So I have oxtar TCS boots that are a little over a year old. They offer good protection(crash tested) but they squeak non stop. I've tried to lube them up but they still squeak like 5 minutes later. So I'm looking for a new set of raceboots that are a bit quieter. Money can be spent but I don't want to go overboard.

The only reason the squeaking bothers me is because I where these boots every time I ride and well it just gets annoying to walk around. Thanks

 

I remember my TCS's and everyone always knew when I was coming lol. The only other pair of boots I had were Sidi B2's and they were quiet, however I don't think they offered as much protection as the TCS's and didn't breath.

 

I love my Alpinestars SMX-4 boots, they're very comfortable and quiet too.

They're $200 new, but I picked up a basically-new pair for $130 shipped on eBay.

 

Another + for the SMX-4 as well. I have walked and worked in them for 8 + hours before and there comfy.

 

wd40 is ur friend

 

My Pumas squeak like hell too. Lubing doesn't seem to help.

 

Dang, never had a problem with my Oxtars after some WD-40.

 

x2

 

hmmm well i'm going to try wd40 and white lithium grease if neither of those work i guess its time to go shopping.

 

I love my pair. Only bad thing is the toe sliders don't last too long.

 

You went to work in race boots?

 

same here.

 

im looking to get boots this season but i have a question about fitment. I heard you need to

get a size bigger because they run small? Any info would be great.

 

SMX-4s are race boots? Naw, they really just have velcro and a zipper on the side and they aren't too bad. Most people didn't even notice them. After a while it got old though. Sometimes I would tuck some sneakers into my backpack and change at work. The only problem is that sometime the toe sliders can be kicked off.

 

so quit dragging your toes

 

All boots are going to squeak and make sounds when walking, some more than others, but there are plenty of "street/sport" boots that are a lot quieter than race boots.

I wear my Sidi Strava Evo daily and nobody seems to notice them, and I can wear them all day long without feeling uncomfortable.