Best Motorcycle Short Boots & Riding Shoes

Best Motorcycle Short Boots & Riding Shoes
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Alpinestars Sektor Shoes
TCX Street Ace Shoes
Alpinestars SMX-1 R Boots
TCX Hero WP Boots
Forma Adventure Low Boots

Looking for moto-protection for your feet, but not a full-size boot that looks more like a cast? Enter short boots and riding shoes. These protective essentials are easy to live with, thanks to their light weight, solid impact/abrasion resistance, and less-than-hardcore styling. From shoes you could wear into the office, to abbreviated sport boots, to ADV workhorses, Anthony’s got a complete lineup for those living the low-cut life.

[Peter-]

I purchased the TCX air version based on Anthony`s review and this shoe performs better than I expected. The perforated leather really lets the air in. The width is a wide D and is very comfortable. This shoe does take some time to break-in as it is stiff. You won`t be disappointed.

[Williamvencil]

I've had my SMX 1 R Airs for a little over a year now, and they''re amazing. I commute in them, ride on the weekends in them, and recently, I've done some lightweight touring in them. They've handled everything me or the weather has thrown their way with absolutely no issues at all. Great boot.

[ciszero]

Bought the TCX Street Ace, amazingly comfortable and durable

[xyber]

I’ve got TCX street ace WP and Air. Would buy again without hesitation.

If you don’t like the dirty looking white sole, I bit of isopropyl on a rage wipes it off to a gleaming white

[usesap]

Anthony reminds me of Tommy from Power Rangers

[MokshDhawan]

Hey, I use CAT (caterpillar) T1086 Boots. Do you think that’s good enough? It’s a heavy duty short boot

[james]

Can we start a go fund me account for this guy, so he can give back his little brother’s shirt?

[Wolfy]

I have the TCX Street Ace. Nice fitting, comfortable and look great. But after only 3000kms of riding with them the leather is starting to wear down from the shift lever. And I find them very warm on the feet. I also have the Alpinestars SMX-1. Feet stay nice and cool and are durable. But not the best for walking around.

[acousticguitars]

I wonder on the forma adventure if they are high enough to hold your knee/shin guards in place?

[johnlangham]

What do you suggest for a extra wide foot 4 e...? I like the kind of height n ce rating... thanks

[Rohan-qrzn]

Are short riding boots much more protective than workboots or hiking boots or is it just better to save up some more and get full height racing boots

[maskedavenger]

The Richa Hipora is the best short motorcycle boot has laces & Velcro to cover lace knot, breathable & also waterproof .They are also black not white like those girly looking Alpine stars ballet dancing shoes you have on display .

[ACOGLMT]

Have the forma adventure low boots in brown they are amazing, stylish, comfy and offer lots of protection! Been using them for a few years now

[philsince]

Helpful video! Thanks for mentioning CE ratings and showing the shifter side for some of the boots also.

[BrianHoltHawthorne]

That TCX Hero WP is a sweet looking boot. I gave up on finding a motorcycle boot that I liked and I’ve been wearing an old pair of 10” wildland firefighter boots, which work well but are a bit high and not CE rated (at least not for motorcycles!).

That medial zipper instead of a the distal zipper I am used to on my old station boots is odd, and I am worried about the lifespan of the Velcro. I keep my boots for a decade or more and have a local guy who resoles them.

[njohnson]

I'd like to see some riding sandals or chanclas.

[stevelessard]

I got the SMX-1R last summer. My feet were roasting on my Ninja 1000. At first I didn't think the perforations were helping much, but I just had to angle my toes out and away from the hot air from the engine.

[TheGtjoe]

that Alpinestars Sektor Vented Shoes looks awesome

[Libertà_sulla_vita]

Second ftom last is a stitch down construction not a welt but yes it can be resoled.

[sheridancowling]

I've got both the SMX1-R in full black and Adventure Low boots in black. I love both pairs of boots.
I bought the Alpinestars as I needed something comfortable and slim for my new to me Honda 600F.
I was tossing up between them and their full length counterpart but I needed something I could wear all day so of course the short boot won out, especially because I was after a cool (temperature) boot for the hot summer days.
It's a very comfortable boot that I can wear all day without complaint and it looks very nice. Definitely a boot I'd buy again and I've been recommending them to fellow riders.

I used the Forma as my Cruiser (when I had one) and wet weather boots but I was also planning on an adventure bike so these boots fit a dual purpose for me.
I can wear them all day without an issue but like all waterproof boots they do get hot, great in winter but not so much in summer.
I never had these boots slip out from under me even in the snow on asphalt (unlike the tyres) so they're very confident inspiring when the conditions get bad.
They're amazing boots and I would definitely buy them again should I need too.