In the previous article of this series, I mentioned that I would write a follow-up once my boots were delivered. However, since the riding season had already started by that time, it was naturally more important to be out on the road than to write blog articles. The delivery was delayed by about ten days, but to be fair, no exact delivery date had been promised, only an approximate timeframe. While the boots were being made, I was already traveling on my Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R, using a different set of gear, so the wait wasn’t an issue.
When the boots finally arrived, I was satisfied with their appearance, they were well made, symmetrical and neatly finished. The only issue was that they felt slightly loose around the ankle area, so I decided to report that to the manufacturer. We agreed that I would visit their factory again so the adjustment could be done on-site. Indeed, when I arrived, they slightly narrowed both boots at the ankle, and the entire process took about half an hour.
Since I’m writing this article several months later, at the end of the motorcycle season in the northern hemisphere, I can now provide a review based on real-world use and direct experience. The boots are very comfortable, they don’t fatigue the feet even after a full day of riding, they are completely waterproof, and they still look quite decent after roughly 8–9 thousands kilometers of use.
I noticed two minor damages: a slightly scratched fluorescent strip on the left boot and some worn-off letters on the sole, also on the left one. I’m not entirely sure whether these were manufacturing defects. The strip seemed fine initially. As for the letters, it’s possible they weren’t properly bonded, or it might simply be from regular wear, perhaps I stepped on something. Either way, it’s not a significant issue since functionality and safety remain unaffected.
I contacted the Daytona factory about the damaged lettering on the sole, asking whether they could send me the letters so I could reattach them myself. They explained that the soles come as a complete unit with the branding already applied, so replacing individual letters isn’t possible. The only option would be a full sole replacement. Considering the boots are still in great condition, I decided to postpone that until the soles actually need replacing, or perhaps until I buy a new pair altogether. Once again, the team at Daytona was very polite and even offered a future discount should any repairs be needed.
The price of custom made motorcycle boots is certainly not low, but in my case, it was the only way to get high-quality, waterproof and protective motorcycle boots. Based on my experience, I can confidently recommend Daytona. It’s unlikely to go wrong with them.