You’ve just forked out a heap of cash for your dream adventure bike, and now you’re looking down at your feet thinking, “What bit of kit is actually going to keep my trotters safe and happy for the next thousand kays?”
We’ve had a proper squiz at the new TCX Infinity 3 boots to see if they’re the real deal for the Aussie adventurer. The short answer? These are absolutely stellar touring kit with genuine light off-road capability. But for the gnarly stuff, you need to know their limits.
Packed with tech, the Infinity 3 feature a Groundtrax rubber outsole. This isn’t just any old chunk of tread, it uses a special compound and patterned lug design that’s been engineered to maximise grip and stability.
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That’s whether you’re standing up on the pegs through a creek crossing or stopping on a greasy bit of bitumen too. But where they shine is in the fact that the footbed features an OrthoLite insole.
This is a bloody good bit of kit, providing long-lasting cushioning and seriously high breathability. The result is supreme comfort, even after you’ve been wearing them for extended periods or days on end.
TCX Infinity 3 Adventure Boots
Your feet stay cooler and drier, which is gold on a big Australian tour. Forget struggling with stiff buckles and fiddly straps either. These boots feature a special dial fastening system that adjusts the tension of the external wire lace.
You can easily regulate the fit across the instep and shin area, down to the millimetre. For keeping the weather out, the upper is lined with a Gore-Tex Performance Comfort membrane.
This is tried and true technology, with a proven ability to ensure both breathability and waterproofing. Your feet stay dry, without feeling like they’re stewing in a plastic bag. For added protection and durability, the Infinity 3 is equipped with solid reinforcements.
These can be found in all the critical spots, including ergonomic shin plates and serious protection on the toe. You’ll also find that in the gear shift area, heel, and ankle. They meet CE standards, which means they’re certified for safety and abrasion resistance.
They’re built for riders who clock huge kilometres, and demand all-day walking comfort off the bike. You’ll need to primarily stick to tarmac, good quality gravel, and light fire trails, but if you do that, they are easy to live with.
TCX Infinity 3 Adventure Boots
If your idea of adventure involves technical single-track, aggressive rocky climbs, there’s another option. Likewise, if you know you’ll be giving your boots a real pounding by frequently dropping the bike, you need more rigidity.
If that’s the case, a boot such as the Drifter Waterproof Motorcycle Boot may be a great alternative. Priced from $569.95 and available in a good range of sizes, the TCX Infinity 3 Boots are definitely worth a look.
You can check out the TCX Boots website or head to any reputable stockist to see a pair in the flesh.
Pros – perfect for touring and light off road; cushioning; breathability; supreme comfort.
Cons – not suitable for full off road riding; durability will be lower if you rough them up.
Our TCX Boots were provided by Link International for independent review purposes. Exhaust Notes Australia has not been paid to test this product.