Let's Talk About Your Go-To Riding Footwear
Tall, purpose-built motorcycle boots offer the kind of protection you expect for track days or off-road trips, where performance and protection matter more than anything else.
Then there’s the riding shoe. It blends into everyday life, passing for something you’d wear to the grocery store or a meetup with friends, but still packs reinforced panels and abrasion resistance. It’s a compromise—less protection than a full boot, way more than a pair of Vans—but a lot more convenient when the ride isn’t the only thing on your agenda.
Ryan's a big fan of the REAX Fulton Air:
Do you commit to full-height boots every time, or does the practicality of riding shoes make more sense for how—and where—you actually use your bike? At least one of you has been tempted to embrace the flip-flop lifestyle, no doubt.
That mix of choices—good and bad—raises a question every rider will answer differently. Let’s hear it, what's your go-to riding footwear and why?
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