What is your favorite motorcycling footwear?

[SIR REAL ED]

For my needs, it must be comfortable for walking.  Some level of protection is also good.

Not really looking for cold weather application.

Appearance is not a significant factor.

Thanks in advance.

[Clifton]

My needs are the same. I've been wearing tactical boots like many police use. Comfortable for walking, light, breathable, side zipper for easy on/off. They are available with breathable waterproof membrane which still breathes but I find the ones w/o it to be cooler in hot temps.

https://www.amazon.com/NORTIV-Military-Tactical-Leather-Motorcycle/dp/B07V69N4XR/ref=sr_1_6?c=ts&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dCyrFlDamR9K48sL9TjCr80w2B7aZCAT9uvpcU4gT1uQFvGM-EBf8_oAmp6ZuLLqGGJaYmq-r9Oxhalk75xvmMfsJqFHCsyaPmpcYM6NOTSvREIlwWHOd103CYWrZ6vXdRL1HYs9-RO_BDw3u8Sbre0H1lpbl22IgptszJxWgLhY0eaGk5_3MkDUCmxSPWLxjQea2y-4mTWZNInUYQB8gEeFrvw3ucD4vtDTf7eljassMzAXWENk-3SvDdOgKKQTFC7i7fk7jdOtcNK9HW-d3gBUiwcBD2g6mwUYLt8NC1o.-r3oRbq7NakXttj6NxP8Xv8Od-CaNFgohDAbD9mxvO4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Men%27s%2BMilitary%2B%26%2BTactical%2BBoots&qid=1764383034&s=apparel&sr=1-6&ts_id=6796862011&th=1&psc=1

[nwguy]

It is generally considered unwise to wear laced footwear riding motorcycles. This becomes immediately apparent if you ever get a loose lace tangled around a shift/brake lever, kickstand, etc. However you may always tie your laces securely.

[bronzestar1]

For me, I usually wear something that is at least high enough to cover the ankles.  Most of my riding footwear has laces, you can easily tuck the excess laces inside the footwear, or wrap them around to shorten the loops.  My favorite pair of riding footwear is a well-broken in pair of leather Doc Martins, with the second favorite being another set of Docs, but these are the "lighter" model.  I also have two pairs of canvas Doc Martin "high tops", with one pair that is insulated.  Both of these canvas pairs have the heavy lug sole, so they're comfortable to walk around in as well.  I've found that getting a size that's a half-size larger in the Docs fits me best.  Word of advice though, the leather for the original tall Docs is VERY stiff, and requires a lot of breaking in to be comfortable to wear and walk around in.  The canvas ones are good to go right out of the box.  Check your local FB Marketplace, that's where I found all four pairs of mine.   



     

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Alpinestars Air Plus V2 Gore-Tex XCR.

[jrt]

Redwing Pecos boots.  Very comfortable boots- I can almost wear them all day.  Ankle protection is limited to abrasion only- they are not stiff. 

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

I have Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Boots and my only perceived grievance with them is that they don't have lateral ankle protection, only medial. They replaced Tour Master Solution 3.0 WP boots that I had crashed in at highway speed and did well except one ankle was sprained, which likely could have been prevented with better protection. I looked for a similar style of boot with better protection, and the Alpinestars was the best I could find without departing from a casual boot I could wear all day and ending up with a track boot. This year I put somewhere around 15k miles on the Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex boots, a lot of walking around at events, and a few short hikes though they're not ideal for that.

[Bill W]

I am also a AlpineStar fan.  I bought the Gunner model through Revzilla. Their review of these were dead on with what to expect and what size to order. Now this is my first and only riding boots that I bought about 7yrs ago so I can't compare them to anything else. I'm in Georgia and have not had any issues with them being to hot. I have spent several days wearing these boots at Daytona Bike week without issue.

[twowheeladdict]

My go to dry weather boots are the ICON Elsinore 1000 boots. 

My current gore-tex boots are adventure boots by BMW. 

I choose protection over walking around.

[JJ]

I have flogged a pair of Chippewa Odessa motorcycle boots for many, many, years now...

[Ncdan]

Blackhawk ruff outs, no insulation needed with wool socks.
If good enough for combat environment it’s good enough for riding motorcycles.

[Stretch]

Yep - gotta be able to walk in 'em.

I've got a pair of Chippewa work boots that I love.
On their 2nd set of soles. A pair of DMs as well - they
have a velcro strap to go over the laces. They're also on
their 2nd set of soles. A couple of pairs of Fryes, too.
They've been resoled as well, and have had more than
a few sets of replacement heels, too. 8" or 10" is good.

I'd like a pair of these, but I've got to save my pennies:
https://whitesboots.com/products/cykel-10

                                                   -Stretch

[Perazzimx14]

After multiple attempts at motorcycle specific footwear I have settled on just using my trusty Redwing 953's. All day comfort (walking, riding, standing), made in the USA, great quality and reasonably priced. I also like the 953's as the soles are smooth and do not collect mud and debris like cleated soles. Scrape, scrape and the soles are clean as a whistle.

Someone also mentioned Redwing Peco's, I also have a pair of Redwing 1155's that I also like. Easy on/off (gotta wear compressions socks or they ball up at the toe). These boots are also comfortable but I cannot walk around in them as log as the 953 as the heel has some slip. Still another great shoe from Redwing. 

I have also given up on "waterproof" boots and now just carry a small boot dryer with me when I travel. No more putting on wet "waterproof" shoes/boots in the morning!

[jcctx]

Red Wing Ranch Wellingtons; treat for water intrusion.

[jbhotchkiss]

Vendramini if I'm on the Indian, Gaerne if I'm on the Guzzi.

[theoneandonlymin]

Altberg boots.
Fantastic

[johnwesley]

They don’t make them anymore but I like my aerostich combat boots.
Also a pair of trial boot are good for walking and protection.
Gaerne trials boot or the Sidi Trial Zero. They have slim toes that is nice for shifting and they are flexible.