MX Boots

[ErikGustav2]

I plan to get some boots with better protection than my current "ADV" boots.

Especially for the ankles.


I am looking at Alpinestars Tech 5.
It looks as good value for the money.

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en ... Boots-0001


Anyone that have used those ?
And have experience to share ?

[DavidS]

From my limited experience, MX boots are the work of the devil.
OK for 20 minutes as long as you don’t want to walk anywhere.
Not much grip on those soles either, by the looks of it.

there surely must be adventure boots with extra ankle protection but with proper soles and soft enough to wear all day?

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

I've got the enduro version of those boots with a 'gripper' rather than 'slipper' sole.

It's important to remember you get little or no 'feel' for the rear brake because of their rigidity, you have instead to think about the angle of your foot and the amount of pressure you are imparting. You get used to it.

Great for riding in (in an MCC trial they will be on my feet for about 24 hours), not so good for walking in.

Excellent protection for feet, ankles, and shins.

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

consider these

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... 60QAvD_BwE

If I were in the market, I'd give them a shot at that price!

[Snaf MKII]

We use Sidi's either the ADV boot or the Crossfire, I've lived in either of them for weeks at a time when travelling. the ADV is better for walking with a grippier sole.
The ADV boot is almost the same as the crossfire at the lower section but without the shin support and protection of the Crossfire.
My experiance is that they also last for a very very long time, my crossfires are 13 years old but I've repaired them a couple of times. They've done everything from a couple of seasons british enduro championship, trail riding, travelling, road touring.

[Billy Bananahead]

I had some SIDI boots, not the Crossfire or Courier boots though i was a despatch rider at the time, can't remember the name now i just called them crosser boots and they were very good, lasted years, now i've got some Wulf boots, two pairs, one a size too big for winter and the other, erm, not. Both good boots. Had some Gaerne too, they were ok but they got nicked.

[wheelriding]

+1 on the Sidi Crossfire if you want MX boots. Sidi Adventures if not.

[qcnr]

I am on my 2nd pair of Gaerne enduro boots. All day/ multiday comfort, but I do put an insole in. Top protection and if it is wet I wear some
sealskinz socks... They are also one of the few boot companies that still make their boots, rather than ship production to cheaper landsa if that means anything.

[Billy Bananahead]

I'm with you on the Sealskinz , brilliant bit of kit.

[ErikGustav2]

I am on my 2nd pair of Gaerne enduro boots. All day/ multiday comfort, but I do put an insole in. Top protection and if it is wet I wear some
sealskinz socks... They are also one of the few boot companies that still make their boots, rather than ship production to cheaper landsa if that means anything.

I did not go for full MX boots. Since they have too low comfort. I have no plans for MX. Only travel on trails/gravel roads. For weeks on mixed gravel/tarmac.
The GAERNE FASTBACK ENDURANCE ENDURO feels like a good compromise between flexibility and protection.
They have a special design around the ankle. => Mobility up and down. But not sidways.

I just bought a pair. The store was helpful. They did no have them in stock. They ordered two pairs. Size 42 and 43. I could come back an test them in the store. Walking around. Using different socks.

So far so good. I will see after some time of usage. But I want think about this anymore. Decision was made.
But one thing is obvious. They give a very different level of protection than my Forma ADV boots. (Forma boots will still be used for tarmac and easy gravel roads)
It feels good to have some better protection.. You cant remove risks. But manage them as good as possible. And if I had ended up in hospital, due to not using proper boots. I would regret that a lot

https://gaerne.com/fastback-endurance-e ... ack+enduro

https://cf-cdn.motocard.com/cdn-cgi/ima ... 1e60f9451d