Motorcycle Boots, Much More Than Style
Everybody has noticed the occasional motorcycle rider out for an afternoon ride in the summer.
The rider is enjoying a sunny day on his machine.
If everything goes perfectly, he may make it home in one piece without injury, however, if something unexpected happens, he just may end up in the hospital for a long and painful convalescence.
While out for his afternoon ride, he neglected some of the very basic things that are vital to protecting every rider no matter how skilled.
Enjoying the sun, the rider is outfitted in shorts, flip-flops and a sleeveless shirt.
Since his home state doesn't require helmets, the only protection on his head is a stylish black and white bandanna.
Everything was going fine, until reaching the fateful intersection where the minivan driving mother, distracted by her children, didn't see him before pulling into the street.
Leaving aside the skill of the rider, wearing the proper protective gear could have saved this rider from making a painful deposit of skin on the asphalt.
Most riders are well aware of the dangers they face on the road and how important it is to protect themselves, however, far too many ignore those risks and head out for their afternoon in the sun without adequate protection.
Working from the ground up, the proper gear starts with the right footwear.
Motorcycle boots are not simply a statement of style but a key piece of protective gear.
Boots protect the rider from painful exhaust burns, from flying gravel and in the event of a crash road rash and broken ankles.
There are various styles of boots available to fit the personality of the rider.
These include black leather boots with buckles, classic engineer style boots and boots designed for the race track.
Regardless of style, a quality pair of boots is essential to protecting riders from everyday road hazards and against injury in the event of a crash.
There are three basic types of motorcycle boots: racing boots, motocross boots and street or touring boots.
Racing boots, designed for protecting riders on the track, provide the highest level of armor.
They are typically constructed of a combination of materials including thick leather and heavy plastics.
Motocross boots are similar to racing boots but are designed for off road use.
They extend farther up the leg and are typically of a stiffer construction of the other types of boots.
Standard touring boots are designed for riders who spend the majority of their time riding on hard pavement.
They have a low heel to allow for control of the motorcycle and are usually constructed of tough, heavy leather.
Regardless of the style chosen, the important point is that projection starts at the ground and begins with a quality pair of protective motorcycle boots.
The rider is enjoying a sunny day on his machine.
If everything goes perfectly, he may make it home in one piece without injury, however, if something unexpected happens, he just may end up in the hospital for a long and painful convalescence.
While out for his afternoon ride, he neglected some of the very basic things that are vital to protecting every rider no matter how skilled.
Enjoying the sun, the rider is outfitted in shorts, flip-flops and a sleeveless shirt.
Since his home state doesn't require helmets, the only protection on his head is a stylish black and white bandanna.
Everything was going fine, until reaching the fateful intersection where the minivan driving mother, distracted by her children, didn't see him before pulling into the street.
Leaving aside the skill of the rider, wearing the proper protective gear could have saved this rider from making a painful deposit of skin on the asphalt.
Most riders are well aware of the dangers they face on the road and how important it is to protect themselves, however, far too many ignore those risks and head out for their afternoon in the sun without adequate protection.
Working from the ground up, the proper gear starts with the right footwear.
Motorcycle boots are not simply a statement of style but a key piece of protective gear.
Boots protect the rider from painful exhaust burns, from flying gravel and in the event of a crash road rash and broken ankles.
There are various styles of boots available to fit the personality of the rider.
These include black leather boots with buckles, classic engineer style boots and boots designed for the race track.
Regardless of style, a quality pair of boots is essential to protecting riders from everyday road hazards and against injury in the event of a crash.
There are three basic types of motorcycle boots: racing boots, motocross boots and street or touring boots.
Racing boots, designed for protecting riders on the track, provide the highest level of armor.
They are typically constructed of a combination of materials including thick leather and heavy plastics.
Motocross boots are similar to racing boots but are designed for off road use.
They extend farther up the leg and are typically of a stiffer construction of the other types of boots.
Standard touring boots are designed for riders who spend the majority of their time riding on hard pavement.
They have a low heel to allow for control of the motorcycle and are usually constructed of tough, heavy leather.
Regardless of the style chosen, the important point is that projection starts at the ground and begins with a quality pair of protective motorcycle boots.
