Need help with footwear...

[Punx Clever]

Work boots will probably be ok in the mean time.  decently thick leather will contain the abrasion of a slide, and nothing will really cure sliding into a hard immovable object.  Your main concerns are ankle support and providing a means of preventing rash.  If your work boots give lots of ankle support, you are good to go,  BUT, it's really nice to have a GOOD set of dedicated riding boots.



Even the sidi vertigos (a racing boot) are very comfortable to walk around in all day, in my opinion.  The only thing that gives them away as a moto boot are the heel and toe sliders if your jeans are the proper length.

[Chucko9-696]

I have the Ducati Puma v2 desmo boots . Comfortable while riding ,but not the best boot to walk around in

[NoisyDante]

Wearing my flat 2 V2 boots right now, very comfortable to walk around in all day at work.

Sounds like a cowboy coming down the hall though.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[DucNaked]

Are you the "Invisable Man"?   

Oh the possibilities

[redxblack]

When I was brand new to this, my brother suggested Sidi boots. I didn't like the power ranger look. I looked around a lot and decided he was right. I got the B2 instead of the higher end models because it had ample protection and a rather muted look. I'm extremely happy with them.

I also like Rev'it stuff, but I haven't tried out any of their boots. They have some really nice features and very plain looking finishes.

[gregrnel]

I've enjoyed these after their 2 week break in. Bonus, you don't look like a storm trooper.....http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/53/ITEM/Icon-Super-Duty-2-Boots.aspx?SiteID=CSE_Gbase_036&WT.mc_ID=80003&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=45&zmap=53

[DCXCV]

I have the Sidi Doha's for wearing all day at work and they're quite comfortable.  Also have Vertigo Air's for riding days and they're not bad for a bit of walking, though I wouldn't walk a long way in them.  New Engouh has the Doha's for $170 but they have Icon and Joe Rocket for closer to $100.  No experience with those boots, though.  My Sidi's have held up very well.

[ducpainter]

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

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Because double posting is a waste of resources.

We have different sections for a reason. Please try to use them.

[baller30]

sorry DP 

[Slide Panda]

Since it hasn't been mentioned - you might go look at what Aerostitch has
http://www.aerostich.com/off-and-riding/footwear

Their boots are made for riding, but have a more simple/retro bent. No power ranger or over clunky look too them.

[teddy037.2]

cool beans, sidi makes those boots for aerostitch 

do the combats have any armor in them? those boots are hawt

[arai_speed]

+1 on the Sidi Doha's

Very comfortable and can be worn at work.

[Goat_Herder]

Do try on different brands for fit.  I think that's more important than anything.  I tried on the Sidi Way initially but it hurts my ankles that I couldn't stand walking around in them.  I went with A* Web waterproof in the end.

[OT]

+1

Sidi boots are "narrower" than, say, AStars.  I'm a d/e width (depends on the shoes) and can't wear Sidi, but AStars fit well.

If you're riding in a warmer climate, or even during the summer in the northern parts of the lower 48, give serious consideration to perfed/vented boots - your feet will thank you!

[NoisyDante]

+1

Sidi boots are "narrower" than, say, AStars.  I'm a d/e width (depends on the shoes) and can't wear Sidi, but AStars fit well.

On that subject too I also have wider feet and the Pumas fit me well, Sidi's didn't.