alternative to riding boots?

[emaxxjeremy]

i am looking for something other than riding boots. regular mx boots are way too stiff for me, feels like i should have skis on them. is there an alternative that is accepted at tracks? or even for rec riding thats more comfortable than mx boots?

[XCAdam89]

At tracks around me, they aren't really strict about that. Just have to have boots that cover your ankles...

[dragracer101]

ya, same in this area

[trick250r]

i forget who it is, but they're called 3/4 boots or something. the top's cut off of a reg. MX boot.

[Hondadudeehhhh]

just tough it out. They get better and way more comfy after a couple rides.

[400exrules]

yah, trust us, wear mx boots....just get used to them, they will save your ***. dont end up in the hospital regrettin not wearin boots

[JRP]

Originally posted by 400exrules
yah, trust us, wear mx boots....just get used to them, they will save your ***. dont end up in the hospital regrettin not wearin boots


yea i use to wear tennis shoes or even timberlands, but once i got hit in my ankle and bruised it bad i said screw that and just got use to my boots.

[ELewandowski]

ive seen boots with hinges, maybe they will work better for you.

[trick250r]

yeah, i think sidi has a good set of those.

[hartnett18]

its called breaking them in they dont get comfortable unless you break them in. i have alpine stars and cant tell there on me when im riding id rather where them then shoes all day.

[tazman7]

If I wasnt wearing boots in my last crash I would be sitting here with pins and screws in my ankle right now. Trust me, after about 5 rides they fit like tennis shoes

[miller821]

My boots.... Bought em from gander mtn. for about $60, and they came in black or camo... They work great, and are even water proof! Also they shift real easy, and are real flexible.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/400exrider4eva/Misc/Boot1.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/400exrider4eva/Misc/boot.jpg

the guy above me beat me to it while i was finding a pic... have 661 flight boots for riding and racing but i also have a set of rocky mountain atv boots...i use them for getting firewood in the winter but there like riding boots but they velcrow instead of buckles and they are really flexible...i think mine were around $40 - 50 at gander mountain...heres a pic i found of them

[miller821]

Originally posted by D6MX450R
the guy above me beat me to it while i was finding a pic... have 661 flight boots for riding and racing but i also have a set of rocky mountain atv boots...i use them for getting firewood in the winter but there like riding boots but they velcrow instead of buckles and they are really flexible...i think mine were around $40 - 50 at gander mountain...heres a pic i found of them
LOL ya I beat you to it, but thats a way better picture of em... But do they allow you to race with them do you know? I would think that they should, but didn't know for sure or not... But ya like he said there good for anything and everything.

[csimp3]

i have heard these are way more comfortable than regular moto boots http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/boots_vector.html

Originally posted by ride hard man
LOL ya I beat you to it, but thats a way better picture of em... But do they allow you to race with them do you know? I would think that they should, but didn't know for sure or not... But ya like he said there good for anything and everything.


they would probally let u race with them...i only rode with them one time and that was in the snow and IMO the soles are to soft for my style of riding (mx)...but i wore them for riding my crf50 pitbike one time and they felt okay on that

[ELewandowski]

I like those new Tech 10's, but they are a little too rich for me. I think I saw them at $370 or something at my local MX shop.

[<DRS>GPF]

Originally posted by D6MX450R
the guy above me beat me to it while i was finding a pic... have 661 flight boots for riding and racing but i also have a set of rocky mountain atv boots...i use them for getting firewood in the winter but there like riding boots but they velcrow instead of buckles and they are really flexible...i think mine were around $40 - 50 at gander mountain...heres a pic i found of them


those are great boots.. around here, many use them for farming and oilfield work..

[PismoLocal]

I bought a pair of FOUR boots they were inexpensive and very flexible as far as boots go.

[quad2xtreme]

get boots for trials riding...Gaerne is the most popular. Incredible flex.

/Jon

[Mxjunkie]

Nothing is a alternative to boots, I was riding my banshee in my adios hitting my jumps and I went to try a double I found and landed crooked and all my weight and force went onto my one foot, I couldnt walk for 2-3 days..

I wear my boots EVERY time now.. :o

[4strokin]

you should also check out the AXO slammer, it doesnt go as high up on the leg as regular boots. they cost like $120. and they are mostly made for pitbikes but they still work

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Nothing is a alternative to boots, I was riding my banshee in my adios hitting my jumps and I went to try a double I found and landed crooked and all my weight and force went onto my one foot, I couldnt walk for 2-3 days..

I wear my boots EVERY time now.. :o

I agree...personally, I would only wear a quality boot. I cased the double at Breezewood right after the 60' uphill jump a few weeks ago. I got bucked off my pegs and when I came down my foot was widged between the nerf and rear tire. It would have been a disaster without the AlpineStars Tech 4 boots I had on. I wish AlpineStar would put the ATV tread on the Tech 6 or Tech 8 boots. Anyhow, I had to come to a complete stop before I could slide my boot out.

/Jon

[250Renvy]

Originally posted by D6MX450R
the guy above me beat me to it while i was finding a pic... have 661 flight boots for riding and racing but i also have a set of rocky mountain atv boots...i use them for getting firewood in the winter but there like riding boots but they velcrow instead of buckles and they are really flexible...i think mine were around $40 - 50 at gander mountain...heres a pic i found of them

You can buy these at rockymountain atv? I definitely want a pair if they are waterproof.

[miller821]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
You can buy these at rockymountain atv? I definitely want a pair if they are waterproof.
Try Gander mountain... Rockymountain may have some though.