Why are race boots inside suit trouser leg?
Discussion
Boots usually go on the outside of the suit leg. This is so they can build the protection into the boot, usually in some form of exoskeleton on the outside of the boot. Some manufacturers make the boot in separate parts where there is an impact absorbing inner and an abrasion resistant outer.
Dainese design their suits where the boot goes inside the leg. They extend the knee protectors down the shin then make the top of the boot out of neoprene. I’ve never actually found out why they do it differently but they obviously think it’s better for some reason.
Dainese design their suits where the boot goes inside the leg. They extend the knee protectors down the shin then make the top of the boot out of neoprene. I’ve never actually found out why they do it differently but they obviously think it’s better for some reason.
te.bogie said:
Some manufacturers offer both fits, its personal preference. I have had a leather suit which had 2 sets of zips depending on whether you wanted to wear them inside or outside of the boot.
I have Dainese 2 pc leathers that have an extra zip to widen the leg, presumably for this reason?catso said:
bogie said:
Some manufacturers offer both fits, its personal preference. I have had a leather suit which had 2 sets of zips depending on whether you wanted to wear them inside or outside of the boot.
I have Dainese 2 pc leathers that have an extra zip to widen the leg, presumably for this reason?I wear them outside...they seem to fit best that way with my boots. For road use in all weathers, has to be more practical if it rains....
roboxm3 said:
Don’t Daytona boots fit inside the leathers as well...at least I think their top of the line mega-bucks race boots do...
I’ve always been an “outie” but the “innie” look is growing on me, I have to say!
I wear Daytona boots, I dont think its boot specific because you will see riders wearing Daytona race boots both in and outside . I just think its whatever the leather manufacturer offers and personal preference. I’ve always been an “outie” but the “innie” look is growing on me, I have to say!
Dainese specifically offer different boots for leather outside fit, with less armour on the shin and a fastening mechanism
https://youtu.be/L9KvBQWl1OE
I seem to remember VR46 was the first person to do this. If it was my work attire, id sooner wear the boots inside. Leathers often bunch inside the boots are uncomfortable, I don’t like cold air going down inside, or water, the top of the boot can’t catch on anything or fill with gravel in a crash etc
Seems like there are more upsides to it than not.
Seems like there are more upsides to it than not.
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