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White Boots

There seems to be a little confusion lately regarding the proper color for off-road motorcycle boots. I believe that this mix-up is typical of amateurs new to a sport, who confuse details such as ON ROAD and OFF ROAD motorcycling. This is unfortunate, but what can be done? Sometimes people with little-to-no experience in something pontificate as though they have knowledge in an area. I have even seen them stoop as far as a generic search on Google, as if Internet searches are a credible method of research. It is at times such as these that I suggest we exercise love and grace,but we often must set the facts in order.

I would like to thank Twitter follower Scott Becker (@sbeck5455) for sending this very factual piece of evidence to support what all the FASTEST motocross riders already know: white boots are the choice of MOTOCROSS champions.

20120107-phoenix-ryan-villopoto-6(Click on image for a larger photo in case the evidence is not clear)

 

Now, if there are those out there who confuse MOTOCROSS with ROAD BIKING, well, let's at least be nice to them until they get their training wheels off their motorcycles. 

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19 responses to “White Boots”

  1. Jim Benedict Avatar
    Jim Benedict

    Chris,
    As a motocross racer with over 20 years experience, black was the universal choice of pretty much everyone until Fox Racing decided to mix it up in the late 90’s with their white boots. Since then, white has been the choice of younger. hipper crowd! I’m old-school, I’ll take a pair of black Alpinestar Tech-10’s, thank-you! 🙂
    (Note: The editorial staff of this blog is allowing this comment to be posted merely for the sake of fairness and balance. However, it is the universal opinion of all of us here that this comment is offensive)

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  2. Venkatvarada.wordpress.com Avatar
    Venkatvarada.wordpress.com

    This is quite a chess game between two grandmasters. Cant wait to see the next move from the ‘those’ who you passionately refer to here.

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  3. Mark Merna II Avatar
    Mark Merna II

    Can’t wait to see Tim Mark’s rebuttal!

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  4. Cathy -- Team Rascals Avatar
    Cathy — Team Rascals

    Chris Brady + Tim Marks x Motorcycle Boots = OUTRAGEOUS FUN!!
    You guys are plain nuts . . . in a really good way, of course!

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  5. A Facebook User Avatar
    A Facebook User

    I can’t wait to see Tim’s response, this was one of the funniest moments over the weekend. You leaders do really know how to have fun and be a great example of how to have it.

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  6. Mary Hermsen Avatar
    Mary Hermsen

    Point well-made, Chris! And to think that all weekend I was favoring black boots.
    You guys are all amazing….thanks for the GREAT weekend!!

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  7. Kurt Avatar
    Kurt

    I have a feeling Tim will be posting numerous female riders wearing white racing boots.
    (From the Brady Blog Staff: Which would simply show that even girls know more about dirt biking than he does)

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  8. Derrick Avatar
    Derrick

    gotta admit chris, those boots look yellow to me

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  9. Lanny Leonard Avatar
    Lanny Leonard

    White boots on the front rider invoke the rule not dissimilar to the first rule of Italian driving; “What’s behind you is not important!”
    This rule is; “If you are in front, no one is looking at your boots!”
    However, to more pressing Italian motorcycle tour issues. It is somewhat inconceivable that one of your knowledge and experience(Tim can be excused as an amateur)would consider touring the remarkable contours of Italy on a German motorcycle? Che cosa fa? What do you have against Ducatti, I know it cannot be fear? Did you let Tim choose the ride? I am pretty sure you can rent a nice 1199 Panigale or an 848 Corsa, or any model for that matter, maybe an older classic. Would you go the villa of your best Italian friend and ask for a glass of German beer and some schnitzel? I don’t think so! You would joyously sip his best wine, along with his family recipe pasta dish. If you ride the Duke,(bright red, or maybe yellow) no one will care what color your boots wear. If you ride the
    Bee emmay voo it won’t really matter! And nothing they make can compare to the feel and sound of the bike that belongs on those roads! You will not be unhappy!
    (Note: a response from this blog’s editorial staff: While your point is well taken, to be sure, the difficulty comes in the fact that this is not a mere ON ROAD ride (as apparently Mr. Marks is also confused, pointing as he has, to ROAD RIDING apparel as his sole source of boot color choice), but this ride will also take us OFF ROAD, through a trail system I know of around the mountain ridges behind Cortona and to the battle areas of Lake Trasimeno. Due to these grueling, on-and-off road demands, a bike like the 1200 GS BMW is the world’s best choice. Thanks for your concerns about our Italian style, which we share with all our hearts. However, we are sure that upon learning of this off-road feature of our ride, you will understand our selection of the German machine.)

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  10. Tim McNeil Avatar
    Tim McNeil

    I’ll be sixty at the end of this month, so my memory of Motorcycle Boots goes back several decades. My earliest recollection in this matter, is seeing my late Uncle pull up in our driveway on a Harley Davidson Servi-Car. Uncle Lee was my Hero, as he was a Policeman in our town…his Boot of choice? Engineer Boots aka “Wellingtons”. I hope this isn’t too painful Chris…they were Black.

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  11. Alex Giftos Avatar
    Alex Giftos

    Chris,
    Love this topic. I too am a dirt biker from the 80’s. My bike of choice…..Honda CR. The boots were red……and BLACK.
    Sorry brother, but red and black were always the best colors…..and apparently still are. I notice those were the colors you chose for the LIFE products.
    Might I suggest ending this white boot / black boot controversy and you and Tim both wear red & black LIFE gear?
    Alex Giftos
    The Tribe

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  12. Janet Johnson Avatar
    Janet Johnson

    Hi Chris, LOVE the boot banter!! Again the PC hit the ball out of the park with this weekend’s conference! I really enjoyed the play on words you did. Can you post that? (Claude suggested I ask.) Can’t wait to dig into the MFC. Thank you for all you do – all the best to you, Terri and the kids! Janet Johnson

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  13. Lanny Leonard Avatar
    Lanny Leonard

    Thanks for clearing up the multi-terrain aspect, I was wondering if that was the case. That being the situation, and learning from the best problem solvers in the world, I am happy to let you know that Ducatti also has a line of multi-terrain bikes, which you will find fully enjoyable. The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak seems like the perfect choice, Italian, red, based on the Pikes Peak hillclimbing winner, and ooooooo, so sweetly Ducatti!
    As an experienced rider, motorcycle industry verteran, professional road racer, and 1 year resident of Sardinia(a long time ago, and I actually rode owned a Norton 750 Combat Commando, ha ha, couldn’t afford the Duke), I will just add that motorcycle ratings are political, unles you get them from experienced people you know. The paid riders of the motorcycle industry who write about these bikes are most often simply that; “paid” riders who talk about what they get paid to talk about, not to say they are dishonest, but there is a lot of money being spent on advertising! Just take a look before you finalize. I think you may find a Ducatti with your “butt marker” on it, roaring the wonerfully curvy roads of NC before long.

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  14. Sue Lohr, Team Courageous Avatar
    Sue Lohr, Team Courageous

    I am so glad the controversy has not died a natural death. It’s perhaps not as amusing to the newer LIFE member, but they will catch on!
    I agree with Janet, please put the play on words on your blog. Our Pastor likes to begin our Bible study with humor, and I know he would love to use some of those!
    Thanks to all the PC and Round Table members who so courageously attack the status quo. Here’s to 1 MILLION PEOPLE and beyond!

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  15. Greg Johnson Avatar
    Greg Johnson

    Chris,
    I have to agree with Mark’s comment above; you guys are absolutely CRAZY!!!!

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  16. Jeffrey Van Lochem Avatar
    Jeffrey Van Lochem

    Chris, I was thinking, while you wear white boots and Tim wears black boots, how would you feel about me meeting half way between the colors and wearing grey boots?

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  17. Nick Quinn Avatar
    Nick Quinn

    The boot controversy saga is big fun! Question: What side of this issue is Orrin on? I can only remember him getting involved one time a while back with Tim in the coach surrounded by white boot flower pots. Classic.

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  18. Motorcross Avatar
    Motorcross

    Well I think any color of boots will do as long as you are the champ. 🙂

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  19. Shannawhite277 Avatar
    Shannawhite277

    I’ve always loved my chippewa boots. Any boot color is worth it if you win!

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