Alpinestars "Stated" Riding Shoes Review — Street-Ready Looks With Real Protection

Where exactly does the protection go in shoes like these, compared to a regular sneaker?

Protective shoes used to often look clunky, but now they've come to blend into everyday street style like this.

If it can double as everyday footwear, that's more economical than buying a dedicated pair of riding boots on top.

Dainese has a similar line of everyday-wearable shoes like this, but Alpinestars is coming in seriously too.

With protective gear that leans on looks, I'm curious how much real protection it actually offers when it matters.

Blending in like a regular sneaker while still offering protection sounds like just the right option for a commuting rider.