[JamesS]

I found a great pair of Sidi boots that I wear everytime I ride. They're great as walking boots as well, so even off the bike they're comfortable. Waterproof also helps

http://www.newenough.com/sidi_way_tepor_boots_page.htm

[Jesse James]

what do you guys think of Harley boots? The ones with the flat front and the metal ring on the side, sort of a western style. I bought a pair about 2 years ago when I was putting together a harley thats still not together. Here is a pic of them but mine have the cowboy style heal http://www.bootamerica.com/boots/ico.../Hard91002.jpg

[mcmahonm]

rules

Well when I decided I wanted to get into riding motorcycles my beloved wife only had a couple of rules

1) No drinking and riding - good rule

2) Full gear - including boots, no exceptions regardless of how far the ride was

no following rules = no bike

So it made things easy I have 2 pairs of boots, the latest ar Nitro ones them feel great, just need to break them in.

[fasteddie]

I currently dont wear boots, but after looking at all of these words of wisdom I must reconsider.

[Black_peter]

I didn't like the riding boots because I would have to change them at work...and I don't want to carry two pairs of shoes....

I keep a pair of Birkenstock sandals in my desk drawer and change when I arrive at the office. That works fine in Silicon Valley, might not go over so well in the uptight East 8)

+1 I actually keep 2 pair of shoes at work..
( I have the room !!)

[Range]

Re: rules

1) No drinking and riding - good rule

2) Full gear - including boots, no exceptions regardless of how far the ride was

great rules 8)

Here is a tip...get the BEST boots you can afford....

SIDI's are what I recommend.

remember this...sneakers will FLY OFF when you go down at speed...they even fall off in violent car accidents (ask any paramedic)

boots are one of the most important saftey items and too many people do not wear them....boggles the mind!

[tzortn]

Ankle injuries are extremly common in motorcycle accidents. I am like a few of the others riding without my boots feels strange. I have Oxtar Matrix boots. They are comfortable to walk around in and they are waterproof.

[Jax]

Re: rules

Well when I decided I wanted to get into riding motorcycles my beloved wife only had a couple of rules

1) No drinking and riding - good rule

2) Full gear - including boots, no exceptions regardless of how far the ride was

no following rules = no bike

So it made things easy I have 2 pairs of boots, the latest ar Nitro ones them feel great, just need to break them in.

It's funny you bring up the rules...when I bought my bike my buddy rode it back to his house because I didn't have a license yet...he told me that he didn't want me to take it home until I knew how to ride it...and that if I didn't bring my gear to his place...he wouldn't let me do anything but look at it...he engraved in my head that the only two rules on a bike are...No Drinking and riding....and always wear your gear!!...once I was comfortable in riding and we went on a few rides together...he let me take the bike home...nice to have friends like that who really care...

I am going to go through my "shoe collection" and take a pair to work to change in...great idea and simple solution!! Thanks guys!!

[ZukiFred]

To me ALL GEAR is a must for any ride. Weather I am going for a long ride or just down to the corner store. For work I have an extra pair of shoes there, and just throw my work cloths in the tank bag and I am set to go..

[Wingspan]

IMO, boots are the second most important piece of riding gear. They're second only to the helmet. I never ride without my Sidi's.

Even on the very rare times that I make short runs around town without a jacket, I still have my boots and gloves on (and helmet, of course).

[tat2]

I wear full gear every ride.

Helmet (BELL sprint "wicked")
Foggy Anti-Fog mask
JR Jacket Meteor 4.0 (Black)
JR Pants Ballisitc 5.0 (Black)
AStar Ridge Waterproof boots
JR Phoenix Gloves (Summer)
JR Blaster Gloves (w/wiper, Cold Weather )

[katman05]

Right now I wear work boots, but I ordered a pair of these http://www.newenough.com/product_pic...boot/black.jpg

[fasteddie]

What is the advantage about waterproof boots other than the obvious? I mean no one talks about rain gear, so why does it matter for the boots?

[BareKat]

I don't often ride in the rain so I can live with damp feet in a pinch.

I wear 3/4 height work boots that come to 'just above the ankles'. No shin protection but the bony parts that stick out (and wear down) are covered.

[Jax]

Right now I wear work boots, but I ordered a pair of these http://www.newenough.com/product_pic...boot/black.jpg

Good deal they are nice boots but as we said above they are first in comfortable until you break them in...I wore them two days to work and then the whole day at work and they broke in really nice...now they are comfortable and the take a little getting used to because they are a bit bulky in the front...nothing you can't get used to though...