When I see people riding with sandals or tennis shoes, I get really nervous.
I always wear boots - to protect my ankles in case it's my turn to crash, and to protect my feet from the hot pipes that run about 6 inches behind the foot pegs. As I am still getting used to my new bike, I regularly have melted rubber from my boots on the exhaust pipe. If I was wearing "street" shoes, I would have already burned my foot or ankle several times.
Wear your gear - ride safe!
I always wear boots - to protect my ankles in case it's my turn to crash, and to protect my feet from the hot pipes that run about 6 inches behind the foot pegs. As I am still getting used to my new bike, I regularly have melted rubber from my boots on the exhaust pipe. If I was wearing "street" shoes, I would have already burned my foot or ankle several times.
Wear your gear - ride safe!
