i am a beginner and want to know do i need motorcycle boots?

Answer 1

Just to ride, good boots are necessary, but not the ones labeled "Motorcycle". Unless you want the image as well.

Answer 2

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For your clothing look for CE approved armour on shoulders, elbows and spine on the jacket, if you live somewhere where it rains you might as well get a textile jacket, the abrasion protection is not quite as good as leather but not far off and they are cheaper. There is CE approval for gloves although few motorcycle ones have it, however they should be strong construction with protection on the knuckles and palms with a high cuff that overlaps the jacket cuffs, try both jacket and gloves on at the same time. You can get away with hiking boots but they will not offer the same level of protection as motorcycle boots. What kind of bike are you looking for? General good advice is to start small, around 250cc, and work your way up as you gain experience. btw ignore Lee’s advice he has clearly very little idea – no production 600cc bike will do 187mph

Answer 3

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The purpose of the motorcycle boot is protection. There are a range of motorcycle boots available for the different types of riding.

For example, a motorcycle commuter requires a different amount of protection and a different style of motorcycle boot than a motorcycle racer does.

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When purchasing motorcycle boots, the first step is to choose the correct boots for the type of riding you will be doing.

Answer 4

Not only do you need motorcycle boots, but a leather jacket, leather pants, a good set of gloves and a full face helmet. This is the best protection you can ger. In most states, helmets are required. You also might want to join the American Motorcyclist Association as well.

Answer 5

You should have some kinda of over the ankle boot when you ride, even if it isn't a "motorcycle boot"
Even a good workboot will work for normal riding.
If you're racing or doing motorcross/offroading you will want something made specifically for riding. Usually, those boots will have really stiff ankle support and even shields over the bones.
http://www.motorcyclegiftshop.com/motorcycle_boots.html

Answer 6

You only need boots if you value for feet and ankles. If you don't then sandles would do just fine.

Seriously, you don't necessarly need motorcycle boots, it is a good idea though but you at least need sturdy footwear that covers your ankles.

When you fall your legs flail around and it is likely that your feet are going to hit something maybe even hard enough to shatter your heel or ankle.

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Good Luck,

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Answer 7

Nah, you can walk on the stumps left over when your bike crushes your ankles into a pulp.

My bike fell on my foot once when I was learning, and without boots I'm sure that the 400+lbs would have broken my foot. With boots, it was just a minor inconvenience to get my foot out from under it.

Like all gear, it's up to you to wear what you want, but don't whine when you crash and you're not protected.

Answer 8

Unless you feel like having surgery after your bike mangles and crushes every bone in your ankle, then you don't. Besides, surgery like that is painless! If you're riding motocross, you want them...no, you need them. If you're a beginner, you will be crashing...it's all a part of learning. And besides, if you're not crashing, you're not racing! I don't know anyone who hasn't broken a bone, or two, or 40...this is just one key piece of protective gear that will help not break something. Even if it's a cheap pair, they'll help. Not to mention, they save your right calf/angle from being burned by the pipe...your choice my friend.

Answer 9

When we were teenagers my bruv. bought himself a new RD LC 250 - and new boots and jacket to go with it (well, he was excited to be getting on a brand new bike after a couple of years on 2nd hand runabouts!)

He looked the cats pyjama's in them and on his shiny new bike!

Unfortunately he was "just popping round" his mates house (wearing jeans and trainers) when some dozy cow decided to turn right without indicating.

He could have swerved up on to the pavement to avoid the car - but there were kids walking there so instead he tried to squeeze through the gap. His right leg and ankle kicked out the rear quarter of this idiots car - I mean it completely caved it in.

When he got to hospital they had no trouble cutting his trainer off as it was so soggy with blood and after a couple of hours in surgery - where they "Barry Sheened" him up with metal pins to put his shattered lower leg back together, they put him in traction for two weeks - before letting him come home in a cast.

On the bright side he did make a good friend whilst in hospital for so long (another biker in traction!) and his boots still looked lovely and shiny (unlike his jacket and helmet which were a bit scuffed from doing their job)

On the flip side he was off work for 4 months, the insurance company said it was his word against the drivers - so didn't pay out - and he sold the bike for spares and repairs.

Plus he couldn't get his knackered ankle into his new boots.

You need to make your own decisions, and I hope telling you this will help you make an informed decision.

Answer 10

What kind of bike do you have? is it a dirt bike or street? if you have a dirt bike always wear protection specially boots and a helmet, buy FOX they are awesome boots specially around the foot area for shifting, hope it helps.