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11-25-2005, 11:36 AM
Couldn’t resist the great deal Newenough had on the Oxtar Infinity boots. I needed some better riding boots anyway, as I have been riding using a pair of flimsy JR boots.
These Oxtar boots are a different type of boots all-together. One, they are a lot higher than my old ones, two, they offer a lot more protection, three, they are waterproof. At first look, they seem to be a cross between off-road and touring boots. At any rate, Oxtar calls them touring boots. They are made from full-grain leather, gore-tex lined inside, CE approved ankle armor, chin plate, steel shank insole and reinforced toe box. The inside side of the boots has suede panels. As in most boots, they’ve got shifter re-enforcements on both left and right boot. The feet are easy to articulate up and down right out of the box thanks to the area in the front and back of the boot that are very easy to move. If you look closer, they are very similar to the BMW Savanna boots. I suspect Oxtar makes them for BMW, and BMW slaps another $100 on top.
When I started using them, they felt very comfortable to ride in, and to walk in. The only thing I had problem with initially was to get a feel for the gear shifter, being completely different from what I had previously worn. After a couple of rides though, I got used to it. When they were new, the buckles on the sides were a little hard to adjust, well maybe not hard, but fiddled with them quite a bit to get the right tension when I first started using them. There is plenty of Velcro closure on top left to keep summer riding pants as well as kneehigh sock inside these boots, but don’t think Firstgear HT overpants will fit inside. (Haven’t tried yet though)
I always use gel soles in my riding boots, and ordered the boots a tad big for that reason. If you don’t, and you use Scholl’s (did I spell that right?)gel soles or similar, these boots will be on the tight side. All in all, the best boots I have ever had my feet in, bar none. Have used them down to 27F, and feet stayed warm. Very comfortable right out of the box, and becomes even better as they get used. Highly recommended, IMO.
These Oxtar boots are a different type of boots all-together. One, they are a lot higher than my old ones, two, they offer a lot more protection, three, they are waterproof. At first look, they seem to be a cross between off-road and touring boots. At any rate, Oxtar calls them touring boots. They are made from full-grain leather, gore-tex lined inside, CE approved ankle armor, chin plate, steel shank insole and reinforced toe box. The inside side of the boots has suede panels. As in most boots, they’ve got shifter re-enforcements on both left and right boot. The feet are easy to articulate up and down right out of the box thanks to the area in the front and back of the boot that are very easy to move. If you look closer, they are very similar to the BMW Savanna boots. I suspect Oxtar makes them for BMW, and BMW slaps another $100 on top.
When I started using them, they felt very comfortable to ride in, and to walk in. The only thing I had problem with initially was to get a feel for the gear shifter, being completely different from what I had previously worn. After a couple of rides though, I got used to it. When they were new, the buckles on the sides were a little hard to adjust, well maybe not hard, but fiddled with them quite a bit to get the right tension when I first started using them. There is plenty of Velcro closure on top left to keep summer riding pants as well as kneehigh sock inside these boots, but don’t think Firstgear HT overpants will fit inside. (Haven’t tried yet though)
I always use gel soles in my riding boots, and ordered the boots a tad big for that reason. If you don’t, and you use Scholl’s (did I spell that right?)gel soles or similar, these boots will be on the tight side. All in all, the best boots I have ever had my feet in, bar none. Have used them down to 27F, and feet stayed warm. Very comfortable right out of the box, and becomes even better as they get used. Highly recommended, IMO.