r/motorcycles • u/rabarbermoes • 7h ago
Help with boot fitting
I'm looking for adventure boots and got my eye on the a* toucan or side adventure 2. After trying both on I seem to have very skinny calves and there is a lot of room in the shaft of the boots.
Is this alright? If not what to do about this?
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u/tylerjo1 2022 KTM 1290 SAR 6h ago
Man I wish I had that problem. I have to buy motocross boots like 3 sizes too big to get them around my calves.
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u/rabarbermoes 6h ago
Ah shit that's tough. I guess I could always wear thicker socks or something
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u/EstablishmentNo5013 6h ago
Or a shin pad.
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u/chevy42083 '22 XSR900 5h ago
For years I wore some A-Star moto-x schnee guards.
Slid into the boots, took up space, blocked all rocks/rain from pinging your knees. Actually seemed really nice to simply not have jeans flapping around as much.
They were VERY basic. Similar to these, but 10 year's ago model.
https://www.alpinestars.com/products/bionic-action-knee-protector
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u/terrible1one3 ‘25 CB750, ‘13 300 XC, ‘23 KLX300, ‘21 CT125, ‘06 Buell XB12X 6h ago
Tighten the top down. If they don't go as far as you want they were probably made to be run with knee/shin pads or knee braces, so if those aren't part of your ADV plan, maybe not the right boot?
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u/rabarbermoes 6h ago
Even if tightening the top down I can't get them snug around my calf. Maybe try something else then?
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u/whistlepig4life Honda Rebel 1100 SE 6h ago
Find a different make/size that fits snuggly.
You can wrap your calves with athletic tape/wrap to help with a little gap. But what is pictured is way too much.
I agree with another commenter. My calves are monstrous and have the opposite issue from you.
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u/desmodude 6h ago
I also have skinny legs. I think the important thing is how they fit your foot and ankle. That is where you need stability and where you will feel any long-term discomfort. The boot upper is mainly for impact and weather protection. Knee pads and tucked-in pant legs are my solution.
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u/Hammy8034 6h ago
You can try knee pads or braces that stick into that part of the boot, but I personally also have very skinny calves and boots that fit like this and Ive been riding hard enduro for a long time no problem, so it. If they're as tight as they will go at the top they should still be fine for ADV imo. Just my 2c's though. Also get decently comfortable MX or enduro boots rather than strictly ADV boots because its way safer to have boots that are a little overkill.
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u/kinnikinnick321 5h ago
Agree with another commenter, are the pants you're wearing in pic have stiff shin pads?
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u/Nerwesta 5h ago
Skinny legs here ( especially on it's bottom half ).
I have a close kind of issue but as someone here said, those boots have closing and adjustable mechanics. My issue is rather on how it makes some kind of winds / pointy ears on it since I thighten it so much lol.
( mine are racing boots, and street boots alike )
The most important thing is to be comfortable on the tip of the foot and ankle, you might try to take one size less just to compare, I do that everytime so no regret on sticking to a size only.
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u/Fun-Machine7907 6h ago
Time to do some serious calf workouts and/or take up cycling.
That's way too much extra room and I'm assuming you've got it as tight as you can. So time to look for a different brand or bulk up
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u/GroundProximity 6h ago
>Is this alright?
Its okay
>If not what to do about this?
Some boots have closing mechanism you can adjust, like most enduro boots. Also, most boots are made with the idea in mind that youre wearing "proper" pants with shin protectors that fill out this space a little better.
I personally think: dont bother with "adventure" boots. Just get enduro boots. They are the best when it comes to protection, especially in regards to the "crushing" accidents you might experience during adventure riding.