Helstons City boots 41

Richard: Classy and protective

I bought these as a stealth pair of bike boots so I could walk around at my destination, be it the shops or work without clumpy biker boots. They go well with my armoured jeans and Klim Marrakesh for summer rides as well. They do need breaking in and I spent a few days wearing them for short walks on my COVID work-from-home lunch breaks. After a week or so, they were breaking in comfortably and now theyre good for all-day. I wore them riding to, from and all day walking around at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed with no complaints. They look really classy in brown waxed finish to my eyes and you wouldnt guess theyre bike boots. Within the bounds of a short boot, they feel protective and solid. The leather and finishing is top-drawer as well. They fit true to size, and for me anyway, have plenty of toe-room something that is sometimes mentioned as an issue with Helstons elsewhere. As with all footwear, I always try in-store. In summary, really pleased with them and would highly recommend for those needing whats pretty much a dual-purpose bikesmart-casual boot.