Author Topic: whadda ya wear on the footsies? (Read 6530 times)

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #50 on:** January 28, 2006, 03:45:58 AM »

Quote from: Leino on January 28, 2006, 01:57:04 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 25, 2006, 02:31:25 PM
Quote from: Uncle Ernie on January 25, 2006, 01:39:23 PM
"tinkle, tinkle, tinkle..."

Dammit- I'll be right back...

It's gonna be 110 deg F again today, so I probably won't need to tinkle all day.............. Is 9.30 am too early for a beer?

What do you mean Terry? It's never too early for a beer

How are you Juha? What's the temp in Finland today? How's that bike going mate? Cheers, Terry.

Leino · « **Reply #51 on:** January 28, 2006, 04:26:36 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 28, 2006, 03:45:58 AM

How are you Juha? What's the temp in Finland today? How's that bike going mate? Cheers, Terry.

I'm just fine, the temp is about 23 F right now.Quite warm actually

I think my bikes are never gonna run again.I'm a lazy bastard

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #52 on:** January 28, 2006, 04:51:41 AM »

Nothing wrong with being lazy Juha, like I keep telling my wife: "You #$%*ing #$%*, you've ruined my life!", er, wait a minute, I meant to say "If you want something done properly first time round, get a lazy man to do it."

My theory, based on my own personal laziness, is that a lazy bastard will work out the quickest, and best way to do something, rather than rush at it blindly, thus ensuring that he doesn't have to get off his lazy ass and do it all again when it fails............ Cheers, Terry.

Leino · « **Reply #53 on:** January 28, 2006, 05:03:27 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 28, 2006, 04:51:41 AM

Nothing wrong with being lazy Juha, like I keep telling my wife: "You #$%*ing #$%*, you've ruined my life!", er, wait a minute, I meant to say "If you want something done properly first time round, get a lazy man to do it."

My theory, based on my own personal laziness, is that a lazy bastard will work out the quickest, and best way to do something, rather than rush at it blindly, thus ensuring that he doesn't have to get off his lazy ass and do it all again when it fails............ Cheers, Terry.

Terry, you are quite a philosopher

To answer to the question of this topic, I wear my old Doc Martens when I ride.

cbjunkie · « **Reply #54 on:** January 28, 2006, 09:25:24 AM »

terry, that was a brilliant post, mate...i offcially "LMAO"

winston · « **Reply #55 on:** August 30, 2006, 09:46:03 AM »

I'm looking for a recommendation. I'm a size 12 foot.

I have steel toed Redwings 9 inch lace up work boots I like, but I'm finding that the leather's breaking at the back of the steel toe cap on the left boot from upshifts...the leather's not especially thick in this pair.

So I switched to another pair of Redwings, pull-on style, steel toes, thicker leather...but they're quilted inside and they're big feeling around the pegs and pedals.

Ideally, I'd like something with a one inch heel or so to catch against the pegs a good Vibram or similarly grippy sole and not too thick or wide from the arch forward to allow easy access and feel for the shifter in particular.

And I'd like them to look at least a little bit butch as opposed to sport-bike-like.

Recommendations for real motorcycle boots ?

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #56 on:** August 30, 2006, 11:31:12 AM »

I get everything from Wolverine Worldwide. They make Harley Boots, Cats, Wolverine Bates, etc. They're about 10 miles from here and have an outlet, and you can also order online. http://www.wolverineworldwide.com/
Believe or not, today, I rode in with Merrell Clogs (also made by Wolverine) and shorts!....Yeah, I know...Actually, I'm doing better! I used to ride in Jack Purcell BadMinton shoes! No tread on the sole! I like regular tennis shoes, but my left lace keeps getting tangled up in my shifter!

nickjtc · « **Reply #57 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:33:23 PM »

Quote from: winston on August 30, 2006, 09:46:03 AM

I'm looking for a recommendation. I'm a size 12 foot.

I have steel toed Redwings 9 inch lace up work boots I like, but I'm finding that the leather's breaking at the back of the steel toe cap on the left boot from upshifts...the leather's not especially thick in this pair.

So I switched to another pair of Redwings, pull-on style, steel toes, thicker leather...but they're quilted inside and they're big feeling around the pegs and pedals.

Ideally, I'd like something with a one inch heel or so to catch against the pegs a good Vibram or similarly grippy sole and not too thick or wide from the arch forward to allow easy access and feel for the shifter in particular.

And I'd like them to look at least a little bit butch as opposed to sport-bike-like.

Recommendations for real motorcycle boots ?

Sidi 'On Roads'. Waterproof, breathable, low heel with slanted front so you don't catch it on the footpeg.

jevfro · « **Reply #58 on:** August 30, 2006, 04:15:44 PM »

I've got a pair of lace up Georgia steel toe boots that I've just about worn out in less than 6 months (tilesetting, wrench turning, and riding are tough on a boot). I don't mind the steel toe as far as shifting comfortably ,and they have saved my tootsies more than once. The leather is worn through on the toes so now you can see the steel toe... I've seen a great fix though, you just coat the toes w/ rhino linner (or any other truckbed linner: hurculiner, plasticote etc) and ride on!

Ernie · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2006, 04:38:19 PM »

Quote from: cb350twin on January 18, 2006, 04:12:56 PM

believe it or not i,ve seen a guys rideing whereing flip flop sandels before! and passagers barefoot

ugh that was prolly me

Ratfink · « **Reply #60 on:** August 30, 2006, 06:14:51 PM »

Skate shoes here. Thats all I ever wear anyways.

Buber · « **Reply #61 on:** August 30, 2006, 11:54:28 PM »

That must be the fact that i live in the mountains, been in the ski-patrol, etc, but for me - only good brand mountaineering shoes. They will be Gore-tex, so waterproof, breathable, looks are great (for me) and they are extremely functional. Of course only the ones above your ankle...

Rushoid · « **Reply #62 on:** August 31, 2006, 08:23:53 AM »

I'm just wearing my cheap-a$$ work boots for the time being. I think I'm going to get some "law enforcement" type boots soon though. I like the ones that lace up but have the side zipper. And they should be comfortable enough to wear all day as I'll use them as work boots too. Don't need the steel toe anymore at work, unless I drop the phone on my foot.

I don't like riding with the steel toe just because of the shifter feel (and because I have big feet). Steel toe boots definitely saved my little piggies a couple of times though.

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #63 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:38:30 AM »

doc marten work boots.
i wear them all the time.

yes, software developers need steel toes.

nickjtc · « **Reply #64 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:00:30 AM »

Question for all you steel toed boots/work boots wearers: did you have to alter the position of the gear shift lever to make room for the depth of the toe of your boots?

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #65 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:37:24 AM »

Quote from: nickjtc on August 31, 2006, 10:00:30 AM

Question for all you steel toed boots/work boots wearers: did you have to alter the position of the gear shift lever to make room for the depth of the toe of your boots?

thought i would, but my shifter hits right behind the steel toe, so no change. really i was more worried about loosing "shifter feel"

nickjtc · « **Reply #66 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:04:47 PM »

Quote from: cmorgan47 on August 31, 2006, 10:37:24 AM

really i was more worried about loosing "shifter feel"

I guess that was part of my question, too. Whenever we were teaching the 'gear' part of the course the question came up all the time about motorcycle vs non-motorcycle footwear. Apart from physically being able to get a toe under the shift lever the other concern was loss of 'feel'.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #67 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:56:51 PM »

...getting here a little late. Sidi makes a really comfortable boot. Personally, I swear by RedWings that I put red hiking boot laces in. Those flat hiking laces don't come untied.

nickjtc · « **Reply #68 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:28:08 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on August 31, 2006, 12:56:51 PM

Those flat hiking laces don't come untied.

You've just got to remember to not leave the loops dangling so that they don't get caught on the peg when you are putting a foot down. I've seen many a student end up a red faced heap on the ground because of that!

crp_iii · « **Reply #69 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:50:26 PM »

Herman Survivors from Wally world - Steel toe, $35. Like the rhino idea my leather is gone in a few spots. Function more important than fashion.

Daves_76_SS · « **Reply #70 on:** August 31, 2006, 03:29:17 PM »

I never wear anything other than Doc Martins. Can't beat the comfort!

Brendejo · « **Reply #71 on:** September 01, 2006, 04:05:11 PM »

These are what I <<usually>> go for

But for real though, here's what'll be on my feet in the near future, they're built for racing pit bikes... stupid things but the boots lood RAD! they also have skull and camo patterns

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #72 on:** September 01, 2006, 04:12:18 PM »

Brendejo,

No links to the two pictures.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #73 on:** September 01, 2006, 04:20:11 PM »

Nick, about 32 years ago I got a lace caught on a /2 carb, so I re-arranged the laces so that they tie on the outside of the boot. I've never been caught since. Now the cuff of my pants is another story. too bad I can't wear shorts in the winter.

DarkRider · « **Reply #74 on:** September 01, 2006, 09:59:46 PM »

Chances are i will probably keep wearing Dakotas like i wear for work now. I need to get another pair sometime soon though since they are gettin a little ragged from the use of being in the oilfield then working at the tire shop. wont know about the shifter thing till i get a peg for the left side of the bike.

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Author Topic: whadda ya wear on the footsies? (Read 6530 times)

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