Shoes/Boots for riding to work (business environment) ...BMW City Boots?

Started by junior varsity, October 16, 2012, 07:46:00 AM

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bob795

Have you looked at Vendramini New York boots?
I have these boots, and when I wear them I do not bother to change shoes at the office, cause they look just like ordinary shoes.
2011 Husqvarna TE 630
2012 Monster 795
2002 Sportster 883/1200 (sold)

junior varsity

That's not bad, for sure.    I'm thinking I will look at a less Power Ranger looking boot to wear that's still mostly a real moto boot and keep dress shoes at the office to change into. 


I'm commuting on the GT1000, I'm apparently late to the game though since most DP acccessories are discontinued for it and they are the best looking options for luggage (like the rear rack and small bag).

sugarcrook

When I commuted on a Monster I used a 40L SealLine bag and RokStraps. Worked great and I used the bag for all kinds of stuff. I also left a pair of shoes at the office and rode in wearing proper boots.

+1 on the Roadcrafter. Call Aerostich and they'll be able to suggest alterations to make it work more like an oversuit. Failing that, I highly recommend Motoport's overpants. Great piece of gear. (I lost a bunch of weight and mine are too big. If you're a 36" waist w/ a 32-34" inseam, they might work for you.)
2013 BMW R1200R
2008 BMW K1200GT (Traded)
2007 Ducati Monster 695 (Sold)

junior varsity


Dirty Duc

I just pulled the trigger on a Teiz "Lombard" www.teizms.com for a suit.  The trial fit over my work clothes astoundingly easily despite my initial impressions on pulling it out of the box.  Way cheaper than a Roadcrafter plus a crash warranty? sold.

I've been wearing the tourmaster Solution 2.0 WP Airs... They look a bit crazy, but the stores were all out of the non-Airs that look more normal. http://www.compacc.com/p/Tourmaster-Solution-2-0-WP-Road-Boots-Mens

Based on how long the soles are lasting due to the amount of walking I've been doing, I'll probably go back to regular leather boots for the commute.

Triple J

Quote from: Dirty Duc on November 14, 2012, 09:19:27 PM
I just pulled the trigger on a Teiz "Lombard" www.teizms.com for a suit.  The trial fit over my work clothes astoundingly easily despite my initial impressions on pulling it out of the box.  Way cheaper than a Roadcrafter plus a crash warranty? sold.

Those look cool. Too bad they're manufactured in Pakistan...that's a deal breaker for me.

seevtsaab

Quote from: junior varsity on October 19, 2012, 10:14:20 AM
I'll look into the roadcrafter suit. 

I'm looking into the at-work/in-office warddrobe for having my wrinkle-free shirts and suits stored there, and change when I get to work.

This is really the ultimate solution, you don't have to compromise your gear.