Should motocross boots be worn for road use?

[Blanka]

Im thinking of getting a pair of wulfspot mx boots.

Does anyone use motocross boots when there driving on roads? Is it safe to wear them on roads? Is there any disavantages like less grip or would they wear out quickly on roads?

Cant think of anymore questions
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[seanybiker]

Dont see why not, never wore a pair meself but some of them look shit cool. I'd wear em on the road anyways.

[Blazher]

I dont get on the bike with out wearing all my gear all the time! it will be that one day you dont wear it and BANG i mofo cage hits you !!

[hooligan666]

I have nearly always had a pair over the years, they are a good solid boot, exelent for the road, waterproof, great grip, and they mould to the shape of your feet (after a few weeks).
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I use mine mainly in the winter, but i do wear them in summer when i feel like a change from my other bike boots.
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The ones i have at the moment are alpinestars, the Roger de coster model, which are all leather, i have had the plasticy ones in the past but i find the all leather ones far better all round.

But there is nothing wrong with the plasticy ones as i said i have had them and used them.

One tip i can leave you with, get a size bigger for socks in the winter.
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[RallyMan]

Dont see why not, perhapse a bit cumbersome compaired to road boots. Whats the road bike?

[Blanka]

Originally Posted by hooligan666

I have nearly always had a pair over the years, they are a good solid boot, exelent for the road, waterproof, great grip, and they mould to the shape of your feet (after a few weeks).
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I use mine mainly in the winter, but i do wear them in summer when i feel like a change from my other bike boots.
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The ones i have at the moment are alpinestars, the Roger de coster model, which are all leather, i have had the plasticy ones in the past but i find the all leather ones far better all round.

But there is nothing wrong with the plasticy ones as i said i have had them and used them.

One tip i can leave you with, get a size bigger for socks in the winter.
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Thanks holigan think i'll go for them now
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[panther600]

Originally Posted by RallyMan

Dont see why not, perhapse a bit cumbersome compaired to road boots. Whats the road bike?

a 125 vagina.

[RallyMan]

Reason for asking is for clearance between pegs and leavers or gearshift. Not a lot of feeling from them, but loads of protection.

One outweighs the other. Go for it lad.

[col64f]

If their cheap,they fit,they do the job then why not

[Blanka]

Originally Posted by RallyMan

Dont see why not, perhapse a bit cumbersome compaired to road boots. Whats the road bike?

Its Viagra 125

[RallyMan]

Outch, just clicked your signature. Poor bear.

[hooligan666]

Originally Posted by RallyMan

Dont see why not, perhapse a bit cumbersome compaired to road boots. Whats the road bike?

You are right, but you do get used to them, i have had a fair number of big single thumpers over the years, which the boots are suited for. they are not good for sport bikes.
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Good for the old st100, though.
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[RallyMan]

Tos the good thing about life my friend, takes all sorts.

[Blanka]

Originally Posted by RallyMan

Outch, just clicked your signature. Poor bear.

Ahhh sure he was grand.... I hope
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[thunderbirds2]

Have a pair of Alpinstars for the dirt bike but find them a bit awkward on the GS. Can't get my foot in under the gear pedal so have to change with the rim on the side of the boot. You might have a bit more space on Viagra though, can't remember.

[Balius Rider]

I use them on the SV. Find them great in bad weather and you get used to them after a week or so. Awkward for the first few days use.

[dobo]

I wouldnt have thought you'd have any probs - I've a pair of Alpinestars meself but the MX ones look the biz...whould be a fair bit of clearance between gear shift and the rests do ye...next thing you get is a pair of forward extenders to lay back
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[bazmac]

I do the opposite!!!!

On road boots off road!!!!!!!

[scania]

I once went over to Cotters buy an expensive pair of motocross boots for road use, Simon advised me that they would give great protection to feet and ankles, but would also increase the chances of a broken leg or twisted knee higher up the leg bedcause there was no flexability in them. He advised me to buy a far cheaper set of road boots, still have them.

[KTMkenny]

did i mention I was selling supermoto boots.

perfect compromise.