Need boots and on a budget

[rinaldi]

I went riding for the first real time yesterday and found a need for boots. Didn't think that would be a necessity, but sure seems like it after the ride. Any budget boots on the market that are good? Also, what is the difference in ATV and dirtbike boots?

[BlasterEaten250]

Atv boots have a lugged sole and dirtbike boots are smoother. All I know is next time I won't cheap out on boots, I'm not a huge fan of my msr vx1's. They were about 100 bucks which is pretty cheap for boots.

[Stoke88]

I picked up some Thor Quadrant boots on clearance from Rocky Mountain for $80. I loved my T30s so I thought I'd try the Quadrants. If you want an extremely comfortable boot get some Alpinestars Tech 3. You can pick up a set for around $170. Well worth the money.

I have to say the Fly Racing may be a cheaper priced boot but I love them. Tried the Thor Quadrant and they didnt feel anywhere close to the Fly. They have held up excellent for I want to say 3 years now stiching still perfect just the sole is ruffed up from the pegs but still plenty more life on them. I actually hate riding wihtout them. Even if i'm just screwing around down the road I wear them because they are more comfortable than shoes. I have even wore the boot walking around concrete for 7 hours up and down stairs and no problems. Fromw hat i ehar though they say the best is Alpinestar Tech boots.

All the cheap alpinestars are u-g-l-y. You gotta pay the big bucks for their good looking ones. Fox has a boot for like 150 ( I think comp 3's?). They have alot of good reviews.

[ngates788]

i bought some thor quadrant and i really liked em. they've held up pretty well to the abuse ive thrown at em

[hypersnyper6947]

I got my boots off ebay, they were used so they were already broke in which is awesome. When you get new boots there so stiff you can hardly walk.

[racerdan24]

dollar for dollar...Thors may be the best middle of the road boot for wear and tear...i have had mine about a year and are holding up good...

[dariusld]

Best way is to make sure the boot is on sale. RM has a "clearance "and a "scratch and dent section." The latter has better prices. Ebay is another good choice.

[DirtMonkey]

I bought the fly racing shortie boots from RM and wore them for 6 straight hours right out of the box and my feet didnt bother me and they offer good protection for the price

[iownatoyota]

i got my alpinestar tech 3's AT's for $150 on sale brand new, best boot ive ever worn so far for the price.

[sprayedgt]

I bought Fox Tracker boots at cycle gear for about $100 on sale. I've had them for almost a year now and they are holding up very well. Very stiff out of the box, but after about 2 or 3 rides and they were broken in nice.

[mfr440]

Originally posted by Stoke88
... If you want an extremely comfortable boot get some Alpinestars Tech 3. You can pick up a set for around $170. Well worth the money.


I have Tech 3's and LOVE them! Three seasons and still going strong! Great protection, too!! Cannnot be beat for the money.

[rinaldi]

Thanks for the help everyone, I will look into the Thor Quadrant, Fly, Alpinestar 3 and Fox Comp boot. That brings me to one more question; which boots of the above fit true to size?

I stopped by a local bike shop and tried on the only Fox Comp 5 boot they had which happened to be in my size which is a 10. WAY TOO SMALL and either this was sized wrong or they are not true to size. They didn't have any others to try on, so I am not sure if they are off by 1 size or maybe more.