IXS classic sneaker riding trainers.
Fully leisure-suitable sneaker made of nubuck leather and waxed cotton.
Cost – £59.99 (black, brown & cotton grey)
Conditions of testing – general use
Length of time tested – one month
Value for money – 5/5
Quality – 5/5
Functionality – 5/5
Overall score 15/15
Finding comfortable yet safe motorbike footwear can be quite a challenge. When I started as a pillion, I used to wear work boots, but they felt heavy over time, especially when touring.
After spending a good hour browsing through various boot types and styles, I found that the IXS Classic offers the perfect balance of safety and comfort, all with a great look—and at a price that’s hard to beat.
After an accident last year, I had trouble with ‘high top’ and ‘boot’ style motorcycle shoes. Finding a pair that fit so well was a major relief, and even after wearing them for long periods, they feel almost as light as regular trainers.
My only complaint is that they look worn out even when brand new, as the design gives them a second-hand appearance!
Features:
- Textile lining
- Comfort footbed
- Shoelaces and pocket for shoelaces on the tongue
- Reinforced heel cap
- Plastic inserts at the ankle
- Abrasion-resistant vintage rubber sole
- Safety: meets the test standard EN13634:2017
- Upper material leather: cowhide leather
- Upper material textile: 100% cotton
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Casual trainer-style boots
- Comfortable footbed
- Reinforced heel counter
- CE EN 13634:2017
Sizes: 36-48
Article written by Em.
Last update: September 2025
Em is a social pillion and learner rider. She has tried a multitude of different bike boots and trainers before settling on the IXS classic sneaker.
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