Product features of the AdventureSE Denver men's motorcycle boot, black with orange stitching
- Shaft Extension. An extended shaft that covers the ankle and lower shin, where a low shoe stops at the collar. This is the difference between the AdventureSE and the Adventure.
- Handmade in Italy. Cut, stitched and lasted by hand in an Italian workshop that has been building this last for over 20 years.
- Full-grain Italian leather, Terracare certified. The dense outer layer of the hide is left intact, which is the layer that resists abrasion and lets the leather age instead of crack.
- Sympatex® membrane. Waterproof and breathable, so rain stays out and sweat vapour gets out. PTFE-free and fully recyclable, which most riding membranes are not.
- Vibram® outsole. Grips wet pegs and wet road, wears slowly, and can be replaced when it finally goes.
- Goodyear welted construction. Upper, welt and sole are stitched rather than glued, so a cobbler can resole the boot instead of you replacing it.
- Removable leather and latex insole. Take it out to dry the boot properly, or swap in your own orthotic.
- CE certified to EN 13634:2017, category CE-CAT2. The European standard for motorcycle footwear, covering abrasion resistance, impact cut resistance and transverse rigidity.
- Independently tested by PFI. Certification comes from an outside test institute rather than from our own claims.
- Sizes 40 to 48, men's last, whole sizes. Cut true to size with a normal riding sock, and scaled properly across the range rather than stretched from a smaller pattern.
- 8 lace colours. The shaft takes a longer lace than the low shoe, and a set swaps in a few minutes.
- 24 month warranty, free maintenance kit, resoling and repair afterwards.
- Free worldwide shipping, normally delivered in about three working days.
Who is the black and orange boot for?
Adventure and touring riders. Orange stitching is a technical colour and it sits naturally with adventure bikes, and the extended shaft gives the ankle support that long days on the pegs and mixed surfaces ask for. It is the boot for distance riding rather than for the commute.
The pairing is not accidental. Adventure riding is the use case this boot was built around: days measured in hundreds of kilometres, weather that changes twice, gravel sections, and a stop at the end where you still want to walk.
What it is not is a motocross boot. Hard enduro needs a rigid plastic shell and buckles, and that is the right answer for jumps and ruts. It is the wrong answer for a trip.
Riding a tall boot through summer heat
This is the honest limitation of any tall boot and it deserves more than a line in a spec sheet. More leather over more of your leg means more warmth, and on a thirty-degree day in traffic you will know you are wearing boots.
Two things make it manageable. The Sympatex membrane is breathable as well as waterproof, so sweat vapour moves out instead of collecting, and full-grain leather handles heat far better than sealed synthetics do. The difference against a plastic-shelled boot on a hot day is substantial.
Three habits help more than anything the boot can do. Wear a thin technical sock instead of cotton, because cotton holds moisture against your skin. Take the removable insole out between rides so the boot dries fully rather than starting damp. And on genuinely hot city days, accept that a low shoe is the more comfortable tool; a lot of riders keep a pair from men's motorcycle shoes for exactly that.
Does a tall boot actually help on long days on the pegs?
Yes, and not only through protection. The shaft gives your lower leg something to brace against when you stand up, and the welted sole is rigid enough across the foot that your arch is not doing all the work. After three hours the difference against a soft shoe is easy to feel.
Protection is the reason people buy a tall boot and support is the reason they keep wearing it. A sole that flexes under the ball of the foot means every bump goes through your arch, which is fine for twenty minutes and tiring over a day.
The standard calls this transverse rigidity, and it is one of the properties EN 13634:2017 tests. What it does not require is a boot you cannot walk in, which is the trade most touring boots accept and this one does not. More on that in men's motorcycle boots.
Why choose Biker Boot for men's motorcycle boots?
An adventure touring boot with an extended shaft, a breathable waterproof membrane and a sole you can replace, certified to EN 13634:2017 and tested by PFI. Rigid where the standard asks for it, and still walkable at the end of the day.
You also buy straight from the workshop rather than through a reseller. That means free worldwide shipping in about three working days, a 24 month warranty, a free maintenance kit in the box, and resoling and repair handled by us long after the warranty has run out.
Choose your size above and order. If you would rather the boot did not announce itself, compare the grey and dark brown in men's motorcycle boots.
Frequently asked questions
Are these motorcycle shoes waterproof?
Yes. Every Adventure Denver features a Sympatex waterproof and breathable membrane, perfect for daily commuting and all-weather riding.
Can the sole be replaced?
Yes. The Vibram outsole is resoleable by any cobbler, giving your motorcycle shoes years of extra life.
What is the difference between the Adventure and the AdventureSE?
The Adventure is a low-cut motorcycle shoe. The AdventureSE has an extended shaft (Shaft Extension) for extra ankle and shin protection.
Are these shoes CE certified?
Yes, all Biker Boot motorcycle shoes are CE certified according to the latest European motorcycle safety standards.
Can I customize the shoe?
Absolutely! Choose your leather color, stitching color, and lace color using our online configurator. Each shoe is handcrafted to order in Italy.
How do I maintain my motorcycle shoes?
Remove the laces, clean the shoes with a medium-hard brush under running water, let them dry and apply a thin layer of BikerBoot Maintenance Cream. No buffing required. Read the full maintenance guide →
Is shipping free?
Yes, we offer free worldwide shipping on all orders.
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