Hiking + Riding boots?

[xrljoel]

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he's got an ADV.

@bigpoppa buy some touring hard bags and just carry them!

I've been using a tank bag on my 1090 ADVR continuously this season. I find it super convenient and can carry all kinds of crap that I either need, might need or just bought. It's a KTM branded bag for my old SMT990 that I cut/modified the mounting pad so it would fit on my previous 690, and it now fits perfectly on my 1090. I also like that I can snap the map pocket on top as I still like a paper map.

On most of my previous bikes I had side cases, but I found they would get in the way sometimes trying to navigate some places. Admittedly they were probably places that I shouldn't have tried to go, but what the hell.

I also ride frequently in hiking boots that cover my ankle and provide excellent support for my duck-flat feet and orthotics. For me they are a reasonable compromise recognizing the potential for injury in some types of crash.

I can also attest that (my) hiking boots are "water proof" when you step in a puddle but are NOT water proof when riding in the rain.

 

[Dirty Frank]

If you are looking for something a little different five ten impact mid might fit the bill.
Stiff super sticky sole good impact protection not too bad to walk in.

 

[nobbie48]

The whole 'steel toe boots chop off your toes' myth was probably started by the same folks who thought that it was better to get 'thrown clear' of a car in a wreck instead of wearing a seat belt. I wouldn't worry about that at all.

That being said, I'd prefer lighter composite toe boots in a crash rather than heavy steel toes. Arms and legs can whip around and really smack the pavement hard.

The only thing that comes to mind is the shin protection of a tall boot.

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