Since the days of the first motorcycles in the late 1800s, companies like O’Neal and Harley-Davidson have really revved-up motorcycle boot options. Designed to keep the rider’s legs, feet, and ankles safe, motorcycle boots range from short to tall styles. Only now our choices are crafted from sturdy, quality materials, have low-heels, and make safety a priority. And even if you don’t ride, there’s nothing to stop you from channeling your inner rock star when you don a pair of motorcycle boots.
Conquer the concrete jungle
The adjustable rear buckle, long line of laces, and inside zipper make this boot easy to customize to properly fit – and protect – your foot and lower leg. This blue ink leather boot is just one of the 26 colors and styles including red, olive, and chocolate bronze leather, stunning white leather with black laces, Bordeaux leather with plaid, and even one black waterproof option. Each style cradles your feet with their Taos Soft Support Removable Footbed. The fashion-forward contrasting double stitching gives these Crave boots a luxurious look.
Protection on track or trail
Motocross riders understand the risks involved with their sport and don’t take chances with their protective gear. O’Neal is the pioneer of motocross and after decades years of racing, they’ve designed these women’s motocross and ATV boots for ultimate comfort and safety. The four snap-lock buckle closures keep the boots snug, and the injection-molded plastic plates protect your lower legs. The industry standard Goodyear welt sole is well-balanced and sturdy. And the removable metal shank adds reinforcement to the back of the boot while a metal toe-guard keeps your toes safe.
Industry standard
For more than 100 years Harley-Davidson has been synonymous with motorcycles. These boots have a Harley attitude, too. The short-style Amherst street boots are crafted with 100 percent full-grain leather and a fair amount of spunkiness. The platform sole is lightweight and attaches to the leather upper with cement construction, offering resilience and strength. These boots are classic fun.
Heavy metal
We love the traditional styling of these 10-inch tall black leather boots. Riding, walking, or dancing, these motorcycle boots combine minimalist lines with contrasting metal hardware. The design of the low platform and 1 3⁄4-inch heel on the rubber outsole, combined with the cushioned and flexible insole, means these motorcycle boots feel as good as they look. Durango also added leather to the interior of the shank for added comfort.
Comfortable construction
You really could just walk in full-grain leather boots. But Harley-Davidson made these boots for motorcycle riding. This boot captures the epitome of motorcycle style. The deep leather is a great backdrop to the shiny details like the custom metal grommets, the logo outline, and the metal O-rings, giving these boots just the right amount of attitude.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
