Adventure motorcycling is unique. It incorporates elements of touring, but it also includes off-road riding. Make sure that if you own an adventure bike, you have gear that’s up for the task. When you’re looking for boots, make sure that you get something that can handle the rigors of adventure motorcycling and offer incredible comfort for those long trips.
First and foremost, don’t neglect safety and protection. Regular footwear – even if it’s “heavy duty” – will not offer you the same protection as purpose-built riding boots. Adventure motorcycle boots offer the impact protection you’d expect for off-road riding along with abrasion resistance you need for the street. However, some boots also offer additional shin protection and ankle support.
Adventure riding frequently incorporates many activities that aren’t riding at all, including everything from short hikes to meandering around a campsite to pleasant visits at local diners. You need to be comfortable walking around in your motorcycle boots. That means that while you still need protection and support, you also need a certain amount of flex.
There are several other features that can be nice, like good enough tread to give you enough traction when handling your bike when you’re not riding it (such as if you need to pick it up). Depending on where your adventures go, you might also want to consider waterproof boots. Several adventure boots are specifically designed to keep water out in all circumstances (even if you’re standing in a stream) while still being breathable.
Of course, everyone’s adventures tend to be a little different, so we’ve assembled a good selection of boots to make sure that you can find something that best fits your needs. Some boots are so geared up for adventure bikes that they include the word adventure right in their name. But we’ve also got other options, like boots which are designed more with the touring aspect in mind, and we’ve got some shorter boots as well if you tend to avoid off-road riding and don’t need ankle support. We also have several trials boots which – although weren’t designed for adventure bikes per se – have been quite popular among some adventure motorcyclists.
We’ve got great prices and industry-leading brands. Check out our selection and pick up your next pair of adventure motorcycle boots today!
dayvin in WA
the Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boots are the best boots i have ever had they are unbreakable nice boots i highly recommend the Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boots
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Boots are very comfortable and seem to run true to size. Plenty of motion in the ankle for shifting and braking. Only complaint is that the stitching in the upper inside calf area is coming out from squeezing the bike while riding offroad.
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Really easy to put on and remove after a ride. The simple buckle system works well. I have a wide foot and these are comfortable and true to size.
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These are comfortable enough to wear after an all day ride. They are good looking and do not scream "motocross". Probably wouldn't look good with a tuxedo but sitting around a campfire they are great. They are Flexible while still providing a good level of protection.
Read All Reviewsjim in CT
These boots fit perfectly and extremely comfortable and not even broken in yet highly recommend these. fit and finish is excellent. I have wide feet out of all the brands I tried these are the best
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So far so good! Super comfortable to walk around in, a touch stiff, but they are new.
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