Advice on footware to do CBT bike training?

My son takes a 13 or 14 trainner so having probs finding boots to fit (all very expensive) he has steel toe caps but they are trainner style because boot sytle not wide enough (he has H fitting). I know he can't wear trainners and steel toe caps are not advisiable when riding a motorbike. Any seggestions greatfully received. Thanks all.

Advice on footware to do CBT bike training?
Try searching eBay for "german para boots".





I used to use these when I first started riding %26amp; they make cracking bike boots. You can pick them up brand new for less than £50 including postage. (They are available in big sizes too).





They are steel toe cap which isn't ideal but in all honesty the risk of wearing steel toe caps is outweighed by the benefits of the protection they will give.





You can often pick these boots up used at markets from anyone selling army kit for £20 to £25 %26amp; they will give years of use.
Reply:Your son could get away with trainers but Shuggie has it right - there's no substitute for your own legs / ankles. If you are having trouble finding boots, try your local army surplus store - cheap and good quality!
Reply:If your son is doing his CBT than he will need proper bike boots in the future anyway. Its crazy to think that just because he's 'only doing the CBT' that he's not going to come to any harm in trainers. He probably wont but he's just as exposed to the other idiots on the road as an experienced rider because most accidents involving bikes are caused by something or someone else. You may as well splash out on a decent pair of boots now. With respect, how much do you value your son? I wear Sidi boots, they are so comfy and at £135 for the Evo Black Rain (I sell them too!) they are good value. Cheap boots are rubbish. Same theory goes for all bike kit especially helmets. Always wear the proper kit.


Have a look on ebay for a decent boot at a bargain price. But don't compromise on safety and quality.


Good luck and ride safe.
Reply:I have been riding motorcycles for 25 years.





I wear steel toecap boots every time I ride.





I've never had any problems and I've NEVER, in 25 years, heard anyone describe wearing steelys as "not advisable".











-Nod to Shuggie- "Good point, sir!"
Reply:I wear miltary boots, either UK para's or German.


You want a sterdy boot that protects the ankle. Steel toe caps although advised against, i honetly cant see a problem as if you watch myth busters, it shows they can withstand an incredible amount of wieght - something like over 2tonne. The only thing that it appeared to show is that a heavy item could hit the cap, -glance it and risk causing damage further up the foot.


Training schools that allow trainees to take CBT in trainers should have thier hands smacked as theyre 'overloooking' or lazyness' is encouraging a practise that could cost a niave ride his/her foot n ankle.
Reply:He will be fine with trainers for his CBT, I did mine last year in trainers. While your learning it's easier to get the gears. If he were to go on to take proper lessons and pass his test, boots would be strongly advisable.


If you really want him to have proper bike boots, ask a dealer or the training school for where to get some.
Reply:Where trainings when riding a bike is strongly advised against because its not just your foot that you will want to protect but also your ankle as well. Don't forget then most injuries from motorbike accidents will remove layers of skin if not properly protected.





The cost of boots is relative to having a broken ankle or skin left on the tarmac.





Have you considered CAT rigger boots or have a good search on ebay.
Reply:if you can get him the motocross style boots,my husband had an accident in1983 and if it wasnt for the boots he would have lost his leg.safety isnt cheap.
Reply:Try E-bay, they may have some.
Reply:Under absolutely NO circumstances allow your son to use training shoes on a motorcycle. That is sheer folly. They have absolutely no support around the ankle, offer no protection whatsoever against abrasion and in the event of any kind of spill he runs a high risk of injury.





If you want to go on a motorcycle then you have to accept that you spend the money to wear proper gear. Steel toe cap boots have the draw back on a bike for the reason of the extra bulk of them, lack of feel and slipping them under the gear lever can be awkward. In all respect to Twisted Ace I would not recommend them either for an absolute beginner but they are a gazillion times better than sports shoes.





Spend the money and get him proper bike boots, they may need to be special order but what price safety? Get decent trousers, if he does not want leather then look at the excellent Draggin Jeans (http://www.dragginjeans.co.uk/). A good warm, strong and proper motorcycle jacket and in the name of all that is holy do not let him wear a cheap and nasty crash helmet.





Sorry to preach but 25 plus years on bikes and owning a bike business I have seen results of those who decided that they knew better than to wear the correct gear. It's not nice and it is not clever. If he gets the right gear, listens to his instructors and rides with his head and not testosterone then he will be fine.
Reply:Hey Marie





Shuggie is giving you the best advice here. If you are in no rush you could find your nearest bike jumble and buy second hand, failing that - go down to Millets (or similar) and get a pair of leather work boots that at least cover and support the ankle.





The higher up the leg the better for safety reasons, and make sure they're not too clunky to ride in. Doc Martins would do in a pinch, but nothing is gonna protect him like proper reinforced bike boots.





Good luck, I hope he passes!
Reply:safety first fool you only get two legs arms eyes loose them and you will know about it especially on UK roads where


drivers try to kill you every day so pay up and get covered


try sidi boots good for big feet pay £130.And get good gloves too



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