search?q=moto...obile&ie=UTF-8
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1. Do you not believe that a steel toe provides crush protection?
2. Does crush protection have value?
Are you able to answer these two questions?
I'll provide you with a counter-claim:
Steel-toe boots are more dangerous to your toes than normal boots when a heavy weight is dropped on them. Whereas a normal boot would just crush your toes, a steel toe would curl and crumple in, cutting your toes off.
busted
Using similar tests to those used to test steel toe boot certification, Adam and Jamie determine that your toes are much safer with steel toe boots than without. There was no toe-cutting curling of the steel toe, and even using a blade attachment didnt work, only glancing off the steel toe to cut right above where it ended.
https://mythresults.com/episode42
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From: backwoods
OK, let's debate it. As I posted above, which I'll repeat one more time.
1. Do you not believe that a steel toe provides crush protection?
2. Does crush protection have value?
Are you able to answer these two questions?
Let's debate this too! Instead chanting "one concern by the anti crowd ....", can you provide one example/link/story of your toes being cut off while wearing steel toe shoes/boots on a motorcycle?
I'll provide you with a counter-claim:
Steel-toe boots are more dangerous to your toes than normal boots when a heavy weight is dropped on them. Whereas a normal boot would just crush your toes, a steel toe would curl and crumple in, cutting your toes off.
busted
Using similar tests to those used to test steel toe boot certification, Adam and Jamie determine that your toes are much safer with steel toe boots than without. There was no toe-cutting curling of the steel toe, and even using a blade attachment didnt work, only glancing off the steel toe to cut right above where it ended.
https://mythresults.com/episode42
1. Do you not believe that a steel toe provides crush protection?
2. Does crush protection have value?
Are you able to answer these two questions?
Let's debate this too! Instead chanting "one concern by the anti crowd ....", can you provide one example/link/story of your toes being cut off while wearing steel toe shoes/boots on a motorcycle?
I'll provide you with a counter-claim:
Steel-toe boots are more dangerous to your toes than normal boots when a heavy weight is dropped on them. Whereas a normal boot would just crush your toes, a steel toe would curl and crumple in, cutting your toes off.
busted
Using similar tests to those used to test steel toe boot certification, Adam and Jamie determine that your toes are much safer with steel toe boots than without. There was no toe-cutting curling of the steel toe, and even using a blade attachment didnt work, only glancing off the steel toe to cut right above where it ended.
https://mythresults.com/episode42
So is there any value to steel toes when riding a bike?
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Ive hit my feet hard on rocks and ice chunks and such before while riding. Broken bones in my feet a few times as a result.
While protective toe boxes are valuable to me, they arent a do or die. I also value side abrasion protection, flexibility, walking ability, waterproofing, traction, and retention.
While protective toe boxes are valuable to me, they arent a do or die. I also value side abrasion protection, flexibility, walking ability, waterproofing, traction, and retention.
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Take A look at Indie Ridge......they are, IMO, a bit expensive. They do offer some protection over my previous comment on wearing Converse HighTops.
A buddy has a pair, and he's very happy with them
A buddy has a pair, and he's very happy with them