Riding booties

[finmac]

Sparco USA makes leather boots for auto racers... now I'm not into fast road and track racing - I enjoy the good slow speed handling of the GS500 and its ability to get through the city in a snap- anyone have advice about buying a set of these boots for riding?

http://www.sparcousa.com/pracewear_shoes.asp?id=21

lots of colours to choose from, though not the cheapest option around. Similar to the Vendramini aero boot in price and styling

-Fin

[mike_mike]

they look like they would be soft, moccasin like boots - not sure if they would make good motorcycle boots. the auto racers are going for feel and grip i think.

[Egaeus]

I wouldn't ride in those.  Laces + Chain = Amputation.  Get some velcro and/or zipper closing motorcycle boots. 

[melloGS]

no dice shredder..

[Alphamazing]

I think these are a better option:



Puma Vincitore Mid. Full leather, all laces covered and secured with velcro. Has a little gear shifting thing, too.

http://store.puma.com/pumaUSStore/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=PumaUS&category%5Fname=MensMotorsportFootwear&product%5Fid=30074401&productType=Footwear&mainCategory=Men&shopBy=style&siteid=1

[joedude]

I think these are a better option:



Puma Vincitore Mid. Full leather, all laces covered and secured with velcro. Has a little gear shifting thing, too.

http://store.puma.com/pumaUSStore/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=PumaUS&category%5Fname=MensMotorsportFootwear&product%5Fid=30074401&productType=Footwear&mainCategory=Men&shopBy=style&siteid=1

Those have Little-to-no ankle protection... Which is probably the most important thing in a riding boot from a safety standpoint.

[Egaeus]

Here's what you want for "riding booties"

http://www.newenough.com/product_group_boots_alpinestars.htm

Except for those dumb Stroke street shoes.   

[melloGS]

just wear some eastland hightops...

[Alphamazing]

just wear some eastland hightops...

Dude, if you're wearing high tops, might as well go for the old skool Chuck Taylors.

[pantablo]

why wear shoes?

[Alphamazing]

why wear shoes?

Why even have feet? Feet are for wussies. You gotta be either:
a) hardcore to the max and shift with your hands by reaching down (or forward in a wheelie) and do a clutchless upshift with your hand)
b) an FJ1300AE rider
c) Hondamatic!
d) A non-motorcycling scooter rider