Yeah now that more guys are going midsize and Hp is going up all the time I would not ride with anything other than full length boots. They will save from a badly brocken leg or may even save the break. Same as masterspoon I use trials boots. Also use longer shifter makes easy to shift. Most bike shops have cheap universal shifters for big bikes that fit easy. I put them on all my bikes. This one area I do without bling cause you know its gonna get hammered..
forgot to add that the long shifter = more leverage=easier shifting
forgot to add that the long shifter = more leverage=easier shifting