TCX Dartwood Boots Review
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2021
- The TCX Dartwood’s form is reminiscent of popular sneakers form the world of skateboarding, but it presents itself with an all-over more mature and classy look. You would never know it, but this well-executed boot is kitted out with some impressive and modern features, delivering style and protection in equal measure.
Available from Urban Rider:
www.urbanrider.co.uk/tcx-dart...
Ever-popular motorcycle footwear brand TCX have introduced their ZPLATE technology across various styles in their 2021 offering, the Dartwood included. This addition is essentially a shank within the midsole itself that aids flexibility to give the boot a natural flex more akin to your every day casual footwear. This shank not only achieves this natural flexibility, but it provides transverse rigidity to protect your feet from all directions should you run into trouble while on your bike.
The Dartwood also incorporates a Groundtrax outer sole. This sole is made from a highly wear-resistant, dirt-repelling rubber compound and features carefully arranged lugs and grooves that will give you ample traction on both your footpegs and the ground. The underside even includes a dedicated gear selector tread to keep those downshifts precise.
In the safety department, the Dartwood is well reinforced and protected. The Malleolus area features newly developed low profile inserts from D3O that have ‘Non-Newtonian’ characteristics. This means that the molecules within the armour flow freely in their standard form, but their viscosity can change to become more solid under force. In English: the Dartwood is super comfortable to wear but is set up to take an impact and keep you safe!
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Just got a pair of these, absolutely brilliant, comfy and look great. Normally take an 8 or 42 but ended up with a 9 43 as the 8 was a bit snug. 👌
Glad you like them!
I‘m thinking about getting them. How did yours hold up?
@@manuelglasfort2622 hi, I have actually been pretty happy with mine, they only get summer nice weather use so can’t really comment on the waterproofing. They are comfy and in my opinion look good, the laces have frayed which have been avoided by different material in the eyelets but other than that all good 👍
The honycome sole does it for me.
The T Dry started leaking after just 4 months of use - weekend rides.
It's too bad Rokker doesn't make a boot with a zipper (or Boa laces). They make the nicest boots I've ever seen, but it's hard to beat the convenience of a quick entry.
How do you get these more comfortable on your ankle, does that matter if i sized up?
Would you suggest these shoes for colder weather, autumn and spring season?
Also, I would go with gore-tex, but maybe the other one would be warmer? What are your thoughts?
i wouldnt recomend them as a shoe ;let alone a motocycle boot...poor quality zips
Agreed!@@stuffnstuff9405
Is it a ham shank?
Can you shed some light on sizing say compared to Nikes and the like?
Same size as you wear for a tennis show
nope you need to go a size up in my experience? again would'nt waste your money not fit for purpose.
My Dartwood’s soles started falling to bits and separating from the leathe after about 6 months
Hi, we are very sorry to hear this. If they have been bought from us please drop us an email at info@urbanrider.co.uk and we can look into it. - Iza
@@UrbanRiderlondon I really appreciate that but I am in Aussie. My son has the Street version with the white soles with similar wear and they are fine. They are well outside warranty now.
Is it true that the sole has a tendency to be detached from the leather upper top near to the toe bending areas?
yes and the zips are rubbish - dont buy them over priced rubbish - MCN should do a review on them..
@@stuffnstuff9405 yep, same issues I have with them
I suspected this just by the looks, thanks for the info, I'll look for other options.
@@taylorhickman84 I'm done with my pair...it can't keep rain off.
@@edwinsim It's a shame because there aren't many good looking options available
Torn between this and the TCX Hero WP boots :(
The Hero is simply the best allround boots I ever had.. I have the Gtx oone, extremely comfy and doesn't leak even in the heaviest rain. I have a few other boots from different brands but this is the one I'm using all year. Thinking to buy another pair or two, before it goes discontinued.
Both are great! Hero have been on a market for a while now and have a great reputation but the Dartwood will definitely be really popular too. It comes down to a personal preference and style you want to go for :) - Iza
@@UrbanRiderlondon Yes, this Dartwood seems to be the successor of the X-Groove models (which Ive got a pair from you guys). Looks great, probably very well built.. If I ever look for a trainer style pair, this would be the one..
The Hero is a different animal I think. The reason I prefer them over the trainer boots, it's because if I pull on my waterproof over trousers then its kinda difficult to fasten around the ankle due to the boot being shorter.. Have had some wet feet because of that. Otherwise it looks great and sure very comfy for summer rides..
poor quality components, glues for sole and zips, overpriced rubbish, not fit for a motorcycle.
@@vilmos_csehi Does the Hero get hot in summer?
TCX make brilliant boots but I won't buy one with a zip. Andrew, what's with the Triumph top? You're a Ducati boy.
Why not, I have Rev'it sneakers without a zip and it's awful to put them on so I rarely wear them. I prefer my boots with.
@@legomanfan7777 I had a zip fail in a pair of boots. It's not a rare event.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o That's a fair reason
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o I'd rather have a failed zip than the hustle of putting on a none zipped boot. Anything that creates an obstacle to riding that I can avoid without compromising safety is a no no 4 .
@@expatbiker6598 It only takes a minute to put a pair of laced boots on.
Laces aren't a good idea on motorcycle shoes/boots.
You can tuck the laces under the strap so they aren’t going anywhere.
I drive 5 yrs with the “Biker Boots” from magallan & Maloy. No problem with laces…there is nothing where you can stick at
Absolurte rubbish, had mine 5 months worn them 10 times commuting into london and walking around the city -comfirtable but the zip gives out on them... £170 boot marketed as a motorcycle saftey boot and the zips break - TCX's answer is to send them back for repair, how do you repair a substandard, not fit for purpose product with cheap components - overpriced rubbish dont buy!
Sounds like you got a bad boot. Had mine for about a year now and I wear them all the time (4-5 times a week). TCX do the best boots imo
There was a change from dry tex to goretex! Maybe is the zipper also changed?