Alpinestars Motorcycle Pit Shoes, opinions?

[Rasto36620]

http://www.cbxmanmotorcycles.com/Alpinestars-Motorcycle-Pit-Shoes-Black.aspx

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience or opinion on this type of riding shoe. I'm going to begin riding to class soon and I was interested in these because they have a casual look and I wont have to keep my regular street shoes in my pack. Do these offer any real significant protection? Thanks! :D

[David 1]

I have no experience with them. BUT.
Doesn't pit mean they will be worn in the pit and NOT on the bike?
Bike shoe RULE is, over the ankle.
dc

[mtk1210]

Those do look a little low-cut.

Check out the Shift Racing Fuel Street Shoe, similar plain style, but a little more on the ankle.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/13094/ITEM/Shift-Racing-Fuel-Street-Shoes.aspx?SiteID=CSE_GBase_036&WT.mc_ID=80003&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=2&zmap=13094

[Rasto36620]

Thanks for the info! Now that you mention it, I can see that low cut isn't the best way to go.