Held Saxton GTX boots in brown

At some point, the specifications for nearly all short motorcycle boots start to sound like one another. And, to an extent, this boot is no different to many other boots on the market. They’re made from an oiled, full-grain cowhide. You get hard counters in the toe and heel, and fibreglass protectors in the ankles. There’s a gearchange pad. Waterproofing comes courtesy of a Gore-Tex membrane. The main closure is by lace, but you also get a zip that runs up the inside of the boot to help you to get in and out. The outsole is a Vibram affair. Does all this sound familiar? Well, we think we could have used the same description for half a dozen boots we sell. But there are some ways in which Held's Saxton boot is different.

The first is that the boots are constructed using a genuine Goodyear welt. That’s how gentlemen’s boots have been made in Northampton for over a hundred years. It is the mark of the highest-quality, most traditional, most robust and most comfortable boots. The cork sandwich that sits between the upper sole and the mid sole eventually moulds to the shape of the foot to create a fit that is totally individual to the wearer.

The second is the sheer quality of construction, and the components that are used in its manufacture. We love boots like the the TCX X-Blend, but the Saxton weighs almost twice as much as the TCX, and feels like it’s going to be doing what it’s meant to be doing well after the aforementioned boots have been retired. The difference is one that is difficult to convey convincingly in writing, but you only have to pick up a pair of the Held Saxtons to know that these are not your ordinary, everyday boots. The only waterproof boots that we would directly compare them to are Daytona’s AC Classics.

These are, in every way, a superior boot. They are robust; they are very protective, and will eventually become superbly comfortable. A pair of Held Saxton boots will not let you down.

This product benefits from Held's five year warranty extension as long as the purchase is registered with Held.