TCX Boots

They are really well made boots. If you are a fast road rider or racer these boots are the mutts. They are a tight fit but bed in quickly into your feet. This is also the only brand who do boots for people who have size 49 euro (size 14). They have amazing pull-cord lace-up inner booties, a fantastic zip and a ratchet upper boot lock. Good for guys with slightly thicker ankles. TCX is owned by the same brand who do Dainese and AGV helmets so really good Italian quality. Highly recommended kit.

I’m extremely happy with the TCX Zeta Waterproof Boots in black. The price was excellent, especially for such a well-made and comfortable pair of boots. I’ve been using them for quite a while now and they are still completely waterproof, even in heavy rain. They’ve held up very well over time, feel solid and supportive, and are great for everyday riding. Outstanding value for money – I would definitely buy them again and highly recommend them.

Very tough but comfortable

Fit for purpose and stylish

This boots keep your feet warm and dry in cold and wet weather, but in a full day of rain, will not keep your feet dry. I used them every day for rides of at least 6h per day and I can't say will buy second time.

I bought these boots specifically because they are Gore-Tex. In my experience, nothing is as truly waterproof as Gore-Tex, despite many manufacturers’ claims.

They are exceptionally comfortable straight out of the box. The sizing was spot-on for my normal shoe size, and they feel great both on and off the bike. The zips work smoothly, and once fastened the boots feel snug and secure without being restrictive. Great on the bike for changing gear and braking from day one. Also very quick and easy to keep clean.

However — and this is a big however — the Velcro design at the top of the boot is a serious flaw. The Velcro is positioned on the inside of the flap, and if you wear these boots under trousers or without tall socks, it will rub your legs raw. On my very first ride, the rubbing was so bad that I had to stop and use plasters from my first-aid kit just to continue. It’s a genuinely poor design and a real shame, as it mars an otherwise excellent boot. I’ve since had to stick double-sided Velcro over the existing Velcro and buy knee-length ski socks to make them wearable — a workaround that really shouldn’t be necessary.

Another downside is warmth. I normally have very warm feet, but in temperatures below 10°C these boots feel cold. Below 5°C, my toes go numb in under half an hour. Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend them as your only pair of boots if you ride year-round in cold weather.

Overall, they’re super comfortable but the Velcro design flaw and lack of insulation prevent them from being truly great.