Was looking for info about how much protection they offer compared to an mx boot or a dual sport boot and also how stiff the sole is for walking. I think every review should include this info first. Still wondering.
These are more on the dual sport boot side of protection rather than touring. VERY stiff, very solid sole very thick base. You don't want to walk in these. My only complaint is I can't get my pants over them, so being waterproof isn't all that in the rain if the rain can just drip down the pant. Very nicely made boots though...
Great overview. Would be helpful if you showed the flex of the sole, in all your boot reviews. A lot of folks are wondering in the comments, me too. Thanks
the front half or third does flex, even though it takes a bit of force. Dont get me wrong, this isn't going to protect you from impacts or anything that happens offroad, but it's definitely good enough for riding onroad. the complete upper third of the boot is useless. it doesn't really protect you from anything but thin twigs, but it will make you sweat unnecessarily. Since it doesn't have a third buckle, the top may open a bit if you are walking further than into McDonalds and back. I'd call it a motocross-lookalike short boot with an unnecessary sweat-appendix on top
that tread on them looks like it sucks if you're trying to pick up your bike on some loose dirt. I really wish that companies would make aggressive treads for their boots, kind of like a hicking boot would have.
How would you compare the protection of these boots compared to something like the tech 5 or tech 7. I've been looking for a good set of boots for on and off road riding on my 250 duel sport but I'm worried they dont have enough protection for those dedicated off road days. I'm a beginner rider so nothing to crazy but I do ride on trails and over some rocky sections. I'd really like a boot I can use for pushing myself offroad but also to be able to get off the bike and do some hiking, I like to take my bike to landmarks and national parks.
Chris, if you want a boot that can handle off-road and walking, then I would definitely recommend the Corozal or something similar like the Forma adventure. These offer good protection and a fair amount of support. The sole certainly isn't as stiff as the tech 5 or tech 7, but if you're a beginner rider, I don't think this will bother you at all. But when it comes to off the bike and walking, these are some of the best options. My first adv ride i was in some Fox mx boots and the entire time I wished I had a boot on better suited for walking. Hope this helps.-Chase
I would really like a size 16 boot for adv riding. I'm rocking tech 7s for 1200gs gravel roads. As well as xr650r on single track. Yes I can wrangle a pig through stuff that you wouldnt take a trials bike through because I'm 6"6 and 320. pounds. Moto boots suck for adv.
They had issues with that originally but said they made a running change to take care of it. I did notice a slight clicking noise when I wore these just before the video. - Chase
Got them , love them, wish I had more time to use them.
I own these boots the shorter version i love them.very good to walk around .very good to change gears.not as stiff as dirt bike boots.
Was looking for info about how much protection they offer compared to an mx boot or a dual sport boot and also how stiff the sole is for walking. I think every review should include this info first. Still wondering.
These are more on the dual sport boot side of protection rather than touring. VERY stiff, very solid sole very thick base. You don't want to walk in these. My only complaint is I can't get my pants over them, so being waterproof isn't all that in the rain if the rain can just drip down the pant. Very nicely made boots though...
I have a pair of them.the short ones.best pair of boots I ever owned.worth the money.
Did you mention how stiff the sole is? A soft sole is exhausting if you are standing a lot!
Great overview. Would be helpful if you showed the flex of the sole, in all your boot reviews. A lot of folks are wondering in the comments, me too. Thanks
the front half or third does flex, even though it takes a bit of force.
Dont get me wrong, this isn't going to protect you from impacts or anything that happens offroad, but it's definitely good enough for riding onroad.
the complete upper third of the boot is useless. it doesn't really protect you from anything but thin twigs, but it will make you sweat unnecessarily.
Since it doesn't have a third buckle, the top may open a bit if you are walking further than into McDonalds and back.
I'd call it a motocross-lookalike short boot with an unnecessary sweat-appendix on top
Best boots I've ever owned👍👍
glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
what size do you wear coopering to lets say adidas or nike sneakers?
@@djchino The are exactly the same 11-11
@@KnOck.Kn0ck thanks for the reply
I have the belize which is the same boot just shorter, awesome boots for the money.
Glad to hear you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting-Chase
@@rmatvmc same here great boots the belize are
I wonder how come these off road companies don't make regular work boots, you know if they did the boots would be sweet
Great and informative review. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
that tread on them looks like it sucks if you're trying to pick up your bike on some loose dirt. I really wish that companies would make aggressive treads for their boots, kind of like a hicking boot would have.
11" foot length...Alpine site shows 11.6" length for size 11. Get the size 11?
How you grip the bike with boots when your pants are over the boot?
These look pretty nice
How would you compare the protection of these boots compared to something like the tech 5 or tech 7.
I've been looking for a good set of boots for on and off road riding on my 250 duel sport but I'm worried they dont have enough protection for those dedicated off road days. I'm a beginner rider so nothing to crazy but I do ride on trails and over some rocky sections. I'd really like a boot I can use for pushing myself offroad but also to be able to get off the bike and do some hiking, I like to take my bike to landmarks and national parks.
Chris, if you want a boot that can handle off-road and walking, then I would definitely recommend the Corozal or something similar like the Forma adventure. These offer good protection and a fair amount of support. The sole certainly isn't as stiff as the tech 5 or tech 7, but if you're a beginner rider, I don't think this will bother you at all. But when it comes to off the bike and walking, these are some of the best options. My first adv ride i was in some Fox mx boots and the entire time I wished I had a boot on better suited for walking. Hope this helps.-Chase
I use these for summer riding and in the winter on my snowbike , very happy with the boots
The blade slider is exactly where ma Tech 5 did break
I would really like a size 16 boot for adv riding. I'm rocking tech 7s for 1200gs gravel roads. As well as xr650r on single track. Yes I can wrangle a pig through stuff that you wouldnt take a trials bike through because I'm 6"6 and 320. pounds. Moto boots suck for adv.
Do these squeak when you walk in them?
They had issues with that originally but said they made a running change to take care of it. I did notice a slight clicking noise when I wore these just before the video. - Chase
@@rmatvmc small dab of silicone in the edges/sides of opening fix the click
Are they REALLY waterproof? I want to see that tested because generally they LIE about that.
Anybody know how they fit with over the boot pants ?
Thanks
I can't get my pants over them, even with the velcro spread all the way.
@@NotFromConcentrate Thanks! Even though it took a year I appreciate the info LOL Will have to try different pair
can you review the Yamaha TTR 230 i want one and im 5'1