subject: Motorbike Boots For All Ages [print this page] There are some bits of kit that no motor bike rider should be without- helmet, gloves, jacket, trousers and motorbike boots. The rest is take or leave but this little list of stuff is there to keep accidents and spills as light as possible. Without the right kit, any slip, slide or spill can prove fatal: with it, riders are incredibly well protected and comfortable.
The first thing to note here is that there are little accoutrements that go with these essential items of kit. The accoutrements are, themselves, not necessarily essential but they make the use and wearing of the essential stuff a lot more comfortable. As far as the boots go, all riders are strongly advised to use long pro style socks: the socks will keep the rider warm and prevent his or her motorbike boots from causing pain or chafing. The boots are made from soft leather and graphite (usually) for ultimate protection and hard wearing: overall, they are comfortable but they still need some backup from a dedicated inner sock.
The second thing to mention is that no rider is too inexperienced to start wearing boots (and all the other protective gear that goes with). Indeed, the less the experience, the greater the need for protective gear, though no rider should be riding without boots or helmets. There are excellent ranges of youth motorbike boots available, all made by top flight manufacturers, which give the beginning or inexperienced rider the same level of protection as the pro.
All youth motorcycle boots and beginner designed bike boots have a special consideration to make for their users: that inexperienced feet require extra flexibility and travel. As such, youth motorbike boots are composed using special soft areas, designed to stretch and form to the individual shape and growth of a young riders leg and body size.
Things to look for when purchasing motor cycle boots for young and old alike: remember that these things are designed to protect, as well as look good. So go for the ones that offer the greatest variety of protective features for the price you have in mind. The function of the motor cycle boot is to provide support for a flexing leg, whilst protecting that leg from sudden impacts, possibly at speed. As such, you are looking for something that is well articulated but given a good coverage of hard parts. Motorbike boots need to have excellent grip on the soles, so that the rider can maintain contact with the feet plates on the bike at all times. They should be well protected on the inside against exhaust burns, and sealed in some way at the top to prevent the ingress of water and dirt.
Fortunately for the style sense of most riders, the boots that do the best job often look the part too. Youll be able to tick all the safety boxes you like and still have your loved rider wearing something that makes him or her look extremely rock n roll!
