Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Because I'm doing my cbt soon and I don't have any + I'm gonna have to be riding to school in some shity school shoes that cost like £19.99 : Will this be a problem with the gears? Someone told me it hurt there feet without boots? Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 you'll be doing your cbt on a ped right? not a geared bike? sturdy shoes or boots are usually recommended, but not trainers. it's all in case you come off. trainers = no protection at all.i did my cbt in a pair of caterpillars and was fine Quote
Guest philgale Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 it would only hurt your feat if you fall off.....all gear isnt necessary unless you come off......i read a quote somewhere "dress for the fall not the ride"its up to you, i have rode in magnums before now but wouldnt ride in anything but proper bike boots now Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 If you are going to ride a geared bike then a strong upper/toecap is essential for gear changes.I have been to many bike accidents where the rider had trainers on and the damage to their feet was, to say the least. unsightly.Boots do not make you invulnerable to injury, but they do make those injuries less debilitating.Buy and wear good boots. Quote
pumilio Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 I did my cbt in a pair of walking boots, but soon found that I wanted a real pair of motorbike boots with decent armour and weather protection. They can be pricey, but are worth it... Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 you'll be doing your cbt on a ped right? not a geared bike? Nope, I'll be doing it on my brand new Generic Trigger X And at the moment all I have is a shity pair of Nike Air Max 90's. Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 sorry mate! nice looking bike by the wayas parapanfan said - trainers are no good. apart from the injuries theres no reinforcement in the uppers so gears will be a bitch.borrow some boots off a mate? Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Change to strong boots ASAP.I took my CBT and first couple of lessons in service issue Magnums. I bought my first pair of bike boots from Hein Gericke over three years ago and they're still in regular service today.They weren't too expensive but I have kept them treated with Urad cream and they are still waterproof and comfortable - although I noticed the stitching was looking a wee bit frayed in places recently. Edited November 3, 2008 by Anonymous Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Urm... I don't think I know anyone with boots lol... really All my friends where Nike, converse, Adidas etcWell when I'm going to school I'm not going to have a choice I have to wear plain black shoes :@ Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 @parapanfanI'm sorry but I didn't understand that... Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Plain black Doc Marten's might do for school too. Quote
Gin Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Urm... I don't think I know anyone with boots lol... really All my friends where Nike, converse, Adidas etcWell when I'm going to school I'm not going to have a choice I have to wear plain black shoes :@ So get black biking boots to be honest, if you come off youll be glad you payed extra.. Jin x Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 I'm more worried about the gears? I know I'm being foolish but... Ima fool Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 @parapanfanI'm sorry but I didn't understand that... Understand what? Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Service issue magnums and some other words? lolWasn't sure what they where. Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Magnums are strong boots with a reinforced (not steel) toecap.Urad is a leather treatment which helps protect all leather goods, including boots and biking leathers. Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 magnums are boots that a lot or armed forces use instead of standard ones. look like a combat boot but more comfy, better protection,etc.didn't know paramedics got issued them. nice one Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 hmm,You reckon they make metal insoles lol Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Some boots do have a steel shank, but I don't think the Magnum range carries them. Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Shank? lol round her people call knifes shanks... Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 That's because they watch silly American movies - the correct British term is "shiv".The shank is the bit that forms the shape and supports the arch of the foot. Quote
TomW Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 how about these best of both worlds and you could wear them to school lol http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Motospo ... is?wid=800 Quote
harrycpr Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 how about these best of both worlds and you could wear them to school lol http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Motospo ... is?wid=800 i love those sidi's wanna get a pair for wen i pass my test to shoot into town n that Quote
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 No ankle protection!Dogs danglies = http://www.motostrano.com/pumagp1000.html Quote
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