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[jjjiii]

Back on May 10, I was in a single-vehicle accident while riding my motorcycle. I lowsided at around 25 mph while turning a corner when I encountered a hubcap in my line, which caused me to panic and lose control as I tried to avoid hitting it

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[shereth]

"My guy at the dealership said that for street riding, a good steel-toed work boot with a steel shank and good ankle support offers superior protection to most motorcycle boots. His opinion is that racing boots are not ideal for street riding as they have different concerns in mind, and that safety boots as used in construction and industry are better suited to street riding."

This statement baffles me. Work boots provide, at best, some protection against crushing and some minimal ankle support that's sufficient to keep you from twisting your ankle if you trip on a cord or something. That's about it. They're designed to protect people who are in an environment where you might step on something sharp or drop something heavy on your toe.

I do not know what "concerns" the guy at the dealership believes that race-oriented moto boots have, but these boots are designed for exactly the kinds of situations an unfortunate motorcyclist may find themselves in - bouncing and sliding against the pavement at significant speeds. A good moto boot - I myself wear and can vouch for the Siti Vertigo myself - will protect your foot and ankle not only from impacts and abrasions but is also stiff enough to keep your ankle from moving in ways that it should not. The only factor that a race boot might prove "inferior" in to any other footwear in terms of "street riding" is the fact that they're designed with a bit of an aggressive riding position in mind and might prove a little awkward in something like a cruiser, if that's what he means by "street riding". I can't say personally as I only ride sportbikes, but ... for anyone to look at you straight in the face and tell you that a work boot offers better protection than a moto boot in any scenario leads me to wonder what he is smoking and to severely question his judgment in general.

Do yourself a favor and spend the extra dough on a good moto boot - that's what they were designed for, after all. They may not be the most comfortable for walking around off the bike, but that's not where you need the protection right?