Anyone know where to get the cheapest motorcycle riding boots or something similar?

[SaltyNuts]

I'm sighing up for a motorcycle riding course weekend after next. I have to wear some motorcycle riding boots. Tennis shoes won't work. Any ideas where to get some cheap ones? Amazon ones are EXPENSIVE generally, and I don't trust Ebay for something like boots. Might places like WalMart sell them on the cheap? I want something dirt cheap, because after the course I will never wear them again LOL.

Thanks!

 

[RPD]

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[Captante]

I'm sighing up for a motorcycle riding course

Praise Jeebus!

 

[nakedfrog]

Praise Jeebus!

Between this and the DIY go-kart, he'll probably be able to do it up close and personal soon

 

[shortylickens]

How about you ask when you sign up? Or before? Its a long shot but maybe the people who give motorcycle lessons might know where to find motorcycle boots.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I want something dirt cheap, because after the course I will never wear them again LOL.

Familiar with the expression 'dress for the slide, not the ride."? While it may not be doable to wear them every time you ride, investing in some comfortable MC boots is a good idea.

I took the 2 week course many moons ago when I was 19. It let you skip the whole DMV process and get your MC permit added to your license, upon successful completion of the course.

 

[snoopy7548]

OP in his new boots:

 

[RLGL]

eBay should have some used ones

 

[Torn Mind]

Buy and return from Walmart.

 

[Captante]

Serious answer... don't spend a lot of money on dedicated "riding" boots until you know for sure you will actually stay serious about riding long enough for it to be worth it.

Having said that you DO need heavy-duty work/hiking boots with oil-resistant soles that either use very short laces or have a way to secure said laces so they CANNOT snag on anything. (I can't stress that last point enough!)

Most importantly the boots themselves need to cover and protect your ankles.... protective toes can't hurt either but make sure they're not so thick that you have trouble shifting.

Also when you buy protective gear don't forget the skin on your legs!

Draggin Jeans

*(regular blue jeans will evaporate on-contact with the pavement... along with skin and muscle!)

 

[Greenman]

eBay should have some used ones

Do you have to remove the old feet?

 

[Captante]

Do you have to remove the old feet?

 

[blackangst1]

Serious answer... don't spend a lot of money on dedicated "riding" boots until you know for sure you will actually stay serious about riding long enough for it to be worth it.

Having said that you DO need heavy-duty work/hiking boots with oil-resistant soles that either use very short laces or have a way to secure said laces so they CANNOT snag on anything. (I can't stress that last point enough!)

Most importantly the boots themselves need to cover and protect your ankles.... protective toes can't hurt either but make sure they're not so thick that you have trouble shifting.

Also when you buy protective gear don't forget the skin on your legs!

Draggin Jeans

*(regular blue jeans will evaporate on-contact with the pavement... along with skin and muscle!)

This.

Im confused why you would take a motorcycle riding course but never wear the boots again? Not going to ride?

 

[DigDog]

I'm sighing up for a motorcycle riding course weekend after next. I have to wear some motorcycle riding boots. Tennis shoes won't work. Any ideas where to get some cheap ones? Amazon ones are EXPENSIVE generally, and I don't trust Ebay for something like boots. Might places like WalMart sell them on the cheap? I want something dirt cheap, because after the course I will never wear them again LOL.

Thanks!

good god Nuts.

First off - boots are good or shit based on how your foot is shaped. I will absolutely recommend the ones i own, TCX Hero, because
1. they are fucking A-MA-ZING, and
2. they fit me

.. and no, this doesnt mean you should google "im dumb pls explain how buy TCX Hero boots" but rather, you should physically walk to a motorcycle store, and try on boots of your size, and see *if* they have a pair that fits you properly.

Good riding gear isn't about anything *but* fit and quality. You can't second guess fit, and you can't cheap out on quality.

 

[Captante]

Next Salty-thread title:

"How do I treat infected road-rash @ home guys?"

 

[sdifox]

Your local morgue should have a nice collection.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Can you find a nice fresh motorcycle wreck nearby and .... well ... you know .... ????

 

[snoopy7548]

I still think you should get a Honda Grom, OP.