Tcx Competizione Rs

TCX Competizione RS

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Oxtar reboots

IT IS BY DESIGN THAT THE SPORTorientedTCX Competizione RS strongly resembles the flagship model of the nowdiscontinued Oxtar boot brand. Novation Motorbike SpA, a leader in the Italian footwear business, recently acquired Oxtar, and one of its first steps was to rebrand the entire product line—both on-and off-road—as TCX.

The new name is derived from the unique Torsion Control System (TCS), a key safety feature borrowed from its predecessor. The Competizione RS combines the comfort and durability of natural leather with the added impact protection and rigidity of the stitched-inplace external plastic TCS structure.

Beauty of the four-piece TCS design is that it offers free longitudinal and lateral movement of the ankle while preventing torsional twisting beyond natural limits. The RS also features a Metatarsal Control System (MCS) built into the toe slider that is designed to prevent excessive up-and-down bending of the front half of the foot without compromising comfort or feel.

To improve comfort on hot days, a breathable mesh liner lets cooling air pass through the perforated outer shell and shin plate, while the vented toe slider feeds air through channels molded into the rubber sole and through small perforations in the footbed. A full-length zipper and draw-string retention system allow ease of entry while maintaining a snug, secure fit. Bottom line, then, good sportbike boots with an excellent sense of comfort and control on the motorcycle.

DETAILS

Helmet House 26855 Malibu Hills Rd. Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 800/421-7247 www.helmethouse.com Price...$400

Ups Sole venting means no more toasty toes! Replaceable toe, heel and cuff sliders Techy exoskeleton design

Downs No vent blocks for cold weather White shows scuffs; black also available Skeletor wants his boots back