Motorcycle shoes. Lets see em. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Packofcrows · 10-13-2015, 02:09 PM

Hey guys, so i been slowly buying gear for my motorcycle riding. I have DOT helmet, gloves, nifty leather jacket thats light and pant covers but i still cant find comfy boots/shoes that work well on a bike+walking.

See, i have flat feet from birth and being fat. Thats the truth. Therefore, i have trouble wearing Mexican style boots and heavy duty workers boots. Currently, i bought some mediocre but nice looking Rock and Republic shoe boots that cover my ankles. Its thin on bottom and comfy but i feel the protection in a case where i could fall and slide would just disintegrate the shoe/boot. My friend and i were denied a DMV driving exam due to not having proper shoes. We were both wearing sport sneakers...blah.

Anyone have any reccomendations? Or pics on what they use to ride? I know many of you twin owners ride too.

p.s. purchasing a 2015 Vulcan S in black. A cruiser bike. Not a fan of riding sports or dirt bikes. I just fell in love with it over a V star and a Honda.

Tcoat · 10-13-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Therefore, i have trouble wearing Mexican style boots and heavy duty workers boots.
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Well I doubt the Mexican style is suitable for bike riding anyway. I can see a couple of issues off the top of my head.

phobos512 · 10-13-2015, 02:54 PM

I wear a set of Alpinestars S-MX Rs (not my pic):

They could hardly be called motorcycle "shoes" though. And as you pointed out you're a cruiser type. I will say, for quickie rides I just wear a pair of workboots I have (and I don't advocate that; it's a bad habit, I could break my ankles, etc.).

I can wholeheartedly recommend Revzilla for your motorcycle shopping needs:

http://www.revzilla.com/cruiser-harley-boots (pay no attention to the "Harley" in the URL)

NWFRS · 10-13-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Anyone have any reccomendations?

I used to just wear my favorite leather shoes...

...but if I ever got back into it I'd probably try Dainese first. I've visited a few memorable bike shops in Italy and I was always impressed by the Dainese products. They seem to value comfort and style pretty highly-I remember seeing full one-piece race suits over there that looked like pin-striped cocktail dinner suits.

http://www.revzilla.com/dainese-boots

Dadhawk · 10-13-2015, 03:47 PM

I always wear boots, regardless, never shoes.

If I'm going on a long ride, I prefer military (real) jump boots. Yes, they are a pain to get on, but hard to get better ankle protection.

Shorter rides where I know the speeds will be slow, I typically wear a pair of good quality steel toe work boots.

shiumai · 10-13-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I doubt the Mexican style is suitable for bike riding anyway. I can see a couple of issues off the top of my head.

hmm. strap one of those fellas to the front of a dirt bike and ya got yerself a snowmobile.

Packofcrows · 10-13-2015, 06:49 PM

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hmm. strap one of those fellas to the front of a dirt bike and ya got yerself a snowmobile.

hahahaha oh you guys...

@Tcoat

Tcoat · 10-13-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

hahahaha oh you guys...

@Tcoat

Why is there only one of each?

Packofcrows · 10-13-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Why is there only one of each?

You know us Mexicans, show us a pair of shoes, turn around and they're gone!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DT7bX-B1Mg"]And it's gone (original) - YouTube[/ame]

roddy · 10-13-2015, 07:32 PM

I had a hard time finding shoes/boots as well. There were some really nice sportbike boots, but they're usually pretty stiff, and not that great for walking. I didn't ride a cruiser, but ended up going with a Harley boot. Not as good as the sportbike boot for protection, but still a motorcycle boot, and comfortable to walk around in.
Check your local Harley Davidson dealer...they might have something there that isn't covered in buckles, or chrome bits. The ones I had were similar to these...

86Mike · 10-13-2015, 09:30 PM

This was a good compromise for me. They are pretty comfortable for wearing all day. They don't breathe well though since they are waterproof so I only use them in the winter:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-rap-wp-shoes

Packofcrows · 10-14-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Mike

This was a good compromise for me. They are pretty comfortable for wearing all day. They don't breathe well though since they are waterproof so I only use them in the winter:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-rap-wp-shoes

Thanks! Gonna go check them out tomorrow after work!

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Originally Posted by roddy

I had a hard time finding shoes/boots as well. There were some really nice sportbike boots, but they're usually pretty stiff, and not that great for walking. I didn't ride a cruiser, but ended up going with a Harley boot. Not as good as the sportbike boot for protection, but still a motorcycle boot, and comfortable to walk around in.
Check your local Harley Davidson dealer...they might have something there that isn't covered in buckles, or chrome bits. The ones I had were similar to these...

Nice! I totally forgot about Harley stores! They'll probably laugh at a 'sports/urban' cruiser rider LOL

tyrantcf · 10-15-2015, 01:52 AM

I like my Spidi XP3-S boots. I can honestly say they rival even my most comfortable shoes.

Model Citizen · 10-15-2015, 08:27 AM

I have a set of these, they're awesome, in terms protection and feel its basically a race level boot without the flash or complication.

Downside, not cheap.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...l-pro-in-boots

10-13-2015, 02:09 PM	#1
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,258 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Motorcycle shoes. Lets see em. Hey guys, so i been slowly buying gear for my motorcycle riding. I have DOT helmet, gloves, nifty leather jacket thats light and pant covers but i still cant find comfy boots/shoes that work well on a bike+walking. See, i have flat feet from birth and being fat. Thats the truth. Therefore, i have trouble wearing Mexican style boots and heavy duty workers boots. Currently, i bought some mediocre but nice looking Rock and Republic shoe boots that cover my ankles. Its thin on bottom and comfy but i feel the protection in a case where i could fall and slide would just disintegrate the shoe/boot. My friend and i were denied a DMV driving exam due to not having proper shoes. We were both wearing sport sneakers...blah. Anyone have any reccomendations? Or pics on what they use to ride? I know many of you twin owners ride too. p.s. purchasing a 2015 Vulcan S in black. A cruiser bike. Not a fan of riding sports or dirt bikes. I just fell in love with it over a V star and a Honda. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

10-13-2015, 02:54 PM	#3
phobos512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S 6MT Whiteout Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 950 Thanks: 234 Thanked 374 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wear a set of Alpinestars S-MX Rs (not my pic): They could hardly be called motorcycle "shoes" though. And as you pointed out you're a cruiser type. I will say, for quickie rides I just wear a pair of workboots I have (and I don't advocate that; it's a bad habit, I could break my ankles, etc.). I can wholeheartedly recommend Revzilla for your motorcycle shopping needs: http://www.revzilla.com/cruiser-harley-boots (pay no attention to the "Harley" in the URL) __________________ Matt \| '14 FR-S 6MT Whiteout \| '13 Sonata Hybrid \| '11 CBR1000RR

10-13-2015, 03:47 PM	#5
Dadhawk 1st86 Driver! Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 19,839 Thanks: 38,890 Thanked 24,983 Times in 11,396 Posts Mentioned: 182 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I always wear boots, regardless, never shoes. If I'm going on a long ride, I prefer military (real) jump boots. Yes, they are a pain to get on, but hard to get better ankle protection. Shorter rides where I know the speeds will be slow, I typically wear a pair of good quality steel toe work boots. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

10-13-2015, 07:32 PM	#10
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a hard time finding shoes/boots as well. There were some really nice sportbike boots, but they're usually pretty stiff, and not that great for walking. I didn't ride a cruiser, but ended up going with a Harley boot. Not as good as the sportbike boot for protection, but still a motorcycle boot, and comfortable to walk around in. Check your local Harley Davidson dealer...they might have something there that isn't covered in buckles, or chrome bits. The ones I had were similar to these... __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

10-15-2015, 01:52 AM	#13
tyrantcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: '16 WRX, CBR1000RR Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 560 Thanks: 422 Thanked 369 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I like my Spidi XP3-S boots. I can honestly say they rival even my most comfortable shoes. __________________ Phantom ESC'd Build Thread (Retired):http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75293

10-13-2015, 09:30 PM	#11
86Mike Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: FT-86 Location: NC Posts: 33 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This was a good compromise for me. They are pretty comfortable for wearing all day. They don't breathe well though since they are waterproof so I only use them in the winter: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-rap-wp-shoes

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