MX boots

[Bheezy27403_imp]

I have recently been bitten by the off-road bug again. I grew up on a farm and spent a lot of time in the saddle of many dirt bikes. Now that I am older and wiser (read: more fragile) I have been purchasing gear to keep me in one piece. I was using an old pair of Cortech solution road boots but realized they just weren't going to do the job for rough terrain safety. I purchased a pair off O'Neal dedicated MX boots that are like a fortress for your feet/ankles/shins. However, I cannot imagine how one would get any kind of feel through the levers or pegs through these things. I haven't worn them on the trails yet because I'm not too sure I could even shift with them on. Any words of advice how to break them in or tricks for shifting?

[LongRanger_imp]

I completely understand but can’t offer any suggestions. I bought a pair of stiff Sidi Adv boots for street riding a few years ago and couldn’t shift or brake smoothly with them. On to Craigslist they went.

[PowerDubs_imp]

I recently bought a pair of the Sidi Adventure boots myself for the street- as I crushed my leg my crash enough to scare me into the highest sturdiest street boots I could find.

They are stiff (only rode in them twice for short time periods) - but I have had enough dirtbike boots over the years that I know they will break in.

Since I won't be moving nearly as much as on a dirtbike, sweating, or getting muddy... it may help if I just hose them down and wear them all day. That helped with new boots in the Army.

They aren't uncomfortable at all- but I have missed a couple shifts. I could always raise the lever a click or 2.

If you are looking for something more dirt orientated than that- I will take a pic of my dirtbike boots in my garage- I forget what they are- but I picked ones specifically with a nice lugged sole for traction if I had to dismount and climb or push in the woods as opposed to mx boots that are much smoother sole.

[Bheezy27403_imp]

https://www.oneal.com/rider-boot-black/

These are what I purchased. Entry level but I won't be pushing the limits as I am a fairly slow rider (off the streets ;-}).

I already purchased a longer shift lever and will raise it up a couple clicks to help but I still see myself having trouble shifting until I get used to them, which, I hope I do.

[rboe]

I had the same problem - everyone has the same problem. I wrapped the left boot toe in duct tape and just grab the shift lever on the side and tug up.

They say they loosen up in time. Meh.

My long term solution was to do less dirt and use ADV boots. Plan B; get a lighter dirt bike. Working on that.

However; if you do loose it in the dirt you will be eternally grateful you have fully armored boots on. The more flexible they are the less protective they are.

[tod.branko_imp]

I tried quite a few MX boots over the years, and have dealt with shifter pedal issues with quite a few. Currently I have Alpinestars Tech5 and Fox Bomber boots, and both provide very good feel if foot controls

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