Joined the T Bone Club.

Ouch, sorry man. Hope the leg heals quickly. And that you'll be able to fix up the bike.

[L3nny]

Sounds rough. Hope you and the bike are mended soon.

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That sucks. Hope you heal quickly and get back out soon

[shiftin_gear98]

Thanks for all the best wishes. Crutches suck.

[shiftin_gear98]

As l'm sat here looking at my foot. Of which I can only see my toes. They are currently about 3 times the size of the ones on my other foot. They range in colour from putrid yellow to manky purple. I would like to pass on a little advise to others. Now I have the benefit of hindsight. Please for the love of God, don't ride your bike without proper boots. I foolishly decided to not wear my Alpinestars boots, as it was a sunny day. I was wearing jeans and work boots. What could go wrong! JUST DON'T. It's not ****ing worth it.

Sounds like you have rainbow-toes! Ouch.

Would your alpinestars really have protected you much better than your work boots? If you have steel-toed, rugged work boots, aren't they just as stiff or even stiffer than riding boots?

[shiftin_gear98]

I really believe that if I'd had the Alpinestars on then my foot may well be sore. But not as busted as it is now.
I slipped on grass once whilst sat on the bike coming out of my garage.
The bike slid straight out sideways. My leg was pinned under the bike - resting on my boot. No injury, no damage to the bike as it was off the floor. Just a hassle of getting the sodding thing off me! Those Alpinestars are bomb proof.


So to answer your point, no work boots would not offer the same protection, your kidding yourself if you think they will. They are for ****wits.
As I will be hobbling around for the next 8 weeks - with a house move in the immediate future - I am a ****wit.

[Bibio]

one other thing about steel toed work boots, they can cut your toes off. ride in what you like its your body/life but if you value your body parts then buy decent bike gear as it might just be the difference between loosing a limb and saving one.

Shiftin_gear, that's valuable insight. I'll be sure to keep my boots on! Hey, at least you'll have massive arms by the end of the 8 weeks :P

Bibio, that's a very good point with the steel plates, I hadn't thought of that.

I buy comfortable gear that I know I will wear on a daily basis- my riding boots are on the softer side (very comfortable & cool), not as stiff/padded as the alpinestars, but much better than sneakers.

You should see how some people ride up here in New England -> flip flops, shorts, shirtless with no helmet but sunglasses. And sometimes their lady on the back, in a bikini. Just imagine that road rash....

[Toooldtodie]

Originally Posted by shiftin_gear98

As l'm sat here looking at my foot. Of which I can only see my toes. They are currently about 3 times the size of the ones on my other foot. They range in colour from putrid yellow to manky purple. I would like to pass on a little advise to others. Now I have the benefit of hindsight. Please for the love of God, don't ride your bike without proper boots. I foolishly decided to not wear my Alpinestars boots, as it was a sunny day. I was wearing jeans and work boots. What could go wrong! JUST DON'T. It's not ****ing worth it.

I feel your pain, and agree with protection whatever the weather. My Sidi boots saved me a broken ankle (boots ko'd but what the hell!). You live (thankfully) and learn. Spent some money on summer gear recently rather than risk an off wearing t-shirt, will have to justify expense over several years worth of wear and disapproving looks from missus who claims household budget spent on making me look good (or less sh*te).
Get well soon mate and all the best for a full recovery, however long that takes.