FirstGear Express Boots
- Leather uppers with waterproof and breathable membrane lining
- Side zipper with adjustable hook-and-loop closure system
- Reflective inserts for safety
- Toe shifter pad
- Padded ankle bone protection
- Anti-slip, petroleum resistant sole
- Approximately 9” tall upper (10” from the floor to the highest point)
Note on Pricing: This boot is not technically a closeout, but the distributor is out of stock with no more coming, so we have upped the usual Promo GC to sell the last ones.
Sizing Information
This boot is sold in European sizes. FirstGear offers the following conversion rounded to the nearest US whole size. We have added our own conversion using a graphic conversion chart they offer on the box. It gives just a bit more precise conversion. Our chart works better for me personally since I normally wear a 12 and I thought the size 46 we ordered to shoot pictures fit about a 1/2 size small.
European Size |
FirstGear Conversion |
Our Conversion |
41 | 7 | 7 1/2 |
42 | 8 | 8 1/2 |
43 | 9 | 9 |
44 | 10 | 10 |
45 | 11 | 10 3/4 |
46 | 12 | 11 1/2 |
47 | 13 | 12 1/4 |
Our Two Cents
The Express boot offers comfort and casual styling in a lower height boot for everyday riders. These boots have a nice wide sole with a pretty aggressive tread pattern which street riders will appreciate. The boots should also be comfortable for walking. I don’t see a great deal of specific protective features, but you do get an inside ankle bone protector and some reinforcement in the heel and toe areas. The tongue is over-sized and padded, but does not have hard plastic reinforcement. Hard armor is a plus if you crash, but many times the armor can detract from rider comfort, so this boot is trying to strike a balance. The Velcro/zipper closure system is typical for a boot like this and easy to operate. The boots are made waterproof by a mid-liner between the boot’s outer leather shell and inner soft lining. Reflective material is generous on the sides and back of the boot for increased night time visibility. Have a look at our photo gallery by taking the “View Larger Pictures” link above.