Boots with grip?

[dafydd roberts]

Every time I go to ride some of the more “extreme tracks” I find that if I get off the bike to help pull other bikes up I can hardly stand, so was thinking of getting some boots with some tread like and ATV boot? Recommendations Have got some tech 7’s at the moment.

Also what are the dangers of having a boot with grip compared to a flat boot like most Motocross boots?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Every time I go to ride some of the more “extreme tracks” I find that if I get off the bike to help pull other bikes up I can hardly stand, so was thinking of getting some boots with some tread like and ATV boot? Recommendations Have got some tech 7’s at the moment.

Also what are the dangers of having a boot with grip compared to a flat boot like most Motocross boots?

It's more that a boot with tread doesn't slide across the surface when you're foot out sliding mate...most enduro orientated boots have tread!

[dafydd roberts]

It's more that a boot with tread doesn't slide across the surface when you're foot out sliding mate...most enduro orientated boots have tread!

As I said I have the tech7 that are an enduro boot and have no grip at all.

[Crasherfromwayback]

As I said I have the tech7 that are an enduro boot and have no grip at all.

I could be well wrong (it's happened many times before)...but think you'll find your tech 7's have a moto-x sole on them mate. And enduro boot sole is much like a work boot type sole...think knobly ture. A moto-x sole normally has 'plates' that are desigened to slide over things...but offer a lil grip if you're trying to walk.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Alpinestars site out...and have a look at the tech 3 all terrain boot...you can just see the sole profile...tread...grip! Tech 7 = flat moto-x sole.

[jim.cox]

NZ Army combat boots work well for me

[dafydd roberts]

Alpinestars site out...and have a look at the tech 3 all terrain boot...you can just see the sole profile...tread...grip! Tech 7 = flat moto-x sole.

Was thinking something like this.
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/OG/2009_Thor_Motocross_Quadrant_ATV_Boots.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cyclebiker.com/motorcycle-products/8-motorcycle/1424-thor-motocross-quadrant-atv-boots&h=600&w=600&sz=42&tbnid=uR5lIXXG_6pXUM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Datv%2Bboots&hl=en&usg=__qYgj2R9Xm1JtI-CsRqWNCgBHNB8=&ei=p2R2SvTRGI3EsQPJvY3pCA&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=5&ct=image

[Crasherfromwayback]

Was thinking something like this.
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Yep...that's what you'll be needing!

[dafydd roberts]

Yep...that's what you'll be needing!

But not sure how safe it would be to ride a 2 wheeler in something with so much grip? Suppose it may be ok on the slow going stuff.

[jt119]

As I said I have the tech7 that are an enduro boot and have no grip at all.were you ride ya need spikes and a bloody pick axe

[Crasherfromwayback]

But not sure how safe it would be to ride a 2 wheeler in something with so much grip? Suppose it may be ok on the slow going stuff.

Like most things involving motorcycles mate...everything is always a bit of a compromise! The boots you've got are no good for grip on slippery hills etc...but great for sliding your foot across the ground...the others the opp!

Maybe you need two pairs of boots!

[jim.cox]

were you ride ya need spikes and a bloody pick axe

I've got an old pair of climber's crampons you can borrow :)

[scott411]

most of the off road boots sold now are flat sold, you have to go to a trails type boot or an ATV boot for the chunky sole, Gearne do a good trails boot but it will not have the ankle protection of a tech 7,
most of the ATV boots sold are of the lower end, (tech 3's as an example but both thor and fly do a atv boot as part of there range).

as Pete (crasher) puts above, it will be a compromise to get something that gives you traction when walking,

[IIIRII]

http://www.mountainguides.co.uk/cart/images/crampons.jpg

[oldskool]

http://www.mountainguides.co.uk/cart/images/crampons.jpg
How did you find that? I googled boots crampon and came up with this...

[SpikedPunch]

How did you find that? I googled boots crampon and came up with this...

Are those for river crossings?:laugh:

[Assasin]

How did you find that? I googled boots crampon and came up with this...

Hilarious :Offtopic:

[cheese]

I got some W2's and they have good grip. Think I'm heading out this weekend with you, I'll show you. They were cheap too and have lasted very well.

[tommorth]

my experiance with boots with grip is that if theres mud or wet dirt the tread just acts as a mud collector and you end up a few inches taller with heavy feet and still no grip.

[cheese]

Hmm maybe just get a dremel or grinder and cut some tread patterns in your boots?

[K6K]

The trials riders use a boot that is a lot softer, without a steel cap but they are made to grip slippery riverbed rocks for example when they prewalk their sections.

http://www.trialsnz.com/Default.asp?Page=334

Less protection in the shins, a bit shorter but a lot more comfortable for walking. They would be alright in the gnarly slow stuff. A couple of guys I rode with in Hawaii were on trials bikes and they used them, they didn't do a lot of walking or stopping though, they just rode over everything.

[dafydd roberts]

my experiance with boots with grip is that if theres mud or wet dirt the tread just acts as a mud collector and you end up a few inches taller with heavy feet and still no grip.

Ye true was thinking about that.

[A&R]

How did you find that? I googled boots crampon and came up with this...

Ha....Ha.... ha.... I like them.:done: Trouble is if you jumped off with them on you never get back on a again!:blink: You'd be stuck all day in the same spot!

[takitimu]

Every time I go to ride some of the more “extreme tracks” I find that if I get off the bike to help pull other bikes up I can hardly stand, so was thinking of getting some boots with some tread like and ATV boot? Recommendations Have got some tech 7’s at the moment.

Also what are the dangers of having a boot with grip compared to a flat boot like most Motocross boots?

I had a pair of Sidi's like Birchy's , I thought they were not bad, surprising traction, certainly better than the Gaerne SG10's in the mud, not perfect, but a good compromise.