The most important breakthrough in motorcycle safety this decade

PiZdETS · 05-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Do your boots have fluorescent night vision? Didn't think so, time to upgrade.

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I thought I've seen everything... but nooooo.

Bata

, one of world's leading shoe manufacturers, have released a special, wait for it... biker sandal!

That's correct, in Bangladesh, they've released the MotoSandal (made in Indonesia)

The MotoSandal is a sandal that has been released with bikers in mind. Now, I've got to ask... why is the sandal special?

According to the manufacturer, it offers protection! The sandal is a real sandal, i.e., it is open on all sides, so where's the protection?

The press data states that it's "exhaust heat resistant". But most of the sandal is open, so maybe the strap is protected from the exhaust heat, but 90% of the foot isn't.

They show the right sandal, and then say that the top is "gear shaft protected".... what kind of motorcycles do they ride..??

And what happens when a car rides over the foot when you're stopped at the lights... boots protect, sandals don't... even in Bangladesh...

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-07-2008, 09:41 AM

over there they're all riding fiddies and mopeds down the street in 190* weather. i dont think they had us hard core sport bikers in mind.

but yea, what a joke. sad thing is, they will get bought.

Rider · 05-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Some idiot is going to buy that shit too...

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-07-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Some idiot is going to buy that shit too...

some idiot? every person that buys that thing is an idiot.

imagine a rock hittin your toe on the highway at 80 mph... freaking PAINFUL.

NeonspeedRT · 05-07-2008, 10:10 AM

OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Just when you thought things couldn't get any squidler. The motosandal comes along

Rider · 05-07-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Just when you thought things couldn't get any squidler. The motosandal comes along

You could buy some for Stunt4life as a gift.

Katherine · 05-07-2008, 10:12 AM

Those would sell like hotcakes here. People love to ride in flip flops.

fnfalman · 05-07-2008, 11:21 AM

I think that it goes beautifully with a chromed turtle shell and a Corona wifebeater.

NeonspeedRT · 05-07-2008, 12:39 PM

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I think that it goes beautifully with a chromed turtle shell and a Corona wifebeater.

Yup. Those sandals need to be added to the GSXR owners welcome kit

t-homo · 05-07-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Yup. Those sandals need to be added to the GSXR owners welcome kit

05-07-2008, 10:10 AM	#5
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Just when you thought things couldn't get any squidler. The motosandal comes along __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

05-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I think that it goes beautifully with a chromed turtle shell and a Corona wifebeater. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

05-07-2008, 09:41 AM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	over there they're all riding fiddies and mopeds down the street in 190* weather. i dont think they had us hard core sport bikers in mind. but yea, what a joke. sad thing is, they will get bought.

05-07-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Some idiot is going to buy that shit too...

05-07-2008, 10:12 AM	#7
Katherine WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Moto: 07 CBR 600RR Posts: 562	Those would sell like hotcakes here. People love to ride in flip flops.