| If you are looking for a pair of motorcycle boots, the | | | | motorcycle boots with a taller shaft, and therefore |
| choices can be overwhelming. The type of | | | | are meant for shorter duration riding, or other |
| motorcycle boots you should choose depends on | | | | activities besides riding. They are usually used for |
| your needs as well as your own personal style. Tall | | | | casual biking, or even everyday wear while you're |
| styles often come to mind when one thinks of biker | | | | not riding. They are often preferred by those who |
| footwear, but they are far from the only style | | | | ride to a location and leave their biker boots on all |
| available. Whether you choose a tall or short style, | | | | day long, because they may be more comfortable |
| they are available in a variety of looks to suit your | | | | for walking than boots with a taller shaft, although |
| personality. | | | | this is not always true. Short boots are not strictly |
| One of the major differences between biker boot | | | | for riding, but can be used for working or walking as |
| styles is whether you want a short or tall shaft. | | | | well. Choose a pair of short motorcycle boots with |
| Short motorcycle footwear come to the top of your | | | | extra reinforcement in the ankle if you plan to ride in |
| ankle or mid-calf, while tall motorcycle footwear | | | | them frequently; this will protect your feet while |
| extend to about your knees. Biker boots are a | | | | you're on the road. Short boots are considered a |
| functional necessity, but this doesn't mean that the | | | | "sportier" version of motorcycle boots, and are |
| style is irrelevant. While this decision can be based | | | | preferred by many men over the classic style of tall |
| somewhat on fashion and which style you think looks | | | | boots. |
| better on you, there are practical considerations with | | | | Tall motorcycle boots include race boots and tour |
| each style of boot depending on your motorcycle | | | | boots. Race boots have additional features to make |
| riding style. | | | | them suitable for off road riding and racing. Tour |
| No matter what kind of boots or shoes you choose, | | | | boots are meant to be more comfortable versions of |
| they should have the support, protection, and | | | | tall motorcycle boots. These boots are usually chosen |
| traction sole that you need, especially if you plan to | | | | by riders who are on their motorcycle for long |
| ride in these boots rather than wearing them strictly | | | | periods of time, and often include features to |
| for fashion. Besides these features, you'll also need | | | | improve riding. The taller shaft will better protect |
| to base your decision on which style of boots is | | | | your legs during long rides. Tall motorcycle boots may |
| more comfortable for you to wear. For some, this | | | | be hard to fit if you are very short; in this case, a |
| means short boots; for others, tall boots are more | | | | short motorcycle boot may be more comfortable for |
| comfortable. | | | | riding. Many people, especially women, consider tall |
| Short boots may also be called shorty boots. They | | | | boots a more classic style. |
| are usually a lightweight style when compared to | | | | |