49 Motorcycle Boots
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This article is from the Australia Motorcycles FAQ, by Cameron Simpson cs@zip.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
49 Motorcycle Boots
[ This section could include things like Doc Martens, GP boots and so
on, but for the moment let's keep it to bike- specific boots. ]
Boots should have a solid, stiff sole (to prevent buckling),
and cover at least your ankles. Boots that rise higher (over the
shins) are even better. A number of manufacturers sell boots with
little bits of inbuilt armour -- this mainly adds abrasion and
penetration resistance in the case of an accident.
Water resistance is important in a pair of boots -- look for boots
without seams or laces at the front (on the outside) as these will let
water in. Zippers and buttons should be on the inside of your leg,
around the back where water can't easily run.
See also the Jackets subsection WRT abrasion/impact resistance.
The British magazine Performance Bikes tested thirteen different boots
and a pair of sneakers in their October 1994 issue. The tests
(performed by Dr. Rod Woods, Cambridge) were "designed to replicate
the most common failures of real bike boots in real road
accidents". It's nine pages long and full of pictures, so it can't be
included fully here, but it's pretty comprehensive.
[ distillation to be added ]
Manufacturers:
Alpinestars
David Craig <dcraig@eee.utas.edu.au>: excellent boots. six
years use, zips failed
Colin Panisset <colinp@nms.otc.com.au>: The Gore-Tex boots
with armoured bits. Great, really waterproof, warm all the
time. Two years, soles coming a bit loose but still going.
($275 at time of purchase)
Rossi
David Craig <dcraig@eee.utas.edu.au>:
good boots. four years use, soles worn out. current pair,
two years use, no complaints.
R-Jays
Sidi
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