When it comes to riding motorcycles, you have choices in just about all of your clothing and accessories. The same is true of footwear. Yes, you can ride in just about anything, although sandals are definitely not recommended. However, there are some specific biker boots sold in different stores that you should definitely take a look at before you start riding. These biker boots were designed with bikers in mind and, as such, they have a few benefits you might not get from regular footwear.
Biker boots are heavier than sneakers, that's for certain, but that heaviness does help keep your foot centered and set on the foot pegs when riding. They're usually made out of very tough leather, too, which is why they weigh more than other shoes. Because this leather is pretty thick, the books are less likely to be damaged if you have a wreck. This means your feet will be protected, too.
Why wear boots instead of other shoes? There are several reasons. Boots help protect your feet better, for one. It's not just the tougher leather, in the event of a wreck, it's very easy for your foot to get twisted around or even broken at the ankle. Since boots cover more of your ankle and lower leg, they will help keep everything straight and unbroken. The book can also protect you from your own bike. In many wrecks, the rider ends up under the bike, and a lot of weight may come down on one leg. A sturdy boot offers a lot more protection than a shoe would in this case.
Finally, biker boots are also very stylish. They will match your leather riding gear, and many even have metal decorations and bike logos on them. If you ride a Harley Davidson, for example, you could get a pair of boots with the Harley logo on them.
