I'm still wearing my 2-year-old tennis shoes for riding.. Tried some work boots instead (with a steel toe) but I couldn't feel anything. Couldn't feel the shifter or when I was braking, etc.
I still want some good boots, but
1) I'm not sure about the whole feeling the shifter/brake thing on some of these boots. They look so big and bulky that you wouldn't be able to.
2) I use my MC to go to work, the store, etc. and don't want to have to limp around in boots not made for walking (plus the awkward look)