Military Boots

[gueedo70]

I have heard of people using military boots for riding. They are cheaper and I have a military surplus store near where I live so this is an attractive option but I dont not want to have hamburger legs if I go down. Will military boots do well at protecting me?

[Schneiderman]

Better than sneakers but still not as good as the real thing. I used to ride in navy jungle boots, because I used them for everything, but now that I've switched to purpose-built riding shoes I'll never go back. They aren't that expensive either, you can get riding shoes/boots of any style for under or around $100.

[nsbugman]

Since I wear work boots all day I just modded the shift lever to fit the steel toe. And you can lace em up good and tight as you please to give you a comfortable ankle flex.

[GI Jack]

I have heard of people using military boots for riding. They are cheaper and I have a military surplus store near where I live so this is an attractive option but I dont not want to have hamburger legs if I go down. Will military boots do well at protecting me?

mine where issued. 10 eye altimas with vibram soles on 'em from the PX.

I seriously don't understand why I need anything else....

www.rangerjoes.com

www.cheaperthandirt.com

[1975TS185]

mine where issued. 10 eye altimas with vibram soles on 'em from the PX.

I seriously don't understand why I need anything else....

www.rangerjoes.com

www.cheaperthandirt.com

Cant beat Altima's dude. i got a pair that are around 6 years old the only thing i dont like about em is the safety toe that feels like thick cardboard and they are mostly nylon which i feel wouldnt stand up to a motorcycle crash, burn

[Rockrivr1]

I wear my old military boots when I ride, but I'm seriously looking for something else to wear. They are old and have seen better days. Like you, I'm wondering if they would really provide me good protection if I needed them to. I'm doubting it though.

[Lurch77]

I have many pairs of flight deck boots from my 9 years in the Navy. They are built tough as nails and will last forever. Never had to trust them with a bike accident though. And although tough, I find high quality civilian work boots far superior in comfort.

[tds1195]

I like mine so far, but I may switch to riding boots when I have more money. For now, though, they meet the purpose very well.

[Insidious45]

Military boots and a heel toe shifter, can't go wrong with that :thumbsup:

[TCO]

I don't see anything wrong with them. My brother in law wears his pair of military boots all the times.

[Gold5th]

I wear swat boots right now, they function fine, I miss my old Mark III combat boots.. both would provide good ankle support and abrasion resistance, but no crush/bang support like some proper bike boots do.

My old mark III's you'd rip my foot off at the ankle or knee before the boot would come off.

[Kenz1]

I almost always wear my old Mil boots, and will continue to do so until they wear out. Then since I'm retired I'll have to buy something else. As for protection, wife and I went down in Maine, my foot was caught under the GL 1500 at we slid down the road, nary a scratch on the foot. And the Firstgear jackets did their job as well. ATGATT worked for us.

[J2H]

I don't trust my issued (or bought) mil boots for much protection but better than sneakers or flippie floppies! I have a pair of harness boots but would love a pair of the HD boots

[yzf95r]

just went out and bought military boots just for this purpose. Havent had the chance to ride with them yet but they seem to be up to the job. The toes and side are pretty strong and there is actually a lot of ankle movement. I've been wearing them around today to break them in and they arent that bad for just daily use either

[BRI]

i wear magnum panther jungle boots good movement and protection but am considering dedicated motorcycle boots when i next change

[Lew]

I still have 3 pair of leather combat boots from the 90s that have never been worn. I'm 65 now so I'll probably have some boots that I'll leave in my will.

[CharlesW]

What do motorcycle boots do for you that good quality work boots won't?
I'm not trying to be argumentative, I would just like to know.

I happen to wear hiking boots or work shoes and they offer support and coverage to above my ankles.
I did wear my old army boots when I was dirt biking, but they were never replaced when they wore out.
I have also used 8"-10" work boots, both pull-on and lace type for both off-road and street riding.
Heck, like many, I have even used sneakers at times for a short trip across town.

[starguard]

I have a pair of Standard Issue Army boots that I've only worn riding once. I won't use them for riding anymore from fear of the laces coming loose and getting tangled into the rear brake pedal or gear shifter. I have the rubber steel toed pullover motorcycle boots now that suit me just fine.

[Gold5th]

Charles, dedicated motorcycle boots tend ot have extra padding for the shifter, and a good number of them have some sort of armour for your ankle bone. The ones I'm looking for are also water "proof".

[skooter Bum]

I wear the normal riding boots. You get the best protection from them. If you've ever had to lay down your bike or have been in a situation where you've fallen off your bike, you'll appreciate wearing the right apparel.

[ChriswithaHawk]

I got a pair of tanker boots that I had ordered out of Ranger joes. They seem to work good for me.

[oldpara]

I wear military lace up style boots and 8" regular work boots.
I found that even some good heavy work style boots make it tough to get a toe under the shifter on three of my bikes and I don't care for the heel/toe shifter on my Yami.
So reg boots and mil style work fine, nothin's for sure as far as protection goes. You know the marketing stuff.
If I wanted to make sure I have "crush" and impact protection I guess I'd wear my solid ski boots or stick my feet in a bucket and pour concrete around them, boy talk about shifting issues, neve mind walking, but...

[Tankhead]

I wear the normal riding boots. You get the best protection from them. If you've ever had to lay down your bike or have been in a situation where you've fallen off your bike, you'll appreciate wearing the right apparel.

My barber went down late last year from a driver that cut in front of him making a left turn going the opposite direction. His leg got cought under the bike. It was one of his most severe injuries. Heaven forbid I should have to lay it down but I'm getting a good pair of MC boots at www.leatherup.com with the longest shaft length I can find just in case.

[BikerFan]

I've been wearing Magnums for years. Try ShoppingBlitz.com for decent deals

[Lil' Red Rocket]

Combat boots will do just fine.
Cockrans (jump boots) have a reinforced toe.

You can buy a laced zipper insert so you only have to zip them up also.

http://go-armynavy.com/index.php/vmchk/boots/boot-zipper-inserts.html

[cormz211]

i dumped my dirtbike a few years ago with a pair of gortex milt boots i bought at an army navy store, i think those boots are what prevented my ankle from getting destroyed, it also was not a bad accident. Has anyone here ever been in a bike accident or fall with military boots on?

[ReconLdr]

Today was my first day of retirement. I retired with 23+ years of service and have 12 pairs of mil issue boots. It seems like an awful waste of money to not wear them ridding.....

IMHO they provide as much protection as the slip on HD boots I've seen. I don't think I would wear them to a track day but for day to day riding, I wear them all the time.

[cormz211]

wow, thank you for all those years of service reconldr.

[ReconLdr]

wow, thank you for all those years of service reconldr.

No thanks required (it is appreciated though), I got paid to blow **** up for more than half of my life.... It's been a good ride....

[TennesseeZ]

I have heard of people using military boots for riding. They are cheaper and I have a military surplus store near where I live so this is an attractive option but I dont not want to have hamburger legs if I go down. Will military boots do well at protecting me?

Greetings guedo70
I am going to try some new boots put out by River Road called Double Zipper Field Boots. They look exactly like my old "Combat Boots" except for the zipper's of course Looking at them in the pics, it seems the Zipper aspect is designed to be a good fit, wish I knew someone who had bought these recently and what they thought of them. Tried to delete this one because its a duplicate, guess the "Old Man" can't figure out how!!!!
Regards
TenneesseeZ
ED

[TennesseeZ]

I have heard of people using military boots for riding. They are cheaper and I have a military surplus store near where I live so this is an attractive option but I dont not want to have hamburger legs if I go down. Will military boots do well at protecting me?

Greetings guedo70
I am going to try some new boots put out by River Road called Double Zipper Field Boots. They look exactly like my old "Combat Boots" except for the zipper's of course Looking at them in the pics, it seems the Zipper aspect is designed to be a good fit, wish I knew someone who had bought these recently and what they thought of them. Wish I could find a Heel Toe Shifter for my '75 Z1-B 900!!
Regards
TenneesseeZ
ED

[railriderstv]

Great riding boots those G.I. boots r......
looking for a source myself here......

[marine_mike]

I just went and ordered a pair of standard issued black leathers (Cadillacs as we called them in the Corps) for $40. I was bummed when I couldn't find my old bootcamp issued from "the Island". 12 years in the Corps, 4 of those years in Helo company jumping out of, fast roping from and spy rigging under helicopters, and those boots have never let my ankles down......and I've always had shotty ankles. If it's good enough for the Corps, it's good enough for me and my bike. :71baldboy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-MILITARY-STYLE-COMBAT-BOOTS-BLACK-LEATHER-SPEEDLACE-/120716545470?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item61cbc219cc#ht_810wt_1048

[Gold5th]

I know how you feel, I miss my old Mark III combat boots that the CF was using back in 1997/1998. Those buggers lasted me 10 years before I had to retire them, and no matter how bad I trashed them I could still get them to shine enough to pass inspection. Only downside with them was they took forever to put on.

Those boots you linked look decent.. need a better tread for my liking. But I hate buying boots online as everything is sized differently, I wear swat boots day to day, size 13EEE, My old combat boots were a size 11, dress shoes I think are 12EEE, my Tourmasters I think are a 12W or 13W

[marine_mike]

Those boots you linked look decent.. need a better tread for my liking. But I hate buying boots online as everything is sized differently, I wear swat boots day to day, size 13EEE, My old combat boots were a size 11, dress shoes I think are 12EEE, my Tourmasters I think are a 12W or 13W

Well the way I see it is, I wore a size 10 in the corps of the same boot, so it takes the guess out of it for me.

[Gold5th]

Lol... yes, that would work.

[railriderstv]

I just went thru a size 10 in "Mossy Oaks" brand...
They didn't last 6 months....sol comin off...

[tbird98]

ankle fracture in a get off and while the ankle is being torqued and twisted to fracture there's a very good chance to get multiple leg fractures to go with it. motorcycle boots only. an ER trauma RN.:(
Since I wear work boots all day I just modded the shift lever to fit the steel toe. And you can lace em up good and tight as you please to give you a comfortable ankle flex.

[tbird98]

ER Trauma RN
mine where issued. 10 eye altimas with vibram soles on 'em from the PX.

I seriously don't understand why I need anything else....

www.rangerjoes.com

www.cheaperthandirt.com

[tbird98]

those cool looking HD slip on's or the enginner style boots or any slip on boots not just Hd's for MC rding are a serious mistake. You need to have the boot stay on for protection. slip ons will slip off. Any good MC boot will have a double system for putting on an protection incase the first system fails. 2 system ie. zipper and then velco closure. zipper and tie, whatever 2 systems in place are required anything less is cr@p.
Today was my first day of retirement. I retired with 23+ years of service and have 12 pairs of mil issue boots. It seems like an awful waste of money to not wear them ridding.....

IMHO they provide as much protection as the slip on HD boots I've seen. I don't think I would wear them to a track day but for day to day riding, I wear them all the time.

[tbird98]

copy and pasted from elsewhere.
Originally Posted by aaronrkelly
I cut and pasted this from another post.....thought it was relevent here considering the statement I made two posts up.....yeah, eating crow now.




I dont know what kind of boots your talking about......so I cant say for certain.....but I REALLY doubt they provide the "same protection".

I was recently in a motorcycle accident wearing a pair of Carhartt steel toed work boots - I thought, much like you.....good boots are good boots.

It was a 15mph get off in which I stupidly tried to "save" the bike by planting my foot.......well the bike kept going.....my foot stayed put and pulled me off the bike and decimated my ankle. Now the wreck was my fault......and planting my foot was stupid (its an automatic reaction when your going down....its hard to override it)........but it happened.

I did the following:
broke my Fibula 3 inches below me knee
split my Fibula and Tibia apart at the base
busted the base of my Tibia off
tore ligaments in my ankle

1 week in a splint to reduce swelling, 2 hours of surgery, 2 weeks in a splint again, 6 weeks in a walking boot (but I wasnt allowed to even put that foot on the ground....zero weight) followed up by 6 weeks of physical therapy (transition from crutches to walking) and Im on my way to walking like a 80 year old. They said about 6 months till Im back to pre-accident shape.

This is what my foot looked like about 4 weeks in.....they were taking the staples out.





Work boots are better then tennis shoes.......but they damn sure arent as good as motorcycle boots.

........and by motorcycle boots I DONT mean those Harley or Milwaukee wannabes......they are glorified work boots and only are for looks.....they offer **** protection, dont bother.

I have a pair of Alpinestars that I will be wearing once my ankle stops swelling up.....I cant get my foot in them now.

If you read the features and compared them to your work boots....you can see they dont measure up.




*Contoured shin plate protector is injected with high modulus PU for a high level of impact and abrasion resistance

*Extended inside plate is injected with medium/low durometer PU guarding the side and toe box area and features a rubber insert for controlling grip

*The inner side of the boot is specifically designed for control and features thick and whole stamped suede designed for excellent contact and grip against the bike, whilst guarding against heat

*Wide calf protector plate is injected with PU for high impact resistance

*Injected external PU heel protector guards the outer ankle and features a shock-absorbing insert on the back of the boot

*Poly fabric internal lining is laminated with open cell foam for improved air circulation

*High density contoured padding provides shock absorption for the heel and ankle areas.

*Removable anatomic foot bed

*Optimal back and forth flexibility

*3-stage instep flex zone for maximum comfort, control and support

*Coated Leather upper

*Exclusive rubber outsole design

*Closure structure features three, low profile Aluminum buckles with memory, self-closure design provides superior impact avoidance and optimal fit

*Increased flexiblity at the ball of the foot for improved braking and shifting

*Patented "ankle brace" protector

*Increased back and forth flexibility

*New form fitting PU gasket seals water out of the boot

I hope you won't mind if I cross post this on another forum (Sportbike Network) as a vivid example of the need for proper footwear. Of course I will mention your username here and I'll be posting this in the newbie section. Hope you are healing well. And thank you for sharing this painful experience. Hopefully, it can save a newbie from having to go through what you did.
just went out and bought military boots just for this purpose. Havent had the chance to ride with them yet but they seem to be up to the job. The toes and side are pretty strong and there is actually a lot of ankle movement. I've been wearing them around today to break them in and they arent that bad for just daily use either

[ReconLdr]

ankle fracture in a get off and while the ankle is being torqued and twisted to fracture there's a very good chance to get multiple leg fractures to go with it. motorcycle boots only. an ER trauma RN.:(

ER Trauma RN

those cool looking HD slip on's or the enginner style boots or any slip on boots not just Hd's for MC rding are a serious mistake. You need to have the boot stay on for protection. slip ons will slip off. Any good MC boot will have a double system for putting on an protection incase the first system fails. 2 system ie. zipper and then velco closure. zipper and tie, whatever 2 systems in place are required anything less is cr@p.

Ok, I get that you are an ER Trauma RN.... That doesn't make you an expert in motorcycle crashes. I'm betting you've seen the results of a few though.

In a crash, the energy has to go somewhere. If the Hard MC boots prevent your ankle from bending, your leg will break above the boot, maybe a knee or a femur as well. The result is essentially the same, a broken leg. It's just broken in a different place.

If my Army boots stayed on after my truck was blown up, I'm pretty sure they will stay on in a crash. The issue boots of today are much better than they were years ago. They provide considerable support, with great comfort and I don't look like a dork when I walk in them....

I'm not saying that MC specific boots don't provide some additional protection (against crushing and road rash) they just aren't the uber-end-all-beat-all answer to the question: What should I put on my feet to ride my MC?

[Gold5th]

Most boots are either Zipper and velcro like my Tourmasters.. or tie.

If tie ones have a zipper, it's a convenience thing, so you use the laces to set how tight the boots are, then use the zipper to get them on and off, like my swat boots. It's not a redunant system.

[Gold5th]

I agree with ReconLdr, liek i said my old combat boots provided excelent protection for twist and pull, you'd rip my leg off at the knee before they came off my foot. Comparing them to my tourmasters, the combat fit better, tighter fit. But the tourmasters have the ankle armor in the form of steel discs, but both offer water proof, both have the same level of "crush" protection (in both aspects of being pinned under the bike or having your foot run over)

[tbird98]

" If my army boots stayed on after my truck was blown up. I'm pretty sure they will stay on in a crash". That has nothing to do with a typical MC crash. Dumb statement. If you weigh 200#'s and you are just typically cruising a backroad at a leisurely speed 55-60 mph and then all of a sudden you crash ie. car left turn in front of you, hit a deer square, etc. You and your mass of wgt. ie 200#'s suddenly and abruptly is propelled forward at 60 mph. Do you realize how much ENERGY your mass carrying when it suddenly makes contact with an object or the ground to stop it. Dig out your physics book. That is why, boots, clothes, gloves, etc are ripped from a body on contact with such force. Simple example without the math: a football player/lineman weighs 300#s and in his short 4-5 yard spurt hits another lineman at about 10 mph (not 60 mph). That amount of energy dispelled at contact is more than 1 ton of energy. how much more energy do you think 200#'s has at 60 mph when it makes contact with something. their your feet. No I don't know everything about motorcycle accidents other than surviving 2 getoffs that without the protective gear I was wearing would have killed me BUT I certainly know a lot more about basic physics than YOU.:coffee:
Ok, I get that you are an ER Trauma RN.... That doesn't make you an expert in motorcycle crashes. I'm betting you've seen the results of a few though.

In a crash, the energy has to go somewhere. If the Hard MC boots prevent your ankle from bending, your leg will break above the boot, maybe a knee or a femur as well. The result is essentially the same, a broken leg. It's just broken in a different place.

If my Army boots stayed on after my truck was blown up, I'm pretty sure they will stay on in a crash. The issue boots of today are much better than they were years ago. They provide considerable support, with great comfort and I don't look like a dork when I walk in them....

I'm not saying that MC specific boots don't provide some additional protection (against crushing and road rash) they just aren't the uber-end-all-beat-all answer to the question: What should I put on my feet to ride my MC?

[goalie]

I wear thick leather combat-style boots. I have a crash guard. Honestly, I'm not terribly concerned about having more foot protection. I have read ALL of the posts and I understand everyone's point of view. Sometimes you are not going to convert others to your point of view, no matter how ardent your argument is.

For the record, I think the statement, "If my Army boots stayed on after my truck was blown up, I'm pretty sure they will stay on in a crash" is valid.

[Gold5th]

tbird.. that "force" only comes into effect when the moving object hits an other object.

In this case of clothes being ripped off. That's friction, which wieght has little to do with it (it does play a part, but not a huge one) Most times, the cloths snag on something and tear or can only handle so much friction before they "burn up". I the case of most footware the issue is the heels/backs drag and the footware simple comes off as though the user took them off. Which is why boots are recommended.

As far as the twist and flex support that helps with feet getting caught under the bike, or tumbling. If you flew off your bike and your ankle smoked a pole, very few boots would save you from a broken bone or two, but good boots would prevent your foot from being ripped off.

With any gear the rule of thumb is get the best you can afford, not the priciest, but the best.

The only army boot that wouldn't stay on, aren't even a boot, the dress shoes are the only ones I would be wary of.

[ReconLdr]

" If my army boots stayed on after my truck was blown up. I'm pretty sure they will stay on in a crash". That has nothing to do with a typical MC crash. Dumb statement. If you weigh 200#'s and you are just typically cruising a backroad at a leisurely speed 55-60 mph and then all of a sudden you crash ie. car left turn in front of you, hit a deer square, etc. You and your mass of wgt. ie 200#'s suddenly and abruptly is propelled forward at 60 mph. Do you realize how much ENERGY your mass carrying when it suddenly makes contact with an object or the ground to stop it. Dig out your physics book. That is why, boots, clothes, gloves, etc are ripped from a body on contact with such force. Simple example without the math: a football player/lineman weighs 300#s and in his short 4-5 yard spurt hits another lineman at about 10 mph (not 60 mph). That amount of energy dispelled at contact is more than 1 ton of energy. how much more energy do you think 200#'s has at 60 mph when it makes contact with something. their your feet. No I don't know everything about motorcycle accidents other than surviving 2 getoffs that without the protective gear I was wearing would have killed me BUT I certainly know a lot more about basic physics than YOU.:coffee:

SURRRRRRRRE you do.... You may know the geek math but your application is flawed. (I've been out of school too long to remember it)

Have you seen the show Mythbusters???? They did a similar experiment with sock. I can't search for that stuff at work but look up the episode with "Knock your socks off". They had their crash dummy standing in stocking feet and hit it with a truck (had an arm hanging off the side with a fist to simulate a punch) at IIRC 80 mph and the wool knit socks only slid a few inches. I'm quite sure Army or any other lace up boots (properly fitting) are not going to come flying off in a crash.

FWIW, I've seen more than my share of traumatic injuries (not as medical personel but as a target) and have seen legs blown off with the boot still attached. I've found boots with foot still in them. I'm pretty sure the GI Issue boots will stay put.

Again, I'm not saying it's a bad idea to wear MC specific/armored boots... I'm saying the difference isn't what you make it out to be.

My position is this: I'd rather see someone spend $80.00 on some military surplus boots and put the rest towards a quality helmet than, have them spend $100+ on boots and skimp on the helmet.

[Ops]

when I rode in the 80s I wore a pair of pull on Red Wings about 11" or so. Went down with them on (lowside at about 25 mph) and they stayed on. No big abrasions anywhere on me or my gear, scraped up my denim jeans and left a road rash on my Schott jacket.

Now I wear a pair of Bates Enforcers (http://www.rangerjoes.com/Bates-Boots-Side-Zip-Tactical-Sport-Mens-P1559C4.aspx) side zips and I like them much better than a pull-on boot. They are padded in the ankles and the leg is made of cordura which is abrasion resistant. Are they ideal? No, like most everything else in life, its a compromise between protection, comfort, affordability, and quality. I have a pair of Corcoran field boots (modernized jump boot) and have worn them riding as well. They are all leather and may offer more protection but are not as comfortable or as supportive in the ankles as the Enforcers.

Ops

[mundo]

copy and pasted from elsewhere.
Originally Posted by aaronrkelly
I cut and pasted this from another post.....thought it was relevent here considering the statement I made two posts up.....yeah, eating crow now.




I dont know what kind of boots your talking about......so I cant say for certain.....but I REALLY doubt they provide the "same protection".

I was recently in a motorcycle accident wearing a pair of Carhartt steel toed work boots - I thought, much like you.....good boots are good boots.

It was a 15mph get off in which I stupidly tried to "save" the bike by planting my foot.......well the bike kept going.....my foot stayed put and pulled me off the bike and decimated my ankle. Now the wreck was my fault......and planting my foot was stupid (its an automatic reaction when your going down....its hard to override it)........but it happened.

I did the following:
broke my Fibula 3 inches below me knee
split my Fibula and Tibia apart at the base
busted the base of my Tibia off
tore ligaments in my ankle

1 week in a splint to reduce swelling, 2 hours of surgery, 2 weeks in a splint again, 6 weeks in a walking boot (but I wasnt allowed to even put that foot on the ground....zero weight) followed up by 6 weeks of physical therapy (transition from crutches to walking) and Im on my way to walking like a 80 year old. They said about 6 months till Im back to pre-accident shape.

This is what my foot looked like about 4 weeks in.....they were taking the staples out.





Work boots are better then tennis shoes.......but they damn sure arent as good as motorcycle boots.

........and by motorcycle boots I DONT mean those Harley or Milwaukee wannabes......they are glorified work boots and only are for looks.....they offer **** protection, dont bother.

I have a pair of Alpinestars that I will be wearing once my ankle stops swelling up.....I cant get my foot in them now.

If you read the features and compared them to your work boots....you can see they dont measure up.




*Contoured shin plate protector is injected with high modulus PU for a high level of impact and abrasion resistance

*Extended inside plate is injected with medium/low durometer PU guarding the side and toe box area and features a rubber insert for controlling grip

*The inner side of the boot is specifically designed for control and features thick and whole stamped suede designed for excellent contact and grip against the bike, whilst guarding against heat

*Wide calf protector plate is injected with PU for high impact resistance

*Injected external PU heel protector guards the outer ankle and features a shock-absorbing insert on the back of the boot

*Poly fabric internal lining is laminated with open cell foam for improved air circulation

*High density contoured padding provides shock absorption for the heel and ankle areas.

*Removable anatomic foot bed

*Optimal back and forth flexibility

*3-stage instep flex zone for maximum comfort, control and support

*Coated Leather upper

*Exclusive rubber outsole design

*Closure structure features three, low profile Aluminum buckles with memory, self-closure design provides superior impact avoidance and optimal fit

*Increased flexiblity at the ball of the foot for improved braking and shifting

*Patented "ankle brace" protector

*Increased back and forth flexibility

*New form fitting PU gasket seals water out of the boot

I hope you won't mind if I cross post this on another forum (Sportbike Network) as a vivid example of the need for proper footwear. Of course I will mention your username here and I'll be posting this in the newbie section. Hope you are healing well. And thank you for sharing this painful experience. Hopefully, it can save a newbie from having to go through what you did.
what he said ... hope your healing

[Bosby]

My biggest concern with boots is the ankle flex. I use to ride in just work boots but the thought of having my foot separated from the ankle changed my mind. As for the force having to go somewhere, the rest of my leg definitely allows for more torque and flexibility and should be enough to absorb and prevent too much damage to my knees or bones. For example, when my legs are held straight, I can only rotate my foot about 45 degrees. However, when I utilize my entire leg and hips, I am able to rotate that foot at least 180 degrees around.

Also, the ankle definitely a weak point and the twisting force of a crash can easily separate the joints. Any energy not absorbed by a hard shelled MC boot will be transferred to a MUCH stronger spot, ie the tibia, that is much less likely to break.

I ride with a pair of Dainese TRQ Race Out Air Boots that my friend gave me for cheap since it was the wrong size for him.

[aaronrkelly]

what he said ... hope your healing

Yeah.....Im mostly good.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263588_1597727362402_1812559313_957726_2870434_n.j pg

My foot no longer looks like that.....but I do have some good scars.

If I have to stand for any longer then 30 mins I will walk like an old person for the rest of the day.......fairly pronounced limp.

I cant stand on uneven ground for nothing.......its beyond painful.

My ankle makes a cool clicking noise when you rotate it........and I can feel that screw head under my skin.......creeps me the *F* out.

I aint going to be running any marathons.....but then again I wasnt before so eh, no big loss.

Id say in 10 years or so Im really gonna be kicking myself in the ass for this stupid error.....but I will likely have to use the other foot cause this one will hurt to much......:biggrin:

**** happens......ride on.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/260035_1597727842414_1812559313_957728_5276018_n.j pg

[sunita1211]

definitely military shoes are stylish and very beautifully cheap...one must own it and wear it sometimes for a change

[Donanoyscott]

Wow, interesting discussion. I have been wearing steel toe work boots for most of my riding and was considering wearing my Tanker boots from when I was in the Army as a Tank Commander. Once in a great while I have worn athletic shoes but they make me feel almost barefoot while riding.

ARE there any actual MC boots that don't look like they are from some Sci-Fi costume?

[shiroun]

I'm currently in service.

With that said, I wear my military boots when I ride. Definitely don't regret it. I wear the standard army issued ones to ride, and my bates to work.

The few times I've slipped I've never hurt my ankle or foot.

[leauge]

i wear em' my opinion, if you get them issued wear em if you dont i'd spend the money on something a bit better

[UBERK]

....if you get them issued wear em if you dont i'd spend the money on something a bit better

Pretty much why I do. I can get up to 4 pair a year of Danner boots that retail for $280....makes me sick sometimes to think about it.