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Ride footware

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#6 ·
I'm a big fan of Chucks, but I doubt they will provide much protection. May want to try these instead:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-street-waterproof-shoes

They are more expensive, but still have a similar look to the Chucks. Also, they are going to have more protection for riding; they are waterproof; and they are made of leather (probably more durable). I think they look pretty cool too.
 
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There's a slim chance that the leather in those things might not disintegrate in a crash but if not then I'm pretty sure that the stitching on the seams will.
 
#9 ·
Hey, you can hate all you want. I'll just chuckle. I'm currently riding in tennis shoes so they can't be much worse. I've seen guys ride in flip flops. i didn't have 250 for the Gasolina's i want, but needed some new kicks since my Nike's have a fat hole anyway... Its just something fun guys.

Good luck with that? that made me laugh. it's not like a pair of kicks is going to cause me to crash.
 
#10 ·
They won't cause you to crash no, they just won't do much good if you do.

You really need the skin on your feet, too many things bend there so it's screaming agony if it has to grow back.
 
#14 ·
Don't worry I'll start a thread saying I'm trading in my Kevlar jeans for a pair of speedos and that'll draw them off while you make your getaway.
 
#15 ·
Same thing i was thinking when i got my red mohawk for my helmet...just tryin to have some fun....Sheesh i guess that's not what motorcycling is about. My bad.
 
#58 ·
...just tryin to have some fun....Sheesh i guess that's not what motorcycling is about. My bad.

This is what I said..."wow" to...;)

...and honestly my brudda...you do you...be careful then I guess...



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I post over in the Twins and Cafe sections too...its just that I know more than Forchetto...but he usually beats me to the post reply...so I dont even bother...;):D

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#20 ·
Not really, I was just being silly.


Although I seriously think they'll last less than a microsecond in a crash.

But it's your call.
 
#18 ·
i must say this is first bit of negetive attitude i've seen on triumph rat. Kinda broad sided. Feel free to flame away i'm leaving my own thread. lol. sad.
 
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Dude, I think you're taking this the wrong way. We're trying to offer you advice to avoid the chance of some broken bones and skin grafts, or worse. It's not meant as negativity... more as advice from those who've crashed.

You may be a great rider and never go down. But if you do, general consensus seems to be that you'll want something with a bit more protection.

I'm probably not the best advice-giver on this at the moment, as I'm a new rider this year and just laid down my Speedmaster yesterday morning (see other thread). But I will say I'm damn glad I was wearing full gear while I slid 40-50' down the road. All I have are a few sore muscles. I'd hate to think what my foot, or butt, or elbow might've looked like if I was wearing something less.

But, that may just be me -- perhaps I'm destined to never be a very good rider, or I may simply be many miles of experience shy of being a good rider, so totally in tune with my bike that that never happens again. But either way, my choice is to have enough gear on that if it does happen again I'll be protected.

YMMV. Like I said, you may be so very good at riding it never happens. If so, great.

Nobody's meaning to harsh on your thoughts out of negativity, just well-meaning advice for safety.
 
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Didn't we just have a thread about tennis shoes and flip flops for the stupi amongst us? Cool my fanny.
If you ar a fan of and follow TRAT forums you should have known you would get blasted or did you just want to poke eyes with a dull stick?
 
#41 ·
Let that be a lesson to all of us,

If all you want is unconditional approval then get a dog.
 
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As others have said, wear them, enjoy them and have fun! But if you ask for the opinions of others, receive them graciously.

I often ride in levis, a Tshirt and an open face helmet but one area I won`t compromise on is footwear. I learned the hard way, that for motorcyclists, feet are the easiest things to damage and the hardest to fix.
 
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