Bought them same boots last fall from Fortnine. Love them. True to size. Very comfortable riding or walking. Found them nice and warm late fall with thin merino ski socks.
I'm pleased i'm not he only one that thinks they are missing a loop . 20,000 miles in mine and they are still going strong , so comfortable from the first time i put them on .
I can confirm that these brown Hero boots are not with Gore Tex. Only the black ones come with Gore Tex. Good point about the loop not available. I suppose the zip makes them easier to put on and take off. Thanks for the review. Pete
Yes, but I get seen on the road.:-) Michael Jackson is the usual comment. Actually given to me by an old friend, who got it off another friend who passed away from smoking (lung cancer). Thick hide. Love it.
Easy enough to get on and off with the zip. I’m not sure the gear change pad is enough, it’s adequate, but I have walking boots that feel better for a gear change.
Probably depends on the bike, but the gear change pad has worked for me without any problems for a couple of years now - stitching and seams are all good, although the left one is blacked slightly by the rubber on the lever. Cheers.
@@BlueMarbleRider thank you very much! Recently moved from FL to MO, so trying to figure out this cold weather riding… 😉😁 just ordered heated gloves, so that should definitely help
Thanks, David. You may be right. All TCX say for the Hero Waterproof is " breathable internal waterproof liner." All I can say is it works. I rode home last weekend in the worst rain I have ever ridden in for 102 km on a new, naked bike. My feet were dry as a bone. Cheers for the feedback.
Hi, Cycle Life: yes the boots have been thoroughly abused and continue to perform very well. I expect they will last a good deal longer, given their condition, despite the abuse. Cheers.
Yes, but rarely - come to think of it - they need a polish now! I use what we have - which is a clear waxy polish. It's labelled "Moneyswoth Best Premium Dubbin - for work and hunting boots, repels water and keeps leather supple." I have no idea where I got this! But its worked a treat on all sorts of leather boots and seems to restore the look of the TCXs to almost new (except for the gear shifter black smudge left from the bike - which I don't mind...). Hope this helps.
BlueMarbleRider I’ve had my boots for a few weeks and I’m starting to see some parts of it getting scuffed, will definitely give the polish a go when I get some. Thanks for your feedback 🙂
Is that the Scorpion Neo-Con helmet? Did you have any trouble attaching your camera to the chin? I ask because I have the same helmet in green and I was thinking of attaching a camera to the chin but I'm afraid it might get in the way of the air vent.
Yes it's a neocon. It does get in the way of the vent, but I have a weepro anti fog insert inside the visor to stop fogging which works perfectly. I use a Proshot chin mount. Good luck.
These are the best boots I've ever worn, however, the cheaper boots that look nearly identical, X-Blends aren't nearly as good. I bought a pair of those after my zipper broke on my Heros (A year old. I had to painstakingly re zip it by hand and stitch it back together to keep it zipped permanently.) and the X-blends are nowhere near as nice. They arent as comfortable and dont look nearly as nice and they dont use a proper goodyear welt like the Hero's. They have a faux goodyear welt, but they are glued. They are suprisingly different and surprisingly inferior in pretty much every way except perhaps durability.
The sole is not actually sewed on. It is a glued on Vibram sole. A stitched on sole would have the stick go through to the bottom of the sole. These are not that way.
According to TCX the leather welt (the strip of leather that runs along the perimeter of shoe's sole) is sewn to the upper before it's attached to the sole, and then the strip gets sewn to the sole. It's a way of connecting the two.
Hey, thanks for the great review! You said they kept your feet dry during a long ride in the raid, but how would the zipper seem fair stepping through a puddle or something like that? Typically waterproof zip-ups will fail in this department. What are your thoughts on these?
Jake Sheridan I can’t say for sure having never tried that, but my guess is that they would be dry up to within an inch or so from the top. The waterproof liner seems to end before the top and so I’m guessing water could leak in through there. Hope that helps cheers.
I'm also a sz 14 and have been seeing that these are in Euro sizes. What EU size did you purchase? 48? (This is the biggest size I've been seeing for these boots)
@@BlueMarbleRider Size 47 shows as size 12.5. which is what I normally take so I was going to size up based on them fitting slim but if 47 fits your size 14 then I am not so sure now.
Hi, Nick: I just re checked and it is a black nylon with foam backing. Very comfortable and warm. It may be the backing to the waterproof lining. Cheers.
Hi Tenny80: I’m assuming you’re a wide 12.5 UK? I recon a 47 will fit a med/13uk/13.5us, so perhaps sizing up to a 47 if you’re a wide 12.5. if you’re If you’re super wide - these may not be the boot for you. Make sure the vendor has a bulletproof return policy-it’s a lotta money to gamble. Cheers and good luck.
@@BlueMarbleRider I am actually in Canada as well, Ontario :) I've noticed some of your other videos and watched a few as I also ride a V-Strom as well! I am a US 12-12.5. I wont be riding any time soon so I'll order the 47 from Fortnine and return them if I need too :)
I guess that depends on your climate. In temperate climates, they're perfect, except on those days over 30C. But as they are waterproof, and very safety orientated, it's a trade off I'm ok with. Cheers.
Yes, but I get seen on the road.:-) Michael Jackson is the usual comment. Actually given to me by an old friend, who got it off another friend who passed away from smoking (lung cancer). Thick hide. Love it.
I picked up a pair of TCX Airtech EVO, Best boot I have ever worn, Great in the heat and somehow completely waterproof.
Bought them same boots last fall from Fortnine. Love them. True to size. Very comfortable riding or walking. Found them nice and warm late fall with thin merino ski socks.
I'm pleased i'm not he only one that thinks they are missing a loop .
20,000 miles in mine and they are still going strong , so comfortable from the first time i put them on .
Mine are my daily commute boots and are incredibly durable. Great to hear someone else is having the same experience. Cheers.
I can confirm that these brown Hero boots are not with Gore Tex. Only the black ones come with Gore Tex. Good point about the loop not available. I suppose the zip makes them easier to put on and take off. Thanks for the review. Pete
Your jacket screams, 'im a motorcyclist from hell!'
Yes, but I get seen on the road.:-) Michael Jackson is the usual comment. Actually given to me by an old friend, who got it off another friend who passed away from smoking (lung cancer). Thick hide. Love it.
Easy enough to get on and off with the zip. I’m not sure the gear change pad is enough, it’s adequate, but I have walking boots that feel better for a gear change.
Probably depends on the bike, but the gear change pad has worked for me without any problems for a couple of years now - stitching and seams are all good, although the left one is blacked slightly by the rubber on the lever. Cheers.
nice - thanks for your review
Thanks for the review. Do they make a good winter boot? What’s the cold temp you’ve ridden them in?
Hi, Craig: they're great in the cold - I've ridden them down to about 2C, and my feet were not a concern...now the hands...that's a different matter!
@@BlueMarbleRider thank you very much! Recently moved from FL to MO, so trying to figure out this cold weather riding… 😉😁 just ordered heated gloves, so that should definitely help
Great review. Only point they are not gore-Tex. Tcx do have a Hero Gore-Tex version (only black).
Thanks, David. You may be right. All TCX say for the Hero Waterproof is " breathable internal waterproof liner." All I can say is it works. I rode home last weekend in the worst rain I have ever ridden in for 102 km on a new, naked bike. My feet were dry as a bone. Cheers for the feedback.
howdy from Victoria. Do you still recommend these boots!? Have they stood the test of time?
Hi, Cycle Life: yes the boots have been thoroughly abused and continue to perform very well. I expect they will last a good deal longer, given their condition, despite the abuse. Cheers.
Do you use any shoe polish/cream on your boots? If so, which one?
Yes, but rarely - come to think of it - they need a polish now! I use what we have - which is a clear waxy polish. It's labelled "Moneyswoth Best Premium Dubbin - for work and hunting boots, repels water and keeps leather supple." I have no idea where I got this! But its worked a treat on all sorts of leather boots and seems to restore the look of the TCXs to almost new (except for the gear shifter black smudge left from the bike - which I don't mind...). Hope this helps.
BlueMarbleRider I’ve had my boots for a few weeks and I’m starting to see some parts of it getting scuffed, will definitely give the polish a go when I get some. Thanks for your feedback 🙂
Good review, definitely worth the extra for the zipper
I think so too. Mine are still going strong - wear them every time out...thousands of miles/km now. Great quality.
Is that the Scorpion Neo-Con helmet? Did you have any trouble attaching your camera to the chin? I ask because I have the same helmet in green and I was thinking of attaching a camera to the chin but I'm afraid it might get in the way of the air vent.
Yes it's a neocon. It does get in the way of the vent, but I have a weepro anti fog insert inside the visor to stop fogging which works perfectly. I use a Proshot chin mount. Good luck.
BlueMarbleRider can you still flip up the helmet with the pro shot?
Edgar Miranda yes. No problem.
These are the best boots I've ever worn, however, the cheaper boots that look nearly identical, X-Blends aren't nearly as good. I bought a pair of those after my zipper broke on my Heros (A year old. I had to painstakingly re zip it by hand and stitch it back together to keep it zipped permanently.) and the X-blends are nowhere near as nice. They arent as comfortable and dont look nearly as nice and they dont use a proper goodyear welt like the Hero's. They have a faux goodyear welt, but they are glued. They are suprisingly different and surprisingly inferior in pretty much every way except perhaps durability.
Might be worth taking those hero’s to a cobbler- they’ll be able to put a new zip in in a snap. Thanks for the comment.
Do they fit true to size then!? Since you did mention they fit slim but didn't say anything about length!
Yes I found that they do fit true to size. Thanks for the comment.
BlueMarbleRider thanks for the great review. Definitely getting a pair since my other motorcycle boots are just too obvious
The sole is not actually sewed on. It is a glued on Vibram sole. A stitched on sole would have the stick go through to the bottom of the sole. These are not that way.
According to TCX the leather welt (the strip of leather that runs along the perimeter of shoe's sole) is sewn to the upper before it's attached to the sole, and then the strip gets sewn to the sole. It's a way of connecting the two.
Hey, thanks for the great review! You said they kept your feet dry during a long ride in the raid, but how would the zipper seem fair stepping through a puddle or something like that? Typically waterproof zip-ups will fail in this department. What are your thoughts on these?
Jake Sheridan I can’t say for sure having never tried that, but my guess is that they would be dry up to within an inch or so from the top. The waterproof liner seems to end before the top and so I’m guessing water could leak in through there. Hope that helps cheers.
there is a gusset at the zipper. unless your walking thru a puddle that is 5 inches deep or more, you will be fine.
Cxcx
I'm also a sz 14 and have been seeing that these are in Euro sizes. What EU size did you purchase? 48? (This is the biggest size I've been seeing for these boots)
I bought a 47 and they fit well, but you can always get a 48 and insole them for better fit. Mine were spot on though.
@@BlueMarbleRider Thank you for the help! Went ahead and ordered them knowing they should fit
@@BlueMarbleRider Size 47 shows as size 12.5. which is what I normally take so I was going to size up based on them fitting slim but if 47 fits your size 14 then I am not so sure now.
Yeah, because nobody would suspect you rode a bike whe you walked in with that red and black leather jacket.
Thanks for your wisdom, Keith. FYI: I don’t wear that jacket to work. Cheers.
What type of lining is there? Fur or plastic fell inside?
Hi, Nick: I just re checked and it is a black nylon with foam backing. Very comfortable and warm. It may be the backing to the waterproof lining. Cheers.
Pretty sure the X-Blend does not have the stitched on sole, also these do not have Gore-tex Fort nine does not carry that model.
Hi Tenny80: I’m assuming you’re a wide 12.5 UK? I recon a 47 will fit a med/13uk/13.5us, so perhaps sizing up to a 47 if you’re a wide 12.5. if you’re If you’re super wide - these may not be the boot for you. Make sure the vendor has a bulletproof return policy-it’s a lotta money to gamble. Cheers and good luck.
@@BlueMarbleRider I am actually in Canada as well, Ontario :) I've noticed some of your other videos and watched a few as I also ride a V-Strom as well! I am a US 12-12.5. I wont be riding any time soon so I'll order the 47 from Fortnine and return them if I need too :)
hey what brand is that motorcycle jacket?
It's an old Canadian "Wolff" from the 70s. Not sure if they're still going. Cheers.
Are your boots still holding up ok?
Still good as new. No problems, leeks or breakages. Recommend them.
@@BlueMarbleRider Awesome, thanks!
Do they get hot?
I guess that depends on your climate. In temperate climates, they're perfect, except on those days over 30C. But as they are waterproof, and very safety orientated, it's a trade off I'm ok with. Cheers.
Talk to us about that jacket!
Yes, but I get seen on the road.:-) Michael Jackson is the usual comment. Actually given to me by an old friend, who got it off another friend who passed away from smoking (lung cancer). Thick hide. Love it.
All GoreTex fails eventually.
...and the leather will eventually crack, my tea will get cold and the sun will, eventually become a white dwarf and fade to black...Cheer up :-)