Great video. For a tourer, Jasveen's boot is great. It will do fine in most road crash scenarios. If you are trying anything stupid, always wear an enduro boot. Safety trumps comfort, always. Waterproof shoes should be avoided if you have to cross a water crossing - Ladakh type areas. Water will always enter the boot if the foot is submerged and a waterproof boot will take 3-4 days to dry. Waterproof boots only for rains.
The TCXs are no longer being imported into India thanks to the ISI requirement; for that matter no foreign brand is being imported into India since mid 2023. I think the larger conversation needed is availability of imported boots or which of the Indian manufacturers gives the closest amount of safety/protection. If there is no availability itself, the conversation of which category of boot is probably moot. Thanks anyway.
Guys, the premise of this video is flawed. Why can't a guy who can afford 50k boots buy a Royal Enfield? I have seen guys riding BMW GSs who wear 10k boots. The decision to buy boots is based on 1. Safety, 2. Comfort, 3. Price, in that order. Safety HAS to be the paramount concern. For touring (which is what 99.9% of the riders do), a good full touring boot is the way to go. Unfortunately, India is predominantly a hot country and wearing knee length touring boots is not always comfortable in summer conditions. There are several mid-length boots available which can work, but it won't protect as much as also won't be as waterproof. A waterproof boot with a Gore-Tex (or similar) lining a must for those rainy rides. As far as advice goes, buy the best you can afford from a recognized brand which has been certified by EN or similar standards as PPE motorcycle gear. P.S I own ankle length, sneaker type to full touring boots from TCX, Alpinestars, Dainese, Leatt etc.
1) Best middle ground may be the Toucan or Gaerne Dakar (maybe even the Gaerne GX1 if weight matters to u, although it's really an MX boot and not adv). that being said, you can never be too safe and MX boots are the safest. also it's not necessary that touring may not offer hazards similar to trails, especially in the mountains as anytime you go off into a ditch or down a slope, you are in the deep end of shitcreeek. There is only ONE use case where an Adv boot is better is when u need to go take a dump off the side of the road, especially on uneven ground. unless you have really good calf lower body muscles and no beer belly, shitting on raised haunches can be a spot of bother. 2) waterproof boots are a terrible idea, and u will know it once they take in ice cold water.. its much better to have waterprof and woolen socks instead. with some newspapers and silica gel , it's not very difficult to dry out boots that air out easy 3) Boots have to be number#2 gear we must spend good money on after the helmets... u just need to bump ur toes into ur coffee table to realize how fragile ur feet can be. no# 3 would be good gloves
For me offroading mostly consists of gravel roads,and dusty non paved roads. No technical stuff. Do i need to get a full lenght MX boot and knee braces? I currently use a Forma Adventure low boots and normal riding pant,jacket.
Hey jasveen! On 5th of sept i got in a crash with my Himalayan 450 and in that accident i broke my tibia (shin bone) and got a titanium rod and after 2.5months still bone hasnt joined and unable to walk God knows when will i be able to walk and ride my Himalayan So I bet for MX boots all the time A leg or foot injury can put you in a situation where u couldn’t even ride a heavy motorcycle for life
I bought Mototech Asphalt 2 last year, I didn't have much knowledge that time about riding gears, after riding 25k with it I found it's worth investment, I may go for ankle one after some time
I have been contemplating buying Tech 7 for some time but I couldn't figure out how many times there will be a use-case-scenario. Done with three seasons of Ladakh with my current TCX RE boots, they have been one of my top three picks in all my riding gear in terms of usage and protection. However, recently I just hit my passenger footpeg for some reason, so the back of the heel let's say.. mere hosh udh gaye with the pain that followed, I realised they are worn in probably and I am now in a fix whether to pick up tech 7 or TCX touring boots. I guess, i will retain these and also buy a tech 7 pair.
I think you can go for tucan gore tex it has more protection than tcx. Moreover one youtuber from Colorado he used those boots and it lasted 7 year and he did more than 100000 miles on it. It is still intact
@@nakuls003 You will have to look at online stores only considering the import situation we have now . Best to have a friend handcarry from US or Singapore.
umm I think one more point could be added here, that is very important nowadays is where to buy these boots from cause nowadays these boots import are banned in India.
i have the ankle length version of the tarmac adventure boot. its's best feature is the comfort while providing abrasion resistance but it's nowhere close to the stiffness needed for gnarly crashes on trails or during high-speed touring. best case is for city rides or leisurely Sunday breakfast rides
@@MadM0nkey yes it's decent protection but it's the cheapest I found for my budget with leather boots and buckle lock, very comfortable for beginner rider
I was watching a boot video where they tried to put weight on the upper section of the boot. Only the MX boots survived. It was an Australian guy I think with MX boots brand name starting with G. If you have money then get the MX boots. Adventure/touring boots feel like a sham cuz they only look like they'll provide the protection.
Great video. For a tourer, Jasveen's boot is great. It will do fine in most road crash scenarios. If you are trying anything stupid, always wear an enduro boot. Safety trumps comfort, always. Waterproof shoes should be avoided if you have to cross a water crossing - Ladakh type areas. Water will always enter the boot if the foot is submerged and a waterproof boot will take 3-4 days to dry. Waterproof boots only for rains.
The TCXs are no longer being imported into India thanks to the ISI requirement; for that matter no foreign brand is being imported into India since mid 2023. I think the larger conversation needed is availability of imported boots or which of the Indian manufacturers gives the closest amount of safety/protection. If there is no availability itself, the conversation of which category of boot is probably moot. Thanks anyway.
Good video, thanks for the insights
Such an important conversation, especially for new riders
@@medipallyshivashankar7295 thanks !
Guys, the premise of this video is flawed. Why can't a guy who can afford 50k boots buy a Royal Enfield? I have seen guys riding BMW GSs who wear 10k boots. The decision to buy boots is based on 1. Safety, 2. Comfort, 3. Price, in that order. Safety HAS to be the paramount concern. For touring (which is what 99.9% of the riders do), a good full touring boot is the way to go. Unfortunately, India is predominantly a hot country and wearing knee length touring boots is not always comfortable in summer conditions. There are several mid-length boots available which can work, but it won't protect as much as also won't be as waterproof. A waterproof boot with a Gore-Tex (or similar) lining a must for those rainy rides. As far as advice goes, buy the best you can afford from a recognized brand which has been certified by EN or similar standards as PPE motorcycle gear. P.S I own ankle length, sneaker type to full touring boots from TCX, Alpinestars, Dainese, Leatt etc.
1) Best middle ground may be the Toucan or Gaerne Dakar (maybe even the Gaerne GX1 if weight matters to u, although it's really an MX boot and not adv). that being said, you can never be too safe and MX boots are the safest. also it's not necessary that touring may not offer hazards similar to trails, especially in the mountains as anytime you go off into a ditch or down a slope, you are in the deep end of shitcreeek. There is only ONE use case where an Adv boot is better is when u need to go take a dump off the side of the road, especially on uneven ground. unless you have really good calf lower body muscles and no beer belly, shitting on raised haunches can be a spot of bother.
2) waterproof boots are a terrible idea, and u will know it once they take in ice cold water.. its much better to have waterprof and woolen socks instead. with some newspapers and silica gel , it's not very difficult to dry out boots that air out easy
3) Boots have to be number#2 gear we must spend good money on after the helmets... u just need to bump ur toes into ur coffee table to realize how fragile ur feet can be. no# 3 would be good gloves
@@MadM0nkey Totally agree ! Thanks for highlighting important points .
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For me offroading mostly consists of gravel roads,and dusty non paved roads. No technical stuff. Do i need to get a full lenght MX boot and knee braces? I currently use a Forma Adventure low boots and normal riding pant,jacket.
@@roshandeepak for such soft roading, Forma and a good riding pant is great. Although would recommend going for full length boots .
Hey jasveen!
On 5th of sept i got in a crash with my Himalayan 450 and in that accident i broke my tibia (shin bone) and got a titanium rod and after 2.5months still bone hasnt joined and unable to walk
God knows when will i be able to walk and ride my Himalayan
So I bet for MX boots all the time
A leg or foot injury can put you in a situation where u couldn’t even ride a heavy motorcycle for life
@@MotorheadIndia this painful to hear. I wish you a speedy recovery. I know its a tough phase but i am sure you will come out of this stronger.
I bought Mototech Asphalt 2 last year, I didn't have much knowledge that time about riding gears, after riding 25k with it I found it's worth investment, I may go for ankle one after some time
Fly racing fr5 for those who has slight low budget then alpinestars tech 7, down side hard to get.
MX boots for the win! Full safety always makes sense. I got the enduro Tech 7 which has better grip, waterproof and full safety.
@@TURBOSAINT_ thats the best combo. Can you please dm on insta . Want to know what price 😀
I have been contemplating buying Tech 7 for some time but I couldn't figure out how many times there will be a use-case-scenario. Done with three seasons of Ladakh with my current TCX RE boots, they have been one of my top three picks in all my riding gear in terms of usage and protection. However, recently I just hit my passenger footpeg for some reason, so the back of the heel let's say.. mere hosh udh gaye with the pain that followed, I realised they are worn in probably and I am now in a fix whether to pick up tech 7 or TCX touring boots. I guess, i will retain these and also buy a tech 7 pair.
I am exactly in the same boat after the “ Hosh udd gaye “ moment i mentioned - Looking to get Tech 7 Enduro.
I think you can go for tucan gore tex it has more protection than tcx. Moreover one youtuber from Colorado he used those boots and it lasted 7 year and he did more than 100000 miles on it. It is still intact
@@Adv_rider17 Thats a good option .
Bhaiya are trip machine boots good for daily rides and short tours or should I go for clan shoes because they are CE certified?
Go for Clan at the minimum. Trip machine boots i would mot feel riding in, more of a looker .
Thanks for the informative video. My question is - where do I buy all these fancier boots in NCR, online/offline suggestions both would work.
@@nakuls003 You will have to look at online stores only considering the import situation we have now . Best to have a friend handcarry from US or Singapore.
umm I think one more point could be added here, that is very important nowadays is where to buy these boots from cause nowadays these boots import are banned in India.
I have tarmac boots they cost 10k looks like tcx I feel good enough for starters, if want even more cheaper u got Raida explorer for 8k around
@@vishakr7194 this video is definitely not about looks , its about the getting a safe boot .
Raida is crap. Forma to start with, level 2 certified
i have the ankle length version of the tarmac adventure boot. its's best feature is the comfort while providing abrasion resistance but it's nowhere close to the stiffness needed for gnarly crashes on trails or during high-speed touring.
best case is for city rides or leisurely Sunday breakfast rides
@@ontheroad8149 haha 😂 true as sir told for starters
@@MadM0nkey yes it's decent protection but it's the cheapest I found for my budget with leather boots and buckle lock, very comfortable for beginner rider
I was watching a boot video where they tried to put weight on the upper section of the boot.
Only the MX boots survived.
It was an Australian guy I think with MX boots brand name starting with G.
If you have money then get the MX boots. Adventure/touring boots feel like a sham cuz they only look like they'll provide the protection.
@@o0giri0o thanks for highlighting that.. cheers !
Gaerna ??
Bro, i am also using a TCX drifter. Broke my securing buckles in a crash. Any idea where can i procure the spares? TIA
@@ramitkapoor1186 can you check with Pathpavers store in okhla delhi, they will guide you .
Bhai What is the name of T shirt of Rynox u wear
@@udaivirsingh8319 its the Rynox Offroad Jersey -
Try bmw enduro boots as well.
@@vishurao will consider them .. thanks
But will they work with the Triumph Jasveen rides?