Best footwear for lesson/CBT?

[Tyson10]

I've got a 'Get On' session on weds & gonna book CBT this aswell. I've js clicked on I have no over the ankle boots. What's a cheap alternative to motorbike boots? Just a cheap pair of leather shoes/boots? Gonna need to get something tomorrow so can someone share a link to some they have bought or recommend please.

Thanks

[parv1]

Wearing brand new shoes might not give you the feel you need.

Are you doing a automatic or geared bike?

Automatic and you can pick up a pair of boots from Barratts or Priceless shoes, maybe even Primark if you have one of those near you.

Geared and you might want something that you can feel the gear peg.

Hope thats a start of where you can potentially look.
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[Tyson10]

[Teflon-Mike]

From my Webby; bit of help for you:-

Tell me more about CBT?

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Do I need Gloves?
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[BruceT]

Hiking type boots will do if you have any.

Or check army surplus/charity shops for boots, any combat style would do.

Once you've saved you can then invest in a decent pair. Order of priority IMO helmet, boots, trousers, gloves then jacket.
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[BruceT]

[Rogerborg]

[pendulum]

I wore and wear something very much like these for £20:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Clearance/Workwear/Safety%20Work%20Boots/d50/sd2679/p89249

These are similar and cheaper at £14.97
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Workwear/Safety%20Boots/Safety%20Chukka%20Boots/d70/sd3246/p30470

Not as ideal as proper motorcycle boots I'd agree, but more than good enough and you can use them for other tasks as well, I wear them all the time, not just when I'm on the bike.
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[dungbug]

I've used army surplus boots for biking before, usually cheap and will cover the ankles with no bother. If you're planning on riding often then get the gear in place sooner rather than later.
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[hanster]

I didn't have any boots for my GetOn session and just wore some work shoes.

I decided to buy some cheap leather walking boots for about £20 (on sale at Debenhams) for my CBT but I doubt I'll wear them much as I've bought some motorcycle boots from Hein Gericke for about £80 (after 25% off euro offer).

You'll probably be better off just heading down to your local bike shop and trying on a few pairs and spending ~£50-80 now instead of £20 then £50-80 again when you start more lessons.

[Rogerborg]

Yes and no. If you're planning on doing purely pleasure rides, there and back again, then motorcycle specific boots would be great.

But I mostly use my bikes to get somewhere, and goretex lined army surplus boots are ideal for me. Waterproof, cheap, grippy, good on and off the bike, wear-anywhere footwear.
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