My gear closet is overflowing with motorcycle sneakers these days, but I’m not complaining. I’ve always been more of a sneaker than a boot guy, and finding motorcycle riding gear that fits my personal style while keeping me safe is always a win.
Lately, I’ve been putting miles into the Stylmartin Zed WP—a waterproof protective riding shoe that drips with the brand’s signature aesthetic.
Stylmartin’s particular flavor of Italian flair has been a hallmark of their designs since they launched in 1979, and the Zed WP wears it well. It’s styled like an upmarket hiking boot, with a water-repellent suede upper and a grippy-looking Michelin sole.
Admittedly, it’s not the type of shoe I’d normally wear casually. But once the friendly FedEx man rang my doorbell and I opened the box, I was pleasantly smitten.…