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Old 07-04-2009, 09:49 AM   #1
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Default Casual Riding Boots With Good Protection?

I'm on the hunt for something I can wear to work (desk job). I'm having a hard time finding something that protects well (good ankle/shin protection). Any suggestions?

Putting my leathers on for a 15 minute ride to work, and then changing clothes when I get there isn't really feasible.
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Old 07-04-2009, 10:19 AM   #2
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Icon Field Armor boots. I've crashed mine twice and OSP crashed his and we both walked away without any damage.

http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=1978&id=7889

Otherwise they offer a number of boots that are more casual but I believe would be less protective. Oh FWIW, the Field Armor boots are super comfortable IMHO.

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Old 07-04-2009, 10:47 AM   #3
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I already went down that road. Those were my first pair of boots. I hate the fat toebox on them. It was impossible to get my shifter adjusted enough so I could get those Frankenstein boots under it. I wore them once, and sold them on Ebay.

No doubt, they're protective. But, if I can't ride my bike on them, what's the point?

I just found these:

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Old 07-04-2009, 10:51 AM   #4
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You plan to wear either pair of those moon boots to work?
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Sure. I just sit at a desk and write software all day. It's not like I'm on my feet, or having to dress up for customers.
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:05 AM   #6
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Teknic Freestyles are comfy, but if you had trouble with the toebox on the Icons, you might have the same issue with these.

I've also got the teknic violator 2's; for a race style boot, the lower/foot part looks deceptively normal peeking out from under pants.

Really I think your best bet is just wear whatever boots you love, and leave a pair of shoes at your office to change into. Only takes a moment to change shoes at work, and that way you don't have to sacrifice comfort OR protection.
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:05 AM   #7
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Sure. I just sit at a desk and write software all day. It's not like I'm on my feet, or having to dress up for customers.
So just wear your regular riding boots. My A* SMX Plus boots are super comfortable! Better yet, bring shoes to work, leave them at your desk and change when you get there. That's what I always did when I worked in an office.
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:15 AM   #8
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I do have a pair of Sidis. The problem is that they're designed to have the pants tucked into them.

What I was thinking about doing was getting some more kevlar/leather reinforced denim jeans to wear, and a pair of the above mentioned boots. Then, there's no clothes changing, no jeans tucked into boots, etc.

I'm trying to get away from wearing my mesh jacket & regular jeans for commuting and get myself some more protection.

For boots, right now I'm wearing a pair of Danner work boots. They're better than nothing. I want better:


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Old 07-04-2009, 10:58 AM   #9
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Gotcha. I just assumed you meant something that looked like a normal pair of boots when you said casual. Not ankle length race boots.
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Do you have good riding boots? Because before I spent $100 on casual shit I get a pair of good boots for $150-200. I don't have any problems getting my jeans over my boots. These are Red Route jeans BTW $69 From Cyclegear. Kevlar, knee armor, heavy denim, zips to jacket, etc.



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