Any suggestions on footwear?

[seiko1]

It's these ones Dave

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[Nelso]

If you go the Draggins the knee guards are a must but I prefer leather as Kevlar jeans still won't offer the protection you want if you fall off. The only reason you wear the gear is for protection when you fall off so think to yourself what would I rather be wearing if I crash and get that.

As for the boots, get the most comfortable pair of good quality motorbike boots you can for YOUR foot. You need to try them on and see what brand suits your shape of foot and what size fits best. Leathers and boots last a long time so it is expense that you won't need to outlay again for a while unless you buy something you are unhappy with.

[Phil]

Hi Guys,

Got my L's and new Ninja250r last week , as well as a helmet, jacket and gloves. Didn't worry about pants and boots off the bat but now that I've done a few hundred k's, still cautious but gaining confidence with evey corner, I'm thinkin some more protection might be a good thing.

I think I've made my mind up on gettin some Draggin or similar. (If you disagree please comment)

Not sure with footwear, My rides so far have been around to friends places and up a couple roads like Mount Keira Rd and I have just been wearing my comfort shoes - Globe skate shoes (have laces), I intend on riding some more of the nice roads down south here with mates and Phil and the guys from here when they go to the natio etc. I will also more than probably ride to work twice a week (days that it's inconvient for me to car pool due to other after work commitments) which is mainly on the F6, about 70K's, in Steel cap work boots (with laces).

I guess ultimately what I'm asking is;
1. Are my work boots fine/safe?
2. Are my Globes okay for going round to my mates? short rides up the mountain roads?(keeping in mind ATM I am taking it easy due to learning)
3. I've just been on holidays and so have little money right now, do I really have to buy a pair of riding boots right now?

Thanks Guys

What size foot? I may be able to help you out

In regards to pants, let me show you my knees That should make your decision MUCH easier

[Trox]

Hi Guys,

Got my L's and new Ninja250r last week , as well as a helmet, jacket and gloves. Didn't worry about pants and boots off the bat but now that I've done a few hundred k's, still cautious but gaining confidence with evey corner, I'm thinkin some more protection might be a good thing.

I think I've made my mind up on gettin some Draggin or similar. (If you disagree please comment)

Not sure with footwear, My rides so far have been around to friends places and up a couple roads like Mount Keira Rd and I have just been wearing my comfort shoes - Globe skate shoes (have laces), I intend on riding some more of the nice roads down south here with mates and Phil and the guys from here when they go to the natio etc. I will also more than probably ride to work twice a week (days that it's inconvient for me to car pool due to other after work commitments) which is mainly on the F6, about 70K's, in Steel cap work boots (with laces).

I guess ultimately what I'm asking is;
1. Are my work boots fine/safe?
2. Are my Globes okay for going round to my mates? short rides up the mountain roads?(keeping in mind ATM I am taking it easy due to learning)
3. I've just been on holidays and so have little money right now, do I really have to buy a pair of riding boots right now?

Thanks Guys

What size foot? I may be able to help you out

In regards to pants, let me show you my knees That should make your decision MUCH easier

I'm a size UK 8 USA 9 (I'm a short arse), If you can that definitely be appreciated otherwise Ill get some ASAP anyway
I can only imagine what ur knees are like but you have me intrigued now so I gotta see em!!

[Phil]

Hi Guys,

Got my L's and new Ninja250r last week , as well as a helmet, jacket and gloves. Didn't worry about pants and boots off the bat but now that I've done a few hundred k's, still cautious but gaining confidence with evey corner, I'm thinkin some more protection might be a good thing.

I think I've made my mind up on gettin some Draggin or similar. (If you disagree please comment)

Not sure with footwear, My rides so far have been around to friends places and up a couple roads like Mount Keira Rd and I have just been wearing my comfort shoes - Globe skate shoes (have laces), I intend on riding some more of the nice roads down south here with mates and Phil and the guys from here when they go to the natio etc. I will also more than probably ride to work twice a week (days that it's inconvient for me to car pool due to other after work commitments) which is mainly on the F6, about 70K's, in Steel cap work boots (with laces).

I guess ultimately what I'm asking is;
1. Are my work boots fine/safe?
2. Are my Globes okay for going round to my mates? short rides up the mountain roads?(keeping in mind ATM I am taking it easy due to learning)
3. I've just been on holidays and so have little money right now, do I really have to buy a pair of riding boots right now?

Thanks Guys

What size foot? I may be able to help you out

In regards to pants, let me show you my knees That should make your decision MUCH easier

I'm a size UK 8 USA 9 (I'm a short arse), If you can that definitely be appreciated otherwise Ill get some ASAP anyway
I can only imagine what ur knees are like but you have me intrigued now so I gotta see em!!

Is that size 44 If so you may be in the right place at thew right time

[smithy5]

I think a 44 boot is about a 10 in shoes......... I wear a 43 boot and i'm a 8.5 - 9 in shoes HTH....

[chimp]

Centimetres 23.2 23.5 24 24 24.7 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5
Inches 9 9.25 9.45 9.45 9.65 9.85 10 10.23 10.4 10.6 10.8 11 11.2 11.4 11.6 11.8 12
US / Canada Mens 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13
US / Canada Womens ** 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½ 14
Japanese 23 23½ 24 24½ 25 25½ 26 26½ 27 27½ 28 28½ 29 29½ 30 30½ 31
European 37 37½ 38 38½ 39½ 40 40½ 41 42 42½ 43 44 44½ 45 46 46½ 47
UK Mens 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
UK Womens 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
Australian Mens 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
Australian Womens 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½ 14

[Phil]

Dunno how that works then, I am a size 8-8.5 and my boots are 44

[Trox]

I got to a store today just to try on sizes/brands etc, they didn't have much there, a couple of RJays and that was about it. I tried a 42 and 43 - different styles so makes it hard to compare, this was because apparently one style has superseeded the other, anyway I THINK the 43 fit better but I don't really know how they are supposed to feel or if there's much "wear in" with them

Dunno how that works then, I am a size 8-8.5 and my boots are 44

Shoes and clothing, much like the ones who usually shop for them - almost impossible to understand

[smithy5]

NFI

[Chitchats]

Dunno how that works then, I am a size 8-8.5 and my boots are 44

your boots are too big, thats how that works.

im a 10 and my boots 45.

all depends on brands.

[Hawksam]

get on ebay you can buy some cheap gear there until you can afford what you really want

+1 i will be getting more gear from Ebay its cheap and generally good stuff. You just need to know your sizes.

cheers

and especially yes to number 3

[Stace]

My person favourites are either the Adidas Rome or indeed the Dunlop KT-26

[Jonno]

Adidas Rome

I havnt seen these for years, usta wear them all the time, reminds me of Rollers DB's

[marksesh]

Everyone had the rome in the 80's. the most uncomfortable shoe ever made. Had to have them tho as the cool kids had them.