Dirt bike boots are a necessary evil.
We all know we need them
but…… gee they can be annoying at times particularly if you’re not used to them.
And don’t get me started if you get a pair that don’t fit correctly.
Fortunately, I’ve made this huge guide to help out.
It comes with a handy chart you can sort and filter. IE by price, brand, warranty etc.
And… I’ve also made some recommendations based on research.
And let me make it clear.
I’m not going to pretend I have tried and tested these products.
Even if I did what works for me is not going to feel good for someone else.
We all have different shaped feet and weird sizes etc.
What I can do is provide you with the necessary infomration so you can make your own informed choices. For example, filter my buying chart by price if that is a priorty. Got the gist?
Ok… lets get into it.
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Dirt Bike Boot Recommendations
Best Value Boots Overall
Once you go under $100, finding a relaible pair of dirt bike boots becomes a problem.
Manufactuerers struggle to provide a comfortable boot that still has all the safety features.
One such manufacterer called Fusosport (Australian based) has managed to provide a product low on price with a reasonable feature set.
The Füsport Dirt Pilots are one of the lowest priced dirt bike boots that still has good saftey features such as a metal shank and injection molded plastic plates.
Best Discount / Budget Dirt Bike Boots
O’Neal is a tried and trusted company that has a solid reputation for making value for money products.
The Logo Rider is no exception providing the main saftey features such as shin and heel protection.
These boots would suit motocross or enduro riding.
What these boots offer is a product that is well made and does what it is supposed to.
Feed back on these boots is that they can be a little stiff out of the box but an hour or two of riding will loosen them up.
This is fairly common from my experience.
Comfortable/Waterproof Dirt Bike Boots
Waterproofing dirt biking boots is a tricky affair. Very few brands can do it. After all there are the vents required for air flow.
Gaerne have got around this problem with their balance Pro Tech Boots, which have a breathable liner inside.
Not only are they waterproof but comfortable also. Before you go handing over your hard earned, keep in mind that these boots are off-road boots so for casual trail riding they would be fine.
They wont have the hardness and protection that a dedicated motocross boot will have.
Best Boots For Youth
When it comes to kids dirt bike boots, it’s tempting to skimp on the price, but for the same reasons I recommend buying boots for grown-ups, kids should follow the same rules.
Make sure the boots offer good protection but are also comfortable to wear. The comfort also relates to rideability, being able to change gears easily.
In some respects, this is more important for kids boots as they are learning to ride and you don’t want them struggling to find the right gear because their boots are too chunky.
Most major brands cater for kids boots and provide a good range at a reasonable price.
O’Neal make a competitively priced priced boot for Youth with all the necessary safety features.
Pro tip: If you go one-half size larger when purchasing you can get them to wear some thick socks or even two pairs. This will allow for more grow time and hopefully, save a few dollars by not having to buy more boots.
Womens Dirt Bike Boots
Ok, I’m going to be honest here, dirt bike boots for women is not something I have spent a lot of time thinking about given my gender.
Not having a lot of knowledge meant it was time to do some research. Interestingly, there is not a lot of information out there on boots for ladies so this tells me it is worthy of a discussion. My first thoughts on this subject was that aren’t the boots going to be the same as the males anyhow?
Well, I was wrong although not by much. Fundamentally the boots obviously do the same job as any other boot is designed to do, protect your ankles and legs.
Where the difference lies, and this is only with a few brands, is allowing for the physical difference in calf size between male and females.
The Alpinestars Tech 3 Stella is a good example of a boot that has been specifically designed for women.
The boot is lower on the leg, allows for a smaller calf size, and heel padding to support the shape of a woman’s ankle.
Whilst these are not the cheapest product on the market I think they represent good value considering they are one of a few brands that haven’t just changed the colour of a male-oriented boot to sell to women.
Dirt Bike Boots Sizing Chart
Mens
Youth
Womens