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Old 11-26-2008, 12:31 AM
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Default Gym/Tennis Shoes: while riding?

95% of the time I ride with my boots. The other day I rode with a pair of leather tennis shoes. I took a short ride in my neighborhood and I kept the tennis shoes on. Needless to say they weren't oil resistant but I know that this isn't the best choice to ride with. I understand having oil resistant shoes and above ankle protection is critical. I wanted to find out what opinions out there.
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 12:38 AM
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I ride to work daily in tennis shoes,. I'm not about to change from my boots at work, and not wearing my boots all day at work,. When I do rides, I where my boots,. Tennis shoes are better then sandles.. :-) I'm sure some will disagree with me..
 
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I have ridden with my Chuck Taylors a few times, but prefer and usually always wear boots.
 
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90% of my riding is in-town/commuting. I wear what I want for when I get off the bike.
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 02:08 AM
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Would never wear any type of soft soled shoe on a bike. I always wear boots. I buy comfortable boots that I can wear all day at work. Not a problem. But then, I figure it's just like choosing to wear or not wear a helmet, or any other safety gear - it's up to each individual rider to choose the level of protection and risk with which they are comfortable.
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 04:25 AM
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My house is on a dead end street. I run the bike up it & back to the garage in the cold weather, no snow, to keep it road ready. Thats the only time I wear anything but boots..
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 04:27 AM
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Hi-top converse allstars-if conditions are right
 
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Tennis shoes, dress shoes, boots...Just depends on what I have to wear at work that day. Non-work days I always wear my boots, 90% of the time I am riding to and from work
 
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I do not Ride with Tennis Shoes on, I have Riding Boots for the Bike, I did forget one time though I had them on and went to gas up the Bike and come Home, I think they are unsafe for Riding because of the Shoe Laces getting caught on something, I wear Leather Slip on Boots .
 
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Depends on what I am wearing when I decide to take the scoot out. Anything from boots to sandals.
 


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