Motorcycle Boot Guide
Want to start your search on the right foot?
We've seen riders in everything from high heels to moccasins. Performance motorcycle footwear, this is not. But pointing out the bad choices is easy! We’re here to learn how to make a good one.
Once upon a time, finding motorcycle boots required accurate foot measurements and a healthy cow. To be honest, that's hard to mess up. But today’s cornucopia of high-tech designs makes the issue more complex. Specialized riding footwear is better than ever before. But it's also harder than ever to choose wisely.
We've broken our lesson into bite-sized pieces. Chew on them for a while and you’ll be ready to make an expert decision!
Motorcycle Boot Care: Storage, Cleaning and Replacing
Motorcycle boots are tough little things - they'll last for ages if you take good care of them.
That means storing and cleaning them correctly. This chapter will tell you how.
We've also got the telltale signs of a dying boot. Because even if you do everything right, there will come a time to replace your kicks.
Motorcycle Boot Fitment
If the shoe fits, wear it.
Perhaps it’s a little more complicated than that. But not by much.
You basically need to find the right size, then spend 30 minutes ensuring that the shoe fits well. Here's how.
Types of Motorcycle Footwear
Does your bike have forward-, neutral- or rear-set foot pegs? Is it for long or short journeys? Casual or aggressive? Pavement or dirt?
You should ask yourself these questions before buying motorcycle footwear. And don’t worry – we have a boot for every possible answer.
Technical Features of Motorcycle Boots
Safety aside, there are a few technical goodies to be found in motorcycle boots. There are functional features for turning sharper, braking harder, shifting quicker and staying drier.
Who knew a boot could do so much?
Safety Features of Motorcycle Boots
Motorcycling is a hazardous hobby; it can leave riders quaking in their little boots. So get the right safety features from your footwear and you won’t have to worry about it.
We break down the best safety certifications to look for. Plus, Ryan discusses some key indicators of a protective boot.
Why You Need Motorcycle Boots
Any discussion of motorcycle boots should begin with the fundamental question – “do I really need them?”
Once upon a time, I would have answered "no." But then I dumped my bike and flattened all the pointy bits on my ankle.
Here's what I've learned since then.