TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots are high-performance touring footwear with some off-road capability, putting them firmly in the adventure-touring category. While you will certainly look for more durable boots for serious off-road adventure expeditions, these boots are fantastic for touring, even if you never venture farther off-road than a dirt parking lot.
Much of the appeal of the Romanian-made TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots comes from their comfort and ease of use.
The microfiber interior plushly welcomes your foot into the boot—they are cozy—and your foot lands on a soft OrthoLite insole. I’m a Euro 43, and these 43s fit perfectly.
Once in, adjusting the boot for an ideal feel is a breeze. You simply pull the two broad upper flaps across your shin and let the Velcro arrays do their work.
Next, you fine-tune the fit of the TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots. Twisting a dial clockwise on the outside of the boot cinches up the front of the boot from just behind your toes, over your foot’s bridge, up to the lower shin.
Getting the right feel is intuitive and quick. If the boot is adjusted too tight, turn the dial counterclockwise to release the tension. This is easy enough to do that I can do it while riding, though I don’t recommend it.
The TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots are essentially transparent while riding. You never think about them, whether you’re shifting, braking, or simply riding. Just as the boots are pleasantly comfortable, they are also flexible where you need them to be to operate the foot controls. The toe-shift area has abundant feel thanks to a textured finish.
While you might think boots this comfortable will be trading away protection, that’s not the case. The TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots meet the CE EN 13634:2017 Category II standards for motorcycle boots, which include testing for abrasion resistance, rigidity, and resistance to cuts. Your shin, ankle, heel, and toe all get heavy-duty armor. Heat shielding prevents engine-cooked feet.
The back of your leg is on its own above the heel, with TCX instead opting for the flexibility of an accordion panel, which makes the boots easy to walk around in—perfect for exploring on foot while also sport-touring. The styling of the boots is low-key, so you won’t feel self-conscious walking around in them. The accordion panel has reflective stitching, which keeps you visible from behind after dark. The same material is used in the front across the bridge of your foot.
The Groundtrax sole saved me in a gas station parking lot when I put my foot down on spilled fuel—rather than sliding, the rubberized sole held tight. The sole also has an off-road tread, another nod to its adventure capabilities.
Touring riders will note the TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots took on optional CE tests for water resistance and passed them. While I didn’t ride extensively in the rain, I took on some water crossings while ADVing, and the boots kept my feet dry. Credit for the moisture-defending performance goes to the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort material, which also breathes in hot weather. When the temps drop, use a winter sock.
My testing of the TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots has been extensive. This means riding on three continents and in temperatures ranging from the 40s to over 100 degrees. Although the boots don’t have the level of protection I need for confidence on single-track or jeep trails, I took on plenty of dirt roads of varying quality, which included rocks and ruts. At no time did the Infinity 3 GTX boots draw negative attention to themselves.
The TCX Infinity 3 GTX boots do their jobs unobtrusively, which is exactly what you want in protective wear on a motorcycle. The workmanship of the boots is outstanding—no surprise, as 25-year-old TCX, Oxtar at one time, has been part of the Dainese group for the last four years. At $419 a pair, they are premium adventure-touring footwear—and they remind you of that after every ride.
TCX Infinity 3 GTX Boots Fast Facts
- Sizes: 38-48 Euro
- Certification: CE EN 13634 Category II (plus WR and WAD)
- Color: Black
TCX Infinity 3 GTX Boots Price: $419/pair MSRP
