If you love riding motorcycles, you must realize that you must wear protective clothing when riding one.
Along with the helmet, the correct boots, jacket, gloves and trousers should be worn to help minimize injury should there be an accident, or even to just protect you from the weather.
Choosing a pair of motorcycle boot that is comfortable whilst providing protection and function can be quite difficult if you are new to this.
Motorcycle boots can be found in different lengths ranging from above the ankle to below the knees and they have low heels to help you control the motorcycle whilst riding.
Although motorcycle boots can be made from leather and plastic, for safety's sake, heavy, thick leather is the option to go for.
Some of these boots may also have rigid inserts to help protect the legs and ankles in case of accident.
They might also have a water-proof lining such as Gore-Tex.
The soles of motorcycle boots are typically thick soles made of rubber and this helps to absorb the vibrations that come from the motorcycle whilst riding it.
Another good feature to look for is a tread pattern that is deep as this assists with good stability and traction especially in wet conditions.
These soles should be sewn on and not glued with a bonding agent as this will ensure its durability.
Another important feature when looking for motorcycle boots is the ease of putting it on and taking it off.
Boots that are slip-on styles will easily slip off during accidents or a tumble from the motorcycle.
Choose one that has zip closures that are enclosed as exposed zippers will allows water to seep in during wet weather.
Laces are another option but make sure that the laces are covered by a flap or cover to avoid tangling the laces on the foot peg.
Having Velcro closures towards the top of the boot also help in keeping the boot on your foot in case of accident.
Comfort should also be taken into consideration and breaking in your boots before a long ride is essential.
If you do intend to take long rides, then looking for boots with extra protection for the ankles is very important.
Usually this can be found in the form of an insert that is made of hard plastic and it is inserted into the boot before the boot is worn.
Again, look for comfort as well as protection as being uncomfortable will take your attention away from the road in front of you and make the ride a dangerous one.
Another feature of the boot is the soles and they are usually quite stiff which is quite natural as it usually has a hard plastic or steel insert to give even more protection to the feet.
Keep in mind when buying boots that the soles should be stiff but flexible enough along the length of the sole and rigid along its width.
This is to help protect the feet just in case the bike topples on them.
You can choose from different types of motorcycle boots such as the tall biker boots, short biker boots and steel toe boots.
Although short biker boots don't offer much protection their length makes for more flexibility and ease of wear.
These are a great pair of boots if you plan on short bike rides.
The tall biker boots are typically 9-11 inches and might have a harness like attachment around the region of the boot ankle.
Due to this, these types of boots are also known as the Harness Boot.
These are good for long bike rides as the boots offer more protection.
The steel toe boots are also another good option as the steel toe caps offer protection from injuries.
If you keep in mind these basic but important features when buying your boots, you can have a comfortable ride on your motorcycle, whilst enjoying the wind in your hair and the thrill of the ride.
Along with the helmet, the correct boots, jacket, gloves and trousers should be worn to help minimize injury should there be an accident, or even to just protect you from the weather.
Choosing a pair of motorcycle boot that is comfortable whilst providing protection and function can be quite difficult if you are new to this.
Motorcycle boots can be found in different lengths ranging from above the ankle to below the knees and they have low heels to help you control the motorcycle whilst riding.
Although motorcycle boots can be made from leather and plastic, for safety's sake, heavy, thick leather is the option to go for.
Some of these boots may also have rigid inserts to help protect the legs and ankles in case of accident.
They might also have a water-proof lining such as Gore-Tex.
The soles of motorcycle boots are typically thick soles made of rubber and this helps to absorb the vibrations that come from the motorcycle whilst riding it.
Another good feature to look for is a tread pattern that is deep as this assists with good stability and traction especially in wet conditions.
These soles should be sewn on and not glued with a bonding agent as this will ensure its durability.
Another important feature when looking for motorcycle boots is the ease of putting it on and taking it off.
Boots that are slip-on styles will easily slip off during accidents or a tumble from the motorcycle.
Choose one that has zip closures that are enclosed as exposed zippers will allows water to seep in during wet weather.
Laces are another option but make sure that the laces are covered by a flap or cover to avoid tangling the laces on the foot peg.
Having Velcro closures towards the top of the boot also help in keeping the boot on your foot in case of accident.
Comfort should also be taken into consideration and breaking in your boots before a long ride is essential.
If you do intend to take long rides, then looking for boots with extra protection for the ankles is very important.
Usually this can be found in the form of an insert that is made of hard plastic and it is inserted into the boot before the boot is worn.
Again, look for comfort as well as protection as being uncomfortable will take your attention away from the road in front of you and make the ride a dangerous one.
Another feature of the boot is the soles and they are usually quite stiff which is quite natural as it usually has a hard plastic or steel insert to give even more protection to the feet.
Keep in mind when buying boots that the soles should be stiff but flexible enough along the length of the sole and rigid along its width.
This is to help protect the feet just in case the bike topples on them.
You can choose from different types of motorcycle boots such as the tall biker boots, short biker boots and steel toe boots.
Although short biker boots don't offer much protection their length makes for more flexibility and ease of wear.
These are a great pair of boots if you plan on short bike rides.
The tall biker boots are typically 9-11 inches and might have a harness like attachment around the region of the boot ankle.
Due to this, these types of boots are also known as the Harness Boot.
These are good for long bike rides as the boots offer more protection.
The steel toe boots are also another good option as the steel toe caps offer protection from injuries.
If you keep in mind these basic but important features when buying your boots, you can have a comfortable ride on your motorcycle, whilst enjoying the wind in your hair and the thrill of the ride.
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