The Boots of Famous Motorcyclists

Helmet, suit, gloves and boots: seeing them fully equipped, the two-wheel champions really seem like the modern answer to ancient knights. And if the place of the horse has been taken by increasingly aggressive and technically perfect motorcycles, the armor has evolved piece by piece without losing its central importance for the safety of those who wear it.

In particular, feet, ankles, and legs need protection and support against shocks, abrasions, recoil, vibrations, sprains, and so on, without forgetting that, in the unfortunate event of accidents, the right footwear can really make a difference and limit the damage.

That is why the major brands of motorcycle clothing are constantly experimenting with new solutions in terms of materials and design to ensure the best for the safety of the great champions' feet. So why not take inspiration from the choices of famous motorcyclists to identify the motorcycle boots that are right for us and thus indulge ourselves with champion footwear, comfortable, safe, and with an attractive and gritty design?

From MotoGP to Superbike: champion choices

Looking at MotoGP, the landscape is varied. Andrea Dovizioso's boots have long been signed by Sidi: meeting the preferences of the Ducati rider is mainly the Sidi Vortice line, with models characterized by replaceable components, shock-absorbing heel, ankle support beams, and an aggressive look.

Then there are the MotoGP riders who have chosen to rely on Alpinestars for their boots. A few examples?

The duo of the Repsol Honda team, Marc Marquez's boots and Daniel Pedrosa's boots, as well as Eugene Laverty's boots are Alpinestar.

The sporting rivalry of the two super Yamaha riders is also reflected in footwear: if Jorge Lorenzo's boots are Alpinestars boots, Valentino Rossi's boots are Dainese, as well as those of Ducati rider Andrea Iannone.

The two signatures are also found in the Superbike field: in the race, Max Biagi (when he raced) and Tom Sykes wear Dainese motorcycle boots, while Jonathan Rea and Chaz Davies opt for Alpinestars.

But it doesn't end there: Marco Melandri's boots have long been signed by XPD, a brand