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KUSHITANI has announced two new riding shoe models: the mesh, ventilation-focused 'FLOW,' and the water-repellent 'ADONE.' Positioned as a contrasting pair to suit different uses and seasons, MotorCycle Web (Mosai) compares the features of both models.
Breathable FLOW versus water-repellent ADONE — I think splitting it into these two options is the right call. Trying to cover every season with a single pair inevitably forces some kind of compromise somewhere. Gear has nothing to do with gender; what matters is whether it fits and whether it suits the season you're riding in. Mesh or water repellent — choose based on the actual conditions where you ride. And owning both is a perfectly valid answer too.
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Compared to other companies' touring shoes, pushing hard on both breathability and water repellency at once is a pretty unusual approach.
I'm curious what actually differentiates riding shoes from regular sneakers, especially on the protection side.
Kushitani riding shoes — they've always had a strong image around apparel, so it's notable they're now going all-in on footwear too.
Releasing two contrasting models — it kind of feels like a strategy designed to make you want both in the end.
Sure, it's smart business, but if the use cases genuinely differ, it's a reasonable choice too.
FLOW for summer, ADONE for winter — for anyone who tours often, it's a lineup that makes you want to own both.
During rainy season the ADONE seems like the only real choice — I'm curious how its water repellency actually performs.
The breathable FLOW and the water-repellent ADONE — switching shoes by season quietly makes a real difference in comfort.
