The Pyro 2 from Gianni Falco is an ankle-high urban motorcycle shoe that looks like a sporty trainer. More than that: it resembles a sporty trainer far more than you'd suspect a motorcycle shoe.
Micro-Synth forms the exterior and allows ventilation and airflow. These qualities are enhanced with an integrated High-Tex membrane that keeps moisture somewhat away from your foot. Gianni Falco delivers the Pyro 2 first and foremost as a summer motorcycle shoe. One that is certainly not 100% waterproof but far from a flip-flop either. Again: this is a trainer. An ankle-high motorcycle shoe for the city. You're not contesting MotoGP with it, nor embarking on a world tour. An ankle-high motorcycle shoe, close to the ground and just behind the front wheel, is very hard to call 100% waterproof. The Pyro 2's ankle height is on the narrower side anyway. Let's call it the lower half of the ankle, which remains perfectly acceptable (and legal in countries where it matters).
There is considerable protection. Starting with the D3O cup on the inner ankle. Toe, heel and outer ankle aren't notably fitted with protectors, but together they form a solid – and reinforced – whole in this Pyro 2 motorcycle shoe. Sturdier than you might initially suspect. The stable, hard rubber anti-slip sole undoubtedly contributes a lot.
This is an ankle-high, laced motorcycle shoe with a dose of sporty lines, though some will just as easily wear it to work. The light weight and high comfort level do allow for a good walk around town. Those laces are a point of doubt for many motorcycle riders (who still like to shift and brake with their feet), and Gianni Falco addresses that by adding an extra loop in the shoe's tongue. You tuck the lace ends neatly behind it and prevent your foot catching at the next red light.
The Pyro 2 is an ankle-high urban motorcycle shoe for riders seeking a light, sporty trainer with CE certification. Suitable for city traffic and daily use, provided you have realistic expectations about height and waterproofing.



