Any recommendation for new pair of shoes

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Max Aguirre

Discussion Starter · Jul 12, 2015

Well,

Im one of those short people having fun with an R3. Im still in the learning process and yes, it needs more attention when stopping because I only have one foot down or less than one foot down because im on my toes. Im trying to buy a pair of shoes that can give me some inches or at least half a inch.

Im planning to buy some short motorcycle boots for protection but I would like to have some other tennis shoes or other type of shoes that can help me to add some inches to my short inseam.

Any suggestion?

Thanks!

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Timbo64

· #2 · Jul 12, 2015 (Edited)

I'm 5'5" tall with a 28 1/2 inseam and I (usually) wear a pair of Icon Tarmac 2 CE Boots when I ride my R3. I added some very thick work boot insoles to give me some extra height and I wear very thin socks so they're not too tight. I have the preload set at 5 on the rear shock so the suspension does not have much sag to it.
http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=73471

How tall are you?

For a shoe option try these: http://www.skechers.com/style/7111/alley-cats/bol
They will give you no ankle protection but you can shift with ease on the R3 while wearing them and you'll defiantly gain some much needed height. Also, the soles are very slip resistant.
I have a pair of these in black and I really like them. I occasionally ride the R3 wearing them.
When wearing shoes instead of boots, watch those laces to be safe!!

For a boot option try these: http://www.skechers.com/style/4442/verdict/bol
I have a black pair and they offer better protection than some of the "pure" motorcycle boots I tried. Also, they cost a LOT less $$$$.
If you can shift and brake on the R3 wearing these you can't go wrong buying a pair.
My 1300 has a heel-toe shifter so the "clunkyness" does not bother me.

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Max Aguirre

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 12, 2015

Timbo64 said:
I'm 5'5" tall with a 28 1/2 inseam and I wear a pair of Icon Tarmac 2 CE Boots when I ride my R3. I added some very thick work boot insoles to give me some extra height and I wear very thin socks so they're not too tight. I have the preload set at 5 on the rear shock so the suspension does not have much sag to it.
I've never really found a pair of thick sole boots that are comfortable wearing on a sport bike.
http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=73471

I have a pair of clunky cruiser boots that I wear when I ride our Star 1300 Deluxe that have about 2" of sole.
However, I can't stand to use them on the R3 because the pegs are so small and the brake and shift arms are tiny too.
As small as my feet are, size 8, I find it super tight down there.
Of course, you can adjust the shift lever up some for added clearance.

How tall are you?

For a last ditch effort try these: http://www.skechers.com/style/6618/tom-cats/cdb#Color=BOL
They will give you no ankle protection but you can shift with ease wearing them and you'll defiantly gain some much needed height. Also, the soles are very slip resistant.
Watch the laces to be safe!!

Thanks for your reply!

Well, Im 5'5'' with a pretty similar inseam length too. Also, Im around 155 lb. I was looking those boots and I think they will look nice with a pair of jeans too.

What types of boot insoles do you have? the normal ones that you can find in amazon for $10?

Timbo64

· #4 · Jul 12, 2015 (Edited)

Wow, that was quick. I went back and edited my post to make it easier to read and you already responded.
My insoles are Dr. Scholls. http://www.drscholls.com/productsandbrands/products/massaginggelworkinsoles/index.aspx
The Icon boots and both of the Sketchers look really good with jeans.

The Icon's are pretty thin sole wise, however, when compared to the Skechers.
Wearing the Icon's I can only flat foot one foot or be on both tiptoes.
I'm 50 and I've been riding since I was 13, so I'm pretty used to balancing a tall motorcycle on one foot. LOL!!

Timbo64

· #5 · Jul 12, 2015 (Edited)

Here's the Tarmac 2 CE boots next to the Verdict boots.
Both boots have a lot of miles on them and are holding up pretty well under use.

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Stirz

· #6 · Jul 13, 2015

The 70's is calling....get that pimp daddy disco thang going:

Or you could go full Kiss mode.

Bitchin'

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t-rav_12

· #7 · Jul 13, 2015 (Edited)

Note: Shoulder pads, spandex and pimp cane not included.

Max Aguirre

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 13, 2015

I think because im still in the learning process, any of the two skechers would help me a lot to put one flat foot down.

Also, I just came from practicing to stop, and my problem is that I don't brake smoothly so that combined with putting only half a foot down is what makes me nervous haha. Im trying to only use rear brake to stop completely, I feel like that way the stop is more smoothly.

Thanks for the help Timbo64!

FangShui

· #9 · Jul 13, 2015

Check out some Dr Martens while you're at it. They make plenty with tall heels and soles that also have good ankle coverage and support

SLO

· #10 · Jul 13, 2015

Sorry don't mean to preach, just a reminder to make sure your shifter is set up in the right position to accommodate a taller shoe/boot. May be a non issue or it may need a little adjusting.

Timbo64

· #11 · Jul 13, 2015 (Edited)

Stirz said:
The 70's is calling....get that pimp daddy disco thang going:

Or you could go full Kiss mode.

Bitchin'

Funny thing. When my wife and I are out riding the 1300 with our "cruiser" buddies, some of them wear "cruiser" boots with two inches of sole....even the guys who are 6'4" tall.
My wife says, "Look at those Herman Munster boots that huge guy on the Street Glide is wearing!"

Max Aguirre

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 14, 2015

I was wonder of which of these two types of shoes would be better (forget right now about the safety, just talking about the sole):

1)a Sneaker like Vans who have a uniform high sole (probable 3/4 in-1in)

2) or a boot where most of the height comes from the hill?

haha Im just wonder about this.

sdriv3r

· #13 · Jul 14, 2015

Max Aguirre said:
I was wonder of which of these two types of shoes would be better (forget right now about the safety, just talking about the sole):

1)a Sneaker like Vans who have a uniform high sole (probable 3/4 in-1in)

2) or a boot where most of the height comes from the hill?

haha Im just wonder about this.

I'm pretty tall so don't have your problem but my girlfriend was in the same situation. She tried finding some nice riding shoes/boots that would give her some height but couldn't find anything other than cruiser boots. In the end she picked up some Nike gym shoes that gave her maybe an inch.

She is still not able to flatfoot both feet but she can put down most of one foot on the ground. The rest came with experience. Once her braking and starting got better and with more experience and confidence, she does not have any problems with her height. And this was on a CB500x which has maybe 1" taller seat height.

Also from what I heard, a uniform sole is better than a heel for motorcycling.

SunGawd

· #14 · Jul 14, 2015

I picked these Alpine Stars (Faster Vented) up when I purchase my bike. They over great foot protection, grip and I received a lot of compliments. The photo is stock, but same shoes.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct...x0ozp-gSH9P0mGwdfaMQ2kMg&ust=1436993613944301

FangShui

· #15 · Jul 14, 2015

On sale 40% off at FCMOTO $100 Euros.

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...tars-S-MX2/SubProducts/Alpinestars-S-MX2-0002

You have to register to get the price minus the VAT for EU residents.

Check out their HotDeals

They have AS FastLanes for $93 and AS Faster Vented for $95.

Shipping is usually around $15 to $17

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Max Aguirre

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jul 14, 2015

Thanks for all the help!

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