Speed and Strength Overhaul Boots (Sold Out)
- Premium leather upper
- Molded internal toe and
ankle reinforcements(I don’t feel any anke armor, PT) - Under Cover lacing system
- Anti-slip rubber outsole
- Wide comfort fit
- Side zip entry
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Sizing Information
We tried on a sampling of these shoes and thought the fit was true to the stated size. The width is “normal” or “D”. Take the “View Larger Images” link above to see the height measurements. The lacing system allows for some adjustment in the fit across the instep and ankle which is a nice feature, and the side zipper entry makes them easy to put on and take off.
Our Two Cents
These new Overhaul boots by Speed and Strength are a sturdy boot, designed to look much like an ordinary street boot. The leather used in the upper is thick and feels like it would hold up well. The height is sufficient to cover the ankles which is a welcome thing for protection should you fall. The sides of the ankle are padded, but there are no armor pieces built into the ankle area like you find in a lot of motorcycle protective boots.
The boots close with ordinary laces. Half the laces are traditional eyelets and the other half (on the inside of the foot) are the “hidden” kind like you find with some motorcycle boots. The “hidden” laces are sort of tucked under the leather of the upper to help hide them from being hung up on any parts of your bike. Hidden laces, along with some sort of cover for the top where you tie the bow, can do a pretty good job of helping to prevent entanglements, but this boot with only one half hidden and then nothing specific to cover the bow really won’t help in that regard. I can only assume it was done for styling purposes.
The boots do have a side zipper to allow for easy entry and exit which I’m really a fan of… that way you can set the main laces and leave them snugged up and tied in the right spot. It gives the convenience of a side zip boot and the looks of an ordinary street boot. Nice.
Caution…. the material used to make the soles of these boots has a STRONG odor right out of the box but I found the odor to dissipate pretty rapidly out of the box, so if you get a pair of these boots, you might want to set them in the garage for a bit to air out.
Overall, a nice sturdy boot with good looks. I wish they’d have covered a few more bases that would qualify the boots as fully protective on a motorcycle…. it would not have taken much more effort/expense. But if you don’t mind those shortcomings, they’ll probably do a good job for you. :: Paul, 08-15-16
