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What is your favorite motorcycling footwear?
tommy2cyl:
My most recent pair which are probably close to 10 years old are Forma ADVTourer. Excellent boots. I watched an informational video recently about the forces in play affecting your feet and legs in an accident when you get trapped and slide with the bike. I have always been an ATGATT guy, and having a designed boot to protect your foot is critical. One of the key elements in a motorcycle boot is to have a firm base plate (sole) that doesn't deflect or bend substantially. This of course is not real conducive to being comfortable walking in them for long distances. I pack extra walking/hiking shoes if there will be a need for that activity.
Chuck in Indiana:
--- Quote from: tommy2cyl on December 20, 2025, 01:00:09 PM --- My most recent pair which are probably close to 10 years old are Forma ADVTourer. Excellent boots. I watched an informational video recently about the forces in play affecting your feet and legs in an accident when you get trapped and slide with the bike. I have always been an ATGATT guy, and having a designed boot to protect your foot is critical. One of the key elements in a motorcycle boot is to have a firm base plate (sole) that doesn't deflect or bend substantially. This of course is not real conducive to being comfortable walking in them for long distances. I pack extra walking/hiking shoes if there will be a need for that activity.
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What Tommy sez. I was riding down a one lane road in Kentucky just looking at Appalachia when I came to a ford with maybe 2-3 inches of water from fresh rains. Thought, "no big deal" and as soon as I entered it the bike just fell out from under me. Mossy bottom and slick as snot. Fortunately my Forma boot kept the bike from damage. :smiley: The Ortho guy said I was lucky. "Normally, this kind of thing breaks that bone and I have to do a fair amount of repair, reconstruction, etc. You can walk on this with a simple brace."
Forma. Easy to get on/off, secure buckles, all kinds of protection. The short ones are..er.. ok for walking but that's not why I buy riding boots.
Like this:
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