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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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If you don't believe me, Mythbusters did an epidode on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak8OvP87938
I don't know the rationale behind my dealer's opinion that boots designed for motorcycle racing on tracks aren't well suited to street riding, so I can't comment on that, only repeat what he had said. It might have to do with comfort when off the bike, or it might have to do with the types of forces and impacts you get from track getoffs as opposed to streets. I really don't know.
I've ridden with my steel toe boots for the last 3 seasons, and I'm glad I had them on when I went down, but I wish I'd had better protection at the top of the foot, not just a toe cap. I've been thinking about incorporating something like this into my safety gear:
http://www.safetycompany.com/products/Metatarsal-Guard-by-Kanga-Tuff.html?gclid=CjgKEAjwtZucBRD77aiiq_v4xnASJABkAg8JsYQulwqxLbA26gB1xdZdf08CxHaRzkZXZ3rQT4FjNfD_BwE#
When I first started riding with my steel toes, I found it a bit awkward. The boots are thicker and don't fit under the shift lever with as much clearance, and there's less feel. But I got used to it pretty quickly, and didn't feel like it inhibited my ability to shift, up or down. I'm fairly confident that if I can get used to it, anyone who wants to give it a chance can.
To be sure, a steel toe and tarsal protection isn't the only safety feature a good boot needs. A strong shank and ankle support is also a must.
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