Lewis_#101
24-06-2006, 10:41 PM
I have ridden my minibike with the full length motocross boots on and I hate it. However, I am a chicken when it comes to the thought of having no ankle protection and breaking something. So, I went in search of a new set of covers for riding my bike.
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/7440/shoes5ip.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
The bad news is that I found there are not a lot of options out there for shorter boots that would be good for dirt and motard. The good news is, there is at least one really good option out there for dirt and motard riding and that's the Motorhead Boot from Icon.
The Icon boot clamps on like a tradition dirt boot but only goes up past your ankles. So, you get a snug fit, without shoe laces to catch on anything and you get the freedom of movement from the shortness of the boot. The boot is also pretty comfy. I got my boots the day of a race and was able to comfortably wear them driving to the race, practicing, walking around the pits, and racing without any discomfort. And this was with no break-in time. I felt pretty safe wearing these boots too. They have ankle plates, toe reinforcement and a solid sole.
I think a lot of riders wearing DC's could really benefit from the added protection of this boot without giving up the comfort. But if you value your ankles, The price really isn't that much.
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/7440/shoes5ip.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
The bad news is that I found there are not a lot of options out there for shorter boots that would be good for dirt and motard. The good news is, there is at least one really good option out there for dirt and motard riding and that's the Motorhead Boot from Icon.
The Icon boot clamps on like a tradition dirt boot but only goes up past your ankles. So, you get a snug fit, without shoe laces to catch on anything and you get the freedom of movement from the shortness of the boot. The boot is also pretty comfy. I got my boots the day of a race and was able to comfortably wear them driving to the race, practicing, walking around the pits, and racing without any discomfort. And this was with no break-in time. I felt pretty safe wearing these boots too. They have ankle plates, toe reinforcement and a solid sole.
I think a lot of riders wearing DC's could really benefit from the added protection of this boot without giving up the comfort. But if you value your ankles, The price really isn't that much.