Suhani Lotlikar,
The Motor Boots Project.
Motor Boots 101
‘Orange is the new Black,’ being consistently held up by the KTM range, I went on to try the RC 200 myself. So this weekend I took to the wet roads with the tall beauty in one of my favorite boots. The aim was to test if my rain boots adapt to the change of the riding position from a cruiser to a sports.
Being a shoe lover, my heart surely has skipped a beat at the sight of wet shoe tips. Luckily my suede pair has survived my phase of bad decisions. Having learnt my lesson I now stick to a pair of black PVC boots that are taller than ankle length. While riding my cruise, they provide a great grip on the base and their semi-hard exterior helps to shift gears smoothly. Even on the KTM, where my feet were bent downwards the boots didn't slide down and the heel was comfortably locked in. The interior of the boots is covered with a thin fabric that soak water only to quickly drain it into the zig zag valves at the base.
During the ride on the KTM RC 200, the water splashing from the front tire fell on the ankle lengths of the boot that protected my feet. The most important aspect of selecting a pair of boots is to find the perfect fitting at the sole. If this base (both sole and heel) is smaller or larger, it will cause pain and discomfort making it a distraction. The ankle/calf fitting- if not customized, can be a little lose. In conclusion, give complete priority to the heel, sole and grip of the boots and don't worry, the fabric inside also comes in fancy prints.
Keep riding! Cheers!
PS: I managed to save my perfectly painted toe nails and yes, I did wear the entire riding gear during the trip as safety is highly important! The structure of KTM makes the rider feel extremely exposed to the surrounding unlike my cruise bike that gives me a sense of safety because of the guard, etc.
Boots, skin tight jeans and leather jacket! Classic!
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