As an older dude who's ridden bikes since I was a kid, have to say you made a great video for every new rider. Nice work sir.

Hey Amon, great vid mate endorse everything you said , it's only after years of trial and error that you can give honest and real advice on motorcycle footwear . Good stuff bro 💪 👊😎👊

Wonderful video for people to consider those five basic needs that a good rider really wants in a boot… truly your thinking right up my alley. I sure like your stuff. Hope to see a lot more of it.

I hope those wearing running shoes and shorts are watching this mate .Seeing their dress gives me the shivers .Good advice for old and new riders .Keep on .

Great video and thanks for the suggestions. I'm getting my new/old Dyna Wide this week and liked the boots stylmartin as they seem to offer the best protection. My thing is to make sure that you don't wear anything slippery like cowboy boots those things are like ice skates when it gets wet! Keep the video, s rolling great job! You the man!

Great video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

Been wearing my King Gees for the last 7 years! Love em, never worried about how I look like. They’re tough leather, anti slip on just about any surface and they last forever.

I just bought the Stylemartin Yu Roc’s due to my RevIt boots not being resoleable. They are a softer leather but have CE armor, look great, waterproof, fairly light weight, Vibram sole and very functional on my Ducati ST4S as well as my Guzzi California 1400 Custom with floorboards. They already fit like a glove and are built to last. Great review.

Boots from the pacific northwest in the states are awesome, basically indestructible. Wesco, Nicks, and some others make for great riding boots.

I’m a new subscriber to your channel. Appreciate your point of view on the topics I’ve seen so far. Keep up the good work. From British Columbia, Canada.

I wore Fryes for years, but now I'm running ICON Stormhawks. I like the wire ratchet tighteners. So it's not too hard to slip them on. Plus they make it easier to walk in after reaching a destination where the Fryes were uncomfortable to walk in.

Just got the Falco Ranger WP urban boot. When form follows function you can't go wrong.

I still use the old school engineer boots ..love them

thanks for the info, I ride a Breakout and only ware HD boots tall and short in general. Ive be known to pop on for a ride in my horse kit boots but my HD boots are the boss. Safety fit comfort for shifting and looks are on the list ,, well what do know looks are important too☺.

Very rarely would I wear casual sneakers or “runners” on the bike. I used to always wear the same lace-up side-zip 6” tactical boots I wore for work but recent years has been mostly protective motorcycle specific sneakers or boots. I have a variety but much like your top picks my absolute favorites that tick all boxes are my black TCX MOOD GTX or 6” Brown Oiled Timberland Pro Direct Attach soft toes. Both waterproof, slip resistant and the TCX’s offer great ankle support and protection while the Tim’s are perfect for anytime, anywear, that I’d feel safe in a crash but I think it’s a more popular boot for us New York folk. I also like my 10” Harness and Engineer boots, I have choices ranging from Schott NYC, The Flathead, Frye, Indian and Double H. All welt constructed for proper re-sole and I also have a black Tim style HD boot that’s pretty good and the Midland sneaker boot that has some nice features as well, just don’t appear to be as durable as some of my other offerings. I have Iron Rangers and 1,000 Mile boots but like you said, better for casual wear. Cheers!

I tryed all kind of boots over the last fourthy five years riding motorcycles, but for the last decades, I only wear those Lowa Combat boots GTX. Waterproof Goretex liner inside, strong, and you can walk all day on them. If it's good enough for police and militairy, it's good enough for me ! 😆 On hot summerday's I use the lower and lighter Lowa Renegade boots. Lowa boots are not cheap, but last for years 👍

I bought Chippewa boots in 2018, steel toes, 12" tops. We Yankees call them engineers boots, some people call them lineman boots. They aren't popular amongst the younger riders, I find them a excellent choice, both durable and long lasting.

Great video! I have the same Stylmartin boots (albeit in brown) and love them, as well! Mine are only one year old, so thanks for modeling yours. Now I know I don't have to do a damn thing in terms of upkeep and they'll look even better! lol

Hi Ayman,I have been riding bikes 45,years ,on my harley, I wear gasolina boots,hand made ,absolutely beautiful, Goodyear welted soles,beautiful leather,and they look good,,years ago wore Lewis leather boots,regards Mike 🇬🇧

Hi Old but not Dead, laced up Dr. Martens for 20 years, scored some zip up black Harley Davidson boots, really love ‘em, miss the Dr. Martens, because they were broken in but there was a hole from the gear shifter 😂appreciate all you do for the HD community,ride safe, be Blessed, Aloha Kenneth

I have the Gaerne G-Adventure Aquatech Boots (incredibly comfortable) and the SIDI Adventure 2 Gore Tex.

Indie ridge crows. Awesome boots. Company is awesome as well

I wear "Graphite" boots from target with ankle support, steel cap & great tread with slip resistant sole & oil resistant too.... Also comfortable ❗ & not expensive either.... Keep Living the F#@KING Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾

I wear what looks like traditional cowboy boots. It's what I grew up in, in the Ozarks (South West Missouri USA). I transitioned from a quarter horse to an iron horse. The particular pair I wear has steel toes and chemical resistance nonslip soles. Round toe not pointed or square toe. There are my work boots and my daily boot. I very rarely wear anything else. I wanted to add because of my 78 shovelhead with the 3-inch open primary. I never wear anything with laces, a recipe for disaster if a lace comes loose and gets into the engine pulley.

Nice work mate, After coming off recently it makes you more aware than ever to make sure you wear the right gear all the time

I wear my old "aircrew" boots, issued to me when I was active duty. Steel toe, leather, well above the ankle....perfect fit for up shifting. Time to get them resoled....

If you ride a heavy motorcycle as I do (Indian Springfield) I wear heavy American steel cap motorcycle boots that are both lace and hook and side zipper. So it's easy to take them off. They have great grip so I can hold the bike up on dirt wet road concrete. And high ankle protection.

I have a Shovel. So my footwear is strong good walking shoes. Cheers Rich

I wear the basketball ball type boots. Loads of protection, waterproof and really comfortable. I can wear them at work and nobody would know I came in by bike. Apart from the noise. 😅

Bought a pair of Falco Aviators today, they look like a nice pair of boots.

The factory I used to work at required steel toe boots, so I rode with those too. As you say, the huge toe can be an obstacle and no ankle armor if you go skidding down the road. They're also too damn heavy to walk around in. Before our steel toe requirement, I used to wear boots like your brown ones, only with rubber soles. Still have them. They last forever, just need a sole put on from time to time. The ankle leather seems much tougher than my work boots. The one downside is laces. For some reason, those thin waxed type don't like to stay tight or even knotted very long. Bad news on bikes w/o shaft drives. In the winter or if I'm traveling long enough I don't trust the sunny forecast, I wear purpose built zip up, goretex, calf high motorcycle boots. Most of the time I wear those ankle high motorcycle boots, like your tennis shoe boots, only they're black and don't look like tennis shoes. I have one pair of them that's perforated to flow air on the hot days and another that's supposedly waterproof for cooler days or days it may rain on a local ride. Unlike my regular boots, they're throw aways. But a few seasons for a $150 seems reasonable to me.

Thanks for advice. I was waiting for hi-heels🤪🤪🤪

As i hung up my riding boots for 10 years and the the rest of the riding gear, everything ended up being replaced, sitting in the cupboard, boots had fallen apart after a week of returning to riding, i tried to repair them. Eventually they got tossed, and i could not replace them the company stopped manufacturing them. As i went with a Honda 750 the boots i purchased was to high when changing gears and the toe would get stuck as well as the heal on the pegs, i did not want to adjust the gear lever i was comfortable with its position. Picked up some good cheap boots second hand. Eventually sold the bike. purchased a H.D the gear lever was to high for the cheap boots, I just needed the wider toe. That was good i just then needed to adjust my height. After searching online and travelling to the city and trying on many different brand shoes and many different bike stores. Now being a touring road bike, i was looking at road boots and could not find anything, that suited the height, comfort, length, zipper and the wider toe with safety features. I then started googling dirt bike gear, but that gear did not suit a Harley let alone a person dressed in H.D riding gear. I came across Adventure boots, wide toe, good tread for different surfaces and grip, it had the height, length of the boot came in two sizes short or long and comfort and waterproof to a certain amount of water depending on how much time spent in the wet weather, also came in two or three colors black, tan or brown. And the looks fantastic on the Harley, comfortable to walk in for long distances, climbing stairs, Easy to get on and off by the buckles, dry overnight if they get wet you wouldn't even know your feet were wet. They keep you warm, no amount of wind gets through they are a strong durable thick leather. You showed some good pointers of interest.

Had to get the riding sneakers with my vrod The boots , it’s hard to change up gears, I like the look of Harley Davidson sneakers

I love my Indie Ridge motorcycle boots. They are super comfortable and offer a decent level of protection.

Nice review! I have been wearing tall motorcycle touring boots that use buckles like ski boots have. Much easier than lacing boots. My latest are shorter but still over the ankle ADV style boots. Interesting that your wife wears Street Glide™️ boots!😜

OK, I can give a comment. I try to when I have anything to add so... I had to change my style when I started riding again. I am a Red Wing guy, but I quickly realized that square toes would be better for riding. I am from the American South and while I have never worn them in my life, people here like Cowboy boots, and these days they make those with square toes. I also don't like the idea of laces on a bike (even though my bike is shaft driven, old habits from chain drives stick in my mind). So I decided to go that way. So I grabbed a pair of Cody James square toes. The heels are actually a nice added bonus, although the left one is wearing down faster than the right. For me, they are the perfect riding boots. BUT...I did not realize until they arrived that the Cody James boots I bought were of a soft leather. I don't know what you call it, but it is the kind that is leather, but has the texture of suede. Or maybe that is just what suede is...I really don't know. In other words, rain and weather were going to put spots all over them pretty quickly. So I solved that by "staining" them all the way, evenly while waterproofing them at the same time, with mink oil.

I use alpinestar track boots on the Zed 900 and engineer HD Boot on the Harley.

All I wear are boots everyday. I have a nice pair of high Red Wings and they are both comfortable and very durable. I also still have my Black Cadillacs from my days in the MARINES. Those things are so broken in I don’t even feel like I’m wearing boots at all. But they are nice bike boots.

I have the exact same Gaerne boots I love them very comfortable and look good

Looks never come into play. Safety, waterproof and comfort.

I once saw a photo of someone’s foot after it had been dragged along the ground with a motorbike on top of it. Something I’ve never been able to “un-see”. Stylish work boots do it for me now. I can’t get my brother to stop wearing thongs! Good video mate.

Nicks Urban Logger’s work well for me

Hi great job on all your videos just a question on your Corbin seat you have on your street glide, I have the same bike I am 1.8 tall Corbin recommend the tall version do you have a opinion on the solo seat? Thanks

I alternate between Dingo harnes style boots and Timberland hiking boots. I just bought a pair of Dr. Marten's and need to put some miles on them, but I think they will replace the Timberlands, since they are very comfortable to wear and walk in

I wear Ecco Gore Tex ankle lace boots. My most comfortable boots, longest lasting.

Texas Steer hikers and Carolina Loggers. Depending on the situation.

Thanks for the info, one comment about steel cap boots is I was told not to wear them on a bike, as in an accident they can be crushed and people have lost toes. Something to think about.

Most motorcycle injuries are to the foot and lower legs, a huge number of these caused by people dropping their bike on their leg while its stationary breaking bones in the lower leg hence why proper boots go up the calf are stiff and have ankle armor, I still ride in my steel blue work boots but looking into options since I discovered this info recently.

Love the video can you do a video on gloves 🧤 there’s really nice ones out there

I always wear a good CE rated protective boot. Some years ago my foot got trapped under a BMW cruiser on a painful slide; my body went one direction the leg the other. Lots of lower leg injury but the boot saved me from losing toes. I hate to think what the outcome would have been if I had been wearing my Blundstones. Love my Blundstones but for the bike the first choice is my Altbergs

What are your thoughts on Indie Ridge motorcycle boots, other than better than non motorcycle specific. Coming at you from the US.

I wear on the Road Glide, Johnney Reb Rogues, no stupid hi texan heal good ankle protection and water protection once you soak them a few times in water proofing bees wax or other. For winter I have Revit Gortex Boots. On the Fatty the Jonny Rebs or sometimes for Bike night a some dririder high cut leather sneakers with angle protection. Work boots don't have enough ankle protection.

i always wear high top engineer boots with rubber soles. no shoe laces because i had a lace get caught on the shift lever once but not twice.

Alright, I have to rescind my previous statement. I did buy those Cody James square toes. I did ride in them. I did think that was the right match. Then, two weeks later, the heel started pealing off of the clutch foot boot. They were great, but they just weren't made for this purpose. So I picked up a pair of Milwaukee Leather MBM9062. Harness, square toe...but actual riding boots. These will hold up much better. F++kers weren't cheap, though. $160 Yank.

Since I have stupid wide EE feet, I find most boots / shoes way too narrow so its' Converse / Van hi-tops with waterproof socks for me :-)

I've worn "Whites" brand Loggers/Smokejumpers for 30 years. Hand built and expensive, but worth every penny.

What helmet do you use??

I wear workboots (high) Steelcapped nose, steel plate in the sole Watertight, heat resistant, anti slip, anti static Also I miss the front part of my right foot, so I need the stability

You can always get the Redwings resoled, I have a pair I have worn for years, replace the soles and you may very well be good to go on a bike.

Blundies are the go , light, hard wearing, good price

Hi, what about the typical square toe style boots, zip inside, metal loop on the outside? Do you think they are any good?

I wear Danner Tanicus Boot. I'm currently looking at some Harley Davidson Riddick 8 Inc leather boots. What do you think of the Harley Davidson Riddick Boots? Danner

A bunch of viewers thought they"d finally found a solid reason to purchase those Iron Rangers. Not to be fellas. 😆

Indie Ridge Mohawks. They are a 3/4 boot-shoe designed for riding and you can wear them for casual. comfort out of the box and grip well. Best looking imo! Also have TRX from Italy as a long haul riding boot.

The sole on the stylemartins, can be replaced,what we call a stitched sole,or Goodyear welted sole,regards Mike 🇬🇧

Does the red wing have the older style smooth sole or the new updated small Vibram lug sole?

Do to my short size I wear Doc Martens as the platforms they put on some give me an extra inch to 1.5”.

IMO I think functionality is #1. If the boot is too bulky or stiff or the soles are slippery they are fighting you when controlling the motorcycle. No matter how much crash protection they offer it’s not worth it if it affects control.

I wear a pair of lineman’s boots while riding. Good ankle support and heavy leather with Grippy bottoms. I suppose the steel toe likely isn’t a bad thing.

I wear my cowboy boots when I'm either going long distance or a chill ride. But my track boots for more spirited rides or I feel like looking like more of a biker boy

I’m yet to find boots to suit, most are to chunky to fit between my footpeg & gear lever. I wear Ariat western boots on and off the bike😊 Thanks for the vid 👌

My choice, good quality engineer boot

Classic Johnny Rebs

if you go for a ride on a harley and you haven't got a mate with a ute the best boots are the ones you can walk home comfortably in

adding onto the work boots, I've hears EMS say that the steel caps can pinch and cut off toes when in an accident. Something to think about

I've got a slippery sole pair of boots too. Actual motorbike boots with smooth soles. Crazy....and definitely dangerous.

I wear regular red wing boots from the best of the most cultural list high top still talk.

OK, I just got back from buying my first pair of red wings in over 40 years. I’m blaming you. 😂🙏

I wont wear anything except a steel or compost toed work boots. If I every get the unfortunate experience of rolling down the road they will protect my feet. In my opinion they provide more protection then most "motorcycle boots". Good work boots are not cheep as i payed over $150 for good Timberland boots. I always carry a pair of sneakers in my bag so if I get off and want to do a lot of walking I just change into them.

As a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier I get free boots every year. The uniform catalogue has a great variety of boots to choose from. Some of them are excellent riding boots.

Another great video I would have been impressed if you said the red heels were yours 😆, It's not easy finding good boots,My work boots not good to ride in and still trying to work out if I like my Johnny Rebs time will tell,but thanks for the boot review 👍🏼

Hard Yakka 3065 work boot comfortable, hard wearing, steel caps, tough sole, a must have for me is a boot with a side zip so in the worse case scenario it's real easy for the ambo's to remove them. And the big bonus is you don't look like a try hard wanna be GP rider.

I like red wing iron rangers

I swear to god you were going to put on those pumps and ride on the harley for the stick around to the end part. Disappointed but also relieved. I wear those blue steel work boots - my boots have the ankle protection and heel protection on them so perhaps its a new model ? I also got some RST stunt riders ( mega comfortable difficult to put on and off though ) when I'm riding something that needs a little more finesse with the toesys.

I can’t seem to convince my 26 year old son that sandals aren’t safe on a motorcycle. He rides an Indian FTR and my old road king.

Steel toe Engineer boots made by, Carolina

Rossie Ripple sole boots

How about Engineer boots? those are the go-to in the US.

Falco Rangers, no 1. Tick every box 👍☝️

Blunnies. Steel toe, I like them, not proper bike boots. I don't like power ranger boots I liked my traditional old Steel toe bike boots. heavy but comfortable.

you speak about safety, but many riders wear short sleeves, jackets without protection, no gloves and no helmets.

I wear Belleville military boots.

I'm a cowboy boot guy.

RM Williams Stockman Buckle Boot leather soul The Best.only $699

I use engineering boots square toe.

A pair of trainers are the best . So you can run away from the Harley dealership before they collar you . Those wine red high heels look rather large is there something your not telling us .😂🇬🇧❤️🇦🇺🏍

50 years....One boot.... Carolina Engineer Boots... period!

Good video if you are a child. Any 12 year old would know this information.

now your telling me i cant wear my read pumps??? how will i be pretty on a Saturday night? I've worn sandals for 50% of my riding over the last 50 years.. so