In terms of protection, the leather boot features a small shin guard along with ankle protection and a stiffened toe cap. It is a stiff boot and I had trouble slipping them on and off my feet, although I expect them to loosen up with prolonged use. Once on, they were comfortable and the stiffness is welcome when standing up on the pegs, even if they did prove to be a bit awkward to walk around in. And it's best not to store your boots in gear bags or in high humidity environments. Boots that are not allowed to breath and dry completely will eventually rot the stitching and plastic components in storage. So, you’re looking for affordable ADV motorcycle boots that will allow you to enjoy your off-road riding without breaking your bank account.

The toe box feels bomb proof, and the heel cup isn’t much different. The sole of the boots features a well-designed tread pattern that performs excellently off-road in all conditions, and just as admirably on-road. The sole unit is also spot on, offering a great amount of grip both on and off-road, and I had no problems with feeling my bike’s pegs too much when stood on them. The ankle brace in the Forma Terra EVO Dry boots is similar to the external ankle brace in racing boots such as the Alpinestars SMX Plus v2 boots, which are one of my favorite racing boots of all time.

In the case of adventure motorcycle boots, these are either 50%/50% or 60%/40%, which means that adventure boots have a strong off-road orientation. As with all adventure motorcycle boots in this guide, the Forma Terra EVO Dry boots are certified as protective motorcycle boots. The Alpinestars Corozal boots are also among the tallest budget ADV motorcycle boots, and the Drystar waterproof inner membrane of the Alpinestars Corozal boots reaches a bit higher than the waterproof membrane of price-competing ADV boots.

In terms of CE certification, the Alpinestars Corozal boots are fully CE-certified as Level 2 protective motorcycle boots (highest level of protection in motorcycle boots), which is an absolute must-have for any ADV motorcycle boots that you plan on taking off-road. These have won various awards in the past and I chose them for a two-day foray around narrow country lanes with some gentle off-roading as well as a 500-mile round trip to and from the riding location, putting in around 800 miles in them in two days and was really impressed. Last Updated: November 6th, 2022 Your Updated Review Guide on the Best Affordable Adventure Motorcycle Boots The Berik All Terrain Adventure Waterproof boots are the low-cost option in high-quality affordable ADV boots.If you’re on a tight budget or if you’re only looking to casually go off-road and enjoy nature, then the Berik All Terrain Adventure Waterproof boots are a great option for the budget-conscious rider. At Motorcycle Gear Hub, we publish crash reports as part of our safety-educating efforts, and mangled feet are the most common type of injury that we see. We speak from experience when we recommend against the wearing of combat boots.