Yamaha MotoGP Motorcycle Leather Racing Boots

The Yamaha MotoGP Motorcycle Leather Racing Boots are finished in Yamaha team colours, reproduced in leather patchwork rather than print.

Motorcycle boots protect the part of a rider that hits the road first and heals slowest. Ankles carry no natural padding, and a road boot offers nothing against twisting or crushing. These are built with rigid ankle bracing, a reinforced heel and toe counter, and a replaceable toe slider, made to order in standard or custom sizes.

Construction and Protection

• Full-grain cowhide leather upper — never bonded or PU-coated material
• Rigid internal ankle cups on both sides, resisting the sideways twist that causes most riding foot injuries
• Replaceable bolt-on toe slider that takes the abrasion when the boot touches down in a corner
• Reinforced heel and toe counter to resist crushing if the bike lands on the foot
• Additional leather shift pad over the instep, where a gear lever wears through an ordinary boot within a season
• Flat, hard-wearing race sole designed for pegs and paddock rather than walking
• Secure ratchet or strap closure that cannot be pulled off in a slide, unlike laces
• Ventilation panels positioned away from the impact zones so the boot breathes without weakening the ankle structure
• Stitched with high-strength bonded nylon thread
• Team designs produced as leather patchwork rather than print, so they cannot crack, peel or fade

Race Boots or Touring Boots?

If you wear a one piece leather suit, choose a race boot. The suit leg is cut to close over a tall boot, and a short boot leaves a gap at the ankle.

Riders and Bikes

Most often ordered by riders on the Yamaha YZF-R1, R7, R6 and MT-09, and by anyone matching boots to Yamaha leathers. Any pair can be produced in a colourway matched to your bike or the rest of your gear.

Sizing

Boots are made to order in standard and custom sizes. Riders with a high instep or a wide foot — the two dimensions stock race boots most often get wrong — should send a foot length in centimetres and an instep measurement rather than relying on a shoe size. The size guide shows how to take both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do racing boots go inside or outside the suit?
Inside. A one piece leather suit is cut so the leg closes over the top of a tall race boot, sealing the ankle. Wearing a boot over the suit leg leaves the join exposed and can catch on the footpeg.

Can you match my Yamaha’s colours?
Yes. Send a photograph or the paint reference and the leather is dyed to match as closely as hide allows, so the boots sit correctly alongside the bike and the rest of your gear.

Can I get boots to match my suit?
Yes. Any boot can be produced in the colours and livery of a leather racing suit or glove set, including team colours and rider numbers.

Why do race boots restrict ankle movement?
Deliberately. The rigid ankle cups limit the sideways rotation that causes most riding foot injuries. That is also why they are harder to walk in than a touring boot — the restriction is the protection.

What is the shift pad for?
It is an extra leather layer over the instep where the gear lever contacts the boot. Without one, the gear lever wears a hole through an ordinary boot within a season of regular riding.

Are these boots waterproof?
They are leather race boots built for grip, protection and feel rather than wet-weather sealing. For sustained rain riding a dedicated touring boot with a waterproof membrane is the better choice.

Can I wear race boots on the road?
Yes, though they are stiffer and harder to walk in than a touring boot. Many riders keep race boots for track and sport riding and use something shorter for commuting.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth
• Use a leather conditioner when the hide feels dry
• Do not machine wash, tumble dry or bleach
• Dry naturally, away from direct sunlight and artificial heat
• Replace toe sliders once worn close to the boot leather