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Don’t Forget Footwear
October 20, 2009

There is nothing worse than seeing a great looking Harley Davidson or custom chopper rolling down the road with a rider who does not have the clothing to match. There should be a law against those who don’t take as much pride in their appearance as they do in the appearance of their bike

Bikers should appear to be cool and casual but there are limits. Even in hot weather climates like Texas and Florida, shorts look terrible while riding a v-twin cruiser. Not only is in unsafe but it just doesn’t look good at all. Once again, there should be a law against not wearing cool motorcycle apparel.

But the worst is bad footwear. There is no excuse for riding a $20,000 Custom Harley or muscle cruiser while wearing a pair of tennis shoes. It would make more sense to wear a t-shirt that says “hello, I’m not a real biker.”

Motorcycle footwear comes in great variety of styles to fit anyone’s taste, appearance, color preference, and price range. Even bikers who want a more casual look can opt for race bike boots that look much better than basketball shoes.

There are also lots of options for great looking, feminine footwear for lady riders. There’s no need for women to wear a big pair of men’s boots in order to ride safely. Just make sure that when wearing boots with heels that they are not too high and have a wide sole for traction. There is nothing cute about wearing great boots if it causes you to drop your bike at a stop light.

Remember the lessons from your motorcycle rider safety course which included always wearing above the ankle boots. It’s a great safety tip and it is also great for style too. Make sure the boots have a thick sole and a good tread pattern.

After that, go wild. Find a style that works for you.

Remember to stick with shoes that have a rubber sole so that you ride safely. Boots and shoes with leather soles can be slippery in wet conditions and cause you to lose control of your bike while stopping or maneuvering slowly in a parking lot. Nothing is more embarrassing than dropping a beautiful chopper because the rider chose to ride in a pair of leather loafers.