Boots Oxtar Matrix Boots

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tricky_micky

At the moment, my name is 'Mud'!

After reading all your posts about these boots, I actually found a local shop that supplies them. That is good news for me as they give me a good discount!

I told a friend about these boots, and that I was thinking of getting a pair very soon, but what did he do, he went out and bought a pair on my say so!

Now here is the problem, and it will be interesting to hear your posts and follow ups to this message.

He takes a normal boot and no extra calf size. He tried the boots on and they were comfortable. However, since he has been wearing them, the section where the elasticated part is at the rear of the calf, is now rubbing so bad it has cut through his skin.

I have had a look at the boots, and where the elasticated section is, when you rub your fingers over the top bit, you can feel what I would describe as minute pieces of metal fibre sticking or protruding out, and that has been cutting into his skin by his calf muscles.

I know he can take them back, I am not disputing that fact, but I just wondered if anyone esle has had a similar experience with this make of boot, and do you wear slightly longer socks in order to protect the calf muscle from any rubbing.

This has really put me off Oxtar, and I will be looking towards good old Altberg that I have tried, tested and have every faith in as my replacement boot. They are slightly more expensive than the Oxtar, but what I have seen so far, the Altberg boot will knock Oxtar into next month.

My opinions of course, but it would be interesting to hear if anyone else has had a similar problem with the Oxtars. Yes, I have read all of the threads about the boots, but this post is a new angle!
 
I didn't buy any but I did try them on at a local dealer. I didn't like the fit at all. I ended up getting a pair of Garne ST Dry from motorcyclecloseouts.com. They are an Italian made boot and have kept me dry in heavy rains. They are very comfortable for me. I think with boots it is different for each person. I never go on anyones say so on boots I like to try them on for myself. Then I can shop online to get the best price. The Garne ST Dry seems to have been discontinued but is still available for prices as low as $139 up to $179.:03biker:
 
I had the same problem when they were new and it went away as they broke in. While they were breaking in I was more careful about wearing higher socks or tucking my pants into the boots to cover that rough patch that hits the calf.
 
Steve

Thanks for the reply.

Those boots you have sound like you had a good deal!

I have worn Altberg boots for quite some time but the subtle difference is that I was supplied with them through my job, so they cost me nothing, but after wearing through so many pairs of them, I have nothing but good things to say about them, they are excellent.

I looked at the Oxtar boots because of rider reports on them, but as you say, everyone is different in what they like and feel comfortable in. I am all for shopping about especially now I have to pay for my clothing, and I do take others experience into consideration because sometimes, that is all we have to go on.

However, the dilema on this post is not with the boot, but from what I can see, is the 'Finish' of the boot in that there are small parts of either leather or something that is sticking out and cutting into my friends calf muscles.

Just wondered if anyone had seen or heard of something similar. I am now thinking I will stay with the company I know, and I will pay the little extra needed to get a 5 Star Boot that is comfortable and completely waterproof.

Many thanks for your input.
 
tricky_micky said:
However, the dilema on this post is not with the boot, but from what I can see, is the 'Finish' of the boot in that there are small parts of either leather or something that is sticking out and cutting into my friends calf muscles.
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Mick

Have you examined another pair to see if it's a design flaw, or do you feel it's just the one pair?
 
Killtimer said:
Mick

Have you examined another pair to see if it's a design flaw, or do you feel it's just the one pair?
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I feel as it may just be the one pair of boots, and I have told my friend to return them to the supllier. I do have faith in Oxtar products because so many of you guys wear them over there in the US, and I have not heard a bad word about them. This is why I looked at them myself as to being my next purchase of boots.

However, even if it is just this pair of boots we are talking about that have a problem, after looking at the range of Oxtars, I personnaly do not think they are as good as Altberg!

I think that if Altberg pushed themselves more into the US market, you guys would appreciate what I am talking about, they are an excellent product for bikers, and I think I will stay with them because I know the product.

My friends experience has put me off, even though it may be just his pair of boots that have the problem, now I can lead onto something else!

Because of you guys raving about Oxtars, which has got to be good, I might just be able to wangle a free pair for tests!

What really freeks me out is that you US riders speak very highly of Oxtars, which is a UK based company (I think) yet UK riders go for the Sidi stuff and other weird makes that have never been heard of!

I for one had not heard of Oxtars until I joined this forum, but then again, I did not have to pay for my boots, they were supplied to me and I had to riide in them.

All food for thought, and many thanks for you input
 
Northern Rob said:
I had the same problem when they were new and it went away as they broke in. While they were breaking in I was more careful about wearing higher socks or tucking my pants into the boots to cover that rough patch that hits the calf.
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Rob

Sounds like you had the same problem my friend is having. He told me today that he had to do a little walking in his boots because of the situation he was in, and he was cut so bad around his calf muscles, it was causing him a lot of pain to the point where he had to tuck his overtrousers into the boot to protect his calf muscles.

That to me is not good!
 
I've been wearing a pair of Oxtar Explorer boots for about 3 years now and love them. No issues as described in the first post of this thread. I do make it a point to always wear over-the-calf socks with any boots just because I don't like stuff rubbing on my lilly white legs. :D
 
Thanks Guys

Thank you all for posting on this issue

So far, it looks like a lot of you guys have actually worn longer socks in order to get through the 'Break in' period of the boots, so there may just be a slight problem!

However,I know this can happen with all new motorcycle boots, and I am like most people, I will wear them about the house before I go ride the bike.

Still interesting to see the comments coming in on the post, it does transpire that some of you guys either break them in by walking around home, or you wear longer socks to begin with.

Thanks guys.
 
I've had a pair for several years and have had no problems. From the outset they were comfortable.:biker:
 
Northern Rob said:
I had the same problem when they were new and it went away as they broke in. While they were breaking in I was more careful about wearing higher socks or tucking my pants into the boots to cover that rough patch that hits the calf.
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+1 , exactly the same for me.

Fred :03biker:
 
tricky_micky said:
Rob

Sounds like you had the same problem my friend is having. He told me today that he had to do a little walking in his boots because of the situation he was in, and he was cut so bad around his calf muscles, it was causing him a lot of pain to the point where he had to tuck his overtrousers into the boot to protect his calf muscles.

That to me is not good!
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I've just gotten a pair from New Enough. I always wear taller socks anyway, and I've not noticed this at all. I've heard only good things on other forums and here too about the Oxtars. I've also gotten a pair of their Infinity boots and like them too. Maybe this is a defect. I would definitely take them back to show the dealer so they can let the manufacturer know about it. I would assume your friend could get another pair that wouldn't do it, but I would recommend a taller sock like Sidi MX, techsox or something like that.

JDP
 
I always wear over-the-calf socks with my boots and have never had a problem with the matrix boots.
 
Further to My Post

The guy that purchased the Oxtars has now broken them in and he is a happy teddy.

It appears that there was some 'Scuffing' of the stitching around the top of the boot and a small piece of the stitching was sticking out. This caused him a lot of pain but after comments being passed to him from you guys, he has now overcome that issue, and he is very happy with the boots.

I shall certainly be looking at some of these as and when I need a new pair of boots, your comments and help have been gratefully received and noted for future purchases.

Thanks guys.
 
It was Carl_T who finally convinced me to go with Oxtar Matrix Gore Tex boots, and he offered one important caveat: the boots are very stiff when new but will feel great when broken in. Somehow he's always right about stuff like that. If they had a thicker sole to put my feet closer to the ground they'd be perfect. As it is, they're the best boots I've owned, without a doubt. After AquaSTOC 1 and 2 (a.k.a., DackSTOC and NESTOC) I can state with confidence that they are waterproof, too.
 
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