Motorcycle Shoes
XLMOTO Motorcycle Shoes for Safe Riding and Comfortable Walking
A motorcycle shoe often ends slightly above the ankle and offers safety features on the top of and underneath the foot. Meanwhile, they maintain conventional footwear's low-key looks and all-day comfort. Motorcycle riding shoes offer several fasteners from laces to zips with styles ranging from skateboard casual to city slicker sophistication. This type of footwear is available in various materials from full-grain and synthetic leather, to micromesh and high-tech plastics.
Why Choose Motorcycle Shoes over Boots?
Motorcycle boots are great for the long haul, but it is those shorter journeys and commutes when motorcycle shoes come into their own. You don’t always need a specific reason for lower foot coverage. Some riders prefer the style and freedom of movement offered by this type of footwear. When it comes to commuting, a lower-height motorcycle shoe offers good protection when riding and exceptional comfort when walking. The journeys you make and the style of motorbike you ride impact the type of motorcycle riding shoe you choose. Whatever the reason for your choice of footwear though, XLMOTO’s vast range of motorcycle riding shoe cater to almost every riding variation.
Types of Motorcycle Riding Shoes
Adventure/Touring Motorcycle Shoes: Most adventure/touring motorcycle riders often opt for high-leg boots. Yet not every ride is going to be into the great unknown. So for anyone looking for a wide range of boot-type safety features for an adventure through the urban jungle, motorcycle shoes are the perfect fit.
Café Racer/Custom Shoes: Whether you ride a lean and mean café racer or laid back custom, check out motorcycle shoes that not only look cool but can also take the knocks. This category has plenty of choices from old-school retro to safety-feature-packed, basket ball-style shoes.
City/Commuting Shoes: Motorcycle commuting is the ideal antidote for city streets clogged with four-wheel traffic. Thankfully, XLMOTO has lots of options to keep riders safe and on-trend. Getting off the bike and walking into the office no longer needs a change of footwear. Today, you will find lots of styles ranging from formal to casual motorcycle shoes.
Naked/Street Shoes: Do you ride a learner-friendly street bike or a smoking super-naked? Either way, you’ll find motorcycle riding shoes to tick all the boxes. This shoe style offers a high level of technical safety features while still appearing informal.
Racing/Sport Shoes: Full-size versions of a racing or sports bike boot are tricky to wear when walking. So why not try a cut-down version? These motorcycle shoes offer an impressive level of technical protection while allowing more freedom of movement.
Features to Look for in Motorcycle Shoes
If rain is a regular feature of your rides, waterproof outers and breathable membranes are a great solution. Whether zipped, laced or both, inner gussets will also help keep out the rain. Top-shelf motorcycle boots offer the most protection but choosing motorcycle riding shoes means you can still enjoy decent levels of protection. Safety can still be top of the list when you choose from extra features such as heel reinforcement, toughened toe boxes and ankle protectors. If features underneath your riding shoes are a must-have, look for non-slip or military-style tread patterns. Gear change pads and replaceable soles will also guarantee their longevity. You may not always want to wear a full height motorcycle boot and if you prefer the choice of something more casual, at least make sure it's a specifically designed motorcycle shoe. A bike shoe offers considerably more protection than a street shoe, so stroll on over to XLMOTO motorcycle shoes, where safety and style walk hand in hand.