TCX Dartwood GTX S26, shoes Gore-Tex

Dartwood Gore-Tex® is a motorcycle boot that combines maximum comfort when riding and walking with a high level of certified protection.

Dartwood Gore-Tex® is waterproof and breathable at the same time, thanks to the Gore-Tex® Extended Comfort membrane. The upper is made of full-grain leather.

High safety is ensured by reinforcements on the toes and heels and protective D3O® inserts on the ankles: this material stiffens in the event of an impact, protecting the foot only when necessary.

Additional safety is provided by the Groundtrax® sole made of abrasion-resistant rubber, which guarantees a stable footing even on slippery surfaces. Grip is further improved by the special construction with hexagonal studs. Maximum protection is guaranteed by the special Zplate® insert made of molded polymer, which combines transverse stiffness for maximum safety and longitudinal flexibility thanks to its Z-shape. Zplate® allows the shoe to follow all natural movements of the foot both in the saddle and when walking. At the same time, the technology protects against compression of the shoe in the event of an impact.

Otholite® insoles provide long-lasting comfort thanks to their cushioning and breathability. The model is easy to open and close thanks to the side zipper and laces, which can be conveniently attached with an elastic band on the tongue.

Features

• High level of comfort for riding and walking
• Waterproof and breathable
• Easy entry
• Lacing system + side zip for an easy entry
• Elastic band to store the laces

Upper

• Full grain leather upper
• Rear reflex insert

Protections and reinforcements

• Midsole with ZPLATE shank, to optimize front flexibility and transverse rigidity
• Reinforcements on malleolus with D3O® inserts
• Reinforcements on toe and heel COMFORT
• GORE-TEX Extended Comfort Footwear membrane
• OrthoLite® footbed with long term cushioning and high levels of breathability
• Certified according to Cat. II - Standard EN 13634

Outsole

• Wear-resistant rubber Groundtrax® outsole, designed to offer a superior stability

ZPLATE®

Sturdy laterally, flexibe frontally. The ZPLATE shank in the midsole keeps the right flexibility of the shoe, for an optimal riding and walking comfort, ensuring at the same time the transverse rigidity to protect the foot, in case it would be crushed under the vehicle.

Groundtrax® outsoles

Groundtrax® outsoles are engineered to ensure stability, grip and traction both on the footpegs and once got off the saddle. This is due to the design of lugs and grooves, as well as the choice of the rubber compound, which also maximize the wear-resistance and self-cleaning of the tread. The sole is featured by a dedicated gear shift area, to provide an higher precision during the ride.

D3O® inserts

In its raw form the D3O® molecules flow freely, thanks to their non-Newtonian nature, allowing the material to be soft and flexible. On impact, the D3O® molecules lock together, absorb and dissipate the energy from impacts, significantly reducing the amount of force that gets transmitted to the body compared to standard materials.