I currently use these. Alpinestar GPS 3 without the waterproofing.
http://www.newenough.com./alpinestars_gps3_wp_boots_page.htm
Although comfortable, I still take a pair of shoes with me depending on where I go.
But lately I've been wanting something more casual and stylish (not so racy looking) for going out with my girl or work.
I'm thinking of the Icon Standard boots. http://www.newenough.com./icon_standard_boots_page.htm
Basically I would only use the ICON boot on my short commute to work or my girls house, or a quick jaunt to rent a movie and such.
What I want to know, is how much more am I giving up by using the ICON boot vs the AS boots? The only thing I can think of is I loose the shin protection and the ICON boots have laces.
So basically on a scale of 1-10. 10 being a full on race boot and 1 being sandals.
I figure tennis shoes are probably like a 2-3
I figure work boots are probably a 5-6
I figure these ICON boots are a 7-8
I figure the AS boots are 8-9.
Am I pretty close in my estimates?
:cheers:
Quote from: leoI figure work boots are probably a 5-6
I figure these ICON boots are a 7-8
Depends on the work boot... The only difference I see with these is the extra little ankle thing.
You can get work boots with a steel shank and a steel toe (Don't buy them if they don't say ANSI)... Takes a lot more sliding to grind through steel.
Plus... If a cager gets too close, you won't hurt your toe putting a big f%$king dent in their SUV. :mrgreen:
I guess it really depends on how much they are. :dunno:
8)
I ride with my wook boots...steel toe and shanks. They are Georgia Loggers.
http://www.georgiabootstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=G3290&Category_Code=29ladiesboots
so you want to give up protection for comfort. stick with protection.
Take shoes with you.
Laces on bike boots are a bad thing, IMO. Especially on a chain-driven bike.
Look into the Alpinestars Stunt boot. I've been using a pair for the last 9 months now and couldn't be happier. They work perfectly on the bike and are very decent on the street.
I can walk fine in my Roam, FWIW. I can walk on them for trips and errands. But for something where you plan ahead - why not take shoes with? I keep street shoes at lab, and bring regular shoes with me when I'm going on a date*.
*I did once forget, and got to wear my calf-high big bulky motorcycle boots with a miniskirt. It was a sight.
Quote*I did once forget, and got to wear my calf-high big bulky motorcycle boots with a miniskirt. It was a sight.
Now that demands pictures!
I've dated girls that wore those kind of boots with miniskirts...and they didnt own a bike.
I am interested in this one, lol.
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*I did once forget, and got to wear my calf-high big bulky motorcycle boots with a miniskirt. It was a sight.