Boots on a trike?

[Chappy KC]

BOOTS

I have a comfortable breathable pair of 5.11's with zippered sides. I still wear them 99% of the time and prefer them. Sneakers seem to be ok but I still like the extra protection of the heavier sole and the fabric support of my ankles.

 

[rhino 2]

I never dropped a bike......ThumbUp
[since the last time]

 

[Tadgh45]

I always wear boots and jeans. Current boot is the Bates 5" Tactical Sport with side zippers and composite toe. Great feeling, comfortable boot. I used to wear a Converse #8674 6" tactical boot. They were a great boot. Unfortunately when I had to replace them I found that Reebok had purchased Converse and screwed them up big time. The fit and quality of the same boot are piss poor. I took a chance on the Bates from Galls and really like them.
After being hit by a concrete truck on my 2 wheeler 40 years ago and living to talk about it, I am a firm believer in dressing for the crash. It will always be jeans, above the ankle boots, jacket, vest, gloves and helmet for me. The jacket might be lighter due to the temperature but I will always be covered.

 

[MikeyTX]

Both

I carry sneakers, rarely wear them. I Still prefer my side zip boots. They have mesh sides so heat is not an issue.

 

[rhino 2]

Leather boots [Steel Tip], All the time, Full face helmet in the winter, 3/4 Helmet in the warm weather' And Tin Foil hat when i'm not riding.....:xzqxz:

 

[rhino 2]

...:xzqxz:...

 

[Sully]

Tiki Troters for me.

 

[MikeyTX]

Leather boots [Steel Tip], All the time, Full face helmet in the winter, 3/4 Helmet in the warm weather' And Tin Foil hat when i'm not riding.....:xzqxz:

Makes sense to me.

 

[rhino 2]

Makes sense to me.

The best way to ward off the Chemtrails.......:xzqxz::xzqxz::laugh:

 

[consitter]

I wear shorts and birks when the weather cooperates.

 

[Ozarker]

Oldie but goodie:laugh:

When I rode my Transalp I wore AGVSPORT jacket, usually the pants (suited up), it has armor for knees, thighs, elbows, shoulders and back. I wore my Army combat boots, old style black leather. Always wore eye protection. Never got on that bike without a decent helmet, full or 3/4. Wore shorty gloves too.

Same for riding cruisers, except it was jeans and leathers. Boots most of the time, yes, I hand tennis shoe days in town. Always eye protection, gloves and helmet.

On my trike, a bit different, this past summer, jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes or hiking style boots, gloves, eye protection and helmet.

Now, this fall until next summer, I'm going to get that suit back out, it has waterproof liner and insulated liner.....or my leathers. Combat boots or, if it's really cold, my old black mickey mouse boots. Heavier gloves, etc.

I'm too old now to look like a bad arse orag:

I also won't bounce like I use to, so all the protection I can get is important.

Didn't mention the Bad Boy air horn on my trike :laugh:

IMHO going without proper protection is just asking for trouble! Now, I'm gonna put on my Trojan and go for a ride....

 

[Peter A.]

Boots

Mingus41 - You're missing the point, Sir. Probably the most important reason to wear heavy duty, above the ankle boots is to protect your feet in the event of a crash. True, on three we are not as likely to lay a bike down, but if a cager knocks me off my trike, I would certainly like something to keep the skin on my ankles, or maybe even help keep my foot attached to my leg in a more serious collision. However, to each his own.

Totally agree, OLD SCHOOL here, doesn’t matter, on my 2 or 3 wheeler it’s still the SAME,

Boots rule!

orag:

 

[ol' school]

...spent too many Nites scraping bodies and body parts off the Blacktop to Ignore the Safety Issue!

Same here... always wear my safety gear... boots, helmet, gloves, long pants... been on the ground... didn't like it... safety gear saved my bacon...

 

[rhino 2]

I will use reasonable safety gear for my safety...But if i find i have to dress up like Bibendum, That means i'm riding scared ' And riding scared IMO isn't safe either.....:Shrug:

 

[Jack Klarich]

I always wear boots and gloves