Jay is a no-nonsense biker with a sharp tongue, a soft spot for well-made gear, and a lifetime of miles under her boots. Part of the leather dyke scene and proud of it, she rides hard, writes straight, and only rates kit that can keep up.
Alright darlings, pull up a crate, crack a tin, and let me tell you about the boots that’ve been carrying my stubborn, road-hardened self up and down the tarmac lately: the Spada Pilgrim Grande. This isn’t just another polite little Spada boot review—this is from someone who actually lives in her gear, who wants her kit to work as hard as she does, and still look like she could start a riot outside a biker bar if the mood strikes.
Alright, gather round—you’re about to hear the least sexy Christmas wish list you’ve ever encountered. Some people want lace, silk, and a bit of “ooh la la” under the tree. Me? I looked my partner dead in the eye and said, “Get me more EDZ Merino wool base layers or don’t bother.” Romance isn’t dead, it just smells faintly of engine oil and practicality.
Now, before you start judging, let me explain. I picked up my first set of EDZ Merino wool base layers—a long-sleeved top and matching leggings—at the Excel Bike Show last February. There was a cheeky little discount on, which softened the blow because let’s not pretend otherwise: merino wool ain’t cheap. But listen, I’ve been living in these things ever since, and I mean that in the most committed, borderline concerning way.
Right, let’s talk about the eternal struggle: finding bike boots when your calves aren’t built like pipe cleaners. Some of us have legs with a bit of presence, alright? And most full-length boots act like they’ve got a personal vendetta against that fact. I’ve done the whole desperate late-night scrolling, rolling the dice on dodgy second-hand pairs—absolute circus. So when I finally landed on the Furygan Jet Lady D3O short boots at the London Motorcycle Show, it felt less like shopping and more like a small personal victory.
Now, these are ankle boots—so let’s be honest from the jump. You’re not getting the same level of protection as a full-length touring boot. If you want full gladiator mode, look elsewhere. But what you do get is a proper, practical compromise: solid CE armour, decent coverage, and—most importantly—comfort that doesn’t make you want to launch them into the nearest hedge halfway through a ride.