This Daytona Max Sports Gore-Tex Leather Boots review looks at a short-shaft touring boot with a raised internal heel. Daytona specifies approximately 6cm heel stand height, making the riding position and control reach particularly relevant alongside its waterproof membrane and ankle protection.
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The heel stand height and construction are described by Daytona: Daytona Max Sports GTX specification.
Raised heel and short-shaft fit
The cork heel section has a leather covering. The manufacturer’s stated heel stand height describes the boot’s construction; it does not guarantee an equivalent improvement in ground reach for every rider or motorcycle. Try the boots with the bike safely supported and assess foot placement, balance and access to the gear and brake controls before relying on the additional height.
The upper uses full-grain leather with a soft edge and elastic instep detail. Ankle protection and a short shin guard accompany the reinforced inner sole, while the Gore-Tex More Season membrane provides the listed waterproof layer. The shorter shaft leaves a different coverage and trouser-overlap arrangement from a tall touring boot. Check that relationship in a seated riding position and allow room for the socks you normally wear.
Protection and construction
The specification lists protection at the ankle, shin and heel. Check that these areas sit correctly when you adopt your riding position.
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