TCX X-Rap Riding Shoe

[5150ninja]

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I'm selling a pair of new TCX X-Rap riding shoes. They're waterproof, black, and size 43. These run large as I found out after getting them. I normally wear a size 43, but these are about a half to one full size too big. I tried to live with it on a ride instead of returning them, but in my heart I know I just don't like the way they fit too big.

The white soles have a distressed/antique look, so they are made to look a bit dirty or worn, even when brand new. I probably put some marks on the soles in the one ride I wore them, but they basically look the same as new. I have the box and all of the info attachments that came with these, including extra shoe laces.

For size reference, I wear a 43 in BMW boots and they fit well, if not a taste roomy. I wear a 43 in Sidi and they run a bit tight. A size 43 in Forma is too small for me. This is my first pair of TCX, and as stated above, these are a half to one full size big. If you wear a 44 in Sidi, these would probably fit normal on you.

I paid regular retail for these $179 about three months back. I see they are on closeout at Revzilla currently, however, there is no black available and I'm asking less than the closeout price. These shoes are a very nice model and have good protection qualities. I would actually rate them as good as light touring boots.

$85

 

[KittenMeat]

what's your normal shoe size?
I think I usually wear a 44 in yooro. or a 10.5 in US sizing.

 

[MustangWolf]

I was looking at these online—while they were too big, what did you think of them? Build-wise, protection-wise, and were the soles stiff or re-inforced?

GLWS!

 

[5150ninja]

what's your normal shoe size?
I think I usually wear a 44 in yooro. or a 10.5 in US sizing.

The shoes I have on at the moment are Saucony running shoes, they are size 9.5 USA. That is what I would call my "normal" shoe size. A Nike would be like size 10 or 10.5, but Nike's run very small. So yeah, I would say my normal, most popular, common size for myself, is 9.5. The TCX shoe definitely runs large, without a doubt!

I was looking at these online—while they were too big, what did you think of them? Build-wise, protection-wise, and were the soles stiff or re-inforced?

GLWS!

I got another pair, is that a decent endorsement? :laughing

Seriously though, they are very good in my opinion. I have both styles, the tall X-Rap and the regular hi-top called the X-street. I will tell you straight up that, if I had to pick one, from a protection stand-point, it would be the X-Rap. The extra height, in my mind, makes it feel so much more robust and protective. They will likely be hot in the summer though? I haven't gotten that far yet. The waterproof lining probably isn't going to allow much breathing on a hot day. Probably alright while riding, but if you wore them to work in the summer, they probably be too hot? They do make a genuine GorTex version for like $50 more though.

Protection wise:

I call the X-Rap as good as a more basic traditional touring boot. The ones without any external hard plastics. The X-Rap has good ankle/maleolus protection, good leather, good heel cup, weak in the toe box, but has some protective plastic in there none-the-less. The soles are stiff, which is good.

The X-street (the other, lower height TCX riding shoe version) is a nice leather shoe; a glorified regular shoe really, but better than regular shoes. It has very little toe box plastic, has the maleolus protection and heel cup, but is not as robust as the X-Rap. It is lighter everywhere, in other words, which will be better for breathability, at the expense of protections. Once again, the soles are stiff on this model as well. The leather seems to be nice and sturdy/thick, which makes them seem to be bike worthy?

I haven't really abused either model, so I cannot really speak to the longevity of them. I can also say that they severely lack in the arch support. I added Dr. Scholl's to the one's I use to make them much more comfortable. Without Dr. Scholl's they are like a Van's shoe or Chuck Taylor, as far as comparison. These are shoes with similar poor arch support, in my opinion, that you may be familiar with? I pretty much put the Dr. Scholl's in all of my boots anyway, though.

If given the choice of one...I go X-Rap, even knowing it is going to be a hotter shoe in the summer.

 

[MustangWolf]

The shoes I have on at the moment are Saucony running shoes, they are size 9.5 USA. That is what I would call my "normal" shoe size. A Nike would be like size 10 or 10.5, but Nike's run very small. So yeah, I would say my normal, most popular, common size for myself, is 9.5. The TCX shoe definitely runs large, without a doubt!


I got another pair, is that a decent endorsement? :laughing

Seriously though, they are very good in my opinion. I have both styles, the tall X-Rap and the regular hi-top called the X-street. I will tell you straight up that, if I had to pick one, from a protection stand-point, it would be the X-Rap. The extra height, in my mind, makes it feel so much more robust and protective. They will likely be hot in the summer though? I haven't gotten that far yet. The waterproof lining probably isn't going to allow much breathing on a hot day. Probably alright while riding, but if you wore them to work in the summer, they probably be too hot? They do make a genuine GorTex version for like $50 more though.

Protection wise:

I call the X-Rap as good as a more basic traditional touring boot. The ones without any external hard plastics. The X-Rap has good ankle/maleolus protection, good leather, good heel cup, weak in the toe box, but has some protective plastic in there none-the-less. The soles are stiff, which is good.

The X-street (the other, lower height TCX riding shoe version) is a nice leather shoe; a glorified regular shoe really, but better than regular shoes. It has very little toe box plastic, has the maleolus protection and heel cup, but is not as robust as the X-Rap. It is lighter everywhere, in other words, which will be better for breathability, at the expense of protections. Once again, the soles are stiff on this model as well. The leather seems to be nice and sturdy/thick, which makes them seem to be bike worthy?

I haven't really abused either model, so I cannot really speak to the longevity of them. I can also say that they severely lack in the arch support. I added Dr. Scholl's to the one's I use to make them much more comfortable. Without Dr. Scholl's they are like a Van's shoe or Chuck Taylor, as far as comparison. These are shoes with similar poor arch support, in my opinion, that you may be familiar with? I pretty much put the Dr. Scholl's in all of my boots anyway, though.

If given the choice of one...I go X-Rap, even knowing it is going to be a hotter shoe in the summer.

Thanks for the great review! I'm looking for a replacement of my non-motorcycle boots that have ZERO protection when I'm commuting to work that I can still wear around the office (cause I'm a lazy SOB that doesn't want to change shoes).

 

[5150ninja]

A couple more pictures, and I lowered the price to $95.

 

[Foxwolfe]

I checked my old Sidis but unfortunately I wear 46 in them so these would be too small for me, GLWS.

 

[5150ninja]

Sold. Sold. Sold. Sold.


These are sold. These are sold.