Ducati has expanded its technical apparel range with three new boot models: the Corse City C3, Strada C4 and Company C4. The line is designed to cover different parts of motorcycle use, from urban commuting and walking away from the bike to touring, medium- and long-distance road trips, and selected off-road riding. All three arrive with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membrane, but their designs and intended roles are not identical.

The announcement is dated 6 October 2026. Ducati says the boots were designed by Drudi Performance and manufactured by Held exclusively for the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. That arrangement places the three models within Ducati’s own technical apparel collection rather than presenting them as generic footwear with a Ducati finish. The common brief is to combine motorcycle-oriented protection and weather resistance with enough comfort for walking and everyday use.

One technical foundation, three different jobs

The shared feature most relevant to year-round use is the GORE-TEX membrane. Ducati describes it as both waterproof and breathable, with the range intended for use across all four seasons. The company links that construction with comfort on warmer days and protection from adverse weather when conditions deteriorate. The stated purpose is therefore broader than keeping water out during a ride: the boots are also designed to remain practical when the rider is moving around on foot.

The sole is made from Vibram rubber and is described as non-slip and abrasion-resistant. Reinforced sections at the toe, heel and ankle add protection in the areas Ducati specifically identifies, while reinforced technical fabric contributes to the overall construction. Reflective inserts are included for visibility, and a Velcro strap is part of the listed equipment. These details give the range a common technical identity, even though the three boots are shaped around different riding situations.

Ducati presents the combination as a balance between function and appearance. The company highlights protection, comfort, breathability, fit and resistance to the elements, while also placing emphasis on the styling associated with its brand. The boots are consequently not described only as equipment for bad weather or as protective footwear for time spent on the motorcycle. Their design brief also includes the transition between riding and walking, a point that runs through the descriptions of all three models.

Corse City C3: a sport-touring choice

The Corse City C3 is the sport-touring model of the group. Ducati positions it for both urban riding and off-road use, giving it the broadest mix of environments in the range. Its styling is described as dynamic, rather than purely functional, and the boot is intended to remain lightweight and comfortable when the rider is no longer on the motorcycle. That makes the C3 the option aimed at riders who want one boot to move between city travel, road riding and unpaved sections without abandoning the visual character of a sport-touring product.

The C3’s role should be read alongside the shared equipment rather than as a separate technical formula. It uses the same GORE-TEX, Vibram and reinforced construction described for the collection, while its distinction comes from the riding brief and the dynamic design. Ducati specifically connects the model with protection, style and comfort, including during walking. The company does not frame it simply as a boot for sitting on the bike; its usability away from the motorcycle is part of the product’s intended appeal.

Strada C4: touring with an everyday dimension

The Strada C4 is directed at touring riders. Its design is described as minimalist but distinctive, and Ducati pairs that appearance with a comfortable fit for long-distance riding. The same comfort is meant to carry over to walking during stops, making the Strada C4 a touring boot that is not limited to the time spent in the saddle. The emphasis is on long stages, protection and practical use once the journey becomes a visit, break or walk away from the motorcycle.

That positioning separates the Strada C4 from the Corse City C3 without removing the common features. Both are intended to work in more than one setting, but the C3 is presented around sport-touring, urban and off-road versatility, while the Strada C4 is built around the needs of touring enthusiasts and extended road travel. The minimalist lines give the latter a less overtly dynamic direction, while the technical package remains part of the same three-model family.

Company C4: an ankle boot for commuting and trips

The Company C4 takes the most urban approach. Ducati identifies it as an ankle boot with a clean, distinctive style, high comfort and protection. Its main use is the daily commute, but the model is also intended for medium- and long-distance road trips. That combination makes it the most clearly everyday-oriented member of the range, while still giving it a role beyond short urban journeys.

Its comfortable fit and technical features are designed to support safety and well-being both on and off the motorcycle. In practical terms, Ducati is presenting the Company C4 as footwear that can accompany the complete journey rather than something that must be removed as soon as the rider reaches a destination. The ankle-boot format and clean styling reinforce that urban brief, while the shared membrane, sole and reinforced areas keep it connected to the motorcycle equipment of the other two models.

The three choices therefore divide the range by use rather than by a long list of unrelated features. The Corse City C3 is the sport-touring boot for urban and off-road use, the Strada C4 is the touring-focused model for long-distance riding, and the Company C4 is the ankle boot aimed at commuting while remaining suitable for longer road travel. Across the line, Ducati combines a waterproof and breathable membrane with a non-slip, abrasion-resistant Vibram sole, reinforcements, reflective inserts and a Velcro strap.

Ducati says the Corse City C3, Strada C4 and Company C4 are available through its dealer network and on Shop.Ducati.com. No Greece-specific price or availability detail is given, so the relevant choice for riders will be the intended use: sport-touring and mixed urban/off-road riding with the C3, touring with the Strada C4, or commuting and road trips with the Company C4.