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Quality boots provide a good deal of protection for riding and the possibility of going down. Tennis shoes don't.

Here's a photo sent in by one of our members. Poor guy: He's going to have to buy some new shoelaces for his adidas, so they don't end up 20 feet from his body after his next crash.

[[Image:shoe.jpg|200px]]

Here are some quality motorcycle boots after three crashes, including a 30-40 mph run into a ditch and a broken-collarbone highside on the track.

[[Image:61kp0u8.jpg|150px]] [[Image:63crmfc.jpg|150px]]

====Are Motorcycle-Specific Boots Necessary?====

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'''Note:''' Most boot brands are available many places. Search.

'''[http://www.~~sidisport~~.com/~~eng~~/~~index~~.asp Sidi]'''

'''[http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=2 Sidi]'''

*[http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/boot_sizing_guide.htm Finding your Sidi size]

'''[http://www.~~daytona~~.de/ ~~Daytona~~]'''

'''[http://www.tcxboots.com/usa/ TCX (formerly OXTAR)]'''

[http://www.alpinestars.com/ Alpine Stars]

'''[http://www.alpinestars.com/ Alpine Stars]'''

[http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp Dainese]

'''[http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp Dainese]'''

[http://www.agvsportsgroup.com/ AGV]

'''[http://www.agvsportsgroup.com/ AGV]'''

[http://www.~~newenough~~.~~com~~/~~product_group_boots_setup.htm SetUp~~]

'''[http://www.daytona.de/ Daytona]'''

====Army Boots====

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~~To find recommendations from fellow riders for specific gear models~~, ~~got to Motorcycle Gear Review~~.

'''Models change rapidly, and FAQ cannot keep up with them. Your best source of information is the internet. Try this link:'''

Product reviews and comparisons at [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/accessory_gear_review_finder/ MotorcycleCruiser.com]

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 Quality boots provide a good deal of protection for riding and the possibility of going down. Tennis shoes don't.
+Here's a photo sent in by one of our members. Poor guy: He's going to have to buy some new shoelaces for his adidas, so they don't end up 20 feet from his body after his next crash.
+[[Image:shoe.jpg|200px]]
+Here are some quality motorcycle boots after three crashes, including a 30-40 mph run into a ditch and a broken-collarbone highside on the track.
+[[Image:61kp0u8.jpg|150px]]  [[Image:63crmfc.jpg|150px]]
 ====Are Motorcycle-Specific Boots Necessary?====
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 '''Note:''' Most boot brands are available many places. Search.
-'''[http://www.sidisport.com/eng/index.asp Sidi]'''
+'''[http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=2 Sidi]'''
+*[http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/boot_sizing_guide.htm Finding your Sidi size]
-'''[http://www.daytona.de/ Daytona]'''
+'''[http://www.tcxboots.com/usa/ TCX (formerly OXTAR)]'''
-[http://www.alpinestars.com/ Alpine Stars]
+'''[http://www.alpinestars.com/ Alpine Stars]'''
-[http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp Dainese]
+'''[http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp Dainese]'''
-[http://www.agvsportsgroup.com/ AGV]
+'''[http://www.agvsportsgroup.com/ AGV]'''
-[http://www.newenough.com/product_group_boots_setup.htm SetUp]
+'''[http://www.daytona.de/ Daytona]'''
 ====Army Boots====
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-To find recommendations from fellow riders for specific gear models, got to Motorcycle Gear Review.
+'''Models change rapidly, and FAQ cannot keep up with them. Your best source of information is the internet. Try this link:'''
+Product reviews and comparisons at [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/accessory_gear_review_finder/ MotorcycleCruiser.com]