Motocross Boots

[karlp]

I need to get some motocross boots but I have no idea what to look for.

Can people recommend suitable ones please.

I am on the BMW course, so need for that (I know you can hire), will not be doing extreeme off road.

I have seen the BMW ones - seem ok but what else is there.

Sorry for the somewhat silly request but need advice.

thanks

karl

 

[Mutley]

If you aren't going to do any more off roading afterwards I'd just hire them. A quality pair of boots is going to set you back £150 minimum so why not try before you buy?

If you must then actually motocross boots aren't all that usefull as they have smooth soles so you fall over if you try to push your bike out of the mud

I wish I'd bought some trials boots as they have grippy soles. Try these: Alpinestars No Stop Boots (around £150 and like Tech 10's only with a commando sole)

 

[AxeGrinder]

I have Alpinestars Tech 3's...comfy, dry warm and solid.

Can be had for around £130

Tech tens are almost twice the price, and I'm afraid to ask the price of the BMW models!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALPINESTARS-T...hash=item290244678009&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

Try a pair on in a shop, to find the right size, then order the above

There are some good leather model, by Diadora, which are reasonably priced also.

 

[The Phantom Pieman]

the HG Taureg ones a rather good ... esp for the price

 

[PIGGLET]

Depends how much your going to use them and what for.
Motocross/enduro boots differ quite a bit from trials boots, particularly in strength. I personally wouldn't use trial boots for anything other than trials as they do not give you the support or protection of an mx boot.
I have cursed the slick soles on mx boots on occasion but they're like that for a reason, if you trail a foot through a turn the last thing you want it to do is grip
They last a lot longer on serated pegs too. I always used cheapish alpinestar and diadorra boots untill I bought some tech 8's (or are they 6's??) anyway they are worth the extra in my opinion in terms of fit and comfort
Thats my 2 penerth worth

 

[Paul Young]

There seem to be good deals on Berik MX boots at the moment - ie £80-100.

I changed from A/stars to Diadora last year & am very pleased with these. I greenlane, so didn't really want MX soles, but no-one was doing anything else. I also considered trials boots, but the ankle support is noticeably absent.

 

[bowser]

off road boots

have a look at these I just wanted a cheap pair for occasional use, they are only £50, I found mine to be really comfortable, after a couple of hours wearing in. I have used them on a couple of long trips and for cheap boots they proved damn good, I use a pair of seal skins waterproof socks and stayed warm and dry even after 200 miles in the rain. (my own fault I knew I shouldnt have gone north of Watford Gap !!!)


http://www.ghostbikes.com/pp/PROTEC...t-Oneal-Element-2007-Motorcycle-MX-Boots.html

 

[D6]

make sure you can change gear in em

 

[Deleted Member I]

With these type of boots ... Most have these metal bits on the toe. Why are they there? Can you just take them off?

As I tip toe on my bike because I am short .. I had a pair of boots that had the metal tow thing ... and it made me drop my bike a couple of times, as I had no grip with I put my foot down.

 

[bowser]

With these type of boots ... Most have these metal bits on the toe. Why are they there? Can you just take them off?

As I tip toe on my bike because I am short .. I had a pair of boots that had the metal tow thing ... and it made me drop my bike a couple of times, as I had no grip with I put my foot down.

Dont know about others but the O'Neal ones have screw in metal plates on the toe and they are removable, I had a problem changing gear to start with but once worn in its no problem.
As I say they are not an expensive pair but couldn't justify £100 plus on a pair of boots for occasional use, having said that I now wear them quite lot.

 

[Deleted Member I]

Dont know about others but the O'Neal ones have screw in metal plates on the toe and they are removable, I had a problem changing gear to start with but once worn in its no problem.
As I say they are not an expensive pair but couldn't justify £100 plus on a pair of boots for occasional use, having said that I now wear them quite lot.

Thanks! looks good and only £55!!!

 

[KTMmartin]

Right now I'm looking at the Heine Gerrick's:

Though I think I'll be getting the Diadoras:

The latter come highly recommended http://www.offroadaction.net/ORA-news.php?item=28&page=1

 

[Paul Young]

The Diadora's I got were MX5's & come with an inner bootee, which provides extra impact protection for your ankle. The Stone 3's that you're looking at (KTMmartin) come with a goretex sock, which you can also buy seperately, so I got a pair to use inside the MX5's...

 

[Bub]

Intermediate

The metal toe protectors are usually screwed or nailed on, (or a combination of both) so are removeable (screwdriver, and/or something to pry them off, like an old screwdriver or old chisel)
They are more for off road use, and on road can cause slippage, so can be removed easily. They can also be bought seperately at most off road bike shops if you feel the need to replace them.

Bub

 

[Sylvester]

I looked at the Alpinestars tech 10's but then I remenbered I only tech 8's.
Boom Boom.
I'll get my coat then.

 

[chrisjk]

I have Alpinstars Tech 7's and love'em. They don't have a steel bit on the toe - which I find unnecessary for my kind of riding - green lanes, off-road touring.

They are extremely comfortable too. Like most such boots, they aren't waterproof so I use Sealskinz socks with them - work perfectly.

I wrote a short review of these boots for my blog - entry here http://www.woodgen.com/wordpress/archives/139