footwear

[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!

[marko138]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

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?

Are you being serious? Who fucking cares who they are marketed towards. They are silly, better yet, retarded.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by marko138

Are you being serious? Who fucking cares who they are marketed towards. They are silly, better yet, retarded.

I'm sure he was.

I was.

They are marketed toward the rider below.

If you think you'll see him in a pair of Sidi's anytime soon, you are silly, better yet, nevermind.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by shmike

I'm sure he was.

I was.

They are marketed toward the rider below.

If you think you'll see him in a pair of Sidi's anytime soon, you are silly, better yet, nevermind.

And you're damn near on a level with Tigger.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by shmike

I'm sure he was.

I was.

They are marketed toward the rider below.

If you think you'll see him in a pair of Sidi's anytime soon, you are silly, better yet, nevermind.

I am, I totally stated that I was taking the opposing view for the sake of argument... On the other hand, a smart manufacturer markets to his demographic and in this case Bata are geniuses!!! I bet they sell millions of these things! Hell, I'd buy a pair for beach cruising in Daytona!

[shmike]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hell, I'd buy a pair for beach cruising in Daytona!

I'd buy a pair and chase The Awesome through the gap just to piss off Marko!

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by shmike

I'd buy a pair and chase The Awesome through the gap just to piss off Marko!

I doubt they offer less protection than the average tennis shoe. Shit, considering the number of guys I see wearing Rainbows and riding around here, NC would make a pretty decent market for them... Hmmm... I wonder how you open a franchise with these people? lol

[smileyman]

Most sandals or low tops would come off in any serious get off. They offer zero protection should they stay on. Like gloves that have no armor or padding, they are fashion only and give the wearer false security.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by marko138

Are being serious? Who fucking cares who they are marketed towards. They are silly, better yet, retarded.

I think you have to look at the starting point... most of these people are riding bare foot or in flip flops now. This is an improvement.

Okay, most guys that ride choppers/Harleys where "skull cap" helmets, right? What if I could develop a oh, 3/4 helmet that they would wear? Of course you full face helmet guys would still exclaim that they are junk and won't save your face in a crash... BUT if I could show that they are 300% more impact resistant than a skull cap and the guys would wear them. Isn't that an improvement?

Dude, there is no way you're going to get a guy in India to wear a pair of $400 A* boots on his Honda Super Cub. I'll say it again, anything is better than nothing! Heck, maybe we can get them to tape a couple sandwiches to their knees while we're at it...

[marko138]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

I think you have to look at the starting point... most of these people are riding bare foot or in flip flops now. This is an improvement.

Okay, most guys that ride choppers/Harleys where "skull cap" helmets, right? What if I could develop a oh, 3/4 helmet that they would wear? Of course you full face helmet guys would still exclaim that they are junk and won't save your face in a crash... BUT if I could show that they are 300% more impact resistant than a skull cap and the guys would wear them. Isn't that an improvement?

Dude, there is no way you're going to get a guy in India to wear a pair of $400 A* boots on his Honda Super Cub. I'll say it again, anything is better than nothing! Heck, maybe we can get them to tape a couple sandwiches to their knees while we're at it...

Good idea, then they can grab a bite if they get hungry.