Boots for adventure riding?

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd October 2011, 12:19

I use Forma ATV boots. These were pretty much the same as Diadora Mud boots. These have a waterproof membrane inside.

Sidi Crossfires, & TCX Infinity (& their BMW counterparts) are also supposed to be good. You lose a little of the protection of an MX boot, for some ability to walk, & a reasonable tread in the soles.

Just don't go for anything that has much velcro - doesn't work in mud.

**DR650gary** · 23rd October 2011, 12:25

[QUOTE=BMWRSNUT;1130180979
Just don't go for anything that has much velcro - doesn't work in mud.[/QUOTE]

Works in Space

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd October 2011, 12:27

How much Mud do you find in space?

**DR650gary** · 23rd October 2011, 12:30

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

How much Mud do you find in space?

Can't say, THEY might be watching

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd October 2011, 13:43

Right,.....excuse me a minute while I go find my tinfoil hat

**DR650gary** · 23rd October 2011, 13:52

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

Right,.....excuse me a minute while I go find my tinfoil hat

Really

Imagine a species that can find a way across the universe in their search for intelligent life being defeated by tinfoil

Back to the boots for a moment, my Diadoras are as stiff as a board not allowing my ankle to work like an ankle. Not coming from a motocross background, I have no idea if this is what they are supposed to be like or not. Will they loosen up?

Thanks

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd October 2011, 14:11

How old are your Diadoras? And are they the 'Mud' ATV boot?

The stiffness in articulation helps prevent injury by limiting hyperflexing of the ankle. Not as much protection as the rigid MX boots, much more than my road boots. My Formas are pretty comfortable now. It helped breaking them in by using Dubbin dressing.

**Woodman** · 23rd October 2011, 15:00

I got fox mx boots with a grippy sole. They were stiff as a stiff thing initially and there was just no feel especially on the back brake

Was about to ditch them but then decided to remove the clasp that is where my ankle pivots and it was a revelation,e.g. lots of flexibility and a lot easier to walk in. After about a year or so I found the clasps in the shed and put them back on and now the boots are a lot more compliant with the clasp there then when new.

They aren't even remotely waterproof, in fact I reckon they are hydroscopic, but supermarket bags help with that and they are as comfortable as now.

**DR650gary** · 23rd October 2011, 15:53

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

How old are your Diadoras? And are they the 'Mud' ATV boot?

Have worn them about 6 times in total. I think the time thing may solve the problem.

**NordieBoy** · 23rd October 2011, 18:01

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

TCX Infinity (& their BMW counterparts) are also supposed to be good. You lose a little of the protection of an MX boot, for some ability to walk, & a reasonable tread in the soles.

TCX used to be Oxtar.

The sole is a chemical non-slip type sole.
Doesn't look much but I was the only one walking on the papa clay in Ross over Queens Birthday Weekend.