Boot ?'s

[Sandlizard]

I'm getting ready to buy some new boots. I have Alpine Stars motocross boots and they seem to limit my mobility at the dunes. I have been wearing my Sidi sportbike boots and Icon's (Look like work boots) but they get filled with sand I can't get rid of when I ride the street. Is there a specific A.T.V. boot that can give me the coverage, and protection of a MX boot? And still flex?

[reded]

I'm getting ready to buy some new boots. I have Alpine Stars motocross boots and they seem to limit my mobility at the dunes. I have been wearing my Sidi sportbike boots and Icon's (Look like work boots) but they get filled with sand I can't get rid of when I ride the street. Is there a specific A.T.V. boot that can give me the coverage, and protection of a MX boot? And still flex?

 

Don't know if you've seen them, but a lot of companies are making a half boot now. They are popular for adults who race 50's. I believe they come just above the ankle and look exactly like the lower portion of an MX boot. They should provide all the mobility you're looking for while still protecting your ankle and foot.

[Sandlizard]

That was an option I was looking into, thanks for the advice. I have almost decided on Sidi Discovery boots. Anyone own some?

[locogato11283]

i thought the point of riding boots was to limit mobility of your ankle and foot to keep it from getting hurt. i have alpinestar tech 6's and they are really broke in and flex well but still keep my ankles in place. what kind of mobility do you need as long as you can shift and brake??

[reded]

i thought the point of riding boots was to limit mobility of your ankle and foot to keep it from getting hurt. i have alpinestar tech 6's and they are really broke in and flex well but still keep my ankles in place. what kind of mobility do you need as long as you can shift and brake??

 

I believe that is precisely the point of the half boot, plenty of flex and keeps the ankles in place without needing to be broken in. I can't speak for A'Stars Tech 6, but my Tech 8's suck on quads. They pinch and bind due to the cramped riding position that a quad affords. Bikes are a completely different story, maybe due to the fact that the boots were designed for motorcycle riders. I think the half boot could work out well for many ATV riders. Don't knock it till ya try it.

Edited July 27, 2006 by reded

[Sandlizard]

I ended up going with Thor's. I love them! perfect for the dunes.

[ClimbAnyHill]

I ended up going with Thor's. I love them! perfect for the dunes.

Post a link, let's see what you got?

[KlotzBanshee]

I have some Alpinestars Tech 7s. They were a little too stiff at first and I wasn't sure I would like them. After one season of brake in they loosened up and now I won't ride in anything else.

[Judge1]

I ended up going with Thor's. I love them! perfect for the dunes.

 

I took you 5 years to decide on a pair of boots?

[SandmanPNW]

I took you 5 years to decide on a pair of boots?

 

That is some funny stuff right there

[KickStartMyHeart]

Nike air max's for me! I hate boots

[Snopczynski]

I have a pair of sidi crossfires and they kick ass for flexibility in an mx style boot.

[bansheesrtoys]

i have a pair of arc 240 boots, cheaper vision of a garde and sidi boots. they pivot at the ankle. I love these boot.

[camatv]

i like a cheapo pair of hiking boots. been thinking about the thor's i have a set of the other brand and they were just so weird fitting. like those guys have feet teh size of the side of my hand just too damn skinny. my mx boots were the alpinestar "moon boots" the weird looking ones with big fat ass insoles i LOVED them. nice and wide...

[KickStartMyHeart]

Im tellin ya, just use an old pair of tennis shoes. If you're worried about ur feet falling off and getting hung up in the tires you need to learn how to ride. Juuuuust sayin.