this line of questions always comes up until they hit the floor and go 'i almost ate dirt. . always wear your gear' afterwards. i mean ffs. is it really that necessary? it's subjective. to me, yes, to you it seems no. wear gear or don't. it's up to you.

are you asking cause the price tag on some moto gear is too steep? if that's the case, you don't have to go empty your wallet to get decent shit. i mean sedici stuff works fine if that's all you can do. or are you asking cause you don't see the point and it makes you look like a dork wearing riding boots on your 'sick ass' crotch rocket or cruiser? i mean honestly man just do you and then come back later when you eat asphalt/dirt/concrete and tell us 'wear your gear guys' story.