Motorcycle Boots

We have listed the best and cheapest high-quality motorcycle boots on the market today. Anything from women’s- to leather-, racing and waterproof boots can be found in respective section further down the page. We reviewed the most popular brands, like Milwaukee, Red Wing and Chippewa and their bestselling footwear. This is done similar to how we review goggles.

Joe Rocket Men's Meteor FX Leather Riding Boot

$81.09

Harley-Davidson Men's Denslow 7-Inch Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

$199.95

TCX 7300W X-Blend Waterproof Mens Street Motorcycle Boots

$189.29

Forma Unisex-Adult Adventure Low Boots

$239.00

Joe Rocket Men's Meteor FX Mid Leather Motorcycle Riding Boot

$94.99

O'Neal Men's New Logo Rider Boot

$105.38

Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

Being able to ride your motorcycle in any kind of weather is a luxury but if you’re using your ride to get to work every day it’s essential. In order to do this, you need reliable motorcycle gear and the feet are one of the parts of the body that endures the most when it comes to weather. Furthermore, we’ve all been in a situation where we bought a pair of shoes or boots that’s supposedly waterproof, only to find that once it started raining, your toes slowly started soaking.

When it comes to waterproof footwear, quality is one of the most important features, so in this section, we decided to focus on the actual reliability of material and how well the boots reject moist. The style and look of the boots have come secondary. So, without further ado, here are some of the best waterproof motorcycle boots on the market.

Leather Motorcycle Boots

Real, proper quality leather boots come with several advantages. Not only are they stylish, but if it’s real leather, it will provide great protection as well. They are water resistant and will keep your feet warm. You should bear in mind though, that real leather needs care. These boots need to be cleaned and moisturized with good product regularly to maintain their qualities. Boots from real leather are normally also quite expensive, but if you’re willing to pay a little extra and do all the work required, it can really pay off. Not only will they keep your feet safe, warm and dry, but you can in most cases actually wear them when you’re not riding your bike and most people won’t know it’s for your motorcycle. So, by investing in a good pair of motorcycle leather boots, you’re also actually getting a really nice footwear in leather to wear to your blue jeans.

Below we’ve listed the best motorcycle boots in leather, focusing on style as well as quality and how priceworthy they are. In this instance, we haven’t really paid attention to which brand the boots are, but rather been trying to just look at the boots for what they are.

Motorcycle Racing Boots

For a professional motorcycle racer, the difference between a good and a bad motorcycle boot, can really mean the difference between bruise and a serious leg injury that may or may not render him/her unable to walk again. For us amateurs, it might not be that serious, but we still want high quality when shopping for motorcycle racing boots. When reaching high speeds, whether it be on the highway or on the racing tracks, we want to make sure we’re well protected.

Your feet are the part of your body that stays closest to the ground, which means they are closest to danger during a high-speed ride. Well protected means good, strong and tearproof material, a good coverage of the foot and leg and a solid, strong bottom with grip. The boot also needs to be light to not constitute a burden while driving. On these criteria, we’ve looked through the market and come up with the best, most reliable motorcycle racing boots.

Steel Toed Motorcycle Boots

When it comes to steel toe motorcycle boots, there is some debate on whether it is safer than no steel toe. The theory is that if enough weight is put on the steel toe, it might bend and cut your toe right off. There is also the fact that steel tends to get cold, so wearing it while it’s cold outside, might really freeze your toe. Many experienced riders say they prefer normal leather before steel toed boots. They also say they would wear it in their workplace where such boots are required, rather than when riding their motorcycle. Whether or not the theory that a steel toe boot can take your toe off during the worst of circumstances, we honestly cannot say for sure, but we still put together a list of the best options for this type of footwear on the market.

Brands

SiDI

SiDI is an Italian company founded back in 1960, by Dino Signori first making footwear for most sports. Later on, in the 70s the started specializing in motorcycle and biking boots, on- and off-road. They are, with more than half a century of experience, one of the most innovative sports and motorcycle footwear manufacturer in the world. You might recognize the logo with Italian colors. They also sponsor many famous Grand Prix motorcycle riders: Lukas Pesek, Colin Edwards, Alex Barros, Chris Vermeulen, Loris Capirossi and Anthony West.

Bates Footwear

The Bates motto is that you should always expect to get the same performance from your motorcycle boots as from your motorcycle. This is something they really apply in their products. Having been around since 1885, they really have a lot of experience and knows what they’re doing. Most of their footwear are made of leather and are waterproof. With extra padding, they keep the feet safe and the exterior of the boots are safe from oil dirt and also makes the slipping resistant. One of their bestsellers: the Gore-Tex GX8 Side Zip Boot proves all this. The Gore-Tex makes it resistant in all weathers and the nice pattern of rubber underneath gives it a good grip. Needless to say, you get a lot of boot for the money.

Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company has over 40 years of experience and this shows. They work under the principles of trying to bring their customers high quality leather motorcycle apparel and footwear at a low cost. They claim to have a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and, in our experience, this is the truth. They are also a manufacturer of motorcycle apparel, gear and accessories, so you can really say they know motorcycle-related products. In addition, all contact we’ve had with them has been nothing but pleasant, so they’re an extremely service-minded company.

Red Wing

This company has been around since the beginning of the 20th century, so you can really say they’ve been around for a while. They’re not specialized in motorcycle footwear, but rather purpose-built shoes in a wide range of industries. The Red Wing Shoes company was founded by a guy called Charles Beckman in Minnesota in 1905. His goal was to make shoes that are comfortable and reliable for people in extreme industries, like logging, mining and farming. With this experience and knowledge, they also went into making motorcycle shoes and it’s really one of the most reliable brands on the market today.

Motorcycle Boots FAQ

How to wear motorcycle boot?

There are different types of motorcycle boots and how you wear them depends a bit on what type you’re thinking of. Many people are now actually wearing motorcycle boots just because the look of them and many styles have been combined with them. A common style is just to wear blue jeans with them.

Where to buy motorcycle boots?

There are many places online where you can buy motorcycle boots, such as Amazon, Motorcycle House and Revzilla. It’s often advisable to go to a store near you, as with any shoe, it needs to fit well to avoid blisters and having to return them.

What to look for in a motorcycle boot?

If you’re a hardcore biker, you’ll always want to look for quality and safety. Depending on weather, you might want to look for waterproof properties. Generally speaking, leather is a good material to look for, it’s very versatile, but it can be a bit expensive. Another material that offers good quality is Gore-Tex.

Why wear motorcycle boots?

Wearing motorcycle boots while riding can mean the difference between a serious injury and some bruises in a crash. They provide protection in a way that normal shoes might not always be good at. It’s almost as important as proper headwear.

What are the best motorcycle boots?

This completely depends on your riding style. If you’re riding a motocross or dirt bike, you want a light, strong material, whereas if you’re riding a Harley for example, a leather boot with straps might be the right option. Feel free to look at our guide on this page.