What type of footware do you ride with?

[1tinindian]

Just wondering what people prefer to have on their feet while riding.
I have to say, I ride with tennis shoes and have had more than one time of the laces hooking on the shifter and foot rest.
Not saying it's right, and I should try something else, but thats the point of this topic, so lets hear some ideas!

Leon

[Mark Olson]

Leon, 

boots are preferred riding footwear. laces have caused more than one tipover at a stoplight when hooked and you can't put your foot down.

other options are:

flip flops
jesus creepers
velcro straps with stars to match your helmet.

[thuber3040]

Tall thick cowboy boots, or work boots, but sometimes sneakers with no laces.

Although the beach flip flops or crocs might be good, safe and stylish too!!   

[E Double]

9 out of 10 times I wear my TCX Airtech boots.  Sometimes I wear Blundstones but almost never anymore;  I already have a plate and a bunch of screws from shattering my left ankle years ago, so I would rather err on the side of caution with my foot wear. 

[racerman_27410]

SIDI vortice

EVERY TIME I GET ON THE BIKE!

no matter how convienient wearing sneakers/hiking boots may be , if you are ever involved in even a minor tip over and your foot becomes trapped under the bike....... you are in trouble with a capital  T
would you ever intentionally drop over 500-600 lbs on your feet ?   of course not....   but if the bike gets on top of you that is what's happening.... and that's at a standstill..... add grinding down the asphalt into the equation and IMO you cannot have too much protection for you AND your feet.

KOokaloo! (wear your damn gear)

Frank

[andyb]

Depends on the riding I'm going to do.  Almost always something over the ankle though, and decent riding boots when I'm intending to go farther than across town.

[Coronet]

 Boots, Boots and Boots, what more can I say.

[Klavdy]

Wear whatever the fuck you like, Tshirts, shorts, sandals, just don't tell others what to wear ya damn Commies.
next you'll be telling people to wear a damn helmet, have quiet pipes, obey all road rules.

Poofters.

[pdxfj]

Motorcycle boots.  Sometimes I'll wear regular shoes for short rides around but just feel better wearing the boots.

Did someone mention Crocks?

Scooter Crashes Into Guardrail on Mulholland

[Yamifj1200]

Wear whatever the fuck you like, Tshirts, shorts, sandals, just don't tell others what to wear ya damn Commies.
next you'll be telling people to wear a damn helmet, have quiet pipes, obey all road rules.

Poofters.

FFS I figured there was an HD logo on em somewhere..

Eric M

[FJ Flyer]

Teknic Defender Boots, every time.  Current pair is about worn out, just wore thru the sole.  Got a new pair on deck.

[thuber3040]

see those crocs give you extra steering, maybe a speedo and no shirt and your all set   

Can we get those people do to a group beneficiary policy for us here???

[carsick]

Alpinestars boot every time I ride. Got 'em on clearance cheaper than sneakers. If I'm feeling lazy or "casual" I take it as a warning sign that I'd better use the car.
But I didn't know about those sandals, so thanks Mr. K! I'll try that when I get done grinding the toe off my boots....
Doug 

[carsick]

Did someone mention Crocks?

Scooter Crashes Into Guardrail on Mulholland

Betcha that's the Rainbow Guy! Because you would have to be seriously wasted to flat track like that on a scooter I'm thinkin.

[Flying Scotsman]

I wear indoor soccer shoes.I can feel the road and get great traction.Sandals look cool and interesting.