IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MOTOCROSS BOOT
There are many different compromises in making a good boot. A good boot provides impact protection, comfort, flexibility, traction and good looks. How can you choose the best boot when there are so many choices? That is why there are so many boots to choose from. The MXA wrecking crew decided to try some of the most popular boots on the market.
WHAT CRITERIA DID WE LOOK AT?
Price: How much do they cost? The eleven boots cover the spectrum from $140 to $560. It may seem that you can’t judge a $140 boot by the same criteria as a $500 boot, but that is the only thing you can do. They are designed and expected to do the same things. The differences come in materials, durability and extras.
Height: Measured from the heel of the insole to the top of the boot. There are no qualitative advantages to either tall or short boots.
Toe box/shifting: How much room does the boot leave for shifting, and how sensitive is the feel?
Weight: One boot, measured in pounds.
Sizing: Compared to a standard size ten shoe.
Buckles: Length, closure and construction.
Break-in: How quickly the boot begins to reveal its flexibility and comfort.
Padding/insole: Comfort and quality of the boot’s interior.
Sole: We analyzed the sole’s grip, hardness, construction and ability to be replaced.
Bootie: Yes or no.
Protection/support: Its armor coating.
Bike interface: In this category, we look for the tactile feel of using brakes and the shifter, any issues in the way the boot fits against the frame, and any parts of the boot that could catch on a shroud or protrusion.
Colors: Single colors are listed individually, and two-tone boots are listed with a slash (i.e. red/white).
Sizes: Do they have your size? All sizes are full sizes, except where noted (i.e. 9.5).
Contact: Who can you call?
Web: Where to get more info.
O’NEAL CLUTCH
Price: $179.99.
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Moderate-size toe box and standard materials make for adequate shifting feel.
Weight: 4.35 pounds.
Sizing: Very large. Consider purchasing the next size down.
Buckles: Good. Simple, reliable design, but the actuation of the buckles is fairly stiff. Once buckled, they definitely stay put. The straps have plenty of adjustment.
Break-in: Fairly comfortable after the first 15-minute ride. Broken in after the first day.
Padding/insole: Minimal padding, yet still comfortable interior, in part due to roominess.
Sole: Multilayered rubber sole is hard and offers decent traction.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Injection-molded plastic on the shin, ankle, calf and toe (plus a metal shank in the sole).
Bike interface: Leather heat shield and flush shape around the foot fits nicely with the bike.
Colors: Black, white and silver.
Sizes: 7 through 13 (14 and 15 available in black only).
Contact: (800) 326-6325.
Web: www.oneal.com
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Moderate-size toe box and standard materials make for adequate shifting feel.
Weight: 4.35 pounds.
Sizing: Very large. Consider purchasing the next size down.
Buckles: Good. Simple, reliable design, but the actuation of the buckles is fairly stiff. Once buckled, they definitely stay put. The straps have plenty of adjustment.
Break-in: Fairly comfortable after the first 15-minute ride. Broken in after the first day.
Padding/insole: Minimal padding, yet still comfortable interior, in part due to roominess.
Sole: Multilayered rubber sole is hard and offers decent traction.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Injection-molded plastic on the shin, ankle, calf and toe (plus a metal shank in the sole).
Bike interface: Leather heat shield and flush shape around the foot fits nicely with the bike.
Colors: Black, white and silver.
Sizes: 7 through 13 (14 and 15 available in black only).
Contact: (800) 326-6325.
Web: www.oneal.com
GAERNE SG12
Price: $559.99 (most expensive boot in test).
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Very slim with very positive, accurate shifting feel.
Weight: 4.75 pounds (heaviest boot in test).
Sizing: Very large. You’ll probably want one size smaller than usual.
Buckles: Very good. Easy to actuate, simple and reliable. The buckle straps offer enough room for most, but those with fat calves and/or thick shin protection may not have enough adjustment. Luckily, the shin plate has multiple positions and more room can be created.
Break-in: Very good. Comfortable after just a few minutes and broken in after the first 15-minute ride.
Padding/insole: Very plush, comfortable interior and high-quality insoles.
Sole: Dual composite, anti-shock rubber, offers great grip and maintains excellent durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thermoplastic exterior provides solid impact protection. Pivot and structure provide great lateral support while maintaining freedom of natural movement.
Bike interface: The “double-stage” pivot design allows for natural movement. The entire inner side is rubber, flat in shape and fits nicely against the side of the bike.
Colors: Black, white or black with either green, blue, orange or red upper.
Sizes: 6 through 14.
Contact: (800) 426-0213.
Web: www.gaerne.com
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Very slim with very positive, accurate shifting feel.
Weight: 4.75 pounds (heaviest boot in test).
Sizing: Very large. You’ll probably want one size smaller than usual.
Buckles: Very good. Easy to actuate, simple and reliable. The buckle straps offer enough room for most, but those with fat calves and/or thick shin protection may not have enough adjustment. Luckily, the shin plate has multiple positions and more room can be created.
Break-in: Very good. Comfortable after just a few minutes and broken in after the first 15-minute ride.
Padding/insole: Very plush, comfortable interior and high-quality insoles.
Sole: Dual composite, anti-shock rubber, offers great grip and maintains excellent durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thermoplastic exterior provides solid impact protection. Pivot and structure provide great lateral support while maintaining freedom of natural movement.
Bike interface: The “double-stage” pivot design allows for natural movement. The entire inner side is rubber, flat in shape and fits nicely against the side of the bike.
Colors: Black, white or black with either green, blue, orange or red upper.
Sizes: 6 through 14.
Contact: (800) 426-0213.
Web: www.gaerne.com
ALPINESTARS TECH 10
Price: $579.99.
Height: 14-1/2 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Very slim toe box. Minimal material on top of the foot and bootie makes for precise feel.
Weight: 4.55 pounds.
Sizing: Small. The inner bootie makes for a tight fit. Half-size wearers will want to size up.
Buckles: Good. Three buckles (instead of the traditional four), with reverse buckles on the bottom, worked well in our testing, but we’ve seen these buckles come loose. The strap length won’t accommodate large legs and large knee protection.
Break-in: Very good. Quick break-in and comfortable after the first 15-minute ride.
Padding/insole: Inner bootie gives a very snug, supported feel.
Sole: Great grip and feel when new, but they wear out fairly quickly.
Bootie: Yes.
Protection/support: Polyurethane shell guards the toes, foot, heel, ankle, calf and shin, with extra-hard material in the toe box, heel and Achilles’ tendon areas. The rigid base and ankle-supporting bootie provide great support.
Bike interface: Double-hinge feature allows for free natural movement and accurate shifting feel. Polyurethane panels on the inside of the boots are designed to grip the bike and resist heat and wear.
Colors: Black, black/gold, black/green, blue/white, red, red/white, silver, white and white/black.
Sizes: 7 through 14.
Contact: (800) 727-8277.
Web: www.alpinestars.com
Height: 14-1/2 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Very slim toe box. Minimal material on top of the foot and bootie makes for precise feel.
Weight: 4.55 pounds.
Sizing: Small. The inner bootie makes for a tight fit. Half-size wearers will want to size up.
Buckles: Good. Three buckles (instead of the traditional four), with reverse buckles on the bottom, worked well in our testing, but we’ve seen these buckles come loose. The strap length won’t accommodate large legs and large knee protection.
Break-in: Very good. Quick break-in and comfortable after the first 15-minute ride.
Padding/insole: Inner bootie gives a very snug, supported feel.
Sole: Great grip and feel when new, but they wear out fairly quickly.
Bootie: Yes.
Protection/support: Polyurethane shell guards the toes, foot, heel, ankle, calf and shin, with extra-hard material in the toe box, heel and Achilles’ tendon areas. The rigid base and ankle-supporting bootie provide great support.
Bike interface: Double-hinge feature allows for free natural movement and accurate shifting feel. Polyurethane panels on the inside of the boots are designed to grip the bike and resist heat and wear.
Colors: Black, black/gold, black/green, blue/white, red, red/white, silver, white and white/black.
Sizes: 7 through 14.
Contact: (800) 727-8277.
Web: www.alpinestars.com
SIDI SR CROSSFIRE
Price: $500.
Height: 14-5/8 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Slim and very low profile. Flexibility of the boot makes for great shifting feel, but rigidity of exterior makes it a little tougher to know when your foot is in contact.
Weight: 4.25 pounds (the flexibility and size make them feel even lighter).
Sizing: Small. Snug and more European fit. There is less room all around for the front of the foot. Consider going up a size if you have wide feet.
Buckles: Very good. The unique clasping design is very reliable. The buckle straps are extra long.
Break-in: Excellent. Practically already broken in on the shelf. You could wear a new pair every time you go out onto the track.
Padding/insole: The overall thin profile of the boot is made possible, in part, by thin interior padding. The insole is also minimal, and the interior feel is firm but adequately comfortable.
Sole: Good durability, good traction, and best of all they can be replaced by anyone with a screwdriver. The soles are very hard, however, and transmit more vibration from the footpegs.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: The extra-hard plastic exterior offers good impact protection, especially for having minimal material. The “dual flex” system does a good job of allowing movement only fore and aft, and not laterally.
Bike interface: The super slim design makes the foot rest area seem roomy. However, the plastic is somewhat vulnerable to melting on exposed exhaust pipes (and we have seen it happen).
Colors: Black, white, red/white, blue/white and orange/white.
Sizes: 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11, 11.5, 12 and 13 (only boot in test with half sizes).
Contact: (619) 401-4100.
Web: www.sidisport.com
Height: 14-5/8 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Excellent. Slim and very low profile. Flexibility of the boot makes for great shifting feel, but rigidity of exterior makes it a little tougher to know when your foot is in contact.
Weight: 4.25 pounds (the flexibility and size make them feel even lighter).
Sizing: Small. Snug and more European fit. There is less room all around for the front of the foot. Consider going up a size if you have wide feet.
Buckles: Very good. The unique clasping design is very reliable. The buckle straps are extra long.
Break-in: Excellent. Practically already broken in on the shelf. You could wear a new pair every time you go out onto the track.
Padding/insole: The overall thin profile of the boot is made possible, in part, by thin interior padding. The insole is also minimal, and the interior feel is firm but adequately comfortable.
Sole: Good durability, good traction, and best of all they can be replaced by anyone with a screwdriver. The soles are very hard, however, and transmit more vibration from the footpegs.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: The extra-hard plastic exterior offers good impact protection, especially for having minimal material. The “dual flex” system does a good job of allowing movement only fore and aft, and not laterally.
Bike interface: The super slim design makes the foot rest area seem roomy. However, the plastic is somewhat vulnerable to melting on exposed exhaust pipes (and we have seen it happen).
Colors: Black, white, red/white, blue/white and orange/white.
Sizes: 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11, 11.5, 12 and 13 (only boot in test with half sizes).
Contact: (619) 401-4100.
Web: www.sidisport.com
SIXSIXONE FLIGHT
Price: $299.95.
Height: 15-3/8 inches
Toe box/shifting: Very good. Low profile with moderately hard materials on top
Weight: 4.05 pounds.
Sizing: Large. Just a skosh more room on the inside.
Buckles: Very good. Simple and reliable, they line up well and offer plenty of room for knee braces or fat legs.
Break-in: Excellent. Comfortable after the first 15 minutes of practice and truly broken in by the end of the day.
Padding/insole: Comfortable padding and interior. The insole is adequate when new, but will wear out before the rest of the boot.
Sole: Good compromise of grip and durability; soft enough to grip, but hard enough to last a while.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thermoplastic polyurethane exterior with an open-cavity design on the shin protects well against impacts from rocks while external structure provides solid ankle support.
Bike interface: Flat inner side fits well against the bike. Relatively small heat shield leaves a lot of exposed plastic, but the plastic doesn’t melt as easily as some others.
Colors: White, rad/white and rad/cyan.
Sizes: 7 through 13.
Contact: (888) 520-4888.
Web: www.sixsixone.com
Height: 15-3/8 inches
Toe box/shifting: Very good. Low profile with moderately hard materials on top
Weight: 4.05 pounds.
Sizing: Large. Just a skosh more room on the inside.
Buckles: Very good. Simple and reliable, they line up well and offer plenty of room for knee braces or fat legs.
Break-in: Excellent. Comfortable after the first 15 minutes of practice and truly broken in by the end of the day.
Padding/insole: Comfortable padding and interior. The insole is adequate when new, but will wear out before the rest of the boot.
Sole: Good compromise of grip and durability; soft enough to grip, but hard enough to last a while.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thermoplastic polyurethane exterior with an open-cavity design on the shin protects well against impacts from rocks while external structure provides solid ankle support.
Bike interface: Flat inner side fits well against the bike. Relatively small heat shield leaves a lot of exposed plastic, but the plastic doesn’t melt as easily as some others.
Colors: White, rad/white and rad/cyan.
Sizes: 7 through 13.
Contact: (888) 520-4888.
Web: www.sixsixone.com
NO FEAR TROPHEE
Price: $149.95 ($159.95 Special Edition).
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Fair. Somewhat large toe box for a little less shifting room.
Weight: 4.05 pounds.
Sizing: Large. Roomy inside.
Buckles: Good. Extra-long straps, two slots (and therefore two points of leverage), and a stiff closure when new.
Break-in: Good. Comfortable after the first moto and truly broken in after the first day.
Padding/insole: Very plush padding and very comfortable inside.
Sole: Provides a moderately rigid base and good traction with the pegs
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thick exterior pads against roost and collisions. Adequate lateral support when new, but can break down over time as boot becomes more flexible.
Bike interface: Inner side has leather heat shield and very few corners to snag. The foot area of the boot is fat and offers a little less room to move around on the footpegs.
Colors: Black, white and Special Edition.
Sizes: 6 through 14.
Contact: (877) 796-7842.
Web: www.nofear.com
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Fair. Somewhat large toe box for a little less shifting room.
Weight: 4.05 pounds.
Sizing: Large. Roomy inside.
Buckles: Good. Extra-long straps, two slots (and therefore two points of leverage), and a stiff closure when new.
Break-in: Good. Comfortable after the first moto and truly broken in after the first day.
Padding/insole: Very plush padding and very comfortable inside.
Sole: Provides a moderately rigid base and good traction with the pegs
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Thick exterior pads against roost and collisions. Adequate lateral support when new, but can break down over time as boot becomes more flexible.
Bike interface: Inner side has leather heat shield and very few corners to snag. The foot area of the boot is fat and offers a little less room to move around on the footpegs.
Colors: Black, white and Special Edition.
Sizes: 6 through 14.
Contact: (877) 796-7842.
Web: www.nofear.com
THOR QUADRANT
Price: $149.95.
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Fair. A bit bulkier around the foot for a little less shifting room. After a few rides when the boot really loosens up, shifting improves.
Weight: 4.15 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Good size and all-around fit.
Buckles: Good. Bulky, but functional, with a reverse buckle on bottom and adequate strap length.
Break-in: A little stiff for the first few motos and fully broken in during the second ride.
Padding/insole: Nice interior padding, but insole has a tendency to become displaced.
Sole: Adequate grip and durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Moderate protection against impacts. Firm structure provides a supportive feeling.
Bike interface: Leather heat shield on inner side, somewhat bulkier feeling foot area on the controls.
Colors: Red, white and black.
Sizes: 6 through 13 (red and white), 6 through 15 (black).
Contact: Your local dealer.
Web: www.thormx.com
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Fair. A bit bulkier around the foot for a little less shifting room. After a few rides when the boot really loosens up, shifting improves.
Weight: 4.15 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Good size and all-around fit.
Buckles: Good. Bulky, but functional, with a reverse buckle on bottom and adequate strap length.
Break-in: A little stiff for the first few motos and fully broken in during the second ride.
Padding/insole: Nice interior padding, but insole has a tendency to become displaced.
Sole: Adequate grip and durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Moderate protection against impacts. Firm structure provides a supportive feeling.
Bike interface: Leather heat shield on inner side, somewhat bulkier feeling foot area on the controls.
Colors: Red, white and black.
Sizes: 6 through 13 (red and white), 6 through 15 (black).
Contact: Your local dealer.
Web: www.thormx.com
FOX F3
Price: $189.99.
Height: 14-3/4 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Medium-height toe box.
Weight: 4.45 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Accurate sizing.
Buckles: Good, sleek design. They work well, but as they wear over time, they rely on strap tension to snap closed.
Break-in: Definitely on the stiff side, the Fox F3 boots take a full day of riding and walking around in the pits to break in.
Padding/insole: Not a lot of padding on the upper, but good plush padding around the foot and ankle.
Sole: Good traction, good durability and rigid. It offers a supportive base in case of hard landings.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Padding and exterior material are on the thin side, but the open cavity over the shin and solid materials make for a
fairly protective boot against collisions. Overall, the structure is stiff and provides great support against side movements.
Bike interface: Flat-shaped inner side with large leather panel and a slightly larger area around the foot.
Colors: Black and white.
Sizes: 8 through 14.
Contact: (888) 772-2242.
Web: www.foxhead.com
Height: 14-3/4 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Medium-height toe box.
Weight: 4.45 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Accurate sizing.
Buckles: Good, sleek design. They work well, but as they wear over time, they rely on strap tension to snap closed.
Break-in: Definitely on the stiff side, the Fox F3 boots take a full day of riding and walking around in the pits to break in.
Padding/insole: Not a lot of padding on the upper, but good plush padding around the foot and ankle.
Sole: Good traction, good durability and rigid. It offers a supportive base in case of hard landings.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Padding and exterior material are on the thin side, but the open cavity over the shin and solid materials make for a
fairly protective boot against collisions. Overall, the structure is stiff and provides great support against side movements.
Bike interface: Flat-shaped inner side with large leather panel and a slightly larger area around the foot.
Colors: Black and white.
Sizes: 8 through 14.
Contact: (888) 772-2242.
Web: www.foxhead.com
AXO PRIME
Price: $274.99.
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Very good. Low toe box height, with ridges on top to grip the shifter.
Weight: 4.70 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Accurate sizing.
Buckles: Good. AXO’s buckles function well and accommodate a wide range when new. However, they can become difficult to buckle as they get older.
Break-in: It took two 15-minute motos to get our Primes completely broken in.
Padding/insole: Comfortable but somewhat sparse padding on the interior. Flimsy insoles can come out accidentally with your foot.
Sole: Good traction, adequate durability and good rigidity.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Extra material around the ankle area for support.
Bike interface: Inner side of the boot sits flush against the bike with no corners to catch.
Colors: Black and white.
Sizes: 5 through 14.
Contact: (877) 296-7223.
Web: www.axo.com
Height: 15 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Very good. Low toe box height, with ridges on top to grip the shifter.
Weight: 4.70 pounds.
Sizing: Spot on. Accurate sizing.
Buckles: Good. AXO’s buckles function well and accommodate a wide range when new. However, they can become difficult to buckle as they get older.
Break-in: It took two 15-minute motos to get our Primes completely broken in.
Padding/insole: Comfortable but somewhat sparse padding on the interior. Flimsy insoles can come out accidentally with your foot.
Sole: Good traction, adequate durability and good rigidity.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Extra material around the ankle area for support.
Bike interface: Inner side of the boot sits flush against the bike with no corners to catch.
Colors: Black and white.
Sizes: 5 through 14.
Contact: (877) 296-7223.
Web: www.axo.com
TCX PRO 2
Price: $359.99.
Height: 14-1/4 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Hard top limits shifter feel, but flexibility of the medium-height toe box leaves plenty of room for accurate shifting.
Weight: 4.7 pounds.
Sizing: Small. Snug sizing of boot and inner bootie. Fit and feel of the bootie is a little different, however, and some testers complained that the fit was a little tight in the heel area.
Buckles: Poor. Easy to adjust, but they also pull out of the boot easily.
Break-in: Good. Quick. They were broken in by the second moto.
Padding/insole: Soft, comfortable gel padding in the bootie. Insole is thin, but combines with the bootie for a supportive base.
Sole: Dual-compound sole features a unique pattern. Boot has a rigid, supportive base.
Bootie: Yes.
Protection/support: Good impact protection everywhere except the front of ankle area. Instead of a pivot, the TCX utilizes a complex plug-in system that limits side-to-side movement but allows fore and aft movement. It’s very complicated in the ankle area.
Bike interface: Bulky where the ankle contacts the bike. Some issues with the multiple plastic pieces hooking on the frame.
Colors: White, silver and black.
Sizes: 5 through 14.
Contact: Your local dealer.
Web: www.tcxboots.com
Height: 14-1/4 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Hard top limits shifter feel, but flexibility of the medium-height toe box leaves plenty of room for accurate shifting.
Weight: 4.7 pounds.
Sizing: Small. Snug sizing of boot and inner bootie. Fit and feel of the bootie is a little different, however, and some testers complained that the fit was a little tight in the heel area.
Buckles: Poor. Easy to adjust, but they also pull out of the boot easily.
Break-in: Good. Quick. They were broken in by the second moto.
Padding/insole: Soft, comfortable gel padding in the bootie. Insole is thin, but combines with the bootie for a supportive base.
Sole: Dual-compound sole features a unique pattern. Boot has a rigid, supportive base.
Bootie: Yes.
Protection/support: Good impact protection everywhere except the front of ankle area. Instead of a pivot, the TCX utilizes a complex plug-in system that limits side-to-side movement but allows fore and aft movement. It’s very complicated in the ankle area.
Bike interface: Bulky where the ankle contacts the bike. Some issues with the multiple plastic pieces hooking on the frame.
Colors: White, silver and black.
Sizes: 5 through 14.
Contact: Your local dealer.
Web: www.tcxboots.com
MSR MXT
Price: $139.95 (least expensive boot in test).
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Medium-sized with firm materials for an adequate shifting feel.
Weight: 3.95 pounds (lightest boot in test).
Sizing: Large. Check the size before you purchase the MXT.
Buckles: Fair. The extra slot for the strap and extra length of the strap are nice. The buckles on our boot functioned well, but their pivot point seemed flimsy.
Break-in: Good. Move freely after a couple 15-minute rides. When the boots are bent to the extreme (in a crouch, for example) the material on top of the foot can fold in and stab you.
Padding/insole: Comfortable, plush padding in the interior, somewhat thin but cushy insole.
Sole: On the softer side. Good traction and fair durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Solid exterior and firm materials provide good protection against collisions and good overall support while the boot is relatively new. Over time, the boot will start to flex a little more.
Bike interface: The conservatively sized leather heat shield on top of the inner side does an adequate job with the heat of four-stroke exhausts, but if you’re a two-stroke guy or don’t run a heat shield on your head pipe, the bottom portion of the right boot can melt.
Colors: Black, white and gray.
Sizes: 7 through 14.
Contact: (951) 340-3301.
Web: www.msrmx.com
Height: 14 inches.
Toe box/shifting: Good. Medium-sized with firm materials for an adequate shifting feel.
Weight: 3.95 pounds (lightest boot in test).
Sizing: Large. Check the size before you purchase the MXT.
Buckles: Fair. The extra slot for the strap and extra length of the strap are nice. The buckles on our boot functioned well, but their pivot point seemed flimsy.
Break-in: Good. Move freely after a couple 15-minute rides. When the boots are bent to the extreme (in a crouch, for example) the material on top of the foot can fold in and stab you.
Padding/insole: Comfortable, plush padding in the interior, somewhat thin but cushy insole.
Sole: On the softer side. Good traction and fair durability.
Bootie: No.
Protection/support: Solid exterior and firm materials provide good protection against collisions and good overall support while the boot is relatively new. Over time, the boot will start to flex a little more.
Bike interface: The conservatively sized leather heat shield on top of the inner side does an adequate job with the heat of four-stroke exhausts, but if you’re a two-stroke guy or don’t run a heat shield on your head pipe, the bottom portion of the right boot can melt.
Colors: Black, white and gray.
Sizes: 7 through 14.
Contact: (951) 340-3301.
Web: www.msrmx.com
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