BrianK
Member
Hi folks,
I know the "work boot versus motorcycle boot" question has been hashed out ad nauseam. I'm well aware of the deficiencies of a work boot in comparison to a dedicated motorcycle boot, especially when it comes to an off road boot. This is primarily a question of ankle protection, from impact, abrasion and sprain/fracture (but also regards the level of protection from forefoot (toes, metatarsals fracture/dislocations) and rearfoot (calcaneus, talus, ankle mortis) injuries).
Due to strokes, I have to wear an articulated semi rigid ankle brace (Active Ankle T2, about $30 on Amazon) on my left ankle, because weakness in my left leg causes me to chronically roll over and sprain it otherwise. This weakness is also why I ride a NC750X dct.
It will not fit in a dedicated motorcycle boot so I wear it with a good Redwing boot, with GoreTex, a good Eva midsole and an oil and slip resistant outsole. This combination makes for very good protection from ankle injuries, and also provides impact and abrasion resistance at the ankle malleoli:
Since I'm already wearing the left ankle brace, I've decided to get a second brace to wear on the right ankle to provide better ankle protection there too. I already wear the left brace all day, and its the most comfortable light weight rigid ankle brace I've ever worn.
For those that choose to wear a work boot, adding this type of ankle brace on both sides seems to be an affordable and comfortable way of addressing some of the deficiencies of a work boot when it comes to protecting the ankle. I think it would provide ankle protection approaching that of an average road motorcycle boot (not an off road boot).
Thoughts?
I know the "work boot versus motorcycle boot" question has been hashed out ad nauseam. I'm well aware of the deficiencies of a work boot in comparison to a dedicated motorcycle boot, especially when it comes to an off road boot. This is primarily a question of ankle protection, from impact, abrasion and sprain/fracture (but also regards the level of protection from forefoot (toes, metatarsals fracture/dislocations) and rearfoot (calcaneus, talus, ankle mortis) injuries).
Due to strokes, I have to wear an articulated semi rigid ankle brace (Active Ankle T2, about $30 on Amazon) on my left ankle, because weakness in my left leg causes me to chronically roll over and sprain it otherwise. This weakness is also why I ride a NC750X dct.
It will not fit in a dedicated motorcycle boot so I wear it with a good Redwing boot, with GoreTex, a good Eva midsole and an oil and slip resistant outsole. This combination makes for very good protection from ankle injuries, and also provides impact and abrasion resistance at the ankle malleoli:
Since I'm already wearing the left ankle brace, I've decided to get a second brace to wear on the right ankle to provide better ankle protection there too. I already wear the left brace all day, and its the most comfortable light weight rigid ankle brace I've ever worn.
For those that choose to wear a work boot, adding this type of ankle brace on both sides seems to be an affordable and comfortable way of addressing some of the deficiencies of a work boot when it comes to protecting the ankle. I think it would provide ankle protection approaching that of an average road motorcycle boot (not an off road boot).
Thoughts?
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