You know motorcycles are very popular two-wheeled vehicles around the world. It’s due to its economical and time-saving commuting benefits. Hence a motorcycle comparatively is a more realistic commuting option that allows the rider the freedom to move almost anywhere anytime upon his/her needs. But it's a reality that motorcycles are the comparatively risky vehicle that is very easy to crash.
Therefore, wearing protective riding gear is essential for a rider even on short-distance rides. Hence a pair of motorcycle riding boots takes the place of the most basic riding gear that helps a rider to operate the motorcycle easily and also ensures maximum protection all the time even in unexpected accidental situations.
The motorcycle riding boots generally are made heavier than the regular type of boots and comes with reinforcements on several critical parts to protect the legs from further injury. For that reason, motorcycle riding boots are made tough to cover above the ankle and go up to the knee according to the safety level and boots category.
Hence to ensure safety, motorcycle boots are made from thicker and heavier leather or tough PU material where the reinforcement parts may include metal, plastic, and/or composite materials to give the maximum level of protection. Further, energy absorbing and load spreading comfort paddings are featured inside along with waterproof membrane or warm liners, etc.
Accordingly, motorcycle boots have several types and categories and those come with dedicated safety and comfort features. Further some special enhancements are featured according to the tough riding conditions, weather conditions, terrain types, and also motorcycle categories. Moreover, in terms of safety level the boots have multiple classes too.
Therefore, considering the terrain type and riding area motorcycle boots belong to the category of urban lifestyle, street, track racing, adventure, motocross, etc. Further considering the safety coverage boots are also categorized as low ankle boots, high ankle boots, mid-cut boots, and full-length high-cut boots. Hence, according to riding area, weather condition and preferred safety level a rider can choose or select the convenient type of boots for his/her own safety.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a motorcycle riding boots?
Ans: Motorcycle riding boots are considered one of the important safety riding gear for a motorcycle rider. Properly protective riding boots help to save the rider's toe, hill, and shin from uneven or accidental situations. Proper riding boots also help to keep the rider's feet lively, dry, and moisture-free in various weather conditions, and more comfortable even while riding for long.
2. What do motorcycle riding boots do for a motorcycle rider?
Ans: Properly protective riding boots help to save the rider's toe, hill, and shin from uneven or accidental situations. Proper riding boots also help to keep the rider's feet lively, dry, and moisture-free in various weather conditions, and more comfortable even while riding for long.
3. What is the most basic type of protection system for motorcycle riding boots?
Ans: The basic type of motorcycle riding boots most commonly come with protection for the toe and hill.
4. What is the advanced level of protection for advanced-level motorcycle riding boots?
Ans: The basic type of motorcycle riding boots commonly comes with protection for the rider's toe and hill. But the advanced level motorcycle boots come with full armors to save the rider's toe, hill, ankle, and shin therefore the entire part of the legs. Further, advanced-level boots are featured with waterproof and winter liners to deal with different weather conditions.
5. Can protective riding boots ensure the total safety of a motorcycle rider?
Ans: No safety gear or protective apparel even the toughest motorcycle boots can ensure total safety or 100% safety for a motorcycle rider but a proper set of safety riding gears can minimize the damage in a level only.
6. Which are the most popular brands of motorcycle riding boots in Bangladesh?
Ans: In Bangladesh, Alpinestars, Akito, Scoyco, Dainese, Forma, Icon, Taichi, AUGI, Indie Ridge, Joe Rocket, etc. are the popular riding boot brands available in the market.
