Advice Dainese TRQ vs Fulcrum boots

[chickenfried]

Want better boots for pleasure rides(riding just to ride) and classes. Track days, might go again but not a given. Looking for advice choosing between these two.

Fulcrum- probably more comfortable on and off bike, better sole for walking, cheaper

TRQ-more protection, less comfortable, more expensive

Dainese TRQ-Tour Gore-Tex boots $270
\https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-r-fulcrum-c2-gore-tex-boots

Dainese R Fulcrum C2 Gore-Tex Boots $210
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-trq-tour-gore-tex-boots

 

[fubar929]

Dainese TRQ-Tour Gore-Tex boots $270
\https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-r-fulcrum-c2-gore-tex-boots

Dainese R Fulcrum C2 Gore-Tex Boots $210
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-r-fulcrum-c2-gore-tex-boots

You linked the same boot twice so, subconsiously, I think you've already made your decision :laughing

Here's the TRQ Tour: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-trq-tour-gore-tex-boots

I bought the TRQ Tour and use them as my "everyday" riding boots. In an ideal world, I'd like a bit more breathability in the summer. And a bit less squeaking from the hinges when walking. Haven't crash-tested them but they seem to provide more torsion resistance than the vast majority of boots I've owned or handled. They're not quite as good as my Daytona Evo Sports in that regard, but they're comfortable enough that I don't mind wearing them on all-day rides. While the ankle protection is above average, shin protection is just average and like most boots there's not really any toe protection. In terms of being water-proof, I can say that they're good for an hour or two in a drizzle or light rain. I try to avoid riding in downpours, so I can't tell you how they'd hold up in a torrential rain.

Wear-wise, the boots have been holding up pretty well though I'll admit that I haven't spent as much time in them as I'd like over the last couple of years. If you want your boots to always look pristine, be aware that there's a shiny plastic panel on the inner side of the boot that scratches pretty easily. If you like to tuck your feet up next to a metal heel guard, like I do, this plastic will get scuffed quickly.

Be aware that the TRQ Tour runs small, at least if you're looking at U.S. sizing. I normally wear a size 8.5 or 9 (42 Euro), but had to go up to a 10 (43 Euro) with the TRQ Tour. I have a friend with big calves who can barely get his TRQ boots zipped. The boots fit me well, but there's not a ton of extra room in the toe box. If you have wide feet or you want something that's roomy around the front of your foot these aren't the boots for you.

Ultimately, you have to decide what matters most to you. For me, it was an easy choice to spend an extra $60 to get better protection. Then again, I have friends who have limited range-of-motion in their ankles due to past motorcycle and bicycle crashes...

 

[chickenfried]

:laughing fixed thanks for the review of your trq's. the $60 is low on priority list. I'm torn over comfort and walkabilty vs protection. even when riding to ride I tend to walk a bit.

You linked the same boot twice so, subconsiously, I think you've already made your decision :laughing

Here's the TRQ Tour: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-trq-tour-gore-tex-boots

I bought the TRQ Tour and use them as my "everyday" riding boots. In an ideal world, I'd like a bit more breathability in the summer. And a bit less squeaking from the hinges when walking. Haven't crash-tested them but they seem to provide more torsion resistance than the vast majority of boots I've owned or handled. They're not quite as good as my Daytona Evo Sports in that regard, but they're comfortable enough that I don't mind wearing them on all-day rides. While the ankle protection is above average, shin protection is just average and like most boots there's not really any toe protection. In terms of being water-proof, I can say that they're good for an hour or two in a drizzle or light rain. I try to avoid riding in downpours, so I can't tell you how they'd hold up in a torrential rain.

Wear-wise, the boots have been holding up pretty well though I'll admit that I haven't spent as much time in them as I'd like over the last couple of years. If you want your boots to always look pristine, be aware that there's a shiny plastic panel on the inner side of the boot that scratches pretty easily. If you like to tuck your feet up next to a metal heel guard, like I do, this plastic will get scuffed quickly.

Be aware that the TRQ Tour runs small, at least if you're looking at U.S. sizing. I normally wear a size 8.5 or 9 (42 Euro), but had to go up to a 10 (43 Euro) with the TRQ Tour. I have a friend with big calves who can barely get his TRQ boots zipped. The boots fit me well, but there's not a ton of extra room in the toe box. If you have wide feet or you want something that's roomy around the front of your foot these aren't the boots for you.

Ultimately, you have to decide what matters most to you. For me, it was an easy choice to spend an extra $60 to get better protection. Then again, I have friends who have limited range-of-motion in their ankles due to past motorcycle and bicycle crashes...

 

[thepretender]

fubar929 TRQ Tour boot just hit the hinge with a little wd40 ( I used wd40 with teflon) and the squeaking went away.

 

[stangmx13]

do stiff soles really bother u when walking? really really?

i also wonder if a busted foot or ankle would bother u more.

 

[fubar929]

:laughing fixed thanks for the review of your trq's. the $60 is low on priority list. I'm torn over comfort and walkabilty vs protection. even when riding to ride I tend to walk a bit.

Aside from the squeaking, the TRQ Tour walks pretty well; it's as good as any motorcycle boot I've owned. They're also comfortable, for me, aside from the fact that they get a bit hot. That's likely to happen with any Gore-Tex boot, though. If you want more airflow, you could look at the Course D1 Out Air boots: https://www.dainese.com/us/en/motorbike/boots/leather/course-d1-out-air-boots-201795209.html

The looks aren't as "plain Jane" was the TRQ Tour, but they're perforated and don't have Gore-tex so they should breathe better. They're a race boot, however, so might not be as good for walking. Damn! For $230, I'm tempted to buy a pair myself... :laughing

 

[chickenfried]

Ordering the TRQ's want innies and non-air, thanks fubar and pretender for the helpful replies