Originally Posted by chris gale

Alpinestars Belize.........Will do what u want . Not a full mx boot like the tech 7......Best described as a short adventure boot . We sell loads of them and they are def better then the sidi adv boot......which we also sell . I'd also +1 on anything made by Altberg .

Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*

I have a pair of Alpinestars Tech7. With the enduro sole. Not all stiff boots have slick soles.

They are very stiff. And that's the point. You won't be walking far in them.

I've never heard of anyone breaking their shin or knee because they were wearing MX boots. Although I'm sure the stress has to go somewhere. This seems to be some urban legend which is thrown about by people wearing cheap boots to make themselves feel better.

However, your ankle is the LAST place you want to break. The ankle is one of the most fragile and complicated joint in your entire body. I'd rather break my leg in five places than break my ankle. Especially in places where they don't have first world sophisticated medical care. Even if you can get good care, it's a very long and complicated process. And even then you may have to fuse it up. No thanks !!

I personally know five people who have broken their ankles and lower leg when their ADV bike has fallen on them when wearing non-MX style boots. Or twisted it trying to save a drop. If you have have hard metal panniers, you'd be a fool to wear anything else if you're riding rougher roads.

If you're happy to compromsise safety for more comfort then I hear the Sidi Adventure boot are a good 50:50.

Personally, I'm with the MX boots all day long. I've been trapped under a bike a few times wearing MX boots. And they have saved my bones and my trip without a doubt.