Ridge outdoors makes work boots tactical boots and the 9000 ultimate zipper boots are one of 9 different boots currently in their motorcycle lineup.
Motorcycle boots vs work boots.
Motorcycle boots include specific features that go beyond what your basic work boot includes.
The first pair of boots in this comparison is the ridge outdoors 9000 ultimate zipper boots.
Let me know what you think.
The likes of marlon brando would help popularize the pull on in biker circles and is how most people associate the boots today.
Boots are probably the most important piece of gear for riding off road.
However any motorcycle boot is still a better option than a pair of sneakers casual shoes or heaven forbid flip flops and sandals.
Further most work boots have laces that can come loose and get tangled in moving parts on a bike and let cold air in around the laces.
A simple comparison between timberland boots and elf synthese 14 riding shoes.
Even with full on dirt boots i have managed to break toes and bruise ankles.
Broke and can t afford armored motorcycle boots but trying to find something better than your ankle high shoes.
If you value your feet and ankles treat them right on your bike and invest in a good pair of boots.
Work boots although they they look solid aren t designed to protect from the same forces as moto boots.
Boots made for motorcycle wear have a less bulky toe box better designed to work with a shifting lever on a motorcycle.
That can make a huge difference when riding in even moderately cool weather.
Hit the thrift stores and look for a pair of leather work boots.
I didn t realise just how much more support riding shoes offer till i tried bending them.