Today bikers are trend setters. Gone are the days when their typical
trademark was their big black boots, leather gloves and heavy chains
and rings. But now they are very stylish and prefer to dress in sport
wear. They love wearing trendy shoes, and designer sport t-shirts and
jeans. They wear funky elbow and knee caps of different colors and
styles to sport their look. But what we haven't been able to decipher,
is whether their traditional look, with boots and gloves were a
necessity or just a fashion statement.
Riding a bike is very risky as one is susceptible or
prone to accidents very often. It is important to be very careful
while riding. Wearing proper protection, such as helmets to protect
ourselves, is a must. However, traditional bikers believe that their
big boots were a part of their safety gear.
While riding most bikers get burnt and bruised a lot
by the exhaust pipe, which results in, blisters and large scar marks.
These severe marks and blisters take weeks to heal, sometimes leaving
a permanent mark. Bikers are of the opinion that big boots cover and
protect their legs from the exhaust pipe, which makes them less prone
to injury and scars. They even used to make the passengers wear boots
to cover their legs from the heat of the exhaust pipe.
Traditionally bikers wear helmets and boots as well as
heavy clothing, like big jackets, gloves, heavy pants and so on, which
would protect them, or rather reduce their injuries if they fall.
Research has proved that leather can save a riders skin from the
asphalt. Thus they prefer to wear leather gear while riding a bike, as
it lessens the impact of the fall or burn.
Traditional bikers, swear by leather boots, jackets,
pants, and gloves. They often ridicule the new fashion of wearing
trendy sports gear, while riding. They believe in safety first and do
not bother with specific looks or fashion while riding. They don't
believe in fashionable sports gear, because according to them, a true
biker would know the necessity and importance of safety, rather than
giving importance to the look.
For traditional bikers, fashion means leather
accessories, which gives them a mean, tough and nasty imagine, that
they enjoy. They favor a rock star imagine, making them look like the
typical biker image. Even in the blazing heat, during the months of
summer, they sport their leather look, as it has become their style
statement.
Traditional bikers not only believe in the necessity
of boots, but also like to wear boots as a part of they fashion
statement. They would never go without it. Apart from the look, new
bikers are always advised to wear boots, to protect their legs from
the scorching exhaust pipe. If they refuse, only one burn will teach
them a lesson. A true biker loves his boots and would do anything to
wear them all the time.
