Buy the best motorcycle-riding boots you can afford and you’ll save your feet and money down the road.

Getting a good pair of motorcycle-riding boots is just plain smart planning. Your feet will be more comfortable and your ride more enjoyable. And if something goes wrong, top quality boots will better protect your feet. Choose Red Wing motorcycle boots or a Chippewa motorcycle boot rather than some brand you’ve never heard of before. Your boots will last longer and you’ll be a happier rider.

Besides a helmet, motorcycle leather boots are probably your most important motorcycle accessory. This is because not only do they protect you from burns, bruises and road rash but they also keep you from falling over when you are stopped. Therefore you need to be sure to get a boot with a sole that has good grip and strong ankle support to hold you and that 500 pounds of cycle up. One pair of street motorcycle boots I own are by Cruiserworks. I like these boots and they have a decent tread. However, I feel they lack ankle support. I also wear some Lacrosse work boots that have a tacky tread that sticks to the pavement when I put my foot down. Plus they hug my ankle to give me added support, which creates a sense of confidence in me. Top quality boot brands like Harley Davidson motorcycle boots and motorcycle engineer boots in general feature excellent sole traction for riding or walking.

The type of motorcycle boots you’ll want will depend on the type person you are as well as the riding you do. Cruiser and biker types favor harness and engineer style boots by Frye, Durango, Harley Davidson, Chippewa and Wolverine motorcycle boots. These rugged leather and steel toe boots are perfect for the cruising Harley riders. They will last for many years of riding. BMW, sportbike and touring riders prefer street boot brands of boots. Daytona, Alpinestar, Teknic, Joe Rocket and Sidi motorcyle boots are choosen by these types of riders who want a technical motorcycle boot.

Below I’ve listed several online motorcycle boot dealers to help you find the best motorcycle boot for you. I’ve written little reviews of the sites to help save you time and money in your search.