These motorcycle boots will have you covered from the garage to the road, the restaurant and back.
The second you go to search for “motorcycle boots,” you realize just how broad of a spectrum the category truly is. There are boots for every style rider, for every category of bike — and nearly every situation imaginable. However, the main problem with a good portion of roadworthy motorcycle boots is they look like, well, motorcycle boots.
Some have chunky plastic buckles; others are more akin to old-school cowboy boots, while others tend to look like they’re made for walking on the moon. Point is, most motorcycle boots are unstylish and unsuitable for everyday use; they only look appropriate when you’re astride the bike, riding.
Since you can’t ride your bike through the front door of the restaurant and park it at your table, qualified boots that look just as good on the bike as they do off are always good to have in your gear arsenal.
These motorcycle boots, however, will have you protected and looking good in any scenario — be it on the road or in the restaurant.
If you’re looking for an affordable motorcycle boot that looks nice enough to wear around town but also packs waterproofing and reinforcement for riding, read no further.
Price: $100
Care for a dash of Italianate charm in your riding boots? These Alpinestars look good enough to rock the cafes of Milan — while also working damn well when riding your café racer, thanks to full waterproofing, ample reinforcement and CE certification.
Price: $180
Look like the cycle-riding hero you always imagined yourself to be with these TCX kicks, which boast waterproofing, CE certification, a leather shift pad and a grippy tread for when you’re off the bike.
Price: $250
Feel like an ace — fighter or Ventura, your call — with these stylish Stylemartins on your feet. Anti-slip soles mean you need fear no puddle or oil slick, while features like lateral and medial malleolus protection lurk beneath that cool leather exterior to keep your feet safe.
Price: $260
No need to be a grouch when you see the price — these Oscar Firm Drystars are well worth the money, thanks to features like a Drystar waterproof membrane, a Lycra-lined footbed and a vintage-esque design.
Price: $290
Rocking these Rokkers might make you feel cool as a rocker, thanks to their gorgeous design. (These handmade boots also keep your feet safe and dry, of course.)
Price: $449