TCX Airtech 3 Gore-Tex Boots - Black

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.

I love these boots and use them for touring outside of summer. They're comfortable, feel very well made, and are super waterproof. I got them a half size larger than what I normally wear to accommodate wool socks with sock liners to ensure my feet stay warm on long winter rides, which has worked great for me. They're surprisingly light and easy to walk in, although they don't replace a set of trainers if you're walking a lot off the bike. The zip and velcro closures work fine.

Little small sized so be aware you may need to go up a size. Nice quality

Had a trip down wales it had all weather conditions but these boots surpassed all of them.
They was cool in the warmth warm in the cold & dry in the wet & really comfortable to walk in.
They are my first pair of gtx
boots but done a lot of homework about them so just to make sure I wasn't wasting my money & would definitely recommend to anyone.