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Motorcycle sneakers, the choice of urban riders

Born in the United States at the end of the 19th century, sneakers were shoespreviously reserved for athletes and more specifically for basketball players. It was a famous Converse in 1908 that popularized them, with a timeless model that can be found on the feet of all generations today. Democratized in the 70s, sneakers become a practical and comfortable fashion accessory worn daily, which you can easily pair with a jeansdesigned for motorcycle riding.

Essential safety equipment for motorcycle riding, just like all helmet models, boots or half-boots, often too heavy, bulky, impractical or uncomfortable and even less stylish when alternating between motorcycle and walking trips, were being abandoned by some two-wheeled users.

Equipment manufacturers then offered motorcycle sneakerspresenting themselves as a good compromise, thus allowing them to meet the demand of riders and scooter riderslooking for effective protection for their short daily trips without sacrificing their style.

Note that since the 2013 motorcycle license reform, the candidate is required to wear a helmet, a jacket, high-top shoes and CE-approved motorcycle gloves.

Motorcycle sneakers, what protection do they provide?

Developed by the leading brands on the market such as Alpinestars, Bering, Dainese, Ixon, Furygan, TCXand others, motorcycle sneakers, whether leather or textile, combine safety and lightness for greater comfort during various urban trips. Of course, they will not provide you with the safety of a pair of motorcycle boots, their upper being shorter they will not cover your shin. The whole thing is to buy your motorcycle sneakers knowing the trips you are going to make, and the type of protection you are looking for.

Made of leather, suede leather, microfiber or specific textiles, motorcycle sneakers use materials that ensure good abrasion resistance. Their upper, of medium height, ensures ankle protection at the level of the malleolus, and reinforcements at the level of the instep and heel will also be effective. An additional reinforcement at the level of the shifter will allow less rapid wear and, essential, their sole must be non-slip. Some models offer torsion-resistant soles, resistant to side crushing and reinforced by a rigid insert preventing any rolling over.

The different models

You will find motorcycle sneakers incorporating a waterproof and breathable membrane, others with perforated leather for more ventilation in the warm season. However, know that due to its shape, the motorcycle sneaker will not prevent 100% of water coming up in case of rain, and will not reduce all the air entries at the bottom of your pants.

Comfortable, motorcycle sneakers allow you to chain two-wheeled routes and walking. Some are equipped with padding on the tongue and at the heel for greater comfort.

Their closure is done with long laces, which you will block thanks to their tongue so that they do not get caught in the pedals or footrests of your machine. Some manufacturers add a wide velcro flap allowing to hold them better and thus avoid that they get caught in a moving element of the two-wheeler.

The majority of motorcycle sneakers are CE and PPE approved. Let's clarify that the rider's equipment is governed by Directive 89-686-EEC on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Motorcycle sneakers, the question of style

Designed for riders and scooter riders who want a pair of motorcycle shoes that blends into the urban landscape, motorcycle sneakers, often inspired by the famous Converse, Nike or Adidas high-tops, reveal protections so discreet that it is impossible to see with the naked eye that they are motorcycle equipment guaranteeing your safety.

Created to stay comfortable when you get off your machine to walk the streets on foot, they are worn daily and pair perfectly with your sportswear look.

Sneakers for all riders

Sober colors or with fluorescent inserts, distressed-looking leather, smooth or suede leather, black or colored laces, the styles are available to adapt to your desires. Female riders also have variations of women's motorcycle sneakers with more feminine colors and thinner fits to better adapt to their morphology.

Motorcycle shoes mandatory for the A license: CE approved motorcycle sneakers

Since the 2013 reform, wearing motorcycle shoes has become mandatory during the A license test.

For all ages and all styles

Very popular, especially among young riders and female riders, motorcycle sneakers thus present themselves as a very good compromise between safety, comfort and look.

However, let's remember that if city high-top sneakers are still tolerated during the motorcycle license test, nothing beats the protection provided by motorcycle shoes, motorcycle sneakers or motorcycle boots, just as the comfort they provide especially during gear shifting.

Today unavoidable in motorcycle equipment, the motorcycle sneaker, which benefits from the manufacturers' experience in motorcycle boots and shoes and their technologies ensuring you comfort, performance and safety, has a guaranteed future especially among young urban riders looking for versatility and streetwear style.