footwear

[derf]

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2009/02/1...ly-for-bikers/

have to admit that when I first saw this ad posted on http://www.600rr.net, I was convinced that it was a joke. After all, who in their right mind would condone, let alone promote wearing sandals whilst riding a motorcycle? Bata, the world’s largest footwear company, that’s who!


Sure, we’ve all had lazy moments where we move our bikes around the driveway in bare feet or take a quick rip to the store wearing running shoes, but buying sandals specifically for riding? Seriously?


Last year Bata launched their exclusive ‘Motor Sandal’ in Bangladesh, which is specifically designed for bikers who evidently welcome ankle burns and road rash. “The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,” Bata’s Bangladesh marketing manager, said at a press briefing in Dhaka.


Safety was clearly the first and foremost objective as the Motor Sandal features a fiberglass reinforced sole, gear shifter protector, heat resistant rubber, toe bumper and fluorescent rear strap, which is also removable in case you want to make them into slippers. And why wouldn’t you!?

Why stop there? Why not go one step further and make construction worker-specific, work boot-inspired sandal? The Motor Sandal is currently available in five different styles across Bangladesh for a mere 900 Taka a pair, which is about $13 USD. If you happen to value convenience and your foot tan more than safety, check out Bata’s website to pick yourself up a pair.


Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

[azoomm]

Those are the most awesomeness...

[karl_1052]

I wonder if they will make a promotion with Suzuki to sell a pair with each new GSXR

[Antwanny]

end of the world

[Digifox]

Uh, Derf...
Didnt these get posted up on CF a LONG time ago?

[derf]

I dunno were they? I stumbled on them the other day

[marko138]

“The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,”

Bahahahahah.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Antwanny

end of the world

No shit?

These things are being sold in Bangladesh. These offer more protection than the bare feet or paper-thin flip-flops your typical commuter wears.

Check this dude out:
No eye protection, no riding sandals, no overpants and no jacket on a 2bullpower ride.

WHAT A SQUID!

[Rider]

They'll go perfectly with an old school leather helmet.

[Amber Lamps]

Okay, of course I'm going to take the opposing view for the sake of argument...

These sandals are not being marketed to sport bike riders. Hell, they're not even being marketed to ANYONE living in this country. They are being marketed to people in countries riding bikes barely larger than mopeds in 100+ degree heat with 90% humidity. If I was riding a Honda 125cc, 3 speed around New Delhi, sitting in traffic and doing maybe 20mph when I did move, these babies would be the cat's ass!!! When they start selling them in the Parts Unlimited catalog, I'll join you in "righteous indignation" but until then, who cares?

Originally Posted by shmike

No shit?

These things are being sold in Bangladesh. These offer more protection than the bare feet or paper-thin flip-flops your typical commuter wears.

Check this dude out:
No eye protection, no riding sandals, no overpants and no jacket on a 2bullpower ride.

WHAT A SQUID!