Work boots although they they look solid aren t designed to protect from the same forces as moto boots.
Motorcycle boots vs work boots.
That can make a huge difference when riding in even moderately cool weather.
However any motorcycle boot is still a better option than a pair of sneakers casual shoes or heaven forbid flip flops and sandals.
Boots are probably the most important piece of gear for riding off road.
Further most work boots have laces that can come loose and get tangled in moving parts on a bike and let cold air in around the laces.
The workwear design joined the tall pull on style of horse riding boots with the supportive arch and sole of a work boot and would move from feeding coal to shifting gears on motorcycles.
Ridge outdoors makes work boots tactical boots and the 9000 ultimate zipper boots are one of 9 different boots currently in their motorcycle lineup.
The first pair of boots in this comparison is the ridge outdoors 9000 ultimate zipper boots.
The likes of marlon brando would help popularize the pull on in biker circles and is how most people associate the boots today.
Hit the thrift stores and look for a pair of leather work boots.
A simple comparison between timberland boots and elf synthese 14 riding shoes.
Let me know what you think.
Even with full on dirt boots i have managed to break toes and bruise ankles.
If you value your feet and ankles treat them right on your bike and invest in a good pair of boots.
Motorcycle boots include specific features that go beyond what your basic work boot includes.
I didn t realise just how much more support riding shoes offer till i tried bending them.
Broke and can t afford armored motorcycle boots but trying to find something better than your ankle high shoes.