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Motocross boots for street riding

Meh. Folks who run mx boots on the street also think SUVs are safer because they're big and heavy. I think I've replied to about a million BARf threads on this subject with the same retort.

I think I am just about ready to give up on trying to convince the mx-boots-on-street-is-safer segment from changing their minds. None of them think my reasoning is valid and none of these guys alter their footware habits. So I am basically wasting my time . . .

For the record: I wear mx boots when I ride my CRF on soil. I wear sidi vertigo boots when I ride one of my streetbikes on the asphault. I'm not even going to explain why!
 
Matt.Lai said:
Meh. Folks who run mx boots on the street also think SUVs are safer because they're big and heavy. I think I've replied to about a million BARf threads on this subject with the same retort.

I think I am just about ready to give up on trying to convince the mx-boots-on-street-is-safer segment from changing their minds. None of them think my reasoning is valid and none of these guys alter their footware habits. So I am basically wasting my time . . .

For the record: I wear mx boots when I ride my CRF on soil. I wear sidi vertigo boots when I ride one of my streetbikes on the asphault. I'm not even going to explain why!
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I've never heard your reasons before. Quick summary?
 
sliverstorm said:
I have a pair of Tech 8's. Totally incompatible with the R1, you can't use the shifter!

I use them on the KLR on the street on very long trips as they are waterproof, and I figure long trips increase my chance of going down so I'll wear extra protection.

However, they make my feet numb (can't feel the brake and miss shifts) and make it harder to move around on the bike in a way appropriate for the street. This means they don't work so well for canyon carving. I completely forget they are there in the dirt, but on the street they cramp my style.

In a crash I can't imagine anything better; they have armor up the wazoo. It's true they are designed for offroad, but they seem a good bit tougher than my street boots, and are taller and more rigid.

They suck to walk around in though, which makes using them for commuter duty a pain.
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I actually did a few trackdays on my CBR929 with my Oxtar Supermotards on... but yeah, less than ideal
 
Matt.Lai said:
Meh. Folks who run mx boots on the street also think SUVs are safer because they're big and heavy. I think I've replied to about a million BARf threads on this subject with the same retort.

I think I am just about ready to give up on trying to convince the mx-boots-on-street-is-safer segment from changing their minds. None of them think my reasoning is valid and none of these guys alter their footware habits. So I am basically wasting my time . . .

For the record: I wear mx boots when I ride my CRF on soil. I wear sidi vertigo boots when I ride one of my streetbikes on the asphault. I'm not even going to explain why!
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Don’t get you panties in a bunch. Not everyone one on here has been hanging out on BARF since 2002 and read the millions of threads that you’ve responded to. Nobody said it was better to use mx boots over street boots for street use, especially with sportbikes. I was just wondering if anyone tolerates it. I'm sure you are right just don't know all the reasons why.

I don’t even like using the tech 8’s in the dirt. Missed shifts, can’t feel the back brake, the usual stiff new boot issues.

MX boots may have better all out protection but on the street may be more likely to cause the accident that they are protecting you from. All that weight may just want to go it's own way in a high speed crash.

I have an endure and was wondering more about if the tech 8’s would ever be comfortable enough to wear all day and for long asph use in getting to the trail. I can see leather boots breaking in and becoming quite comfortable. But with these molded plastic things, it’s hard to believe they will ever get to that point.

I'm wondering if I should have went with the Sidi's, their toe area doesn't seem so bulky and they are lighter.
 
Check out the Gaerne SG10. It does not require a break in, unlike the other dirt boots I have used. Super comfortable feels very safe.

I dont use them for my streetbike as I dont go to any crazy dirt sections with my bike and they take more effort to put on.
 
I wear Sidi Supermoto boots on the KTM. I removed the big clunky pads on the bottom of the soles and they work pretty well. Replaceable soles ftw.
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Blankpage said:
Anyone wear their motocross boots on the street. I considered exchanging my new and never used Alpinestar Tech 8's for Sidi Adventure Rain's but instead just went ahead and started using the Tech 8's for enduro stuff.
I thought they might be able to double as street boots but are so stiff and heavy. I don't remember street boots being like this when new.
So any barfer's ripping the backroads in their tech8's?
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I like Alpinestar boots more than any other brand name. But MX boots are (I'll use the word clunky) as a street boot.

I like the tech2 version, for the street.
 
they make it pretty hard to shift on a supersport
 
Blankpage said:
I thought they might be able to double as street boots but are so stiff and heavy. I don't remember street boots being like this when new.
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luckett said:
mx boots take some time before they break in and soften up a bit
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+1 They're super-stiff and clunky at first, more so than street boots IME.


As far as the safety issue goes, I'm a fan of hinged ankle protection, which very few dirt or street boots have. I did the opposite and wore my street boots on the dirt until I found a pair of MX boots in my size that had that. :p
 
Hey guys, any word on how the Hi-Point (or Super Victory) boots do in the wet?

I've been looking really hard for some versatile, comfortable, but protective and armored all-weather boots to kick zombies with and dance in.

So far I think I have it narrowed down to the Alpinestar Scout or Oxtar Infinity, but the Super Victory boots are still hanging around in my brain, mocking and tempting me... :p

I still need to figure out if there are any shops around where I can try any of these on. I wear a size 42
 
Gnarly Cranium said:
Hey guys, any word on how the Hi-Point (or Super Victory) boots do in the wet?

I've been looking really hard for some versatile, comfortable, but protective and armored all-weather boots to kick zombies with and dance in.

So far I think I have it narrowed down to the Alpinestar Scout or Oxtar Infinity, but the Super Victory boots are still hanging around in my brain, mocking and tempting me... :p

I still need to figure out if there are any shops around where I can try any of these on. I wear a size 42
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:cool

them hi-points might fair well in the rain but with that said, you might get quite hot in the summer....not my kinda boots but you may feel a pendulum effect with the foot area being a bit more heavy...you'll know what i mean when walking around...if for basically riding, depends if it's comfortable around your calves/shin area when on the bike...some people complain of certain areas "biting" into their skin...

oxtar infinity is lighter and fits a bit better than the scouts which, imo, still feels bulky and clumsy if compared to the Sidi adventure...small issues with the strap/clip system and not as secure as the sidi/astars if abused but street riding, may not have any issues if at all...

the scouts are okay but in the long run, you may start looking for something else...the advantage of astar against other brands is that they can be had at most m/c shops/dealers and replacement parts would be easier and quicker to get if ya need to order...
 
I've waterproofed several pairs of MX boots and as long as you do it every couple of months during the rainy season you are OK. Just need a hair dryer to melt it into the leather and I assume being female you should have one of those.

Plus I have danced in my alpinestar vector boots many times as well as SMX street boots and even some BMW goretexes that I have.
 
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sidi crossfires srs.....

may need to get one size bigger than normal cuz they run narrow/shorter...
 
ninjaspdxrl said:
Just need a hair dryer to melt it into the leather and I assume being female you should have one of those.
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Actually, oddly enough, I do NOT. I have curly hair, and all a dryer does is give me a mad wild scientist afro. :laughing ....But I could probably borrow one from a roommate.

Called around, Scuderia has some Scouts in, though not in my size. I'll truck on in there and try some on.
 
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