In the interest of full disclosure, I have to acknowledge that I am a long-standing fan of boots from TCX having enjoyed the company’s products on the racetrack and street. When the opportunity to test TCX’s Infinity 3 Mid boots coincided with a planned dual sport trip, it was too good to pass up.
Out of the box, the boots are of sturdy construction with a combination of engineered fabrics and leather, with additional protection in the toe and heel areas as well as a Groundtrax sole that features an aggressive tread pattern. Capturing attention is the external lace running along the outside of each foot up to the ankle and the dial that secures and tightens it.
Slipping into the boots is straightforward as a 90-degree counter-clockwise turn of the dial releases the lace and the Velcro-secured top panel opens to provide easy access. Fit proved to be accurate, directly matching my regular boot and shoe size. Thanks to the dial system which secures the outer lace, the boot adjusts perfectly to each individual’s foot shape.
As denoted by the “Mid” portion of the product name, the boot covers approximately 6 to 7 inches of your leg with the top closure panel providing extra protection to the shin area. While aggressive off-road rides would benefit from fuller shin and calf protection, the Mid design is more than sufficient for occasional off-road adventures.
Out on the road, the Infinity felt very comfortable, although the T-Dry waterproof membrane that gives rise to “WP” in the boot’s name, limits air flow, which resulted in sweaty feet during this summer’s unusually hot days. On the flip side, the membrane kept my feet perfectly dry when riding through a major thunderstorm. These same wet conditions also verified the topshelf slip resistance of the sole. As an added bonus, the sole provided a lift of about an inch which is always welcome by the vertically challenged on tall adventure style bikes.
All of this quality does come at a price and in the case of the TCX Infinity 3 Mid WP boots, the MSRP of $465.95 may be a hard pill to swallow for some. However, if you are in search of a quality footwear option that will keep you safe and dry when riding off-road with the ability to pull double duty on the street, these boots come highly recommended.
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Pros
– Solid construction
– Atoc system ensures perfect fit
Cons
– Waterproof membrane limits ventilation
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