Motorcycle gear is normally functional. And honestly when it comes to my gear I will take function over fashion any day, but on the rare occasion I can have both –bring it on. The Alpinestar’s NERO collection is part of a growing trend of motorcycle gear companies creating gear that looks great both on the bike and also off the bike. As more riders commute or use their motorcycle or scooter as their sole form of transportation this style of gear becomes more popular, because we all know how uncomfortable it would be to show up to a nice dinner or business meeting in a bulk armored jacket with reflective strips and SUZUKI written across the back. Alpinestars has taken initiative and created the rode/street ready line of gear that you really have to do a double take at to realize its motorcycle gear.
For the women they offer very sleek and chic leather and textile options. With classic colors like black, white and camel, they even offer something for the glam rider –a brilliantly gold, form-fitting, leather jacket. The gear comes with ultra-low profile CE certified elbow and shoulder armor, which is removable for 100% casual wear and a pocket to insert a back protector if desired. They also offer a high and low cut boot, with all the features of a serious riding boot, just discreet and fashionable. And if gold really is your thing, you can always get the gold leather shoes to match!
For the men short to medium leather and textile jackets are offered in masculine dark and natural colors. Always including armor for riding the jackets are entirely cutting edge fashion that will undoubtedly turn a few heads. Two of the jackets even provide a very Euro-cool side zipper that completes the sleek fashionable appeal.
Anyone who has lived through using a motorcycle as a sole mode of transportation, especially in America, knows our society caters greatly to cars. Gear like the Alpinestars NERO line are sure to promote more usage of motorcycles as transportation, as we can more comfortably match our car-driving lifestyles to a moto-only lifestyle. Little things like feeling comfortable in our clothes are a huge factor on whether we hop on the bike or fall back on the car. As gas prices creep up along with our eco-guilt, Alpinestars is ready for us to spend more time on a bike and less in a gas-guzzling vehicle.
