Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > In the Garage or Shop > Riding Gear

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-07-2008, 08:49 AM   #1
PiZdETS
⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝
 
PiZdETS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝
Moto: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝
Posts: 990
Default The most important breakthrough in motorcycle safety this decade

Finally...



Do your boots have fluorescent night vision? Didn't think so, time to upgrade.
Quote:
I thought I've seen everything... but nooooo.

Bata , one of world's leading shoe manufacturers, have released a special, wait for it... biker sandal!

That's correct, in Bangladesh, they've released the MotoSandal (made in Indonesia)

The MotoSandal is a sandal that has been released with bikers in mind. Now, I've got to ask... why is the sandal special?

According to the manufacturer, it offers protection! The sandal is a real sandal, i.e., it is open on all sides, so where's the protection?

The press data states that it's "exhaust heat resistant". But most of the sandal is open, so maybe the strap is protected from the exhaust heat, but 90% of the foot isn't.

They show the right sandal, and then say that the top is "gear shaft protected".... what kind of motorcycles do they ride..??

And what happens when a car rides over the foot when you're stopped at the lights... boots protect, sandals don't... even in Bangladesh...
__________________

Last edited by PiZdETS; 05-07-2008 at 02:45 PM..
PiZdETS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 09:41 AM   #2
NONE_too_SOFT
Chopstix / \
 
NONE_too_SOFT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Akron OH
Moto: 03 CBR RR
Posts: 5,350
Default

over there they're all riding fiddies and mopeds down the street in 190* weather. i dont think they had us hard core sport bikers in mind.

but yea, what a joke. sad thing is, they will get bought.
NONE_too_SOFT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 09:49 AM   #3
Rider
Moto GP Star
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,156
Default

Some idiot is going to buy that shit too...
Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 09:50 AM   #4
NONE_too_SOFT
Chopstix / \
 
NONE_too_SOFT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Akron OH
Moto: 03 CBR RR
Posts: 5,350
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rider View Post
Some idiot is going to buy that shit too...
some idiot? every person that buys that thing is an idiot.

imagine a rock hittin your toe on the highway at 80 mph... freaking PAINFUL.
NONE_too_SOFT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 10:10 AM   #5
NeonspeedRT
At Large
 
NeonspeedRT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jax, FL
Moto: 2005 R1
Posts: 678
Default

OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Just when you thought things couldn't get any squidler. The motosandal comes along
__________________
MSF Rider Coach
Motorcycle Training Institue Inc

"Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."
NeonspeedRT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 10:11 AM   #6
Rider
Moto GP Star
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,156
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT View Post
OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Just when you thought things couldn't get any squidler. The motosandal comes along
You could buy some for Stunt4life as a gift.
Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 10:12 AM   #7
Katherine
WERA Yellow Plate
 
Katherine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Charleston, SC
Moto: 07 CBR 600RR
Posts: 562
Default

Those would sell like hotcakes here. People love to ride in flip flops.
Katherine is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 11:21 AM   #8
fnfalman
Europhile
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure
Posts: 1,875
Default

I think that it goes beautifully with a chromed turtle shell and a Corona wifebeater.
__________________
Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride

fnfalman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 12:39 PM   #9
NeonspeedRT
At Large
 
NeonspeedRT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jax, FL
Moto: 2005 R1
Posts: 678
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fnfalman View Post
I think that it goes beautifully with a chromed turtle shell and a Corona wifebeater.
Yup. Those sandals need to be added to the GSXR owners welcome kit
__________________
MSF Rider Coach
Motorcycle Training Institue Inc

"Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."
NeonspeedRT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2008, 12:42 PM   #10
t-homo
WSB Champion
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT View Post
Yup. Those sandals need to be added to the GSXR owners welcome kit
t-homo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:41 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.