03-16-2009, 09:02 AM | #21 | |
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AFAIK... it takes longer for a broken ankle to heal than a broken leg too... and has much longer recovery time... the "splinting" process... ie pins and shit... isn't as easy either... here's a decent selection of boots... it's sorted by type... but you can go back and browse by brand, type, and price I believe http://www.newenough.com/boots/all_types/ Last edited by Mr Lefty; 03-16-2009 at 09:05 AM.. |
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03-16-2009, 07:43 PM | #22 | |
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if you're worried about causing different fractures, picture it this way: lie on the pavement, and lift your leg two feet in the air. now, slam your bare ankle to the ground as hard as you can on its side. yeah, i don't want to either. now, put on a pair of the boots i have pictured below and do it again - you probably won't even feel any discomfort at all. also, the type of protection the offer will help do things that ordinary boots don't: they usually come with a limited range of motion, so there is less twisting and over-extension or over-flexion of the ankle joint. in addition, they can help prevent or minimize crushing injuries b/c they have such stronger lateral support. these are what i wear most often. see the lateral support brace and the plates in the back? they allow enough flexion/extension for walking, but limit it beyond natural movement. also, they allow nearly no lateral torsion which will sto you from "twisting" your ankle. they also help prevent a crushing injury, as does the front shin guard. Last edited by Evadd; 03-16-2009 at 07:48 PM.. |
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03-16-2009, 08:14 PM | #23 | |
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Ok, hold on, brb (guess I'm going gear shopping soon) Last edited by Fastguy; 03-16-2009 at 08:16 PM.. |
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03-16-2009, 08:38 PM | #24 |
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I purchased a pair of A* ( AlpineStars ) SMX-4 boots in the late fall for half price ( $100). I finally got to wear them riding last weekend for a 110 mile ride. Extremely comfortable and no breakin required. I literally forgot I was wearing full motorcycle boots.
http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX_4_Boo.../p/222306.html ( mine are all black ) Jeff |
03-16-2009, 10:22 PM | #25 |
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03-17-2009, 02:22 AM | #26 |
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Boots and pants are very important. I have had 2 crashes on my bike and the only injury I have is my big toe. I was wearing armored riding boots similar to the ones shown in this thread and still hurt my toe (bent it backward so hard that it still hurts 3 years later). I think I would have broken my foot severely without the boots. I also slid on my butt for a ways and didn't have a mark/bruise on me with my leather/armored pants. If you don't want to wear full leather pants (and chaps leave your most vulnerable ASSets exposed) maybe look into some riding jeans such as Draggin Jeans or Icon Jeans. They are reinforced however they do not have armor to protect from impact.
Here are some links to the jeans....and you can get armor undersuits if you like the jeans look... http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/index.htm http://www.rideicon.com/product_group.jsp?category=1976
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03-17-2009, 07:49 AM | #27 | |
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03-17-2009, 11:34 AM | #28 | |
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I have the SMX-3...I crashed in them last fall. No bubbles no troubles. Walked away...actually rode away. Fuck that crash.
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03-17-2009, 07:53 PM | #29 |
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03-17-2009, 10:12 PM | #30 |
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I work 3 miles from my house, all residential neighborhoods. I work a shirt/tie type job so I am most likely looking for stuff I can wear over my office clothes and then change shoes at work.
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