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
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.
I wouldn't ride in those. Laces + Chain = Amputation. Get some velcro and/or zipper closing motorcycle boots.
no dice shredder..
I think these are a better option:
(http://images.puma.com/usstore/catalog/products/30074401.jpg)
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
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 20, 2006, 11:12:17 PM
I think these are a better option:
(http://images.puma.com/usstore/catalog/products/30074401.jpg)
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.
Here's what you want for "riding booties"
http://www.newenough.com/product_group_boots_alpinestars.htm
Except for those dumb Stroke street shoes. :icon_rolleyes:
just wear some eastland hightops... :cookoo:
Quote from: melloGS on April 21, 2006, 08:56:25 PM
just wear some eastland hightops... :cookoo:
Dude, if you're wearing high tops, might as well go for the old skool Chuck Taylors.
why wear shoes?
Quote from: pantablo on April 21, 2006, 11:12:35 PM
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