Lightshoe

Lightshoe Manufacturer of steel shoes for flat track motorcycle racers everywhere. Get a Lightshoe, go fast. Lightshoe was founded by Gary Kinzler in 1998.

He started building hot shoes because his two boys wanted to race flat track at the local track. At the time, he was a young dad with a lot of energy but not a lot of money. So he decided to try building his own hotshoes for the boys. Others at the track found out he was making his own, and asked if he would build them a steel shoe too. Fast forward 22 years.......Lightshoe brand steel shoes are c

ustom built of the highest quality materials available, crafted to fit your boot and your riding style. Gary has built thousands of hot shoes for flat track racers all over the world. Trust your “SOLE” to Lightshoe! The team at Lightshoe will work hard to give you a product that will fill your unique needs. Gary’s experience as a machinist and welder has served him well, with the ability to provide riders with an uncompromising fit to their race boot as well as a hardsurface finish that is designed for performance. Let us build your next hotshoe. You’ll be glad you did!

The Lightshoe Crew will be in the house!! Our bus(we call it “White Thing” ) seems to be running ok so we’re going to gi...
09/04/2026

The Lightshoe Crew will be in the house!! Our bus(we call it “White Thing” ) seems to be running ok so we’re going to give it a road trip test. If you’ve never been to the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club for a race you’re missing out. Come spend the weekend with us.

Counting down the days! September 19th & 20th. BIG ol Hooligan purse thanks to Smileys Cycle Works $2500🤑! Live music from The 241s Saturday night! Some of the best flat track racing around!
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors and big shootout to Cross Rock Photography LLC for the fantastic pics! 🏁🇺🇸🍻 All are welcome!

09/03/2026

Man we love being part of the flattrack scene in Brazil! Thank you . Have fun!

09/02/2026

🏁 Proud Partner of the Springfield Mile!

A huge thank you to Parts Unlimited for their continued support of the Springfield Mile. Their commitment to motorcycle racing and the riders who make this sport great continues to help keep one of the most legendary events in American Flat Track going strong.

Be sure to join us Labor Day Weekend as the championship comes down to the final two rounds at the World's Fastest Mile!

08/31/2026
Need an air vest? Ours are on sale now, while supplies last! Street or track—you decide!
08/28/2026

Need an air vest? Ours are on sale now, while supplies last! Street or track—you decide!

Cornerspin, (Aaron and Mica),has been using the Lightshoe Crew to build and maintain the steel shoe they use for their s...
08/27/2026

Cornerspin, (Aaron and Mica),has been using the Lightshoe Crew to build and maintain the steel shoe they use for their schools. Check them out at:
www.cornerspin.com

08/19/2026

MAJOR Discounts on select 2026 KTMs on Saturday, 08/22/26

PLUS Rider Merch giveaways all day long while supplies lasts!

Don't leave your friends in the dust- share this with them!

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1916 Arizona Avenue
Sturgis, SD
57785

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