TCX Hero GoreTex Boots

RRP: £219.99 // www.nevis.uk.com

I’m pretty partial to a pair of TCX boots. Over the last couple of years I’ve had the chance to test a few pairs, from fashion styled boots through to dedicated touring and adventure boots – and I’ve been impressed every time. More recently, I’ve got my hands on (or rather, feet in) a pair of their new GoreTex Hero waterproof boots.

Brand new for 2018, Italian footwear specialist TCX has introduced these GoreTex waterproof boots to its ever expanding urban line. In short, the Hero boots are casually-styled boots with a retro/vintage aesthetic – styled to look just as good on the bike as off it, while offering ample protection too. And they do the job well. The soles offer plenty of grip, the toes and heels are reinforced, and there’s extra padding for gear selection – so these TCX Hero boots offer everything you’d need from fashion-styled motorcycle footwear. Plus, they’re waterproof too, and have held up in some pretty torrential downpours so far.

Arguably, most important is the fact that they are packed with all the necessary safety features to keep you safe out on the tarmac, as well as being really comfortable too. They’re easy to put on too, thanks to a small zip on the inside which is sealed with Velcro at the top. And the top quality leather that they’re made from doesn’t take much bedding in either – so they are comfortable pretty much straight out of the box. In fact, they’re so comfortable, I’ve been wearing them every day, regardless of whether I’m riding or not. Admittedly, they’re priced at the higher end of the scale for what’s widely considered to be a fashion boot, but looks can be deceiving – and if you’re after a pair of multipurpose boots that look fantastic both on and off the bike, that promise to offer the protection you need out on two wheels, you should definitely take a look at these boots.