As far as the law is concerned, the only item of protective kit you are required to wear on a motorcycle is a helmet. There’s a good reason for this, as repeated studies have shown that wearing ...

but is a sought-after certification for performance-minded helmets. Snell tests whether chin straps hold fast to a rider’s head, whether face shields shatter and many G’s the shell allows ...

Kodiak Brush doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of football helmet design. “Most helmets today are designed to win lab tests, not protect players on the field,” he tells me over ...

But before you can fully enjoy the experience, you need to get the helmet right, and that means not only buying a good brand, but also getting one that feels good when you wear it. Whether you're ...

Learn more› By Lindsay Warner We’ve updated this guide with the results of Virginia Tech’s 2025 helmet testing. We still recommend our picks, but plan to consider additional options this spring.