Investing in a Pair of Boots to Go With Your Ride

Posted by Sophia Addison on September 16th, 2016

The second thing you would be purchasing after investing your money on a motorcycle, would be, a set of safety gear. The whole purpose of wearing safety gear is to keep you alive and keep your body intact. Your riding experience would be more comfortable and more adventurous and you will also be able to take more risks. If you are a competitive motorcyclist, wearing safety gear is more important than anything, as you are prone to more injuries than a regular rider. These safety gears, always made to meet certain standards and will surely keep you safe.

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Do I Really Need Them?

Of course, you do! True, you could wear anything on your feet when you ride a bike, but would it be the same as wearing motorcycle boots? No, because these boots are especially made to protect your ankles and the rest of your feet from twisting or worst case scenario, broken. Normally, such boots are made with a hard material such as leather and with shock absorbing materials on the interior like foam padding and also with metal/plastic used to protect the ankle and the foot. If you want to ride your bike and still keep your legs intact, boots will definitely come in handy but you have to be wise when it comes to purchasing a pair.

A Pair With A Good Quality

Buying a pair of these boots is no easy task, as it requires knowledge in the functions of boots once it comes into contact with the motorcycle. The best thing you could do is doing your fair share of research prior to buying a pair of boots or simply asking a professional. However, a handy guide in choosing a good pair of boots will laid down here. The most important feature of a pair boots is the mobility of them. The wearer should be able to move freely whilst wearing boots, especially should be able to bend. So always pay attention to the shaft height. The boot’s calf circumference is also important, it should be able to hold your calf and your jeans without making you uncomfortable. The vamp design should only be slightly malleable. Last but not least, the sole design. The sole is all about friction, therefore, the sole should be oil and water resistant to give the wearer a good grip.

Better Boots, Better Ride

As aforementioned, boots will keep your legs and feet intact in case of an accident. Not only that, even when you randomly or deliberately come to a stop, you put your foot on the ground to stop the bike from moving further and this could also be an instance where your feet could be in danger. In many cases, most motorcyclists have experienced hot oil leakage or burns from the exhaust system while riding their motorcycles. If you wear boots with a proper shaft height this would not be a problem for you as the boots provide necessary coverage from such accidents.

Many professional motorcyclists claim to have been in accidents and get out of them with no injuries thanks to their safety gear. So, do not hesitate to purchase your pair of boots as soon as possible.