Ok so since i bought my ducati a few weeks ago i figured i needed some new gear. I bought the shift torque jeans since im not into the hole leather pants thing. But i did get knee and shin armor to put under it. I bought alpine stars thunder gloves. And yesterday i finally bought my icon motorhead jacket which i LOVE. I was planning on getting a dainese or A* but they just didnt fit right, and i was seriously amazed at the quality of the motorhead. I Bought a new helmet also, one of the local dealers had a left over AGV ti-tech mugello heart helmet which i loved so i got that. Now im on my last step and im stumped. When i used to ride the little 250 i just wore timberland work boots. But now on a more serious bike im considering mayb i need some more protective footwear. Im basically going to be riding for recreational reasons and fun up in rural PA and new jersey. So i dont know if i want full out "race boots". What is a good compromise?

Any info on what footwear would be good for me is greatly appreciated, and any opinions in how i did in the gear purchasing department will be nice

Thanks guys

I put this up in the gear section also but im guessing i might get a few quicker responses here so why not.


Ok so since i bought my ducati a few weeks ago i figured i needed some new gear. I bought the shift torque jeans since im not into the hole leather pants thing. But i did get knee and shin armor to put under it. I bought alpine stars thunder gloves. And yesterday i finally bought my icon motorhead jacket which i LOVE. I was planning on getting a dainese or A* but they just didnt fit right, and i was seriously amazed at the quality of the motorhead. I Bought a new helmet also, one of the local dealers had a left over AGV ti-tech mugello heart helmet which i loved so i got that. Now im on my last step and im stumped. When i used to ride the little 250 i just wore timberland work boots. But now on a more serious bike im considering mayb i need some more protective footwear. Im basically going to be riding for recreational reasons and fun up in rural PA and new jersey. So i dont know if i want full out "race boots". What is a good compromise?

Any info on what footwear would be good for me is greatly appreciated, and any opinions on the gear i already purchased would be GREAT
Thanks guys

several co's make street-oriented shoes/boots that don't make you look like a power ranger.

personally, I like Sidi.

and i like to buy them from newenough.com

how about a short sidi, like blade or slash or streetburner.

i also have an agv helmet (although not the ti-tech), so i think that was a great choice... 

wow, i got beaten while i was writing the answer... so i guess sidi is a popular choice.

SIDI and Alpinestar both make a lower-cut boot based on their race boots.


http://www.newenough.com/

My wife bought me a pair of Puma's for my birthday. They aren't full on raceboots, I can wear them all day without problem. You can pull your pants over them and they look like black shoes not moonboots. They do get rather warm when its hot out, but isn't a problem when riding. Another thing that was a bonus is that they seemed to make shifting easier for me, it made it more deliberate if that makes any sense. I like them and don't think twice about putting them on just to go around the block.

Are you the "Invisible Man"?  

I started with a pair of lower end Alpinestars that I ended up not liking very well. The closure was velcro and would come loose when riding, which led me to think they wouldn't protect my feet in an accident. They were also really bulky and more than one missed shift was blamed on them.

I then bought a pair of Sidi Vertigo boots which are MUCH better. They fit securely, have replaceable armor components, and look decent. The fit is a little narrow, so if you have wide feet, you may not like them as well.

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I have the sidi blades, not full on race boots but better than sneakers

I won a pair of Set-Up boots somewhere.  Oh... let me remember where.  That's right, the first and only New Enough Give-Away on the old board!!!  They're pretty good.  My only remark is thanks again to everyone that has migrated from TOB to the real DMF!

My footwear post from TOB.  Hope it is of some use to you.

When I first saw the Titanium Member Giveaway on TOB, I paid it no attention because I thought it was some sort of drawing for a free Titanium membership.  Since I am already a paid Titanium Member, I figured the post didn’t pertain to me.  Boy was I wrong!  When I saw that the post had grown to 2 pages, I figured I see what all the hoopla was about.  What a shock when at the top of page 2 I saw the words, “And the winner is… rule62.”  I went back to the first page to see what I had won, and to my delight, I saw a beautiful pair of Set-Up Vision boots, thoughtfully provided by www.newenough.com.

I had always felt as though my good ol’ Doc Marten’s were as good of a motorcycle boot as I would ever have.  Now I was finally going to have a dedicated pair of purpose built moto boots!  Sure enough, I received an e-mail from www.newenough.com confirming that my new boots were on their way.  I was in Baltimore on vacation (my apologies to CAM for not being able to pry myself away from the family long enough to meet up with you all) when the boots arrived at my house in Phoenix.  I couldn’t wait to get back and try them out. 

I’ve only put a handful of miles on them, but I wanted to post my initial impressions as soon as possible.  I will preface this by letting you all know that I recently purchased a pair of Field Armor Boots… the following may be a little comparison and contrast.

The fit and finish of the Set-Up Vision boot is top notch.  All of the seams are straight and true and the transition between materials (i.e. plastic shifter pad) is flawless.  The sole of the boot is firmly adhered to the rest of the chassis.  Entry and exit is made simple via a single zipper along the inside of the boot with a “hook and loop” closure at the top.  The boots are extremely comfortable and very light in comparison with the Docs and the Icons.  I wear a size 10 US as my standard size.  The Set-Up Vision size 10 is a true fit.  There are no adjustments however, which means that the right boot fits a bit snugger, as my right foot is slightly larger than my left.  This type of asymmetry is common… and made noticeable due to the lack of adjustment.  Their neutral fit does allow for comfort while walking.

On the bike, the boots feel terrific.  Using the bike’s rear-set controls seems much more intuitive in comparison to the Doc’s or Icons.  This is due in part to the Vision’s slim cross section which makes getting under the shifter effortless (a far cry from the “chunkiness” of the Field Armor).  Rear brake control seems better too.  The thin sole allows the rider to receive feedback from the brake lever and helps to develop a “feel” for what is happening back there (another non-existent trait in the Icons).

The Armor on the Set-Up Vision boots is ample, but nowhere near as robust as in the Icon product.  The heel cup, shin, ankle, calf, shifter and adjustable/removable toe sliders seem strong and are well placed.  (I hope I never need to use all of their features.) 

The look and style of the boots is AWESOME!!!

All in all the Set-Up Vision boot is an excellent entry level boot for any motorcyclist.  They leave the Doc Marten’s at the curb and don’t look like something that came out of a Frankenstein movie (Icon).  For the price… their value is UNBEATABLE!

Thanks again to everyone who made the first Titanium Member Giveaway possible, and to www.newenough.com for their support.

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

rule62

those pumas are nice, the problem is im almost tapped out since ive bought everything in such a short period of time. Now obviously i dont want anything that will sacrifice my safety but are there any shorty boots that are just a little on the cheaper side?

http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/

I have the Puma Flat 2 V2 boots, they're very comfortable and easy to get on and off.  They are also on sale now most everywhere.