alber697 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Hey guys, doing my cbt on tuesday, i have no motorcycle boots, so would some shoes like these do? http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/60128426798_5/slip_resistant_shoes_for_restaurant_McDonald_s.jpgor will they just fail me and make me go another day?Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 You ideally want some boots that'll cover your ankles. Might be worth giving them a call as a lot of places will provide you with some if you haven't got any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 you could go in trainers and wouldn't fail, you would get ridiculed and told how stupid you are though ideally you want boots not shoes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alber697 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 I know i need boots, i just wanna buy them when I know what bike i will get, as i want to buy a leather suit so colours and everything should match...dont want to buy some just for the test.Thats why i want to know if there would be any problem if i took those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 a pair of wellies are ideal too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 You'd will get arrested if you wore them rascals in your garden getting your washing off the line let alone out in public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alber697 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 So guys will i be able to do my cbt with them shoes or not? Still confused lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 you can do them in anything you want, I think the only footwear they won't let you take the cbt on is flip flops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 As Tiggie said. Wear what you like. The choice of clothing, except helmet, should not influence the result. Though flip flops shorts and a vest may be deemed not appropriate. So wear the shoes and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alber697 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Ok thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-Kent Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dsa- ... e-clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dsa-reminds-motorcycle-test-candidates-to-wear-suitable-clothing CBT is not a test and, given that clothing is discussed as part of the CBT syllabus, the candidates can hardly be expected to know much about choice of clothing prior to attending training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I took some old walking boots, ended up using the shoes I drove there in..... although I note when I went up to do my Mod 1 and 2 my instructor commented they liked to see Motorcycle boots or sensible shoes at least... As pair the link above really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookzV4 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Try and borrow some boots from a friend, or maybe the training centre will have some. Or..if you are serious just buy bike boots pre-CBT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 You can wear what you like for your CBT but I'd get a pair of budget motorcycle boots.Just remember they'll be taking you on dual carriageways and encouraging you to get up to 50/60mph so if you bin it, it's your feet. Still laughing about the guy on my CBT who wore a pair of leather soled dress boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 as i want to buy a leather suit so colours and everything should match...dont want to buy some just for the testBuy black boots. Black goes with everything.Don't let your future bike colour interfere with your safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 People who wear matching leathers for their bike are known as power rangers and internationally derided as muppets.It's a dark path should you choose to go down it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alber697 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 People who wear matching leathers for their bike are known as power rangers and internationally derided as muppets.It's a dark path should you choose to go down it. ok, so i think i will buy a green ninja and a red suite... Muppets for me are people who criticise how other people look...And people with black bikes and black suites are power rangers and muppets right? maybe 70% of all motorcycle riders haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 People who wear matching leathers for their bike are known as power rangers and internationally derided as muppets.It's a dark path should you choose to go down it. ok, so i think i will buy a green ninja and a red suite... Muppets for me are people who criticise how other people look...And people with black bikes and black suites are power rangers and muppets right? maybe 70% of all motorcycle riders haha All the best.Don't say I didn't warn you. I would love to see a poll on this.You can get away with more outlandish gear on a big sports bike, but as you're doing cbt, am I right assuming you'll have a small bike with matching mighty morphin suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 People who wear matching leathers for their bike are known as power rangers and internationally derided as muppets.It's a dark path should you choose to go down it. ok, so i think i will buy a green ninja and a red suite... Muppets for me are people who criticise how other people look...And people with black bikes and black suites are power rangers and muppets right? maybe 70% of all motorcycle riders haha Oh dear... how to make friends and influence people... you've not even got your CBT and you're worrying about the colour of your boots!!!???If you're only getting into biking so you can wear colourful clothing... dont!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I haven't been able to find rust coloured leathers so feel a bit left out in the matching outfit department I'm more of a textile fan anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Tis the season of peace and goodwill to all men (and woman ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alber697 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 I dont know why da f you guys talking not knowing a thing just asumimg... I habe to take my cbt to go for the das after. I have been riding bikes since i was 14,i am 27 now... And no i dont want a colourful suite.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Give the school that you are going to be using a quick call.They are the best people to be giving you information you're looking for.As someone has already said, they may even have boots, jackets etc that you can borrow for the CBT and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should...my cbt centre actually suggested turning up in trainers ( so you can feel the controls), I nevertheless ignored their advice and turned up in boots and leathers, felt like they were taking the piss slightly, expecting me to be crap, and the other 2 taking cbt that day were in tracky bottoms and trainers....suffice it to say I had a brilliant day, whilst the girl who dragged herself down the carpark with the twist and go while wearing said tracky bottoms went home rather sore and hopefully reconsidered her choice of gear for next time.you only have one pair of ankles, and even on the smallest bike can do yourself damage if things go wrong... my advice would be go in boots that cover the ankle at the very least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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