CBT boots?

[DManning]

Hi, new poster and soon to be new biker here

When I've been looking for CBT courses they all say to not wear trainers, do I need proper motorbike boots or will my safety boots be OK?

[kerr]

A pair of everyday work/hiking boots are fine.
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aprilia 125 Af1 Futura >> Suzuki gsxr 600 srad >> J1 zx6r >> cbr 600rr >> Speed Triple

[NooBish-AbbZ]

I wore my work boots as thats what I had at the time.

magnum Stealth Force if you wanna see what they're like, did me fine. Although if you're riding regularly after CBT I'd strongly suggest getting a set of proper boots once you can; so much better IMO

[maximerto]

I just wore Timberlands when doing my CBT and that was more than acceptable. I mean at the end of the day it would be silly to to spend serious money on some motorcycle boots only to find out you dont even like riding bikes after the day is up. Lol
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CBT - October 2011 > 33 BHP Restricted License - November 2012
Honda CBR 125cc (07) - '11-'14 > Yamaha R6 - 33 BHP (51) - '14 - Present

[sidewinder]

Walking boots are fine ,I'd not use anything with toe caps you need to feel the gear shifter toe caps will prevent this.plus you may end up getting your foot wedged in between the shifter and foot peg.dont ask how I know

[stuarthouston]

I wore my hiking boots on CBT, with no problem at all. Have ridden to work once or twice in my steelies since, but found them a bit cumbersome for the little CG. The heel also started to melt onto the exhaust!
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[Richy CB1000]

I've worn steelies for over 30 years! Never had a proper pair of bike boots! Any sturdy footwear will suffice, you're trying to protect your feet/ankle, start as you mean to go on.

[MC]

I wore hiking boots, couldn't feel anything & kept getting neutrals, other guy on my CBT wore trainers, no gloves, and tracksuit bottoms
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[Ribenapigeon]

Supposedly steel toe capped boots are dangerous. In a crash they can take your toes off. Could be a myth though.

Remember to tuck the shoelace knot down the laces because you don't want to have them snag on a peg when you go to put your foot down.

[DManning]

Cheers guys, I have normal walking boots too so I'll wear those.

I know about tucking the laces in, what should I wear for trousers/jacket? Are jeans and an old, thick ski jacket OK?

[Rigga]

[maximerto]

[TomReilly]

I brought steel toe caps in my bag with me at the time and was told not to use them so I put my regular trainies on, wasn't a problem. Since then I actually have rode in steel toe caps and now I know why, couldn't feel a damn thing and had to do this feminine kick ever time I changed gear to prevent my foot from getting stuck
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Motorcycle riding can be really cozy. If you want to be a little closer to your passenger, brake a little quicker for the next stop.

[Rogerborg]

[Ribenapigeon]

[-Matt-]

Old pair of army surplus boots is probably cheapest, or maybe a hiking pair.

Just keep the laces tucked well out the way, the loop getting snagged on a peg or worse still a lace coming undone and getting whipped up with the chain will make it an unpleasant day

They should provide a jacket and gloves normally - if not always even, i'm not sure if its a requirement? They'll provide helmets, although take your own if you have one as they can be a pain to fit and usually smell like old socks.

Besides that if you haven't got/don't want to get bike trousers before completing the CBT just wear a pair of jeans that isn't too tight, they can constrict your legs quite a bit on some bikes even if they feel loose day to day walking around.

[DManning]

Thanks again, I have thermal underwear thanks to a trip to Russia last year, I didn't wear them after the first day even when it was -25. I love the cold.

[Rogerborg]