Street & Steel Kickstarter <\/a><\/strong> is interesting, and here’s why it’s interesting. First, using the size chart, it only comes in whole sizes, and it’s American, so there will be a little bit of extra room.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThat means is if you wear a nine buy a size nine. If you wear a 10 by a size 10, buy the nearest whole size if you wear an 11 by an 11. I wear a nine a half sneaker, so I wear size 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has that little bit of extra width and a little bit of extra room in the toe box. the fact that it’s a more generous cut, which I am a fan of, means if you’re in between sizes or wear a half size go the size down and you should be good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not an overly pronounced arch, it’s not overly technical on the inside of this boot, but it’s a nice touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other thing we think about the fit is the amount of foam along the ankle. Many riders are wearing casual pants, not technical socks, and the fact that it has Jersey-style mesh will wick sweat away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has a nice amount of foam to cradle your ankle and Achilles’ back to make it a very soft and comfortable riding shoe to wear if you’re wearing a short or athletic sock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a very similar boot that we have seen in the Moto 9 from Speed and Strength. But what sets the Street and steel apart is that it has this rubberized cap toe, which makes it a little more durable, especially on the left side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Street & Steel Kickstarter comes with exposed laces. So when you’re messing with your controls, there is always the danger of getting tangled up with your controls. But, on the other hand, they’re going for that sneaker look, so that’s a trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n This motorcycle shoe goes from brushed rubber into the leather, then into swayed leather with a few different flavors and panels. Finally, it is finished with some accent stitching, which pulls it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you look at the inside of this boot, it’s the same as the outside as far as materials go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No-frills; the only thing that I would say could be done is because you have so much padding on the lateral and medial sides. Maybe give me a bit more ankle protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At around the hundred dollar mark, I don’t think you’re going to scare anybody off for an extra five to ten dollars in total cost for more ankle protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think you can make this shoe more protective and useful for what I see as the everyday rider or potentially the sports commuter heading to and from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The upper is suede leather with a mesh lining and padding on the ankle. The toe cap is reinforced with a lace keeper and a rubber sole designed for long life. In addition, it has vent grommets to help with heat transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n