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Motorcycle BOOTS Buying Guide



Motorcycle Boots are an important piece of protective gear. Even a RM200 pair of boots is vastly superior to the tennis shoes, logger boots or whatever else you might be wearing. However, like the helmet market, with today’s level of advancement you get what you pay for with boot manufacturers. Many gear makers also produce their own boots such as Alpinestars, Fox, Thor, Fly, Shift and others. But, there are also dedicated boot companies which focus solely on producing quality footwear such as TCX, Sidi and Gaerne among others. Motocross and off-road applications are the same with no mentionable distinction between them in the market. There are some specialized segments for trials and dual-sport, but motocross and enduro kicks are the same for all intents and purposes so we’ll discuss those.


Racing boots A racing boot Similar to touring boots, racing boots are designed for riding a motorcycle on hard pavement (either the street or a race track) and are usually between 10 and 14 inches in height and made from a combination of leather, metal, plastic and/or man-made composite materials to create a form-fitting, but comfortable boot. The amount of armored protection provided by racing boots is usually greater than touring boots due to the increased potential for injury at the high speeds needed for racing. Depending upon how form-fitting the boot is, to allow a rider to easily get the boot on or off, the shaft may be designed to open lengthwise. If so, Velcro is typically used on the inner sides of the opening to allow the rider to close the boot over the foot, ankle and leg. This allows for some flexibility for the rider to control the boot's tightness. Some manufacturers also include an internal quick-lacing system between a soft inner leg and the harder outer shell of the boot shaft to further ensure a tight, but comfortable fit. The heel of a racing boot is typically very low: not more than 1/2-inch, and sole of the heel and foot is typically rather smooth. A curved plastic or composite plate may be included to cover the shin of the boot to protect the rider's shin. The typical protective features that available at racing boot is: toe slider, heelcup and shin plate. Patented features like TCS system from TCX or Techno Tensioning System from Sidi which not only make the racing boot more protective, but stand out from the crowd.


Touring / street boots  Touring boots are designed specifically for riding a motorcycle on hard pavement, but with less armored protection than racing boots since they are intended for riders that typically ride on city streets and highways, not race tracks. They are usually between 10 and 14 inches in height and made from a combination of leather, metal, hard rubber, plastic and/or man-made fabrics to create a form-fitting, but comfortable boot. Depending upon how form-fitting the boot is, to allow a rider to easily get the boot on or off, the shaft may be designed to open lengthwise. If so, velcro is typically used on the inner sides of the opening to allow the rider to close the boot over the foot, ankle and leg. This allows for some flexibility for the rider to control the boot's tightness. Some manufacturers also include an internal quick-lacing system between a soft inner leg and the harder outer shell of the boot shaft to further ensure a tight, but comfortable fit. The heel of a touring boot is typically very low: not more than 1/2-inch, and sole of the heel and foot is typically rather smooth. Unlike racing boots that are available in a wide variety of bright colors, touring boots are typically only black. Where comfort and durability is the major concern of touring boot, you can notice touring boot normally have wider sole and is made of leathers. Ofcourse, ventilation/breathabiliy and all-weather features will certainly make the touring boot even more comfortable to wear, so there are some touring boot also available in goretex version which will make the boot a superb touring boot to wear anytimes.





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