Not only do I respect your knowledge and riding ability but anyone that stands on off road pegs in bare feet even if it's for educational purposes has got to be dedicated to improve people's riding skills. Good work.

It's your fault - I have just bought a f650gs to practice everything you are sharing here! My wife sends best regards to you :) Cheers!

It's amazing how all the cycling principles on a 15 pounds bike.... like position, body movements, etc fits perfectly with a 600 pounds machine

Bret, your videos are keeping my stoke alive during the quarantine! Only rewatched them all twice at this point, can't wait to get back out on the trails!

I can't believe this is free. Great resource! Thanks a lot!

Top notch production quality and explanation. Love your music, coloring and cut to the point editing. Respect!

I will be buying a full offroad style boot !Thank you for this video I didn't even think about foot protection!

Very informative video. Thank you Brett for taking the time, effort & energy to showcase the challenges encountered by the riding boots across different riding categories.

Great video, it takes a good bit of time to find the right boot for yourself and the riding you do.

I just love my Sidi Adv 2. Stiff, but not so much that you can’t work around. Ultimate control and protection Plus great grip

Just G8!! Thank you. I learnt a LOT. You are SPOT ON. Thanks again.

Great video. As a noob my first boots were cheap adventure boots. Then I went and bought very expensive motorcross boots. They have an articulated ankle so walking isnt too bad, but the amount of control they gave me as a noob was just incredible. I dont have the muscles deveopled that seasoned offroad rider's do so they made it so much easier to stand up for longer periods and still operate the controls etc.

Brad...yours are the best moto vids on the cyber trail. Thanks.

Just taking a minute here to thank you once more for sharing your passion with the world - it has made the difference in my riding and risk mitigation in my venturing forth to feel the wind, thermoclines, and experience the pine in the air and the surfing of the Earth. God’s speed to Bret Taks and Mototrek!

I ride with Sidi Adventure II’s. Not as rigid as motocross boots but very comfortable, just the right amount of compromise for on and off road and able to walk in them short distances. Problem with the large tow box forced me to change my shifter and it turned out to be the best piece of kit I have ever fitted to a bike. So much more feel and control the confidence boost was a game changer. Once adjusted correctly the gear lever now takes little thought to acquire and shift gears.

As always great video Bret!

Thanks again for these crucial tips...and as usual very nice video. Congrats. keep riding safe. BTW: I was training on a loose pine needle surface. It was a slow full lock turn on my BMW GSA. I did loose the traction somehow, and the rear tyre broke free. I was on the center of my feet to have control of the rear brake and drag the bike in standing position. My bike just hauled me down on the ground and we together did a 270 degree spin on the ground with my left foot just under the boxer...could not retrieve my foot. I had the SIDI Speedfire Crossboots on...but the energy of the bike transferred to my foot ended up in a broken heel. So I was luck to have those boots on. I really can not imagine what would happen to my foot having only a touring boot on. These ADV bikes are heavy you will not want have your foot under them with anything else then a Cross Boot. Wear the gear... Best Regards.

As usually, very very clear and informative. Thanks.

Another great video! Thanks for all your tips... 👏🏻

Invaluable tips like always. Your channel is a prime destination for the majority of us. I ride with the Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex; full protection almost to the level of motocross boots but significantly more flexible (after about 1000km break-in) decently comfortable to walk in and breathable to the point boots like these allow. For city/commuting I wear more of touring type boots from Reusch, flexible but with a couple of zippers going upward that helps keep them a bit more rigid than others.

Brett, you never fail to produce. I always learn something from you videos and continue to steer others to your media. I hope to be able to ride with you internationally some day and sooner than later. Again, thanks for the lessons learned.

Thank you , this is the exact answer to the question that I asked you the other day. I appreciate the time you take passing on this knowledge.

Great video. Actually your videos are getting even better than they already were, and on point when it comes to the information. Thanks. :-)

Foot positions were helpful! I realized i follow the same method unknowingly!

Fantastic presentation. Thank you. I learned a lot. I appreciate the time and effort you took to speak about your passion.

Coool!, and as usual very informative! I think man you are actually the best on youtube about big Adventure motocyckle Enduro riding!!! Thank you for your job!!!!

Yesterday went to buy some boots but there were so many options I couldn't decide. Now I know what to look for in a boot. Thanks!

Was waiting for a detailed video on foot position. You r the BEST. Thank you so much.

BMW Gravel Boot. Perfect balance between protection and flexibility and comfort on the pegs and walkability. They hold up great too.

4 years ago and just a new learner here, than k you!!!

Another well made & informative video. Thanks Brett👍

Awesome info. I love your videos!!

MX Boots when on the bike and running shoes in the saddlebags. Really the best thing. Anyway if you take something like Alpine stars Tech series, you'll feel great.

Great, i was looking for video like this for some time. Nicely explained !

Excellent video ! quality content, editing and music !

Tremendous and valuable information!!! Thanks a lot!!

Great video again fella. Really decent info and advice again. Nice to see we're on the same wavelength. Cheers

Thx for this lesons and drums, it's amazing!

Another useful video. You're great. Thanks

Thanks for making the time to educate us. I look forward to your vid especial during the winters months. Watching them makes me remember the basics we normally forget, and get ready for the spring.We Canadians are already counting down the days to spring. Thanks again!

Awesome tips, thanks

This season I switched from an adventure boot to a dedicated off-road boot and man, what a difference. Well, it need some adjustment on the controls and the way how I shift gears, but the safety they gave and the feeling of being connected to the bike is outstanding. Yes, they are like skiing gear, yes, they are squeaky like a skiing boot but that's the price to pay. And they are comfy like the other ones after a short break-in time. Forma Competition 2.0 with inner shoe, a clear recommendation for on and off-road, not for long sneaky-peaky walks 😉

I like the way you present all options with positives and negatives. Not just one way.. you must do this... Nice

Awesome video!! lesson learned I already go out to buy Enduro boots Thank you

I started with Sidi Gore Adventure and they are great. I even did enduro with them. I crashed with them as well and lucky me nothing happened. But they are not made for enduro and they have some lateral flexibility. Then I bought the Sidi Crossfire 2 and put the enduro sole. It's another world, I felt so safe in them that I didn't worry about my feet during my trip off road in the Alps. Plus they are quite comfy for motocross boots. But bare in mind that the motocross boots aren't waterproof. I bought some waterproof socks. For everyday commuting I take the Sidi Adventure and for trips the Crossfire 2.

Great tips from knowledge man with a lot of experience. Keep on sending useful tips.

Muy buenos vídeos!! Muchas Gracias por hacerlos.

Another great one

Another great one Bret.

Thanks for the tips and awesome drumming!

Great video, always learning something new, superb...

I use tech7 alpinestars when I ride my Super Tenere! Super comfortable! And extremely protective! Have great feel of the controls once broken in!!

Another great video, I thank you

I have both styles of boots. I mostly wear the 'touring onces' from Daytona, since I hardly go off road on my adventure trips in the Alps.

Brilliant! Thanks a lot for your tips!

I like the way you teach. Subscribed !

I purchased the Forma Terra EVO low boots, the build quality of these boots are exceptional. Designed in Italy made in Romania. They have good rigid protection.

Brilliant got to share this, thanks.

8:39 YOU WON!!!! For flipping that shoe =))))

Boot selection is right on. I wish we could test ride our bikes before purchasing them. I have both MX and ADV boots. My ADV boots are Goretex which I found out are quite hot in temps above 65 degrees. My foot slips off the gearshift quite often when upshifting. The toe is quite tall and rounded. I bought a toe guard for the boot and the problem was worse because it made the toe even higher. One thing that bothers me with all boots is that you can't feel the controls, especially the rear brake when you want to feather it. My MX boots are Oneals and the toe is tall and rounded as well. Next time around I will check out the SIDI boots. Thanks for the vid. BTW, foot placement tips are right on. Most of us tend to get lazy, ride with our toes out, sit when we should be standing, etc.

I prefer a Manolo Blahnik pump they accentuate my calves and look great in a cocktail dress. My fallback are Wesco Timbers with full calks.

When considering off road boots look at the enduro boots instead of the MX. The enduro boots typically pivot at the ankle more which makes walking easier, but still maintains lateral stiffness.

Great video. I’ve wondered a lot about this.

Great vid. Thanx. So, Converse All Stars not recommended then? I like my Forma trials boots.

Great video. Thanks you for posting. I come from the world of pavement road riding, and have been looking into doing some dirt road ridding. The issues I am having are foot placement and shifting. Your video is the first one I have found which discusses foot placement (I have been looking for quite a while). How about a shifting tutorial? I find it so awkward when I try to shift while in the standing position. More often than not, I sit down, shift and stand up again. Obviously not the best way.

Great Video!

These videos are very clear, easy to understand, and helpful!! Don't understand how you don't have way more subscribers!!

Thanks Bret! Good stuff. A-stars Toucan user here...toe box is enormous! I have issues with using the shifter from the standing position =/. Related story: a friend of mine broke his ankle when he dropped his 2007 GS at low speed. He had chosen to tuck his pants into his boot (normally wore them over the boot), which allowed the top of the boot to momentarily hang up on that low point in the stock seat as he was attempting to put his foot down. You can see how that can happen @1:55

Excellent produced video as usual. Pretty basic stuff and not sure I learned anything, but for an adventure rider who travels the world, its the hardest decision; what boot to wear? I have bought a Sidi but like you said, it's not practical to walk around at the end of the day in a town after a long ride -- in fact, its a one trick pony -- only for off-roading realistically. On the other hand, I generally wear Daytona Road Star GTX boots which are the balance you discuss but I did mess up my toe in Argentina in an accident -- that said, it mended fast and would have been much worse with a lesser choice.

well put and said. liked it.

Years of off-road in my alpinestars scout boots - and plenty of offs - with no issue.

Another great video, I wish I had watched it a few days back. I saw a bargain, less than half price set on new moto cross boots and of-course took them home with me. Realised as I was on the bike the toe box was quite large and I was making some strange shifts on the bike and its taking some getting used too. How do you feel about a set of pivot pegs on the bike?

I have been using the Icon Field Armor boot for a couple of seasons now and I really like them. However...they do not come up as high as the off road style. Maybe two thirds of the distance. Every time I watch your channel I have to go shopping! Great stuff on the positioning on the pegs... I learned a bit here.

Very informative video thank you very much. Combined with the pivot piegs I think you will have the ultimate movement capability.

Full adventure boot every time, safety has got to be paramount. Good vid , thanks for uploading. C .

Love the videos, love the beard

Great discussions of motorcycling skills... too bad I'm 73 and after 40 some years of riding I am interested in this type of riding...

Which pegs do you have mounted on your bike in this video? Thanks for these videos!

Great video! I am curious, do you ever lead group rides/rallies or is it mostly training classes?

I've ridden in both my Sidi Adventure Rain boots which offer lots of support and protection and my Salomon Quest 4d hiking boots which are way more comfortable. Give me support and protection.

Hey Brett, thanks for the primer. My concern is when going over. I run hard panniers and have had my ankle under there a time or two and I always worry about breaking a leg. I've watched your video on dabbing, and keeping your foot on the pegs. is there something I should keep in mind when a get off is inevitable?

super video .. wow

Great video thank you. By the way. What kind of saddle bags you were using on your bike.

Ever tried Pivot Pegs? Adds comfort, controll and flexibility aswell.

Top class advice as always. Love all your informative videos. I am looking to purchase a pair of TCX baja goretex boots. What do you think of them?

I wore Alpinestars Tech 3’s during my Black Swan Moto off-road training, went down a couple times with my F650GS, no broken bones; same during some dirt fire-road riding a couple months later. Last year I went down in the super soft (powdery) dirt on the side of a road wearing Forma ADV (tall) boots, made the mistake of putting down one leg as the little GS fell, got it wedged and twisted under the hard pannier, resulted in a tib-fib fracture plus torn tendons. Not sure if my boot choice would have made a difference. I think keeping that foot on the peg might have been a better choice. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, BRET!!

And here I am riding with Nike hightops. Proper boots are on my list of bike gear to be bought soon

Alpinestars Tech 7, combined with Pivot Pegz work great for me! Thank you for all your vids, learned a lot from you! 👍👍✌

As an adventure bike newbie, I am soaking up the great advice your videos provide. The problem I've experienced with finding good ADV boots is calf circumference is never adequate for my legs. I have very muscular calves and, at 18" circumference, I've yet to find an adventure boot that will fit. The hard shell moto-cross styles are right out. I've tried O'Neals, several Forma, Fox, and Thor, and none fit. This is truly frustrating. Any advice for people like myself who want to be safe but are outside the standard size norm?

Hey pal.. Nice video.. Can u guide us or make a video for street riding boots.. Ur opinion.. Also guide on street riding.. I have learned a lot from your videos.

Anyone have any opinions of the Alpinestar Toucans? The RedWings may get replaced. I tried to turn them into ADV boots the best I could by making a JB Cold Weld toe pad for the shifter and cut half an inch off the heal. Yeah real works of art.

Great

I always wear motocross/off-road boots. Right now I am using sidi x3 and they are perfect. Lighter than the top motocross boots but more protection than an Adv boot. Adv boots don’t have enough protection imo.

The best !!

Awesome vid as always.... also i just realized that you look alot like fix- it felix 😆

The good old Gaerne Balanced Oiled...adequate protection for me (although by no means the best protection), and just so super comfortable both while riding and walking. Beautiful boots. A little Trials style, but I find full on Adventure and MX boots just too inflexible for my aged bones..I actually returned my Sidi Adventure for the Gaerne. Sidi has amazing protection, but zero feel

Love the vids. You should put out a soundtrack album.

Awesome videos, Bret! What’s your thoughts on removing the center stand on the R1200GS as related to this video? My left foot on the peg is restricted due to the position of the center stand when riding. Thanks!

Excellent Video thanks, it helps me as a Beginner a lot. I have Two Question when I stand: 1. Which brake? 2. Switch or a fix Gear Shift? Thanks and a good Ride (:

@MOTOTREK Please make a video or two about what is worn under the adventure suit. I have one but have yet to wear it. I find the collar a bit too open. I see your have something tucked in the collar of your jacket.