No matter how you slice it, women riders are still motorcycling underdogs. For years, I wore men’s boots because women’s styles just weren’t available. I’m talking about real riding boots with reinforced and sturdy waterproof material, ankle protection, and nonskid soles. All I found on the women’s shelves were boots with ridiculously high heels and frilly adornments.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Waterproof Riding Boots from Harley-Davidson
Still need some ideas to give (or get) as gifts this holiday season? Weve got some more great ideas, this time for the man in your life who rides, as well as for anyone who has a motorcycle.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 2
What fun it is to give (or get) a gift resembling our passion of motorcycling. From big to small, weve compiled a list of new and exciting items that make great gifts for a motorcycling friend or loved one.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 1
The average female in the United States is about 5-foot-4—the average male, about 5-foot-10. The average sportbike rider is (overwhelmingly) male. You can see where I’m going with this. If you’re an average American female, go out and find a stock sportbike you can reach the ground on. Go ahead… I dare ya.
READER PRODUCT REVIEW: ICON Bombshell Boots
I recently tested a pair of TCX Sunray Gore-Tex womens boots and reach for them now every time I hop on a motorcycle. The Sunray boots arent just smaller-sized mens boots. TCX engineers designed them specifically for a womans foot using a specially designed last, or foot shaped mold, that reproduces the differences in the instep, heel, and metatarsal zones naturally found in womens feet.
REVIEW: TCX Womens Sunray Gore-Tex Boots
As the long days and warm nights of summer quickly approach, women riders can gear up for the open road with new styles of boots, helmets and a jacket from Harley-Davidson. New riding gear technologies and performance enhancements combine to create a collection of footwear and apparel ready to be worn on your next road trip.
A Riding Jacket That Carries A Hydration Pack
Alpinestars is a popular leather apparel company in the European motorcycling community. In the U.S. its known mostly among motorcycle racing circles. The leather is some of the best in the world with the garments featuring Euro-style cuts and designs. Here are some of the new designs for women riders.
Italian Leather Riding Jackets Boots
Weve put together some products designed to protect you and your bike from the elements that you encounter on the road. Whether you are stuck out in the rain with your favorite leather boots, trying to save a great paint job, or constantly battling helmet hair, check out these new products.
Arm Yourself: Protect Your Bike, Hair and Feet
Icons Hella Boot comes on the heels of the Bombshell, Icons first mega stylish, sexy motorcycle riding boot that debuted a year ago to great reviews. Women who like to wear a fashionable high heel boot when riding couldnt rave enough about the Bombshell. Ive seen women on cruisers and sportbikes wearing the Bombshell boots.
Gaerne is an Italian boot company thats been in business for more than 40 years. They specialize in off-road, sportbike, and touring boots. The Black Rose boots are Gaernes entry into the womens boot market.
REVIEW: New Waterproof Boot for Women