Top 10 short motorcycle boots 2024

[@cloud9847]

In my opinion - the best of both worlds in the protection vs utility off the bike are FORMA Adventure Low boots. They look good with jeans (in my opinion) but not 'classy' and can be worn on a nice hike. They are easy in and easy out and very comfortable then on top of it all are at a very competitive price point for me. If you're looking for more style then they aren't what you're looking for but, as I said, in my opinion they are the best boot for protection/utility and comfort for wearing off the bike. My own personal opinions - I love the style of them.

[@RickLeierer]

I don't care what they look like on my feet at lunch. I will always wear my Daytonas.

[@swlucas]

Best discussion of boots I've seen. Thank you!

[@dukesublime4178]

I absolutely adore your chat sir. Incredibly honest as always. I have just bought my second pair of Falco Rangers from your online store. First pair black second pair brown. I could not be happier with them. 10/10 for comfort.

[@Cartell1202]

I like the look of the Falco Aviators. They make good looking and stylish motorcycle boots!

[@GregoryYepes]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing!

[@jjnewman65]

Some nice boots on offer here. I’ve been more than happy with my Thorogood 8 Inch Moc Toe Safety Boots with motorcycle jeans, admittedly not motorcycle specific. Longer trips and tours I’ve been delighted with my Revitt GTX Discovery boots. Comfort straight out the box and I love the ease of the BOA system.

[@ianhindmarsh882]

Thoroughly enjoyed my last visit to your shop, when I bought my wonderful pair of Trickers. As you say, Chris, they are bloody fine boots. Still haven't worn them on the bike yet!

[@davidwhittaker5587]

Would never but shoes/boots online… I can see a trip to the shop coming up 😁

[@cloud9847]

with enough research you can confidently buy online. I bought my boots sight unseen online after doing my due diligence and they fit perfectly and are my favorite boot by far. Forma Adventure Lows just in case you are curious.

[@samuelkopta4067]

I have Clim from Motolegends. 3 years and it's superb amazing boot with no issues at all :) very happy

[@michlsei]

Hi Chris, please also make a video about summer boots. Thanks in advance.

[@OldDogZeroTricks]

Another reason to wear decent motorcycle boots: Dude's chain snaps and goes into his boot ankle: `Chain Snapped at Nearly 300 km/h' (watch?v=Ul5-IlYNDE8)

[@Triumph-Tiger-90-Com]

The BOA system is excellent if you hate laces, I have a pair of RedWings (USA), expensive but have been worthwhile. I also recommend the Chelsea boot by RedBacks !

[@ChipZilla69]

I've got the held saxon in black. A very comfortable boot. My only complaint is the boot looks scruffy quite quickly. You can't just wipe it down with a damp cloth, i think it will need a lot of care to retain it's looks. Also the inner zip gets twisted easily. Otherwise a good boot.

[@lenbell1365]

Any motorcycle riding boot should never ever have laces!

[@Carvetii]

why. as long as they have the velcro over fastner to keep them in place then there isnt a problem i have had plenty with never any issue

[@jasonhardy3660]

Looks like the Forma Hypers have a zip up the side, so not too much of an issue with the lacing up and lack of speed hooks etc.

[@Motolegends]

I know it has a zip, but it’s also got a waterproof gusset. And so what I said is still the case. We love these boots, but of all the boots in the review these are the trickiest to put on, and take off. Can’t see why you would question what I said. I don’t just make this stuff up. If I say it’s difficult to lace up, it is! CP

[@stevekeddington4382]

I can vouch for their claim about service and personal fitting Never have i been to any other shop that carries such personal care Going back soon to get the lower half of me comforably protected. A perfect time for this video

[@mayorofnow]

I loved my Falco Rangers for 4 months. They were totally dead in 6. You're definitely not getting "1-2 years" of daily wear out of them.

[@Harrypotter-7]

Thinking to start riding soon, after I pass my Safety course and buy a motercycle of course. I want to be the safe I can so longs boots is something that I should go for correct?

[@larrydoyle907]

I have the kljm outlander & love them

[@Peter-mcmcmc]

Great video, Chris, and I respect that you pooled a nice cross-section of product. I bought both daytona models from Motolegends and it occurs to me now to ask: for those of us who live in the States, when we eventually need a resole for daytona, is the only option to send back to them in Germany, or are there authorized daytona dealers throughout the world who can do resoles? And come to think of it, can shoes/boots WITHOUT Goodyear Welts even be resoled? Thanks again.

[@loki1066]

Guy got a sense of humour😅

[@daveross7]

Great video Chris.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Ex german army para boots and waterproof trousers kept me dry all day even my feet. Cost me very little secondhand.

[@manpreetkukreja490]

Please share some knowledge about the Forma Hyper waterproof membrane. I see they are pretty tall for a sneaker but how good is the waterproofing.

[@upendrapanigrahi8035]

Very very good video. Very good quality and price range also.

[@upendrapanigrahi8035]

Ea pruduct kahanpar milega.

[@upendrapanigrahi8035]

M. N. PLEASE.

[@schmang8198]

boots need to fit. TCX are the only brand Ive found to fit me as all others are too narrow. Might have a look at Klims as well in future after this review

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

TCX ❤ I have 3 pairs of "short" boots + 1 gtx touring

[@Gmima01]

What about laces. Could that be a hazard if they came loose?

[@Pettington]

...."the other one is black - it's also brown" FFS, hahahaha🤣 and btw, I've got these Daytona AC Classics GTX and they're absolutely bollocks for walking in but they are my favorite riding boots and my daily go to boots

[@lygerreach7244]

Thanks for another video!

[@walterlancaster2230]

It would be nice if you would discuss width in the toe box when you review boots. I have wide feet, need boots for both on and off road, and don't want the cruiser (Harley) look. I realize that most manufactures make stuff for narrow feet, but not mentioning width sure makes it hard for someone with wide feet to make a good choice. Though maybe y'all expect those with wide feet to just wear Crocks and get over it.

[@kiwibiker9754]

Short boots are like open face helmets. I won't wear either of them

[@The-Splat]

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[@Kman2765]

How dumb. Shoelaces to get caught in footpegs or kickstand. Or even chains. This happened to me. The Shoelace got caught on the footpeg as I tried to put my foot down to stop at a traffic light. I couldn't get it unstuck quick enough and fell of my bike with traffic everywhere. Don't buy bike shoes with laces unless they have a tab or something similar to cover the laces. You guys should know better. Someone prove me wrong..come on.

[@psaunder1975]

Agree! Laces are dangerous... I'm trying to minimise laces on my next pair of short boots.

[@somnolentSlumber]

y'know you can tuck laces inside the boots regardless if they have lace keepers on the outside lol

[@ianjames3078]

@@somnolentSlumberyou’d need to be ‘dumb’ not to know that 😉

[@Geshmaal]

If your laces are consistently exposed you're probably wearing riding trousers that are too short!

[@stick9078]

How long are your laces?

[@PhilipMccosh]

It would be helpful if you explained that the goretex guarantee for life only extends to the ‘useful life of the product’ which is not necessarily as long as we might think it is. And it’s Gore who decide what the useful life of the product is, not us, the user. You might still be wearing your boots in ten years time but will Gore guarantee that they’ll replace or repair them if they leak?

[@Motolegends]

Useful life of the product is very generous. If your jacket/boot has a hole in it, or is falling apart, the game is over. But we’ve had customers with 15/20 year old jackets that have been replaced because they leaked. That’s pretty useful. I’m aware that since the Fortnine chap decided to use Gore as a click bait, a lot of people have thought it good sport to bash the brand, but truth be told they are in a different league to anybody else. You complain about Gore’s ‘useful life’ clause, but no other membrane manufacturer offers any guarantee whatsoever, so really what’s the issue? As far as we’re concerned, a Gore-Tex membrane is always worth paying for. CP

[@PhilipMccosh]

@@Motolegends I own numerous goretex products including jackets, trousers, boots and gloves. I have used goretex since 1986 and rate the product highly. I was not bashing the product but simply asking you to point out that the gore guarantee has limitations. Not for the first time on your channel you have chosen to adopt a very aggressive attitude towards someone instead of addressing the point that the poster has raised. It’s not necessary nor is it professional.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

​@@PhilipMccosh👍

[@buyaqub]

The klim boot is not safe enough, the bow system always loose after riding

[@chuckmatses6803]

My friends (we're in our 70's) think I'm foolish when I wear boots and grear. they ride a Valkyrie, and a PanAmerica in low cut Converse sneakers without socks all the time, and NO gloves unless it's freezing. They won't listen.

[@dell5338]

Where is the dartwood tcx

[@geoffbroderick403]

weight ,weight please on your selection

[@murraylove3632]

What about giving us the prices?...

[@BoronKrypton2]

They’re on the website, easier to update.

[@geoffbroderick403]

why I ride in hiking boots all motorcycle boots are so much heavier and uncomfortable

[@carl7341]

I’ve found you can’t beat a waterproof pair of six hole timberlands. They will set you back about £200 and look good off the bike.

[@Motolegends]

But offer no protection on it? CP

[@carl7341]

Try there safety boot range Been wearing them 25yrs plus on building sites in all weathers. Then rode home in them no problems

[@PhilStonewallTiger]

waw .. nice video away some boots 🤪 greetz from Belgium ✌️

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Jk make some great boots but cost a lot. 600 usd £500 but there are cheaper models but they are proper goodyear welted boots even can choose gow high they go.

[@fetB]

up next, boots with foot shape

[@lordofthemound3890]

But does anybody make a good motorcycle boot that is actually shaped like a human foot? I mean a boot that allows your toes to splay, with the longest point on the big-toe side, NOT in the center. Since starting to wear Altras I can’t stand any “traditional”-shaped shoes/boots.

[@robans]

TCX??

[@Motolegends]

We used to sell a lot of TCX, but they went off in a direction we weren’t happy with, so dropped them. CP.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

​@@Motolegendswhat would it be, "that direction"?

[@MattNeighbour]

I have very narrow and shallow feet, TCX seem to be the only brand that fit. I'm very happy with how mine (Jupiter?) work with my Stadler trousers.

[@iancraig6070]

Short boots don't protect ankles properly,laces catch.

[@stephendavidson5387]

RJay Urban

[@amygardiner2278]

I didn't hear any women's boots being reviewed. 😒 Perhaps I was pouring a coffee and didn't hear the reference(s). I know the Rokker Urban Racer, at least, comes in a women's version. Do you really have to make the very busy Sara do a separate women's video? Instead, you might just mention those boots which do come in women's styles on the next general (read, "men's") video. FYI, this woman has probably purchased four times the number of motorcycle boots which her husband has purchased. Female rider numbers are way up. Wouldn't you like to increase market share? I bet Sara has her eye on that trend! C'mon, Chris, we ladies are out here riding! Just gentle chiding. I love the videos and your store!

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

Don't wait for others. Get out there and make a video your self. ❤

[@xani666]

pls no laces, they are they devil

[@Just4Gordon]

Great, the video’s 1/2 over and he’s still talking about how bad short boots are. He’s got a gift of waisting time!

[@danielkramer8586]

MANY reports of KLIM Outlander boot defects exist in reviews from owners. KLIM is having a rash of quality control and issues with their products. That you don't acknowledge this makes me suspicious of your recommendations. Maybe we get the export-quality dregs here in the USA and the better stuff stays in Europe. Maybe, but I think not. Your equation of Gore-Tex with quality is a great example of perpetuating misinformation. There are plenty of products with waterproof membranes that perform better than Gore-Tex and carry a substantial cost savings. I would never hike in a boot with a waterproof membrane unless it was cold or damp. Gore-tex claims to be waterproof AND breathable, but the reality is it is only one of those at a time. Back to your point about realistic expectations, Chris. But, for any waterproof membrane, Gore-tex or not, it's going to be hotter and sweatier. Those are not qualities I want in a hiker. Riding in a cold rain, perhaps, but not when it's warm, unless the rain has stopped. It simply can't breathe to an appreciable degree AND protect from the rain simultaneously.

[@Motolegends]

We are without doubt the world’s largest seller of Klim’s Outlander boots, and we have had no issues. Literally none. And as the distributors and manufacturers know, if there’s a systemic problem with a product, we will drop it like a stone. So don’t know where your information comes from, but that’s not our experience. In terms of Gore-Tex, I hear the voice of Fortnine again. He was technically wrong about the ability of a Gore membrane to keep you dry and breathe. The truth is that nobody expects both to happen at the same time. That this was some kind of revelation was nonsense, but to a degree, and to a greater degree than other membranes, Gore’s membranes can do both. I have participated in laboratory tests that demonstrate this. In terms of a membrane in a boot, I suppose the emphasis has to be on ‘bike’ rather than ‘hike’. And over here at least very few people will ride in a boot without a membrane. But given our climate, a membrane in a hiking boot is also pretty useful. I walk on the North Downs every morning before work, and it would be most uncomfortable doing so in a boot without a membrane. It’s probably different if you live in the desert! CP

[@mengaw-yong2490]

What have u heard my Klim has split in its stitching ! Love it so comfortable will contact Klim happy to send u photo

[@danielkramer8586]

@@mengaw-yong2490 Send the photo to Klim, not me. Ask them to replace or repair your garment.

[@danielkramer8586]

@@Motolegends I see my reply to yours (Chris) from yesterday was removed. Not sure if was by you or youtube. Either way, kind of seems like it's not okay in this forum to share one's opinions, especially if it against Klim or Gore-tex. I mentioned that Gore-tex prohibits brands from using their materials alongside a competitors, like eVent, in a similar way to the monopolies held by Coke and Pepsi. Another good reason to use another membrane, especially when there are better and cheaper ones, such as eVent. What you are paying for is mainly a name and an advertising giant. Hope this comment doesn't get pulled too. Oh, and I provided a link to the complaints about Klim quality control and stitching problems found at rev zila. Maybe providing a link is what got my comment pulled. I also mentioned, in my pulled post, that having a boot without a membrane makes it more versatile. You can carry a waterproof sock, like those by UK's Seal Skinz in case you get hit with a deluge. But, as Chris pointed out, some leather boots are nearly waterproof if you feed the leather periodically with a conditioner. Wear a waterproof sock if you will be in the rain for more than an hour or have prior experience on your ride with the water soaking through. Hope this finds you enjoying the outdoors and maybe on your motorcycle with the wind flowing through your hair. Cheers!

[@psaunder1975]

​@@danielkramer8586yes KZbin deletes comments with links. 👍

[@timz7171]

had to turn this off after seven minutes of blah blah blah