Which Womens Motorcycle Boot Is Best For You?
There at least 3 factors to consider when purchasing your biker boots.
To my way of thinking, safety must always be the primary consideration. Riding boots should meet or exceed the necessity for protection and safety.
Buy a well made boot - preferably stitched and glued, not just glued - from a trustworthy maker who is expert in motorcycle boots.. Harley Davidson, Sidi, TCX, Alpinestars and Probiker are a few names that come to mind. Some local suppliers are listed here at http://www.womens-motorcycle-boots.com/
I can’t name all the good suppliers that there are because I don’t have enough space in this small article and, frankly, I don’t know them all.
Do not buy a pair of boots from the local shoe store or Walmart-type store. They simply will not stand up to the demands of biking or give you the protection you need. Go to a motorcycle dealer and start your research there. Consult people with a lot of riding miles under their belt.
Second, buy a comfortable pair of boots.. There are a few considerations when it comes to comfort including overall fit, pinch points and stiffness. There is nothing worse than having your feet burning or cramping up on a long ride.
I like boots with a non-slip rubber sole. They are generally more comfortable and will not slip when you put your foot down at a stop.
I have always adopted a policy of purchasing the boot that fitted snugly in the shop as I find they tend to stretch a bit after wearing them for a while. I’m talking about leather boots here of course. The synthetic materials will not stretch like leather does. In the shops my boots are always a bit tight – on the verge of being too uncomfortable. Then after some time when they’ve deformed a bit and softened somewhat, they fit like a glove.
Third, buy the boot that suits you style-wise. This must be the last consideration.
It’s great to look cool and you need not sacrifice safety and comfort because there are so many fabulous boots out there that will give you the style and design you love and provide the safety and comfort you must have.
It’s probably obvious but you must match your boot style to your ride. Cruiser style boots are usually quite traditional in their styling. Motocross and racing boots are distinctive. You would look really silly wearing motocross style boots on a Harley Fatboy.
The choice of lace-up or zip-up is a personal choice and it depends a bit on comfort and style but also convenience. It’s a bit more of a hassle to put on and take off a laced boot. Also the lace style is obviously not as watertight as a boot that zips up. I prefer a boot that zips along the whole height of the boot and there must be a kind of ‘fold-under’ flap of leather behind the zipper to improve watertightness.
Womens motorcycle boots can be quite expensive but are usually worth every penny and will pay back the investment you make with long years of service and wear. Buy the best boots you can afford and look after them well and they will look after you.
