footwear

derf · 08-08-2009, 12:20 AM

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2009/02/1...ly-for-bikers/

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have to admit that when I first saw this ad posted on http://www.600rr.net, I was convinced that it was a joke. After all, who in their right mind would condone, let alone promote wearing sandals whilst riding a motorcycle? Bata, the world’s largest footwear company, that’s who!

Sure, we’ve all had lazy moments where we move our bikes around the driveway in bare feet or take a quick rip to the store wearing running shoes, but buying sandals specifically for riding? Seriously?

Last year Bata launched their exclusive ‘Motor Sandal’ in Bangladesh, which is specifically designed for bikers who evidently welcome ankle burns and road rash. “The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,” Bata’s Bangladesh marketing manager, said at a press briefing in Dhaka.

Safety was clearly the first and foremost objective as the Motor Sandal features a fiberglass reinforced sole, gear shifter protector, heat resistant rubber, toe bumper and fluorescent rear strap, which is also removable in case you want to make them into slippers. And why wouldn’t you!?

Why stop there? Why not go one step further and make construction worker-specific, work boot-inspired sandal? The Motor Sandal is currently available in five different styles across Bangladesh for a mere 900 Taka a pair, which is about $13 USD. If you happen to value convenience and your foot tan more than safety, check out Bata’s website to pick yourself up a pair.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

azoomm · 08-08-2009, 12:24 AM

Those are the most awesomeness...

karl_1052 · 08-08-2009, 08:44 AM

I wonder if they will make a promotion with Suzuki to sell a pair with each new GSXR

Antwanny · 08-11-2009, 09:56 PM

end of the world

Digifox · 08-11-2009, 10:24 PM

Uh, Derf...
Didnt these get posted up on CF a LONG time ago?

derf · 08-11-2009, 11:46 PM

I dunno were they? I stumbled on them the other day

marko138 · 08-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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“The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,”

Bahahahahah.

shmike · 08-12-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

end of the world

No shit?

These things are being sold in Bangladesh. These offer more protection than the bare feet or paper-thin flip-flops your typical commuter wears.

Check this dude out:
No eye protection, no riding sandals, no overpants and no jacket on a 2bullpower ride.

WHAT A SQUID!

Rider · 08-12-2009, 01:05 PM

They'll go perfectly with an old school leather helmet.

Tmall · 08-12-2009, 02:54 PM

Those rape condoms sold in Africa don't serve a purpose since a north American wouldn't wear them?

What about 80 dollar helmets? They're not as good as an arai. Do they serve a purpose?

I posed the same argument shmike did on the old site. They're not aimed at you or me. They're aimed at somebody who is going to wear sandals regardless.

Advertising a pair of decent riding boots there would be like advertising a lambo. You sure as hell aren't going to sell one any time soon.

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Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Those rape condoms sold in Africa don't serve a purpose since a north American wouldn't wear them? What about 80 dollar helmets? They're not as good as an arai. Do they serve a purpose? I posed the same argument shmike did on the old site. They're not aimed at you or me. They're aimed at somebody who is going to wear sandals regardless. Advertising a pair of decent riding boots there would be like advertising a lambo. You sure as hell aren't going to sell one any time soon.