Not all boots are created equal, and even the most popular products require a little bit of help to get started. Many people don’t know that we buy boots from Martin Boots because they have a reputation for being so good at what they do.
Martin Boots has been around for centuries with our family in the business since 1900s. We have learned through trial and error to make sure you get quality boots over the long run, no matter what your preference might be. The quality of a boot is determined by the amount of flex that it has in it when the sole hits the ground. The flex given to the calf by a boot determines how well your leg will move and whether you will be comfortable.
For this reason, if you want to become comfortable and enjoy riding, you might want to consider some boots with a little extra flex in them for a better fit. The flex that we push in our boots is called “ounce” which is similar to pound per square inch (PSI). The higher the amount of ounce, the more flexible and comfortable the boot will be. There are two basic types of ounce: air-cushioned ounce and non-air-cushioned ounces. Air-cushioned boots are usually more comfortable and offer more flex than non-air-cushioned boots. The reason is that a leather boot would feel extremely broken in if you put them on without an air cushion. This can be jarring to the wearer, as well as give you less flex in your boot. If you have your own motorcycle, it would probably be a good idea to invest in some quality boots with a little more flex like the types Martin Boots offers for motorcycle riding.
The other factor that affects the amount of flex is your foot size. For example, if you are a women with a size 8foot, you would probably want at least 10 oz of flex in your boots to get a good fit. This is not always the case. In fact, a person with a size 8foot could be just fine if they had only the right amount of flexibility in their boots. That’s because Martin Boots study each customer and make sure that the amount of flex is perfect for the boot before shipping it off to them.
