Can you wear cowboy boots on a (sport bike) motorcycle?

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I'm taking MSF lessons in a few weeks, and they require that you bring your own boots for the riding portion of the course. Although I'm 99% sure I want a motorcycle, I know that there's a chance that it might not be for me, thus I don't want to go out and spend $100 on a nice pair of boots that I'll never wear again if I find out that I don't like riding. I do have a very nice quality leather pair of cowboy boots (cowgirl boots?) with 3 inch heels with slightly pointed toes. Would these work for the lessons until I actually buy a bike/gear? If so, could I wear them all the time? Or should I invest in a real pair of boots after my lesson?
 
Cowboy boots are for being a cowboy. You'll slip and slide in those boots while on a bike. There's no grip, and no feel. Don't use em'!

Buy some cheap rubber sole work or hiking boots for your lessons, even if you don't stay with it you'll have boots to use.

If you do start riding, please become an ATGATT rider! (All The Gear All The Time).

Be safe! Be well!
 
Cowboy boots are for being a cowboy. You'll slip and slide in those boots while on a bike. There's no grip, and no feel. Don't use em'!

Buy some cheap rubber sole work or hiking boots for your lessons, even if you don't stay with it you'll have boots to use.

If you do start riding, please become an ATGATT rider! (All The Gear All The Time).

Be safe! Be well!
 
I was an MSF instructor for several years. I don't recommend cowboy boots for the range/riding portions of the course. The MSF advice on boot selection is that "your boots cover your ankles." An inexpensive pair of lace up hiking or work boots will work and allow better control of the rear brake and shifter than cowgirl boots. The idea is that you can easily position your feet on the foot peg the reach the controls.

So check out anyplace that has discount shoes and you can probably get something for $30 or less.
 
I was an MSF instructor for several years. I don't recommend cowboy boots for the range/riding portions of the course. The MSF advice on boot selection is that "your boots cover your ankles." An inexpensive pair of lace up hiking or work boots will work and allow better control of the rear brake and shifter than cowgirl boots. The idea is that you can easily position your feet on the foot peg the reach the controls.

So check out anyplace that has discount shoes and you can probably get something for $30 or less.
 
They might cause you problems if they have leather soles (slippery) and the heels are likely to get hung up on a foot peg at an inopportune time.
 
I wear work boots when i ride.Cowboy boots with high heels and pointed toes may be hard to shift gears with.I have seen other people ride in cowboy boots,never tried myself.
 
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