Army boots safe for riding? - Page 3 - SV650.org

18-06-12, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

I've had worse.....

and more over that's true as well....:-s

Then I feel so sorry for you!
I suppose it could be worse... Could be a gimp I can imagine that's quite a painful occupation.

WHY HAS THIS FORUM DAMAGED MY MIND?! I am sick in the head!

rictus01 · 18-06-12, 11:11 PM

I fear you've been exposed to idle banter a little to much, but this bit is in the real ( well real-er) world....

18-06-12, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

I fear you've been exposed to idle banter a little to much, but this bit is in the real ( well real-er) world....

I think I have. Oh lord.
Good job I've downloaded this bloody tapatalk because I'm actually commenting on the 'real world' stuff.

Dave-the-rave · 19-06-12, 01:40 AM

I've ridden in British Army high leg boots since they were first issued in the eighties.
Doc martins are kak though.

Gimps are fine (allegedly).

BillyC · 19-06-12, 06:26 AM

Okay, my 2p worth from the years of conversations and advice I've had on this subject.

Army boots are probably better than trainers - but DM boots are not, they're just too soft.

Anything with a steel toe cap should be avoided - this will cut your toes off in any crushing accident.

Motorcycle boots are made with lots of lateral rigidity to protect your foot in the event of a crush; they usually also have lots of heel, ankle and calf protection for the same reasons. Army style boots just don't offer this.

Practically speaking, motorcycle boots are easier to put on and off... while I'm a fan of laces, I'd go made if I had to get in and out of a 12-eye boot every time I got on the bike. Plus laces get caught in brake/gear levers which is a pain.

NTECUK · 19-06-12, 06:44 AM

I had DM's on when i had a car pull out on me.
Broke most of the bones in the middle part of my foot.But it held together and did its job.
The steel toe cap likely saved my toes and most bike boots don't have that.

timwilky · 19-06-12, 07:01 AM

Once got laces caught up. Embarrassing come to a stop and you cannot get your foot off the peg. Too late to try to tip it the other way. Over you go.

Lesson learned 30 years ago. Always proper boots for me.

19-06-12, 07:12 AM

Mark... that sounds awful... and you say you've had worse! You are the terminator!

19-06-12, 07:13 AM

Thanks for advice guys! Lots to think about. Any good shop recommendations? The ladies section is often not the best.

BillyC · 19-06-12, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

in 2005 I was riding my bike home on the A3...

2008 wasn't it?

18-06-12, 11:11 PM	#22
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Army boots safe for riding? I fear you've been exposed to idle banter a little to much, but this bit is in the real ( well real-er) world.... __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

19-06-12, 01:40 AM	#24
Dave-the-rave Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: London Posts: 167	Re: Army boots safe for riding? I've ridden in British Army high leg boots since they were first issued in the eighties. Doc martins are kak though. Gimps are fine (allegedly). __________________ SV650N K1

19-06-12, 06:26 AM	#25
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Re: Army boots safe for riding? Okay, my 2p worth from the years of conversations and advice I've had on this subject. Army boots are probably better than trainers - but DM boots are not, they're just too soft. Anything with a steel toe cap should be avoided - this will cut your toes off in any crushing accident. Motorcycle boots are made with lots of lateral rigidity to protect your foot in the event of a crush; they usually also have lots of heel, ankle and calf protection for the same reasons. Army style boots just don't offer this. Practically speaking, motorcycle boots are easier to put on and off... while I'm a fan of laces, I'd go made if I had to get in and out of a 12-eye boot every time I got on the bike. Plus laces get caught in brake/gear levers which is a pain. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

19-06-12, 06:44 AM	#26
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Army boots safe for riding? I had DM's on when i had a car pull out on me. Broke most of the bones in the middle part of my foot.But it held together and did its job. The steel toe cap likely saved my toes and most bike boots don't have that. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

19-06-12, 07:01 AM	#27
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Army boots safe for riding? Once got laces caught up. Embarrassing come to a stop and you cannot get your foot off the peg. Too late to try to tip it the other way. Over you go. Lesson learned 30 years ago. Always proper boots for me. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

19-06-12, 07:12 AM	#28
agy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Army boots safe for riding? Mark... that sounds awful... and you say you've had worse! You are the terminator!

19-06-12, 07:13 AM	#29
agy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Army boots safe for riding? Thanks for advice guys! Lots to think about. Any good shop recommendations? The ladies section is often not the best.

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