Off-road boot recommendations?

**notch** · 5th November 2008, 20:12

Another vote for the Sidi force SRS...

**Danger** · 6th November 2008, 07:18

Thanks for all the help guys. When I have time I will read this thread more closely and look up some tests. At this stage it looks like the Oxtar is the stiffer boot so that may be the way I go. Not the best value though.

**takitimu** · 6th November 2008, 08:10

Originally Posted by Danger

Thanks for all the help guys. When I have time I will read this thread more closely and look up some tests. At this stage it looks like the Oxtar is the stiffer boot so that may be the way I go. Not the best value though.

Cycletreads have them on special for 400, they are the same boot, different logo.

**Danger** · 6th November 2008, 09:16

Thanks but what is the logo they are using?

**takitimu** · 6th November 2008, 09:24

Originally Posted by Danger

Thanks but what is the logo they are using?

From memory something like what once was Oxtar TCX Pro 2, is now TCX Pro 2, & the change is swap the Oxtar logo for a TCX logo.

**Danger** · 6th November 2008, 09:26

Sweet thanks I need to get onto something before I ride again, which might be another week the way my toes are currently.

**tnarg** · 6th November 2008, 10:35

Just went to cycletreads to get some new boots and the oxtars are on sale but they only have really small or odd sizes. I ended up getting some sixsixones. Tried on some oxtar motard boots but liked the feel of the sixsixones and were a good price.

**Danger** · 6th November 2008, 11:19

Thanks man saved me a trip!

**camchain** · 6th November 2008, 15:05

Yeah Danger, remember when you could buy boots with either enduro or MX sole? I just bought some new Fox F3's for irresistable price of $250. They look saucy but I'll probably try something else next time as they don't have quite enough flex at the ankle for my taste and also soles seem to chew out quickly. Not overly impressed with buckles either. Comfort is very good though. I especially liked the v snug internal fit around ankles. Personally a bit wary of couple of the Alpine Star models with very smooth rounded edges on sole. Superb for avoiding catching on stuff when foot out cornering but I still need to be able to get a sole edge into that greasy clay for a push every now and then.

Made the mistake of trying on some Sidi Crossfires at CycleTreads. Those things are the bomb and I'd pick them if money no object (although haven't tried Tech 8s etc). Buckles are just amazingly good, and I really liked the replaceable insert where normal boots get damaged by kickstart slip-offs (Last pair died from that). Didn't buy any boots there as I'd gut-hooked myself on the Sidis but couldn't afford! Liked the Oxtars as well but the 661 ('flight?' or whatever top model was) looked extremely good for quality, fit and especially value (Roger on that tnarg). Only thing I didn't like about them was 'hatched' pattern on tongue that looked like it would make mud adhere thereby adding weight. Might still be worth a trip Danger, as 661s well worth a look.

**Quicker_with_age** · 6th November 2008, 19:29

Using oxtar tcx pro 2's myself, so far very durable stiff and comfortable boot I would highly reccomend them.

**Reckless** · 6th November 2008, 20:22

I got some Oxtar road boots from Cycletreds real cheap!! I'll try there MX boots next time if I can afford them. English brand they are!
The reason they are cheap at the moment is because their name and logo etc is really close to Alpinestar. I think they had words about it and Oxtar is rebranding to TCX which is why they are dumping Oxtar branded stock cheap!

**Danger** · 7th November 2008, 07:16

Originally Posted by scott411

I use tech 8's now and had tech 10's before that, i prefer the tech 8's as when i need to walk around (trail rides etc) they are a bit more comfortable, the tech 10 has better ankle protection but i think the tech 8 has a better toe protection with the old style sole,

we stock both,

Scott have you seen the Alpine Stars Tech 3AT off road boots? They have the steel toe front, sharp edges on the sole and a tread. Just not sure how stiff/strong they are on impacts.

**Danger** · 7th November 2008, 08:14

Read some good reports on the Sidi SRS, and believe I tried on a pair a few years back. Might have another look at them as I was a fan of plastic boots back in the 80's.

**takitimu** · 7th November 2008, 08:32

Originally Posted by Danger

Read some good reports on the Sidi SRS, and believe I tried on a pair a few years back. Might have another look at them as I was a fan of plastic boots back in the 80's.

One thing, if you've got wide feet then the SRS will be a problem, it's the only real issue with them I've found anyway ( I will be going Gaerne next & not white boots, never ever again ).