11 Best Dirt Bike Boots (Review) In 2022

The O’Neal Men’s Element Boots is a no brainer when looking for the best dirt bike boots around. They combine functionality with both style and affordability, which ensures they are ideal for dirt bikers of all levels. They boast the high quality you expect from O’Neal and provide a durable and comfortable design to ensure high performance on the track. They take a few days to break in, but once that’s done, you’ll have no trouble shifting gears, and the toe box is one of the wider ones around to provide excellent breathability.

While they’re not waterproof, they can still cope with moderately wet weather as long as you don’t walk through deep puddles. The padding is secure and well cushioned, while the straps and buckles are replaceable should they get damaged on a ride. If you’re looking for an easy and safe pair to get you started with your dirt bike life, this is a fantastic choice to go for that gives you everything you need. Make sure you also check our guide to the best Gore-Tex boots.

For anybody on a dirt bike budget, the O’Neal Element Limited Edition are an awesome pair of motorsport shoes that allow you to experience your soon-to-be-favorite thing in the world without breaking the bank. Despite their limited edition status, they’re the cheapest boots for adults you can buy and boast a sleek, cool design that shows you mean business.

The 4 buckle design keeps them secure and offers a comfortable, effective flex when needed, and these closures are adjustable to accommodate different sizes. The injection-molded shin plate also provides reliable protection, and the genuine leather support makes them (mostly) waterproof. Some riders have mentioned they run a little too wide for their liking, but if you’ve got wide feet, this likely sounds like excellent news. There’s only a small break-in period, and the construction is durable to take quite the beating, ensuring superb longevity and providing better value for money.

Shifting gears into a style better for exploration and parts unknown, the FORMA Adventure Off-Road Motorcycle Boots are possibly the best boots you’re likely to find to cover all bases regardless of weather, environment, or situations. They are comfortable, with a memory foam insole that conforms to the shape of your foot, while the leather upper ensures proper protection from the elements.

There’s very little break-in period, and it will feel like your favorite boot almost immediately. The traction is good, which is useful if you need to take a quick walk, while the anti-shock midsole makes you feel you could walk all day in these and not feel anything. And all this is great, but they’re not as durable as other options, and the velcro closure won’t be as sturdy as clip fastenings. However, they’re still waterproof, they’re more breathable than any other boot we’ve found, and they will suit your biking gear without any problems. Be sure to combine this with cool insoles from our list.

The Fox Racing 2019 Comp Boots are another lower budget but still a reliable option for beginners or those looking for a spare pair of boots for them to use and abuse without ruining their competition boots. They fit securely, but unlike some boots, also provide comfort for all-day wear, although you’ll need to give them a few days to break them in.

The straps are tough, but they can be a little difficult to set, which could waste time at the beginning or end of your circuit. Considering they aren’t Fox’s top range option, though, this shouldn’t put too many of you off. Even with this, there’s still a lot to love about them, and they’re easy to break-in, while the design ensures full protection. More experienced bikers won’t be looking for something like this, but casuals and beginners who need a simple pair of boots they know they can trust won’t find many better options in this price range.

If you’ve already got your perfect motocross riding boots and want to get your kid into the sport too, the Fox Racing Pee Wee Comp 5K Youth Boots are the only route to take. Perfect for budding bikers, they provide the style and the protection essential for a good time and inspiring a love of motocross. The clips are secure, and the traction keeps them stable on slippery slopes, while in between all this, they’ll have spectacular ankle support. Fox also knows how frustrating it can be to help kids get their shoes on and off, they’ve designed them to slip off with ease, saving any complaints after the race and before taking a bath.

These are an excellent way of completing your kids look for their first motocross ride, but because they’re designed for children, it’s likely they’ll grow out of them sooner than you get your money’s worth from them, so let’s hope they want to pursue this hobby once they do. Don’t forget to check our guide to the best boot dryers.

An upgrade from our first pair of Foxes, the Fox Racing 2019 Comp 5 Offroad Boots look cool, feel good, and will prove to everyone you know exactly what you’re doing. They’re some of the most durable boots around, and Fox have designed them to appeal to both experienced riders and those just starting out. With them, you can feel secure with the reinforced shin plate, and the alloy buckles are tough and robust while still being easy to clip in place. The break-in period is minimal, and the thick sole lugs ensure excellent and almost unrivaled traction on uneven and untrustworthy terrain.

Some riders might find them a little tight around the ankle, and they’re a little too bulky for our liking, which could make it difficult to change gears. Even so, they offer excellent protection and full leg coverage, so even if you do fall off you can at least trust you’ll fall off safely.

Venturing into slightly more expensive territory, the Tech 7 Enduro Off-Road Motocross Boot lives up to its price tag with its innovative that makes use of microfiber technology to provide a flexible but tough construction enough to rival any dirt bike boot around.

Even with this flexibility, you’re guaranteed stability, and you’ll find these boots are some of the easiest to switch gears with while remaining in control. They’re also comfortable despite demanding a slight break-in period, but when this is over, we love how they fit as easily as a pair of tennis shoes rather than bike boots. This break-in period is the only thing we can pick wrong with the boots, and if you’re looking for excellent support, traction, and a true size that sits nicely in between budget and premium these are the boots you’ve been looking for, so happy riding, but you may never want to take them off again. You may also like to check our guide to the best motorcycle boots.

The Fox Racing Comp 8 Men’s Motorcycle Boot is the most expensive Fox product in our selection, but once you realize what it can provide for you, the price will hardly matter. They are comfortable straight out of the box for immediate use, while the ankle support is some of the finest we’ve come across. The most exciting feature, though is the exclusive Fox Duratac outsole, which delivers fantastic, reliable traction on a variety of surfaces and keeps you secure. They are available in several sizes, making them perfect for adults or talented teens who need the best gear around.

The easy buckle system makes taking putting them on and taking them off a breeze, and the integrated rubber burn guard makes them some of the safest boots around. However, although they look red on the pictures, the color is closer to orange in real life, but this is a minor issue that shouldn’t affect much. 

Breathable and lightweight, the Fly Racing FR5 Boot is one of those boots you want to graduate to after you’ve finally worn out your first pair. Available in multiple colors, you can mix or match with your existing gear, the impact resistant design adds an element of practicality to the proceedings. It doesn’t stop there, either. The CoolMax upper construction gives you the breathability you crave when battering your way through the track, and works to keep you dry in the summer, whereas in the colder months, you’ll not feel the sting of the chill other competitors might do.

The adjustable buckles provide personalization, but they’re a little too stiff for fast access, at least at first, although they could loosen up over time. They’re also not as high quality as some other options, but you can’t expect them at this price, and we think they’ll still hold up pretty well, regardless. Our selection of the best toe cap boots offers some great footwear so check it out.

Our most expensive pick yet (but we’ll see about that), the TCX Comp Evo 2 Michelin Men’s Off-Road Motorcycle Boots are built with dual-density foam to offer protection, comfort, and security across your calves and around the legs. In fact, they may be the most supportive boots around, but we’ll leave you to decide that.

Despite this foam, they are also sufficiently breathable, while the Zone Heat Guard design protects you from engine burns. They’re also built to last, with high wear resistance for more intense tracks, and considering how much they cost, this gives you confidence they won’t fall apart after two races. The Double Flex control system makes it easy to switch gears, and heel reinforcement ensures better stability. You might struggle with them if you’ve got wide feet, but if not, these are a top of the range option for experts.

Our final and premium pick is the Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS Off Road Motorcycle Boots which come with a patented dovetail sole you won’t find anywhere else and boasts a special interlocking system to provide solid and secure grip on all sorts of terrain. Further up, the adjustable buckle system ensures better customization and makes it easy for you to find the perfect fit.

The replaceable shin plate is also useful, especially if you typically find other shin plates take quite the batteries, while the customizable leg circumference allows for better tailor-made changes so each ride is a comfortable one. They are shock resistant to ensure better protection and fewer injuries, while the support toe and anatomically shaped heel make these the most welcoming boots around. The price will put most casual (if there is such a thing) dirt bikers off, but if you’re an expert looking to take that next step into high quality gear, these moto boots are the only thing you should have your eye on. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best horseback riding boots.