[Elias]

Suggestions for footwear? I have been looking at the Icon Tarmac and Icon Field Armor Boots. I want protection, but all day wearability…if that’s a word. I would get the Tarmac boots in a heartbeat, but they look like they would fall apart in a crash. Input?

[briderdt]

You could also take a look at the Thor 50-50 boots.

[eon]

Can only comment on what I have, the Tourmaster Response boots. These are more comfortable than Timberlands but only provide the most basic of protection. I’m not sure you can get maximum protection and wearability. Either you will have to compromise on safety or else change into comfortable shoes at your destination.

[Elias]

Good find!

[Elias]

I agree, maybe I will just try on both and see…

[eternal05]

At least I think so. The S-MX series of boots from A-Stars, the various sport-touring boots from SIDI, and even the Dainese boot line all have sport boots that

a) Don’t make you look like a freakin’ power-ranger (although you sure can if you want), and
b) Are perfectly comfortable to walk in.

Obviously, if you’re wearing an above-ankle boot, you’re going to get hot in summer weather, but that goes with the territory. Check out this earlier thread:

https://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/forum/forum/1933/boot-recommendations#comment-13848

I really recommend that you go for a full fledged sport boot of some kind, though. The difference in protection is dramatic. With a semi-sport-oriented boot (even one like mine above), you get much better ankle, heel, and shin protection than you would in a more conventional boot or shoe. As you go up in the range, you also get much better protection from hyper-rotation. If you can find something in your budget, matching your ergonomic needs, and not embarrassing you at the supermarket, you should definitely spring for it.

[zeppelinfromled]

I have the Tour Master Solution WP boots. I’ll wear them all day without a problem, and I’m pretty secure in the protection that they would give in a crash.

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