Arlen Ness BOT-1169-AN
The Arlen Ness BOT-1169-AN lacks the cool name for the dragon logo’d company but the racing boot does not reflect this.
Protection comes in the way of injection-moulded plastic surrounding a series of titanium and magnesium protectors.
The foot is secured in the boot with zip and Velcro closure and adjustable strap. The boot is constructed of perforated leather and airflow fabric with an air vent system.
Price: ?£179.99
Dainese Torque Pro Out
Dainese Torque Pro Out
After setting a trend with the under the leathers boot the new Torque Pro Out from Dainese is a departure from this style with a traditional over the top look.
Produced out of the artificial leather material, Lorica®, the Italian manufacturer prides itself on being at the forefront of innovative safety.
To ensure high safety levels the boot is protected with the jointed D-Axial system that ensures that in a crash the foot keeps from twisting. Unconventionally the zipper is located at the back.
Price: ?£249.99
Daytona Security Evo G3?
Daytona Security Evo G3?
Although never quite reaching the level of iconic boot design, the Daytona boot has kept much of its simple retro design for around 20 years.
The Security Evo G3 brings timeless design into the modern era with a high price tag. Made of tough yet supple Kangaroo leather, the outer boot is very basic in terms of safety with the main features being the velcro adjustability for varying calf sizes and abrasion resistant foam padding for durability.
The inner shoe is where the bulk of the Daytona’s protection lies, built up out of an aramid/plastic hard shell with a hinged joint for manoeuvrability; the inner boot also includes shock-absorbent padding throughout, an anatomically formed spherical heel bed and a sweat-absorbing fine leather lining.
Price: £449.99 (Outer), £749.99 (Inner)
Gaerne GRW GP?
Gaerne GRW GP?
The space age design of Gaerne’s GRW GP is held together with racing design and technology to make this a reliable performance boot with interesting styling.
The racing boot features Gaerne’s new and exclusive floating protective system that surrounds the ankle while at the same times flows with the natural movement of the rider.
They also have front and rear hinges in elasticised material for flexibility. Inside there is a breathable antibacterial lining.
Price: £249.99
Hein Gericke Pro Sports Track WP
Hein Gericke Pro Sports Track WP
The Pro Sports range from Hein Gericke is the ideal budget gear; the Track WP boot is no exception.
The protective features revolve around a U-shaped calf protector for inner and outer support to the ankles and attached heel protection.
For a better fit there's an extra-long zip at the side making the boot easy to get on with stretch zones on the heel and instep for added comfort.
Price: ?£99.99
Held Thunder Sport?
Held Thunder Sport?
The Thunder Sport boot comes from German biking fashion giants Held.
These generic boots have an outer shell in cowhide with hard plastic shells added.
Protection comes in the way of ankle supports on both sides of the boot, hard plastic over the shin and reinforcement to the important heel and toe areas.
An entertaining shower of sparks is available via a titanium toe slider at £16.99.
Price: £149.99
Puma 1000v3
Puma 1000v3
The 1000v3 is the third iteration of Puma’s racing boot and with improved protection.
The Puma racing boot features intelligent safety including the ‘Ghost Doctor’ device, which was designed in conjunction with orthopaedic surgeons to limit movement up to the medically defined “angles of no return”.
This boot is a Limited Edition and is only available in white with only 50 pairs coming to the UK – exclusive motorcycle kicks.
Price: ?£199
RST Razor ?
RST Razor ?
As an affordable entry-level racing boot the RST Razor ticks all the right boxes.
With a polyurethane coated Micro-tech construction the Razor’s protective attributes amount to moulded thermoplastic polyurethane armour to the shin, ankle and heel. There's a moulded anti-twist section with steel shank reinforcement to the sole.
Available in red, white and black & red.
Price: £99.99
Spyke Totem Air
Spyke Totem Air
The Totem Air is the premier racing boot from Spyke, made of perforated leather with a considerable amount of technology put in.
Standing out is the back of the Totem Air anchored with an adjustable bridge, which allows for a freedom of movement.
Shock absorption is ensured with a soft polyurethane lattice on the upper level of the boot. The rear of the boot features vents that allow for the removal of hot air.
Price: ?£229.99
TCX S-Race
TCX S-Race
With S-Race from TCX protection comes in the way of a polyurethane shin plate with ventilation included courtesy of two iron mesh air intakes.
A rear torsion control system ensures that the ankle is securely protected in case of an accident.
The inside of the boot is lined with the breathable Air Tech material. The S-Race is available in three colours, black, blue and red.
Price: ?£189.99
Weisse Highway?
Weisse Highway?
A simple design and basic colour option, it only comes in black, cover up an affordable but highly robust leather sport-touring boot.
Protection is provided to the Malleolus (the tiny bit of bone protruding from the ankle) is there through an integral twist reduction. There is additional support with an integrated shin plate and a reinforced heel cassette.
The boot has durable YKK zippers and a breathable and waterproof lining made of DINTEX®.
Price: £99.99
