Do you wear boots when riding?

[Spiderfrog]

Two wheels always boots, leather, gloves and helmet, three wheels not so much (although I know I should) still always long pants & shirt selves, (motorcycle jacket in winter) helmet & gloves, I work on military base so that is required when coming on base and live in helmet law state so always have to wear a helmet.

 

[obiwanbill]

Basic for 2 or 3 wheeling. Also the engine heat from Spyder radiating thru Tupperware requires at least ankle boots and jeans. Never shorts & flip flops!

 

[Navydad]

Yes sir

 

[BajaRon]

One thing I learned in going to calls over the years is that if you wear slip-on boots, they will probably slip-off on impact (I mean impact with the vehicle before you hit anything yourself). Same for anything not over the ankle. Anything that can come off (including helmets) will come off. Usually on initial vehicle impact. Wearing a helmet too big, regardless of how tight you get the chin strap, has a good chance of not being there when you need it. Just a cold, hard fact.

 

[Peteoz]

It’s a trade off for me. With size 15s there are a limited number of choices. I used to use Bates Goretex boots, but their quality has dropped right off. The soles broke up and fell off within 12 months on the last 2 pairs. If I am off on a long, multi day trip. I have a pair of solid Sketchers Goretex boots that I wear. All other times, I wear solid lace up joggers…….mostly because they let me bend my ankle more easily to get to the awkward (for me) brake pedal on the new ‘21RT. That action is quite difficult in boots. I am actually thinking of installing a hand operated brake lever, just so I can quickly operate the brakes while getting my foot on the pedal.

Pete

 

[WisconsinDavid]

I still wear the same gear that I wore on 2 wheels... tourmaster boots now, riding pants on tours and jeans when not, textile jacket, helmet and gloves when not too beastly hot. I went down 4 years ago and besides a broken leg/ankle (boot didn't save that) I had no road rash. Getting cut off on a harley is not fun I learned Rub some dirt on it and keep riding!

 

[rjinaz86323]

I am actually thinking of installing a hand operated brake lever, just so I can quickly operate the brakes while getting my foot on the pedal.
Pete

That is a good option, but you might try the Lamonster brake rod first. Solved that problem for me. But agree a handbrake would be nice, but expensive.

 

[kissfan]

Tennis shoes. If they were good enough for Jax Teller...

 

[remus]

I wear over the ankle boots or hikers. At work they poke fun of my shoes because most to the people I work with wear tennis shoes.

 

[EdMat]

Where's all the flip flop fans I always hear about but hardly ever see?

 

[Peteoz]

That is a good option, but you might try the Lamonster brake rod first. Solved that problem for me. But agree a handbrake would be nice, but expensive.

I’d love to use Lamonster’s shortened brake rod rjinaz….indeed, I had one on my F3 ………unfortunately, the ‘21RT doesn’t use a brake rod, and you can’t “clock” the brake lever position lower as BRP have doctored the spline to prevent it :spyder:

Pete

 

[PistonBlown]

Where's all the flip flop fans I always hear about but hardly ever see?

One of them was in the hospital bed beside me when I last came off and broke a few things. Only one of us was able to return to riding.

 

[DanDanTMM]

I have been wearing Cruiserworks boots for a very long time. Too bad they don't make them anymore because I would love a new pair. They saved my feet when I crashed my 2008 Nomad in the Ozarks back in 2015. I wear them in case I have an unfortunate superman event on the Spyder.

 

[Little Blue]

Boots

I had always worn my work boots.
But then times changed and now I wear my ankle boots.

Thanks you and have a wonderful day. ....:thumbup:

 

[Greven]

I use motorbike boots, with a quite stiff sole and additional protection for the ankles.
It is a trade off for comfort and ease for walking when off the bike, I've in the past used touring boots that go higher up on the shins and offer some protection against twisting of the foot as well, but they are less comfy and reduce the "feel" for the brake pedal.

 

[pidjones]

Yes. Presently Bilt boots from Cycle Gear. Pretty comfortable on my flat feet. Need to get the wife a pair as she is presently using my Tourmasters. We carry sneakers if we plan to do a lot of walking and change in/out of them there.

 

[Luvs2Ride]

Boots

Boots (left over from my 2-wheel days) for almost all rides...

Ride Safe,
Gina J

 

[HayRog]

I wore Alpinestars Gortex waterproofs for many years. Excellent boots for 2 wheels. Now I'm on the Spyder I wear Redwing Irish Setters, over the ankle style. Very comfortable boots.

 

[rjinaz86323]

I recently bought a pair of these and am very happy with the comfort and the fit.

Carhartt Men's CMX4023 Lightweight Casual Wedge, 4" Soft Moc Toe

 

[RideOn]

Where's all the flip flop fans I always hear about but hardly ever see?

Here in CA, I have only ever seen flip flops on Japanese sport bikes, mostly in beach cities, usually on a rider wearing shorts and a tank top. Makes me cringe.

I always wear at least ankle high boots. Since, like Pete, I wear either a 14XW or 15W depending on the manufacturer, my choice is generally Timberland or Dunham (New Balance).