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    motorcross boots vs racing boots

    Well, I am in the market for a pair of boots to use on the track. I went to motorcycle-superstore and found that motorcross boots usually are a little less then the racing boots. I can tell there are a lot of external differences (motor cross looks a lot like ski boots) but are there any functional differences? Please keep in mind that I am going to use for only for street and track riding. I don't have a dirt bike and I don't plan on getting one either.

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    I would guess that street boots are designed to resist abrasion more (asphalt). Hopefully someone more knowledgable will chime in. In my opinion, any boots are better than tennis shoes!
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    • #3
      For lots of reasons I would like a pair of motoX boots.
      Higher, price, protection..

      But I just don't know if they would offer the flexibility needed for street riding.

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      • #4
        I can't imagine there should be flexibility issues, moto-x'ers have to shift too, right? If you are a knee dragger, mount up a scuff pad on the side of the boot and be good to go? I just hope it doesn't make you want to throw a foot out when cornering.


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        • #5
          1. Most MX boots have buckles or clasps of some kind. Buckles = SCRATCHES on your plastics

          2. Street/track boots are contoured more for a "forward-leaning" position, much like a ski-boot. MX boots tends to have more of a 90 degree angle at the ankle, which would be a little more uncomfortable IMO. They are also quite stiff when compared to a street boot. They are designed this way since MX riders plant their FOOT in a corner instead of a knee. This lessens the chance of a broken ankle when planting your foot.

          3. They're friggin heavy compared to a street/track boot

          Personally, I'd pay the extra 30 bucks for a good street boot vs. buying a boot DESIGNED for dirt.

          I've yet to see the GP guys riding the track in MX boots.

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          • #6
            I would worry about popping a buckle open in case of a slide.

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            • #7
              ok, now that's clear.. has anyone has any experiences with Set Up boots? I mean Sidi over see the manufacturing so they can't be that bad! The price is really attractive
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              • #8
                I guess this shows that you could use motorcross boots on the street:

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by tzortn
                  I guess this shows that you could use motorcross boots on the street:

                  http://www.katriders.com/forums/view...552&highlight=
                  But that's a dual sport.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by tzortn
                    I guess this shows that you could use motorcross boots on the street:

                    http://www.katriders.com/forums/view...552&highlight=
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                    • #11
                      I have both mx boots and street boots

                      the street boots wont kill your plastics and they will flex quite a bit more in teh sole and ankle

                      mx boots have differnt types of protection - as for shifting - on a mx bike you tend to shift with your entire leg - on a street bike its more with a flip of your foot

                      mx boots WILL DESTROY your paint - look at any well ridden mx bike and you'll see that the paint is totally gone where the foot pegs are

                      Trust me - get street gear for street and dirt gear for dirt - They are designed differently to give you different protection.
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                      • #12
                        Most MX boots are stiff when you first buy them...I mean REALLY stiff. Shifting can be a challenge when they're new...
                        ^_^

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                        • #13
                          I like Joe Rocket's Super Street boots. They come in two heights, and they are super comfortable. I got mine for $115 and they were worth every penny. Buy off e bay and you'll get a better price.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Black_peter View Post
                            For lots of reasons I would like a pair of motoX boots.
                            Higher, price, protection..

                            But I just don't know if they would offer the flexibility needed for street riding.
                            MOTO boots offer almost not ankle movment....it's hard to shift I had a pair of Ocelot MX boots...hard to walk, hard to shift....



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                            • #15
                              Wow,, What bait did you use to drag this one up from the depths?

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