Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016 — Good for Beginners? Poor Quality
Recommendations First
2.5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016: Entry-level riding shoes with a casual design and great everyday convenience, but not worth the money for the quality. They run true to size and are a rare option for smaller feet, which I appreciated. I really wanted to like them because they suited daily riding and urban use, but the weak build quality means I would only recommend them to beginners who are on a budget and already expect to upgrade soon.
Ratings:
- Design ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Practicality and comfort ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Build and quality ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Riding and protection ⭐☆☆☆☆
Buy if: you are a beginner who wants something affordable to start with, or you are okay knowing you will replace them soon.
Skip if: you want a quality product to last, or you actually care about CE protection levels.
I wear a Size 225 JP and bought from Scoyco’s official store for ¥15,000 (incl. tax). I normally wear Size 6 from NIKE Air. In Japanese, I am Size 225. Read more about my size measurements at About Me.
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Who and What is the Scoyco Motocycle Shoes MT016 Best for?
Ok, so when I first started riding — even before going to riding school — I knew the importance of gear (conceptually) and wanted to get ready. I looked around Naps and Ricoland in Tokyo and to my dismay, none of them carried any shoe size small enough to fit me. And frankly, Alpinestars and Taichi etc. were way out of my budget at that point, since I did not even know what I was looking for yet.
That is why I started searching online and found Scoyco. At the time, I was genuinely relieved. It was cheaper than most other options (still not that cheap!) at ¥15,000, and had sizes down to JP 220. I thought I finally found a ladies-friendly brand! Honestly, I really wanted to like and recommend this pair.
Brand story
Scoyco was founded in 2003 and is a Chinese brand. I did not know that when I purchased — but maybe that explains the price-to-quality gap. Like everything in life, you get what you pay for. And given how quickly things broke, I would really recommend going for something of higher quality from the start.
Final verdict: 2.5/5.0
The Scoyco MT016-2 looks decent as a first pair based on price and design, but broke too quickly to actually recommend for riding.
I will probably be recommending a more tested and reliable brand, even if they cost slightly more.
- Taichi Hoop Air (ladies model) – unfortunately only down to 230 JP
- Dainese Metractive Air (I got this pair as well – more review coming soon!)
- TCX Street 3 (my review here)
- Alpinestars CR-X Drystar Riding Shoes (they have 22.5cm size!)
- Gaerne G Rome Gore-Tex Shoes (smallest is unfortunately size 37)
- Or even Goldwin for women motorcycle boots, I actually saw many Japanese women riders rocking those.
What Size Fits Me?
I wear a Size 225 JP and bought from Scoyco’s official store for ¥15,000 (incl. Japanese tax). I normally wear Size 6 from NIKE Air, Size 36 for TCX and Dainese. In Japanese I am Size 225 JP.
How does the Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016 Look? What Outfit or Style Does It Go With (4/5)
I really appreciate that Scoyco is tailoring shoes for ladies, even if they don’t explicitly say so. Sizes down to JP 220 are genuinely rare in motorcycle shoes — the fact that they even make them is already something. So I don’t want to be too harsh on that front.
Scoyco did a decent job on the design front. The Scoyco MT016 has a nice Converse/Vans-style look — casual enough for school or a regular day at work. I did not have much choice as other colorways were sold out, and orange is not exactly my thing. For context on the model naming: JP Fit = sizes go down to JP 220. There is black, black/white, full black, and the black/orange edition that I got. The regular (non-JP Fit) models only go down to size 39, which is already too big for most small-footed riders here. They also make a Denim Blue and Denim Black which honestly look really good — sad face that those don’t come in JP Fit sizes.
Is the Scoyco MT016 Practical? Comfortable? Can I Walk Off-bike?(5/5)
The side zipper and velcro combo is genuinely great. It makes putting on the shoe really, really fast and I wished more motorcycle shoes offered this. Honestly, this was the number one reason I reached for these over my other pairs — I just wanted to hop on the bike and go.
The interior is breathable, soft, and offers full-wrap ankle cushioning. The shoe itself is lightweight with a low-cut back for walking ergonomics — smooth and comfortable, no annoyance off the bike. I even wore these to walk my dog sometimes because they were just that easy to slip on.
Are the Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016 Good Quality? Easy to Maintain? (2/5)
The left zipper broke in under 1 year of use. I was putting the shoe on and it just snapped — with normal hand force. I was genuinely surprised. These were not cheap and the zippers are YKK branded. I was not even pulling hard, and the shoes were still practically new. That is when my confidence in Scoyco dropped: if the zipper breaks by hand does not inspire confidence in an actual road situation. The cloth/textile has also started to peel off at the edges.
How does the Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016 Ride and Protect? (2/5)
To be fair, Scoyco makes no CE certification claims for this model — and that tells you a lot. The shift pedal area is fairly standard and held up okay with some wear and tear, but nothing unexpected there. However, there is no lace tuck-in flap, which means your laces can get caught on brake levers or shift pedals. Please be very careful about this if you do end up riding in these.
Ending words for the Scoyco motorcycle shoes MT016
I really wanted to like the Scoyco MT016, but I cannot recommend it to new riders. It is not a cheap product, and has enough flaws that I cannot recommend it for riding — or even as a normal pair of shoes beyond 1 year. I want to believe it was just a rare faulty unit, but in motorcycling we need to be cautious. I would not take these on a long ride or highway. If you are a complete beginner and want something cheap to start, maybe it is ok. But you will be replacing them soon.
And if you’re not sure what size to for your next new gear, I built a Women’s Gear Size Guide specifically for this — put in your measurements and it recommends a size based on real fit reports from other women riders. Worth checking and read more Gear Reviews before you buy blind like I did with these.