Motorcycle Riders...Gear

[Challenger Deep]

Hi guys,

It appears that we have a fair amount of riders out there. This is my quick but important question, pointing more at the sport bike guys, but i'm welcome to all suggestions.

I'm in the market for a new pair of riding boots. I commute daily by bike, so i'd like something that is "sporty" or aggressive on the road and durable, well made but not too much on the wild side.

I've looked into it a bit and have found a few pair from Puma and Sidi that pique my interest but i don't know what to go off of.

My current boots/shoes are 1) a pair of Lewis Leathers Westway Boots. These are great boots. Good leather toe cap, and ankle. Leather has broken in very nicely. Double layer of leather over the foot for gear levers on both feet. Three retention straps about the boot give a good fit. I have good purchase on the pegs and feel through the leather. Even though the soles are thick rubber, i have this. 2) a pair of nomex MOMO racing shoes. I know these aren't the ideal kind of riding boot or protection but they're so light and such good purchase on the pegs, and feel on the levers that it's hard not to want to ride in them.---(If i could, i'd have a pair of bespoke boots made to the look and feel of those racing shoes, with a stiffer ankle and a thicker, but soft sole. Still nomex, but a double layer of leather over the foot for shifting on the left foot only. Traditional lace up as well, with a leather velcro strap at the top, same as they are now)--- They're great, but not ideal.

Does anyone have experience with Puma boots? Or Sidi in a commuting aspect? I commute daily, and do about 40-45 miles a day, to and from work, not including my errands.

I quite like the Puma boots because they are more subtle, but like the Sidi because of the aggressive look. I don't do much walking in them, if anything and i will change them when i get to work into my work boots. I never ride in work boots.

Then too, there is also Lewis Leather's Racing boots which i like above all else. I know the good, simple and outstanding quality of Lewis Leathers, so i might just be more keen on those, but i want to still do long rides and touring. But my concern now is commuting boots. And the two important ones are Puma boots and Sidi. Thirdly, and unlikely is those racing boots(which are more simple than you might think...in 1960 racing boots were pretty simple, lol).


Thank you guys, and i apologize if it seems a bit scattered in writing.