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Heels on boots
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:35 pm
by Colette
I know I have discussed this before, but am wanting to know if anyone here has had heels added to their boots and if so, does it affect your riding or take away any manoeuvreability when changing gears, etc?
I am seriously considering getting this done - can any shoe repair place do the job?
(and before the smartarse comments start, no I do NOT mean stiletto heels...)
Re: Heels on boots
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:41 pm
by Smitty
Colette wrote:...
(and before the smartarse comments start, no I do NOT mean stiletto heels...)
always the lady...
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:42 pm
by FrogZ
Used to wear horse rding boots with a cuban heel and never had any probs...
Other than slipping on the kickstarter of an old Z9 (calm down Gos) and ripping the zip out of the side the boot
hurt oo
Oh and the heels were slippery too so they would want to skid out from underneath you so make sure they have deep grips.
Awful lot of Johhny Rebs out there on hogs, cant be too bad eh?
(Mind you they are on hogs so they already put up with a lot !!!)
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:15 pm
by esie
I tried to ride in heeled boots a couple of times.....all I succeeded in doing was very ungracefully falling over whilst coming to a stop at a T-intersection
I found that my foot wasn't long enough to use the gear lever when the heel was caught behind the peg, and that untangling the other heel from the peg and getting it down on the ground requires too much coordination.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:22 pm
by FrogZ
...methinks MY heels may not have been quite so high.....
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:48 pm
by Colette
esie wrote:I tried to ride in heeled boots a couple of times.....all I succeeded in doing was very ungracefully falling over whilst coming to a stop at a T-intersection
I found that my foot wasn't long enough to use the gear lever when the heel was caught behind the peg, and that untangling the other heel from the peg and getting it down on the ground requires too much coordination.
That has me worried now...are you talking about normal streetwear heeled boots though? What I meant was adding heels to my alpine star riding boots that I've worn for over 4 years (and still going strong
)
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:39 pm
by mick_dundee
Colette, be like Mike and just do it
Anything the shoemaker does to the boots can easily be undone if not comfortable/practical.... have you thought about taking the back suspension down to it's lowest?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:48 pm
by Colette
mick_dundee wrote:Colette, be like Mike and just do it
Anything the shoemaker does to the boots can easily be undone if not comfortable/practical.... have you thought about taking the back suspension down to it's lowest?
Yep Mick, I think you're right and I probably will get it done after all.
Not going to change suspension for this bike now, as I am considering trading her in for another bike, so best to leave it as is.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:18 pm
by kellz
do it Colette
know of a few people who have full sole platforms put on as well as a slightly higher heel.
i have riden many a time in my designer dressy boots, just take a bit of getting used to, like the first time you drive in stillettos..
you will be fine.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:17 pm
by Smitty
kellz wrote:
i have riden many a time in my designer dressy boots, just take a bit of getting used to, like the first time you drive in stillettos..
you what...???
drive?
some females I know cant even walk in 'em
..let alone drive
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:10 pm
by robracer
Colette wrote:esie wrote:I tried to ride in heeled boots a couple of times.....all I succeeded in doing was very ungracefully falling over whilst coming to a stop at a T-intersection
I found that my foot wasn't long enough to use the gear lever when the heel was caught behind the peg, and that untangling the other heel from the peg and getting it down on the ground requires too much coordination.
That has me worried now...are you talking about normal streetwear heeled boots though? What I meant was adding heels to my alpine star riding boots that I've worn for over 4 years (and still going strong
)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:48 pm
by kellz
Smitty wrote:kellz wrote:
i have riden many a time in my designer dressy boots, just take a bit of getting used to, like the first time you drive in stillettos..
you what...???
drive?
some females I know cant even walk in 'em
..let alone drive
talent my dear friend..
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:12 pm
by mike-s
jesus christ rob, those are nuts.
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:16 pm
by Stereo
Ok.... now hear me out.... this is probably a really dumb idea, but hey..... its pretty practical....
Get a piece of wood about the same size as the heel you are intending on getting...
Get some superglue and stick it to the bottom of your shoe....
Sit on the bike and try to change gears and get the foot off the pegs and put them down....
If you think its ok, get it done....
You should be able to rip the piece of wood off easily enough....
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:17 pm
by robracer