Women’s Dirt Bike Boots Review for Motocross Riders

As a dirt bike rider, your dirt bike boots are one of your most essential outfits, just as your helmet. This is because your lower leg feels more pain than any other part of the body while riding.

Some people believe that only professional riders need to invest in a good dirt bike boot, but contrary to that, the dirt bike boots are beneficial to all, men and women, if you ride a dirt bike. It protects your leg from experiencing heat from the bike engine, hits, and crashes. This guide on how to buy a womens motocross boot will enrich you with adequate information needed to buy the best dirt bike boots for yourself.

Features to Look for In a Boot

Stitched soles vs. Molded Soles: the stitched soles are the slightly heavy and thick soles while the molded soles are the lighter ones. The molded soles are the modern style of soles that easily fits on. Manufacturers now produce more molded soles, more especially as seen in the recent models, but some still produce dirt bike boots with the stitched soles.

The Buckle System: a good dirt bike boots should possess a well-made buckle design that is effective even when covered with mud. It must also possess an alterable memory setting that can automatically set your buckle subsequent times, all you have to do is to set the buckle once, and you won’t have to readjust it other times.

There are different types of buckles, which include alloy buckles and plastic buckles. Alloy buckles are usually on the high-end boots and plastic buckles on the entry-level boots. Both buckles are good, but the plastic buckles get broken easily, so you should always go for boots with plastic buckles that are easily replaceable in case you might need a replacement.

Lateral Ankle Protection: rolling the ankle on a rough ground surface is the most common injury, so your boot must provide protection for your ankle. The ankle protection is what differentiates the high-end boots from entry-level boots. To get the best protection from your boot, hold the boot tightly and try bending the boot at its ankle. If it is difficult to bend, then it will provide very good protection for your ankle.

A slim toe box: the toe section of your boot must also be moderate. If it is too big, it becomes difficult for you to slide your toe under the pedal. At times, you may need to adjust the pedal to accommodate your new boot.

Full leather uppers: boots made with leather are the best because they protect your feet. It does not only protect your feet from getting burnt as a result of heat from the dirt bike but also gives you a better grip on the pedal of your dirt bike.

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Protective Panels:This shields you against high impact areas like the ankle, shin, and the back of the calf. These protective shields protect each side of the lower buckle, and they are also something to always make sure the dirt bike boots feature.

Interior Ankle padding: your boots’ padding should absorb moisture to avoid sweating in the foot region. It should also be equipped with an air mesh lining, which helps in cooling.So make sure to look out for boots equipped with an air mesh lining and an antimicrobial fabric. Another feature to watch out for is a replaceable insole.

Flexible Accordion Companion: this protects the area of the leg above the ankle and also helps in ankle flexion.

A stretch Gaitor: the gaitor seals the boot around your calf and prevents dirt and water from entering into the boot.

Types of Dirt Bike Boots

1. Motocross Boots

Theseboots are equipped with a smooth outer sole for easy gliding when riding along a sharp corner, and it provides the best protection for riders. They are designed to protect your feet, ankles, and shins from any form of injury.They limit any possible ankle movement; therefore, they might not be easy to walk in. Some higher-end boots provide an in-built hinge systemthat allows easy ankle movement for changing gear, braking, and walking.

• Trail/Enduro boots

These boots come with enough toe space and ankle protection, and they are suitable for trail and endure riders because they encounter more obstacles like rocks and boulders and are prone to injuries caused by a foot being trapped under the bike. Unlike the motocross boots, they are designed with a coarse sole.

• Adventure boots

This boot is made for adventure riders because they will be wearing their boots all day and so they would want something comfortable on the feet. Generally, they provide less protection for the calf and shin areas, but they have more flexibility on the ankle and a good grip on the outer sole for times off the bike.

• Trial boots

These boots are light and flexible because there will be more periods spent on walking than riding.

Women’s Dirt Bike Boots

Some dirt bike boots are specifically made for women because women tend to have smaller and thinner feet than men. The boots have larger gaitor at the top of the boot to protect women’s calves.Nonetheless, some women are also comfortable wearing men’s boot, and so, except you want a boot color that matches your dirt bike’s color, it is totally fine if women wear the men’s dirt bike boots if it is not over-sized.

Boot Maintenance

The first thing to note is to avoid using a pressure washer to clean your boots. Although it can be a fast way to clean the boots, more especially when it is full of mud, I can also guarantee you that it is also a fast way of destroying your boots. Instead, use a scrubbing brush and water to clean it and then leave it out to dry. Also, always use good leather treatment for the boots to prolong its lifespan and lastly replace the outer sole as soon as it starts wearing out and clip your buckles in place when not in use.