Video-Many of you Bikaholics out there wear the traditional motorcycle riding boots and I did for many years. That's until I discovered the world of motorcycle riding shoes. There's nothing wrong if you want to continue to wear your bulky, hot, and heavy motorcycle boots.
I am a progressive biker and not afraid to break away from traditional Harley-style cruiser boots. There are and array of motorcycle riding shoes out there and I plan on testing many over time. Many of them offer more protection than boots, are lighter, breath better, and in this case waterproof. I like riding shoes, because I can ride with them and then get off and have some of the comforts of a sneaker while walking around. I love the style too.
In this video, I review the Cortech Vice Waterproof (WP) Ridings Shoes. These have a great look, offer great protection, are cooler than boots, and waterproof! I tested these shoes for over 8,000 miles of riding and in rain, shine, hot temps, and cold temps.
The shoes are great while riding in the rain and kept my feet very dry! They are stiff at first while walking around, but after a couple days they break right in. In very hot weather (105 deg Fehrenheit) they are cooler than traditional boots, but your feet will still be warm. In colder temps (30 deg Fahrenheit) the shoes kept my feet pretty warm and blocked wind well.
You can expect American sizing on the Vice Riding Shoes. I ordered the same size as all my shoes and they fit great.
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Exact Product Reviewed:
Cortech Vice Waterproof Riding Shoes
Cortech Vice WP Shoes combine water-resistant leather with heavy duty canvas to make a riding shoe that is stylish both on and off your bike. The Hipora membrane is waterproof and breathable, keeping your feet cool and dry, no matter the weather. Add to that the reflective panels on the heels and the grippy rubber sole, and you'll find the Cortech Vice Waterproof Riding Shoes will fit all your wants and needs.
Features:
Constructed with a durable combination of water resistant leather and heavy duty canvas
HiPora waterproof, breathable membrane
Italian TecnoGI Thermoplastic heel cup and toe cap
Reflective Cortech logo and heel trim for night time visibility
Anti-slip rubber sole with reinforced shank for support
Black rust-free lace eyelets
Molded nylon ankle guards
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The shoes are not safety toed or steel shanked. Comfort isn’t worth squat if you lose your foot due to a bike accident because these two features were missing
Thanks for commenting Mark & sparking a discussion.
The shoes offer different protections. Many HD riders wear basic leather boots of sorts etc…I have been with bikers that have gone down. I have seen those boots grind down and expose toes. I also investigate many motorcycle collisions and have seen many boots fail. There are many products on the market now with better materials than steel shanked, not that steel shanked is bad. It’s just older technology, heavy, and hot. You don’t have to have steel shanked to be safest. Many motors officers wear traditional motor patrol boots and they aren’t steel shanked, but offer much protection. I go over the protections offered in these shoes in the video….check it out.
Mark I agree and have been riding with a pair of these for almost two years now and love them.
I have three pairs of boots and ride three different style bikes, all very different, boots and bikes. I wear the vice in many cases on all the bikes, especially in hot weather.
To the earlier comment addressing steel toe and shank, on a bike those offer little in the way of safety from injury. I do have a pair of Sidi sport bike boots and they are much more protective at the expense of comfort and versatility. e vice is a great mix of both.
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Definitely looking forward to some more riding shoe reviews!
Definitely will be doing more!
Ryan, do these have any arch support? Also is the inner sole removable?
Keep up the good work brother I just became a patron and look forward to all the new content you create/provide.
Kelly,
The inner soles are not removable and there is no real arch support.
~Lurch