It's only the AStar shorties I've got. I always tend to buy the Sidi full boots. My winter Sidi gortex have been amazing. Re-soled 3 times and still going strong, but I'll be replacing them with the equivalent Daytona. The local dealer sells Daytona and I always try them on when I go in just for 5 minutes of bliss
I tried Sidi but they are two narrow for me, same as the new Alpinestars, if the length is right they are way to narrow
PS: paulo’s comment is correct in one sense If you do one mile or a thousand miles you must be more likely to have an accident the more miles you do And I think none of us who ride bikes thinks about anyone else or we would always go out in a metal box
Looks safer now Your more than welcome to have a ride paulo but believe me you will be thinking of your family whilst on it
I'm with you, Bazz. Us 'British' bike owners must stick together. (I'm forgetting my Thailand, India, and wherever else components though!)
DMs ! - a bit old school I know. But we used to crash our bikes wearing DMs and I don't remember damaged feet being the problem ! Seriously. I know speeds round here are lower, and I do not have to commute in the freezing torrential rain of deep winter , and temperatures are likely a bit warmer down here - but these suit me fine - even for trips away. In the summer my GoreTex lined Alpinestars boots get so hot they are enough to make you pass out when taken off and you get a whiff. The most important thing is that a boot is safer in that it is more likely to stay on your foot in a crash, whereas a shoe will fly off leaving you to slide along in your socks. Swap the laces out for leather ones, and make sure they stay out of harms way.......... These ..... and these.....
Wouldn't chance going out on bike with anything other than a full sized boot. Had a slow speed off 2 yrs ago on the AT aand can see where the boot saved my skin.
Talking of protective gear.....this driver has just been sentenced for this absolutely appalling accident up at The Strines a popular biking road around our way. Sounds as if the bikers full air bag system saved him! https://www.southyorks.police.uk/fi.../shocking-footage-of-head-on-motorbike-crash/
It'll certainly be interesting to see the survival statistics in m/c rtc's in the coming years as the full airbags become more mainstream. Having seen that, I think I could give one serious consideration.
The rider had no chance whatsoever. And we all know that will be chalked up to speeding motorcyclists around the Dales.
Even the Minion hanging from the windscreen looked traumatised. In all seriousness though as far as I am concerned protective clothing is a must, if you can go through your life without putting it into action then that’s a result. That guy probably saved his own life by his quick actions, elevating the bike and launching himself over the car. I’ve seen the aftermath of a head on between a car and a bike and it didn’t end well.
but...do they offer the anti leg twisting mechanisms that a "proper" bike boot offers. I personally don't subscribe to the shorter distance you travel the less you are likely to be involved in a RTC. The law of averages has nothing to do with likelihood. I would say you would have to take into account the number of risks involved. Far too many to list. You pays your money and takes your choice.
All boots can come off if you break your fib/tib in an accident. There are some videos on youtube from John Hinds (racing doctor who is no longer with us). He explains that when he attends a scene and sees a boot off he knows straight away he's dealing with leg fracture. Quite sickening to imagine your foot rotating in a full length boot enough to leave the boot behind.
Of course Hazard awareness plays a massive part in all our road safety..... I for one take hazard awareness very seriously and with a good dose of healthy paranoia, I believe I've saved my own bacon on many occasions. So In many ways this attitude puts you in control to a certain extent, 20 years riding defensively has served me well..... That's how I feel personally, I can't speak for others. There are obviously many many arse holes out there on the roads as displayed in @Lozzy's video....... You just never know I suppose and it's the risk we all take. Stay safe out there guys and gals...... Whether its the 5 minute pop to shops, 30 mile loop or a full day in the saddle...... I wish you all a safe return
