Motorcycle Boots | Men's & Womens Leather, Motocross

If these boots were made for walking, they probably wouldn't make very good motorcycle boots. I'm not saying that they're uncomfortable to walk in, but I would suggest breaking them in a little bit before walking a marathon in them. My experience has always been that if you don't ...

The Harley-Davidson Men's/Women's Rain Gaiter Lug Sole is designed to keep you dry during those times when you're out on the road and a mysterious rain storm hits you. Well, actually these will work even in a small sprinkle too. They're compact and can easily fold up and fit into ...

There's a lot of research that goes into every bit of riding gear that ends up on the market. From testing materials for their abrasion resistance to actually testing the product on the track, there are a lot of steps that manufactures take before they put their names on the ...

A friend of mine was riding her scooter through Portland on a nice summer day a couple years back, when out of nowhere an unleashed dog jolts across the street. She swerved to avoid hitting it and dumped the scooter going over 35 mph. The scooter suffered some damage ...

Thundering from the heavens, the mighty Thor thrusts his magic hammer towards his foe. Mjölnir flies towards its target at unparalleled speed and force, but bounces off of the foot of the enemy. As his mighty jaw drops, the God of Thunder lets slip one word from his ...

The Sidi Discovery Rain Boots feature some state-of-the-art footwear technology. They're designed so that they don't need to incorporate inner "booties," making the actual design of the boot smaller and less cumbersome, and also making shifting easier because you can feel the shifter peg. The buckles themselves have ...

There isn't a job in human history where the person on camera can be wrong 90% of the time and still get paid like that of a weatherman. I know there is a lot of schooling, and meteorology is a science, but it can get really annoying as a ...

Shoes are an important part of everyday life. Sometimes they dictate what the rest of your outfit is going to look like (nice shoes nice clothes, and vice versa). They keep your feet protected from all of the small debris and discarded chewing gum that's littered throughout the city streets. ...

Perhaps the most annoying thing about living in the Pacific Northwest is the ever chance of downpours or immediate weather change. Sure the land has green rolling hills, there are trees everywhere, and in general people are nice to each other. But for the riding enthusiast (or even the fair ...

Xelement is a manufacturer and online retailer of a wide array of motorcycle gear.  Their line features items that are made well, not top-notch, but at an excellent price.  The Tall Tornado motorcycle boots are a stand-out for Xelement.  They feature a variety of extra touches ...

As with many other things in the world of women motorcyclists, gear has not always been as functional as it was fashionable. It has only been relatively recently that gear has started appearing on the market for women that is technologically advanced for safety and function, as well as ...

Adventure touring boots have to be good at a lot of things. They have to perform protective and functional duties for a multitude of environments. The Alpinestars Scout WP Boots are remarkably up to the task.

The boots' body is constructed of coated leather with a waterproof and breathable inner ...

Back to basics. That's how I would describe the Gaerne Balance Oiled Boots. Adventurer tourers and dual-sport riders are decidedly less prone to buy the multi-hued and trendy gear that is so popular with the motocross crowd. These Gaerne boots have a traditional leather look and feel ...

Puma motorcycle footwear is growing in popularity in the moto-world as aggressively as its namesake hunts its prey. The company has taken its understanding of the foot and translated that knowledge into the demanding realm of protective motorcycling wear.

The Puma 1000 v2 Boots are a serious race-oriented boot. ...

I have been looking for a pair boots to fit my narrowish foot. I tried the Alpinestars Web Gortex boots, but the width was just too much for me, even with inserts. After sampling many boots, the Sidi Vertigo Boots may just be the ticket.

The Vertigo is ...

More and more apparel companies are offering riding shoes that have motorcycle specific features, but no real armor. I am not naive. I know that we don't all wear protective apparel every time we ride, but in terms of protection, more is better.

The Alpinestars Mille Shoes are motorcycle ...

I have always found that Alpinestars boots fit my foot well. Because of this, I find myself feeling comfortable ordering the Italian company's boots online with little trepidation. The Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Boots are a bit of a different fit, however.

The boots are what I look for ...

Alpinestars Afrika Shoes are a new-for-2010 offering of the Italian apparel company. Quite frankly, I am a bit confused by this boot…or shoe. First, there is the name. When I connect Africa (no matter how you spell it) and motorcycling, my mind conjures up visions of adventure touring ...

Icon is an interesting company. Where many of the older apparel companies market traditional "tried-and-true" designs, Icon focuses on designs that appeal to the youngest segment of our sport. Some would even call the company trendy. However, the upside to all of this is that young ...

I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing helmets for adventure-touring. However, the second most difficult body part for the adventure-tourer to outfit is the foot. These riders (of which I am one) ride through water, mud, and dust, and still must have a boot that will ...

Last year, I was in the market for a new pair of street boots. I looked mostly to my favorite boot brands: Alpinestars and Sidi. However, since I am a bit anal when it comes to my riding gear, I did an exhaustive search. In this ...

Puma footwear is well known in the sporting world. If you are into basketball, football or baseball, you have either seen or worn Puma shoes. Puma's motorcycle footwear is not as familiar, but is growing in popularity. Puma offers a full range of moto-specific boots. ...

Dual sport riding is a great compromise in the motorcycling world. It is growing in popularity for a number of reasons. Dual sport motorcycles can perform reasonably well in both dirt and street situations. However, this dual nature can create some interesting gear conundrums for ...

Big names in scooter boot manufacturing come largely from Italy, these days. Gaerne's made a good name for themselves in the mid-price range. I first heard of these back in the '90s from a friend who has enough money to buy whatever he likes, but chose a pair ...

Cruising along, it's nice to put your feet up, but that headwind can push your pant legs up, leaving your skin exposed to all kinds of hazards. Even if you don't get hit by a rock, the force of the air can chap your shins something awful. ...

I had a bad habit of wearing my regular shoes and non-riding boots on the bike. This has resulted in melted soles, split toes, and more wear and tear than the shoe manufactures anticipated. I thought I was saving money by not investing in a riding boot, but instead ...

Like any sport, motocross riders develop their gear preferences over the lifetime of their career. Some decide they want more impact protection, some less. Some find stiffer retention systems to their liking, others prefer increased flexibility. It's a matter of riding style and comfort. Alpinestars refers to their Tech 3 as a boot ...

Alpinestars' riding boots are great, everyone knows that, but most of them are nothing I would ever buy. I don't ride motocross, and I don't race. I like to keep my gear at a reasonable level, but not to the extent of paranoia. I'm not alone in this perspective, and Alpinestars' ...

Alpinestars has a much greater reputation in motocross and sport riding than they do in the cruiser world. I am not suggesting in any way that their quality is not recognized, but long haul riders tend to be a suspicious and diverse lot. Having a look at the Ridge boots, I ...

Racing boots have an entirely different set of hazards than motocross or street boots. There is, of course, an obvious necessity for all of them to resist abrasion, impact, and heat, but applying the right tool for the right job can give you an advantage on the track. Alpinestars Supertech R sport ...

Motocross riders who have been around the track know exactly what these are: these are Alpinestars' Tech 8 boots. Well known and well worn, many riders stick with these when it comes time to get a new pair of boots. There are numerous reasons why these have developed such a loyal following in ...

We all love women riders, so it's nice to see Icon offering a pair of boots uniquely styled for the aggressive femininity of women of the road. Most of my riding boots have a distinctly masculine look because I buy them for comfort and safety. Icon's Bombshell boot embraces the ...

Great companies like Alpinestars and Fox manufacture a stunning array of jackets, boots, gloves, and apparel, but TCX only makes boots. They've devoted themselves to the perfection of a single product. TCX, an Italian company, has a new line of high-tech racing boots for the 2009 U.S. market. The Competizione S ...

A good pair of boots ought to last you a few seasons. If they're not made for riding, the heat and abuse will wear them out before the end of a single season, and you can bet that they won't keep your feet on your ankles in an accident. Fortunately, in ...

What's a riding boot that isn't a riding boot? The Icon Super Duty 3. The Super Duty 3 is a re-imagining of previous Icon boots, and they've made it their lightest high-performance street riding boot with a standard boot style.

The Super Duty has everything a street riding boot ought to ...

Joe Rocket's Meteor boots are some of the best looking, most understated riding boots I've seen in a while. These are full function street or cruiser boots with molded plastic side protection and a reinforced, padded shin panel.

Reflective patches on the heels will give upcoming motorists two more chances to ...

Anyone who's ever had a job climbing telephone poles knows what lineman's boots look like. For those of you who don't, they are a waterproof, leather boot that comes up to the knee, and the laces must pass through thirty-six eyes and hooks to properly secure these things. One of my ...

At last, a boot you can wear to work or school and not have to pack shoes to change into. TCX's X-Cube will likely help drive motorcycle boot designs toward a new and heretofore unheard-of versatility. And not that boots these days are uncomfortable -- far from it -- ...

Icon calls this bit of footwear their Accelerant boot. It is hardly a boot. I know short boots are all the rage, but this is almost more of a shoe. The Accelerant is, however, one heck of a rocking shoe.

The exterior is constructed of durable leather and nylon. This provides excellent abrasion ...

The other day there was a guy at a party talking about the bike he almost bought. He said he had the jacket all picked out, and described a few details of the leather. When asked what he was thinking of getting, he answered that he didn't know the company... that made ...

Answer's Fazer boots are not for light riding. Fashioned for the unique hazards of off-road adventures, the functionality of the design leaves them with a powerful appearance.

Riding track and trail is dirty and demanding on your feet. A two-stage plastic buckle system wraps protective panels across the shins like the tawny tendons ...

You know we have arrived as creatures of comfort when you see a product like the EXO-2 HeatSole shoe inserts. As the name suggests, the HeatSole is an electric insole that keeps your feet warm.

Of all of the physical discomfort that comes from being caught in a cold rain, ...

Riding for the sheer joy of it is a luxury that should be indulged in whenever you have the time. I don't have a lot of time, so I ride to work, to the bank, or anywhere else I need to go. Getting off of the bike and doing chores requires ...

Pit bike racing means big fun on little bikes but don't think that just because those bikes are skimpy in size means you should skimp out on protection.

Fox's Comp 5 Shorty boot is a spin-off of its newly designed full-sized Comp 5 Boot and sports most of the same ...

These boots are a viable solution to keeping your accident-prone kids safe from the dangers of off-road biking.

Fly Racing crafted the Viper boot with genuine leather and a multi-layered texture of injected plastic protection. The boots close via buckle-and-strap, and you'll appreciate the injected strap holders too, ...

The list of features on this pair of Alpinestars Tech 6 Stella Boots will blow you away. These are not top-rated boots for nothing.

Start with the upper. It features a calf of 3.2-3.4mm full grain leather, contoured shin plate protectors and wide calf protectors injected with high-modulus polyurethane for high ...

This is one classy boot. The colors stand out, and the way that the calf is designed makes the shape extremely flattering to... well, to boot.

Horrible puns aside, the Answer MX boot didn't just throw all their money into the style category and leave the rest alone. ...

Wait, are these really boots? These seem more like a pair of comfy sneaks than they do a pair of riding boots at first glance.

But Icon still designed these boots with motorcycle-specific features. Each boot has a buckled midfoot support strap, and a sole meant to stick to the bike pedals without ...

These Stinger boots from Sidi are less expensive than Sidi's high-end line, but include most of the same features.

Fans of Sidi's already impressive lineup will be pleased to see that its standard non-bootie design still exists.

For new Sidi investigators, check out the patented cam-lock buckle system (accredited for being ...

These women's boots by Sidi didn't leave out any of the important features that its men's boots carry.

You'll find all the Teflon, Velcro, Cordura, and Lorica you need to your heart's content. And your feet should thank you for it!

They're called "rain boots" for a reason too, just ...