sportsluvr
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What can I say? I would feel much more comfortable if I could flat foot with me sitting on the bike. Any place where I can have another layer added to my riding boots?
Any cobbler to add a layer to boot?
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If the addition is reasonable, then the shifter can be adjusted (within a range).
When my boot's velcro tore off and sole got unglued, I took it to a regular cobbler in Milpitas. He did a good job. He knew about motorcycling boots and mumbled something about it.
Parktown Repair Shoes, Vacuum & Sewing
Located in: Park Town Plaza
Address: 1350 S Park Victoria Dr # 34, Milpitas, CA 95035
When my boot's velcro tore off and sole got unglued, I took it to a regular cobbler in Milpitas. He did a good job. He knew about motorcycling boots and mumbled something about it.
Parktown Repair Shoes, Vacuum & Sewing
Located in: Park Town Plaza
Address: 1350 S Park Victoria Dr # 34, Milpitas, CA 95035
I’ve had several sets of boots resolved at,
Willow Glen Shoe Repair
Corner of Hamilton and Meridian.
I was very happy with the work and it has held up.
He was reasonably priced and had them ready when promised.
And most importantly to me; he resoled them with what I wanted.
The other two places I visited wanted to talk me into what they had on hand not the type of sole I wanted. The other two both said “that’s a special order sole there will be an additional charge”.
No I do not have any interest in WGSR, just a happy customer.
Willow Glen Shoe Repair
Corner of Hamilton and Meridian.
I was very happy with the work and it has held up.
He was reasonably priced and had them ready when promised.
And most importantly to me; he resoled them with what I wanted.
The other two places I visited wanted to talk me into what they had on hand not the type of sole I wanted. The other two both said “that’s a special order sole there will be an additional charge”.
No I do not have any interest in WGSR, just a happy customer.
ST Guy
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So the OP wants taller soles. He would need to move his toe half the additional height in each direction. And the shifter is not adjustable in that way. You can only adjust the center point of the shifter.
Depending how much the OP wants to add height wise will determine if he can do it. If the OP is looking to add an inch, let's say, then he will have to get used to 1/2 inch more travel in each direction, up and down. Doesn't sound like much but it is and it can become very wearing on your ankles.
Much, much better to lower the seat. And even before lowering the seat, try narrowing it up. That will often make a big difference.
Depending how much the OP wants to add height wise will determine if he can do it. If the OP is looking to add an inch, let's say, then he will have to get used to 1/2 inch more travel in each direction, up and down. Doesn't sound like much but it is and it can become very wearing on your ankles.
Much, much better to lower the seat. And even before lowering the seat, try narrowing it up. That will often make a big difference.
sportsluvr
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Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I looked into lowering my seat but given that it is a Corbin, I don't want to mess with it. I will visit the cobblers recommended for a possible improvement.
sportsluvr
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I prefer to have slightly taller boots, so I don't have to reach for the ground as I do now when coming to a stop.
The Master Cobbler in San Jose/Campbell. I had them do a zipper and take care of some boots. Very reasonable prices considering the labor time and seemed like good people. Haven't been in years though.
https://www.mastercobbler.com/
https://www.mastercobbler.com/
ST Guy
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You already said that. Again, how much to you want to add. 1/4"? 1/2"? 1"? 1.5"?
ST Guy
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I just noticed you said you have a Corbin seat. Answers like this would have been much more helpful if stated up front, FYI.
Some more questions:
How tall are you?
Male or female?
How long is your inseam?
And just sitting on the bike with the sole of your boot parallel to the road, how much distance is there?
Which model Corbin do you have?
What is the bike brand and model?
Answers to all these questions will guide the answers here.
Some more questions:
How tall are you?
Male or female?
How long is your inseam?
And just sitting on the bike with the sole of your boot parallel to the road, how much distance is there?
Which model Corbin do you have?
What is the bike brand and model?
Answers to all these questions will guide the answers here.
FoolishMortal
Gary J: Ride in Peace
The question was, “can you recommend a cobbler?”
Your questions are moot, since the OP has already decided on a course of action, whether you agree with it or not. You have registered your unsolicited objection and now the OP will do as he or she feels is right, based on the info he or she has, without obligation to divulge any more personal info here.
Good talk! :teeth
I read on the internets that they could break your legs an insert unobtatioum and make you taller, longer legs, better looking...
If you can learn to be a better rider, that is a lifesaver. I have not been able to flat foot, even dual toe tappy, for.. forever.
Being long is overrated. Use balance to dominate. Short folks rock.
What Butch said. I also have not flat-footed most motorcycles for 50+ years. Leg length does not matter when riding and good rider will not have a problem stopping or starting. But I am getting older and did drop my MTS at a stop, because I did not get my self shifted and foot down in time. It is hard to admit I may too old/short to ride a bike with a 33+ inch seat height.
God bless BMW for making a low suspension S1000XR. :teeth :ride :teeth
sportsluvr
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Guys, take it easy. I have a few pairs of boots and I want to try to have one that makes a little difference.
Thanks for all the feedback!
I have a few pairs of boots and I want to try to have one that makes a little difference. Thanks for all the feedback!
Late to the party but wanted to give you something to consider WRT adding thickness to the boot sole. The thicker a sole is, the more leverage it can exert on your ankle if you were to fall and the sole grips the road or catches and irregularity on the surface.
This is not a consideration most people would have much reason to think about; it occurred to me as a long time ice climber, because crampons (the metal spikes we attach to our boots) add about two inches of leverage to the ankle. In that circumstance, catching a crampon in the ice during even a five foot fall can and does produce grievous spiral fractures of the lower leg.
There are certainly differences in that scenario and yours. Crampons don't skid on the ice, they catch and stop dead. Most of the time that doesn't happen with our boots. You're also probably not talking about adding two inches of lift, so the leverage would be less. On the other hand, the forces involved in a motorcycle crash are quite a bit higher and I've always felt that a thicker sole is a risky proposition.
It's noteworthy that most moto boots are designed with relatively thin soles, unless they are more fashion than performance oriented. This may be mostly for feel, but I suspect that designers are also aware of the leverage issue.
As far as altering a seat goes (as a possible alternative) you can reduce not only the height, but often the width of the part between your legs, which improves your reach to the ground. I'd exhaust the possibilities there before resorting to a thicker boot sole.
This is not a consideration most people would have much reason to think about; it occurred to me as a long time ice climber, because crampons (the metal spikes we attach to our boots) add about two inches of leverage to the ankle. In that circumstance, catching a crampon in the ice during even a five foot fall can and does produce grievous spiral fractures of the lower leg.
There are certainly differences in that scenario and yours. Crampons don't skid on the ice, they catch and stop dead. Most of the time that doesn't happen with our boots. You're also probably not talking about adding two inches of lift, so the leverage would be less. On the other hand, the forces involved in a motorcycle crash are quite a bit higher and I've always felt that a thicker sole is a risky proposition.
It's noteworthy that most moto boots are designed with relatively thin soles, unless they are more fashion than performance oriented. This may be mostly for feel, but I suspect that designers are also aware of the leverage issue.
As far as altering a seat goes (as a possible alternative) you can reduce not only the height, but often the width of the part between your legs, which improves your reach to the ground. I'd exhaust the possibilities there before resorting to a thicker boot sole.
sportsluvr
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The cobbler is going to add a layer(not too thick) to my boots and I'm going to try them out next week. I must be out of my mind to spend more for this job than the value of the boots.
I started to re-do my seat to reduce the height but I'm afraid I may have botched it up quite a bit. I'm now trying to make it decent. I hope I don't have to throw it away.
I started to re-do my seat to reduce the height but I'm afraid I may have botched it up quite a bit. I'm now trying to make it decent. I hope I don't have to throw it away.