The Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shoes seem to be a good pair of shoes for the money. Here’s what some of the folks who’ve had the chance to review the shoes have said about them.
“After over four months of riding in them they actually look less scuffed than my full grain riding boots did after just a few weeks. For protection, these high-tops have plastic inserts on both ankles and have molded toe and heel reinforcements to protect against spills and slides.” Ian Kelso – Eat Sleep Ride
“Though the sole doesn’t come with a shank, what makes them protective is the molded toe, heel, and ankle reinforcements not normally found in standard casual riding boots.” Pablo Espinosa – ADV Moto
“What commonly happens in a motorcycle crash is for the rider’s foot to become trapped between the bike and the asphalt. You don’t have to slide very far with 500 pounds of motorcycle on top of your foot for the asphalt to become a meat grinder. This is why, at the very minimum, you wear a shoe/boot that provides ankle coverage. The Speed & Strength Black Nines perform this service while also offering more protection than a regular pair of basketball sneaks.” Tom Roderick – Motorcycle.com
“Wanted something I could wear after the ride also. Was using boots but they were not comfortable to wear if I was hanging out somewhere for a while. These shoes were perfect for that and comfortable.” David S. – Revzilla
“Good protection for your feet and ankles. Fit like they should. I usually wear a 9 and a 1/2 size 9 fits perfectly. I’ll buy another pair when these wear out.” Kyle I – Revzilla