Looks like an ordinary trainer, protects like certified motorcycle footwear. The one you wear every day without thinking.
- Certification
- CE Category II · EN 13634
- Use
- City and everyday riding
- Height
- Ankle
3 riding shoes reviewed
Certified motorcycle riding shoes: the ones we recommend
Certified motorcycle footwear you wear like normal trainers: ideal for commuting and all-day wear.
A riding shoe that walks like a running shoe, with a Drystar membrane for the rain.
- Certification
- EN 13634:2017
- Use
- City and road
- Height
- Ankle
A light, vented sports shoe: the certified option for hot weather without spending much.
- Certification
- EN 13634:2017
- Use
- City and road in warm weather
- Height
- Ankle
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Plenty of riders commute in ordinary trainers. In a crash they shred on the tarmac and do nothing for your ankle. Riding shoes are the middle ground: they look normal on the outside and have protection inside.
What sets them apart from normal trainers:
- EN 13634 certification: tested for abrasion, cut and transverse rigidity (so the sole is not crushed if the bike lands on your foot).
- Ankle protection: discs or reinforcements on both sides.
- Reinforced toe and heel, and a reinforced gear-shift area.
- Many are waterproof, with a breathable membrane, which matters in the UK.
Their limit: they are ankle height, so they do not protect your shin. For fast roads or long trips, choose a mid-height or tall boot. For commuting and spending the day off the bike, they are the most comfortable option.