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What type of boots are ideal for motocross?
When it comes to motocross or quad biking, it's essential to use boots designed exclusively for these dangerous mechanized sports.
These motocross boots are specially designed to protect against fractures, sprains and dislocations in the event of a fall.
Depending on the intensity of your riding and your level, it's up to you to decide whether you want to buy entry-level boots that will provide adequate protection but will wear out more quickly.
Entry-level motocross boot brands for new riders are :
- Shot Racing motocross boots
- O'neal motocross boots
If you still want a pair of motocross boots with a longer life expectancy, then go straight for the mid- or top-range range with advanced protection and durability over time.
For this, you'll need to look at boots like:
- Acerbis motocross boots
- Kenny motocross boots
Why do I need a pair of motocross boots specifically designed for this sport?
Forget the pair of Rangers, or worse, the rubber boots! They'll be completely useless if you fall! What's more, this motocross riding equipment must perfectly fulfill its mission of securing and protecting your legs!
A pair of motocross boots will be optimized on several levels to enable you to practice your favorite sport - motocross or quad biking - in the safest possible conditions. They are designed for off-road use.
As well as protecting you, they provide a certain level of riding comfort, depending on the range you choose and the technological advances of the most expensive models, for example.
Boot height, waterproofing, high-tech articulation, leather quality and flexibility, instep height, reinforcements in various parts of the foot and leg, additional leather or plastic protectors, use of hypoallergenic materials, anti-UV treatment, steel, aluminum or plastic fastening buckle system, type of sole (glued, screwed or sewn), metal toe reinforcement: these are all essential criteria to take into account when choosing a cross-country boot, whether for enduro or MX cross.
What are the safety benefits of a pair of motocross boots?
Motocross boots are easily distinguishable from on-road motorcycle boots. Their initial design is completely different, as they are intended for exclusively off-road use.
The importance of ankle support is paramount for this type of boot, to avoid sprains or worse, fractures. If this is your first purchase of motocross boots, you're likely to find them very stiff in this respect: you won't even be able to bend your ankle, and you'll feel some discomfort when shifting gears. Don't panic, you'll get used to it, and over time the boots will become softer, the leather will age and soften at all levels.
If you opt for a top-of-the-range model, this type of discomfort will be eliminated by the use of special ankle joints and high-tech materials that are softer but still offer high levels of protection. Entry-level models intended for leisure use will always be stiffer and a little uncomfortable at first.
How to choose the right pair of motocross boots for your discipline?
The current choice of motocross boots and quad cross boots is enormous, and it's often difficult to make the right choice based on certain selection criteria.
First of all, model selection depends on the discipline. There are several types of boot:
- Mid-high or semi-mounted boots. These boots are often waterproof and very comfortable, thanks to their height, and provide good protection for the ankle and foot. The shin won't really be protected from stones and other projectiles, but for quad use and hiking, they're ideal! Especially if you're not used to classic motocross boots. What's more, they have a lugged sole to enable you to walk in the mud with maximum grip, so you can, for example, move, lift or pull the quad manually if it's stuck in the mud! These models are available from SHOT RACING or O'NEAL.
- Enduro boots are 100% waterproof because of their intended use: enduro quad biking or motocross.
The main feature is a sewn-in sole with studs, enabling you to get your machine out of the mud. As for the rest of the design, it's a classic motocross boot offering comfort and protection that varies according to the range offered by each manufacturer.
You'll find these boots at KENNY and SHOT RACING.
- MX cross boots are designed for cross-country riders practicing their discipline on the track, in competition or training. The soles are sewn or glued molded. They are optimized for the height of the instep, so that shifting gears is smooth, fast and fluid, as they often feature an ankle joint. Comfort is also maximized, with hypoallergenic inner materials and ergonomics perfectly adapted to your foot.
These are generally the most advanced, high-tech models on the market! But some brands also offer entry-level models with excellent value for money. ALPINESTARS, KENNY, SHOT RACING offer this kind of boot.
What are the selection criteria before making a purchase?
The right size:
First of all, you need to choose the right size. All motocross and quad boot manufacturers will give you the same advice: choose a size above your usual size. Always leave a 5 mm gap between your toes and the toe of the boot, and don't forget that you'll need motocross socks, which are generally thicker than standard socks.
What's more, at the fitting stage, your foot should have a few millimetres of freedom of movement inside the boot, and you should be able to lift your heel by the same amount.
Comfort:
It's vital to keep this criterion in mind, as you'll often be wearing your boots all day when training, for example. It is linked to several criteria:
- Boot height adapted to your knee pads.
- Whether or not the boot has an ankle joint.
- Leather quality and flexibility.
- Inner textile materials (hypoallergenic foam, for example).
- Presence of a liner.
Waterproofing :
The waterproof membrane inside the cross-country boot will protect you from the muddy water of MX motocross circuits! Beware, however, of foot breathability and possible "maceration". Leather will remain only a water-repellent material, which is not really waterproof against the extreme conditions that will befall your motocross boots.
When it comes to the waterproofing of motocross boots, synthetic materials are more suitable.
Strength:
A motocross boot is covered with reinforcements. These can be broken down as follows:
Plastic reinforcements are placed at various strategic points on the foot and leg. It's important for your comfort that these reinforcements don't get in the way! Particularly those on the instep, which could make shifting gears more difficult by adding too much thickness.
Additional leather or plastic protectors are generally fitted on the inside to protect against rubbing against the engine, casings or frame of the motocross bike.
Anti-UV treatment of plastics and leathers.
Fastening buckle system in steel, aluminum or plastic. Of course, they'll be stronger in steel or aluminum. In all cases, manufacturers offer spare parts.
Type of sole: glued, screwed or sewn, depending on boot type and use. Screw-in soles can be changed, others cannot. Moulded soles are trendy, but increase the height of the instep. You'll have to get used to them.
Metal toe reinforcement ensures longevity of this part of the boot. This reinforcement can be easily replaced.
Sizing:
It's essential to choose the right size for your motocross or enduro boot. We recommend that you always choose a size larger than the size of your "civilian" shoes. Indeed, when a rider equips himself for a motocross session, it's essential to have adequate cross socks, and these socks are thick. So, for optimum comfort, it's essential to take a pair above them.
On Tonnycat.com, we offer 2 sub-categories of motocross boots to help you choose the right size:
- Adult motocross boots
- Children's motocross boots
Does Tonnycat offer different ranges of motocross boots?
We offer all types of motocross boots:
Semi-mounted boots
Enduro boots
MX boots
What are the differences between all these ranges?
The differences between an entry-level and a top-of-the-range model are significant, and the price is no exception. Count on between €120 and €200 for the first models, up to €500 and more for the most advanced.
The differences lie in the materials used and the technologies developed by certain motocross boot brands to enhance the comfort and safety of your legs and feet.
The durability of the model is very important to consider. An entry-level boot will last you the season, while a model costing over €200 could last 3 years or more.
So, when choosing your motocross boot, there's also this criterion of lifespan and return on investment.
It may be better to pay more for a pair of motocross boots, but change them every 3 years, than to pay €150 for a mid-range or low-end model and change that pair of enduro boots every year.
How do I clean my motocross boots?
You can use a high-pressure washer on motocross boots, but not too intensively! Ideal for mud and for roughing up the work. Then sponge down to the details. Once the boots are clean, they need to be left to dry. We recommend our boot rack for this purpose. Don't hesitate to treat the leather with a wax once the boot is dry. IPONE offers a helmet interior care product that you can use on your boots, HELMET'IN.
Our motocross boots by brand :
- Alpinestars motocross boots
- thor motocross boots
- shot motocross boots
- acerbis motocross boots
- oneal motocross boots
By size :
- Motocross boots size 28
- Motocross boots size 30
- Motocross boots size 32
- motocross boots size 33
- Motocross boots size 34
- Motocross boots size 35
- Motocross boots size 36
- motocross boots size 37
- motocross boots size 38
- Motocross boots size 39
- motocross boots size 40
- Motocross boots size 41
- motocross boots size 42
- motocross boots size 43
- Motocross boots size 44
- motocross boots size 45
- motocross boots size 46
- Motocross boots size 47
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