Riding an ATV is fun, in fact, it's just about as much fun as a person can have legally! Proper ATV safety gear is a must. You've been talked to until you're blue in the face about ATV helmets, and taking ATV lessons and we hope you take all those tips absolutely seriously, but a part of ATV safety gear a lot of people overlook is the humble boot.
Boots are very necessary when riding your ATV as they protect your legs from slapping branches, flying debris, burns, and abrasions. There is nothing worse than having a branch slap into your shin when you're going about 15MPH on your ATV, it can feel like a whip and if you're bare legged or wearing thin pants, it can actually cut your leg.
Boots can feel heavy at first due to the extra padding and for that reason sometimes people don't like to wear them at first but weighed against the cost of a ruined ATV ride because of a burned shin or injury from flying debris or a tree limb is a small price to pay.
ATV boots come in many styles and colors and there is literally something for everyone. Look into getting a good pair of ATV boots, there is nothing wrong with being as safe as possible when riding your ATV and boots are a good addition to your safety gear.
Your boots should last your for many years of riding on your ATV with proper care, read the manufacturers instructions for taking care of your boots and you and your ATV will have many safe years of riding!
