The motorcycle riding boots of riders is part of the overall protective clothing. Although good motorcycle riding boots offered protection, riders must remember that motorcycle riding boots will not offer protection against impact.
The motorcycle riding boots do, however, protect riders from a variety of riding hazards like protection against burns from hot exhaust pipes and scrapes from flying road debris or loose gravels. In the event of accidents, quality boots can protect riders from abrasions; soften impact to the ankles, thus reduce concussions to the ankles and give the foot valuable protection.
Motorcycle riding boots were not designed for fashion and daily wear originally as the main purpose is to protect the riders’ feet and motorcycle riding boots are some of the hardest-wearing footwear.
Good quality boots should be good for wear for at least some years. As most of these boots are made of the tougher grade of leathers, these motorcycle riding boots will wear better and more comfortable along the way.
As motorcycle riding boots are functionally-designed, it is advisable to buy these boots from specialist outlet. Some footwear stores do offered boots in motorcycle riding style but bear in mind that most of these are designed to suit the trend of the day and may not offer the same level of protection as in a pair of quality and genuine motorcycle boots.
Choosing Motorcycle Riding Boots
Motorcycle riding boots should have short heels as short heels allows the boots to maneuver the foot correctly and let the foot sits squarely onto the motorcycle peg and at the same time, providing good ankle support. High heels boots tends to put the “thigh-to-calf” at a more acute angle or at a more uncomfortable leg bend.
The height of the boots should be at least 6″ inches tall (150 cm) tall that protect the ankle.
The soles of most quality boots are made of rubber-based composite materials. Look for label that indicates that the sole are oil-resistant soles to help to keep the feet on the motorcycle’s peg, especially when coming to a stop. Soles must have good traction to offer good slip-resistance.
Another important area to note is how the soles are attached. Normally, the soles are glued first and then stitched. A stitched-on soles are not only more durable but also safer than those boots whose soles are only glued-on. Avoid glued-on only soles may come off easily and also at a critical time unexpectedly, causing dangers.
Avoid laced-up boots if possible and picked those that are zipped, buckled or velco-taped fastened, the zips, buckle and the velco-tapes must be of good quality. Laced-up boots are harder to take off during mishaps.
The next thing to consider is the boots are designed to keep out water. The outer part of the boots that has the best waterproof feature is normally made of waxed and oiled leather. However, these are normally good for about 10 minutes of riding in the rains. At least, this feature should give ample time to riders to seek shelters. Riding in the rain should be minimized as much as possible.
Ventilation is another area to consider if you generally go on long trips. Good quality boots manufacturers incorporated special exterior surfaces and designs as well as interior linings.
Another must is the area around the toes is reinforced to protect the toes and incorporated the Toe Shifter Pad. Toe Shifter Pad increases the front part of the boots and reduces fatigue to the foot from gear shifting and also reduces damage to the boots.
Types of Motorcycle Riding Boots
Short Biker, ¾ Length Boots or Shorty Boots
This type of boots is also known as ankle-length boots that generally covered up to the ankles. The length (or height) are about 6 to 7 inches. They do not offer as much protection as the longer length boots.
Tall Biker Boots, Full length Boots or Tour Boots
Generally between 9 to 11 inches and normally come with greater ankle protection design and give best protection to riders.