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whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« on: January 18, 2006, 11:00:16 AM »
as in the Motorcycle State driver's manual - Fool's gear? or Full gear?

i got on my Frye boots now - can't beat'em!
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2006, 12:28:32 PM »
There was a poll about this a while back. ::)
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2006, 12:31:34 PM »
n,allright - never mind then  :'(
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2006, 03:11:38 PM »
condoms  :D :-\  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2006, 03:36:03 PM »


 ;D ;D ;D :D :D
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #5 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
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2006, 04:48:51 PM »
yea,but they got them full face helmets on...they`ll be alright
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2006, 05:07:56 PM »
I have some Harley mid-height lace up boots that I sometimes prefer to wear instead of tennis shoes even when I'm not on the bike.  Very comfortable, and you can usually get them at a boot outlet for about $25 less than you'd pay at a stealership.  Guess I'm gonna have to buy a new pair soon, as the "Harley-Davidson" that used to be on the sole is no longer there...or is that a good thing?
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2006, 05:35:41 PM »
Cbjunkie,
Oil stain on the right leg, shifter scuffs on the left toe.  Very nice.  ;)

I wear normal black work boots that match the black leather coat.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2006, 02:33:31 AM »
I wear a similar pair of boots to your Frye, but they are made by Justin, called Ropers, they are really horse riding boots, but they look right. I want to get a new pair and can't decide what, so I will be interested in the responses to this post.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2006, 03:14:42 AM »
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I wear a similar pair of boots to your Frye, but they are made by Justin, called Ropers, they are really horse riding boots, but they look right. I want to get a new pair and can't decide what, so I will be interested in the responses to this post.

Jim,

Do you not like the Ropers? I've found that most other boots have soles that are too thick and bulky and, after all, I'm riding not walking or hiking. Riding boots seemed like a more appropriate boot to me, used them years ago and really liked them.
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« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2006, 03:42:12 AM »
Bob,
I do like the Ropers and they are all leather, which is good and bad. The only problem with the leather 'smooth' soul is that I do not feel that I have a lot of grip on the brake pedal; maybe I should look for a rubber brake pedal cover, like you would have on a car?
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2006, 03:52:40 AM »
Don't know if these are available on your side of the pond, but they don't have a leather sole.

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http://www.bootsusa.com/Chippewa%20Boots/chip_ropers.htm
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2006, 03:56:23 AM »
Bob,
Thanks. I will look for a similar boot, or maybe get a rubber sole on my Ropers when they need to be replaced, which will be soon!
Jim.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2006, 04:55:13 AM »
Quote from: Jim Shea on January 19, 2006, 02:33:31 AM
I wear a similar pair of boots to your Frye, but they are made by Justin, called Ropers, they are really horse riding boots, but they look right. I want to get a new pair and can't decide what, so I will be interested in the responses to this post.

Jim, check out the poll that cbjunkie resurrected about boots.  Lots of responses there, but for my 2 cents Chippewa makes some great riding boots, I have the euro style ones, but Corcorans are the best, IMO. 
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2006, 06:50:39 AM »
Thanks. I saw that and will go thru it..
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2006, 08:16:39 AM »
I usually wear my trusty Sketchers when I go ride.
Not a big fan of "boots". I know the advantages of wearing them, just not a fan...
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2006, 08:25:59 AM »
Good thing about boots is the protection you get fro your ankles, just in case something happens!
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« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2006, 03:23:00 PM »
Cowboy boots,comfe and protects ankles and calf's. 8)

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« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2006, 06:02:45 PM »
Royer makes the best work boot's i've seen i've been wearing them for 3 year's that's what i aways wear and most of the time when i'm not rideing or working.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2006, 07:02:28 PM »
Quote from: ledbetter on January 19, 2006, 03:23:00 PM
Cowboy boots,comfe and protects ankles and calf's. 8)

Lee

Yeah, but are they made from genuine cowboys? ;D
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2006, 07:30:01 PM »
Red Wing work boots with hiking boot laces.  I am convinced my Red Wings (or should I say my former pair) are the reason I still have both feet.  As soon as I could try on new boots, what else would I get? They last forever, too. Hiking boot laces will not break, and they stay tied.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #23 on: January 19, 2006, 10:21:10 PM »
I second the redwing nomination, I've worn out a few pairs over the last 15 years since I first tried on a pair and they are tough.
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Re: whadda ya wear on the footsies?
« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2006, 02:37:38 AM »
I find shoesies fit my footsies quite well.
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