Boots....or Shoes...???

[BOXX3R]

I am new to trikeing and biking in general so I am still gathering riding gear that suits MY personal tastes and needs.

I wear these Reebok ERT Tactical WP boots when out on the open road or on a ride of any length, and wear various less cumbersome shoes when riding around town. Living in So Cal I don't really 'need' waterproof boots, but they were on sale and they offered them in wide sizes. Surprisingly they are really comfortable, very secure feeling and easy to walk in while off the bike.

So I got to wondering...what does everybody else like to wear when riding their Trikes?

 

[oahe]

Today I wore Crocs but usually I prefer some good solid tenny runners.

 

[rhino 2]

Boots.... Wolverine.......Steel tip...ThumbUp

 

[Fabricater]

I like to wear a shoe that covers my ankles in case I am thrown from the bike. My wife and I wear hiking boots that are waterproof. We feel these give us some protection and are easy to walk in.

 

[1dn5up]

Thought we did this already

 

[rhino 2]

Thought we did this already :Shrug:

Yep, Burnt my Retina's out for the second time.....ThumbUp

 

[Catfish]

Deja vu

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/33317-Who-rides-without-boots?highlight=wearing+boots

 

[clint44]

Lightweight and super comfortable. Love'em! https://ridgeoutdoors.com/

 

[desertclassic]

Danner, Stryker, with side zipper, waterproof, all leather, comfy. I probably will not wear these out, but if I do, I will get another pair of Danner's. Jim

If the feet hurt, everything hurts.

 

[CrystalPistol]

Bike or trike ..... no difference ..... always BOOTS.

Winter ..... usually some insulated Wolverine barn boots ..... if really cold, my Rocky's are the choice.

Most of the year .... Justin # 3040 Black cowboy boots. Love the Justins ..... been buying & wearing them since first pair as gift 1996 (in fact, just bought another pair last night on Ebay, new with tags as the seller accepted my bid, makes two pair in my stash). Have worn them in uniform, weddings, evenings out, bikes, etc.

That pair from 1996 are really worn now, I have two other pairs to wear and some put back for future use ..... but that 1996 pair were my only Justins for years and were worn on the bike, in rain even, across country on three vacations, walked all of Yosemite in the rain, and now see use when I am mowing or working in the shop some.

 

[Shadow Dreamer]

When I first started riding (up on 2) it was motocross boots. When I graduated to cruisers, I was in the Army, and stuck with my combat boots...for some reason my feet felt naked if I was wearing anything else (can you say "over trained?"). Since then, I've ALWAYS worn a combat-style boot. When people ask me about it, I've always replied, "Some days, just getting through traffic on a bike (or soon to be trike) can be worse than combat!"
~SD

 

[Phu Cat]

While on 2 wheels I always wore cowboy boots or something very close eventually giving in to just over the ankle boots. After buying the trike switched to penny loafers. Go ahead and flame me I deserve it. Loafers are no protection in an accident. But as long as I've been ridin I've only had one serious accident and it was my fault, so I'm hopin the gamble is worth it. And I don't ride now anything like I used to in my earlier 2 wheeler days.

PC

 

[FRR]

Sperrys

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

when i was on two wheels i always wore boots mostly linemen boots,but since switching to 3 i have been using tennys from time to time.

 

[Shimpy]

After going to trike I kept my rule of always wearing boots and jeans. I dropped the rule of wearing mesh jacket in this 115 degree heat index weather. Actually I don't even ride except early morning.

 

[MikeyTX]

Side zip composite toe boots. Tactile issue grade. Sole plate made of the same material. Won't set off metal detectors. Removable, washable cushion insole. Allows me to not carry second set on long trips. Oh yeah, they do cover my ankle.

 

[BOXX3R]

My latest riding shoequasition is a pair of Dainese Street Runner Gore-Tex riding boots/shoes, on the left. These are now discontinued, but there is a Dainese outlet not far from me and they were able to find the very last pair available in the country in my size, and had them drop shipped to the store. They are kind of a pain in the ass to get on and off, but once on they are extremely comfortable, especially for a EU size shoe. I went to the OC fair wearing them and walked around for hours. Then when I got home I left them on for a few more hours just because my feet felt so snuggly wuggly comfortable. Like being wrapped in a nice warm blanket. I also have a pair of Duluth Trading Wild Boar Mocs that are real easy to slip on and off for a quick ride the the store or across town.