question about boots

[PhiSig1071]

OK, actually MX boots move MUCH less and are much stiffer than road race boots. Road Race boots are designed to stay on the pegs and articulate when the rider moves around. MX boots are designed to be stiff enough that the rider doesn't brake every bone is his foot and ankle when he puts it into the dirt in a corner. Supermoto boots are a lot like road race boots except they usually do have thicker soles (like OSP mentioned) and the sole of the boot is usually easily replacable.

You move your foot around a lot more when road racing, and you use your feet to move your body so a road racing boot will give more controlled flex and range of motion. In MX you put a lot of force onto your legs and feet so MX boots are designed to be stiff and offer support.

I have worn MX boots on the street on my SuMo, but not on my sportbike, they're fine on the 'tard but they're much too stiff to be worn on the GSXR.