TCX Boots

Overview

TCX Boots is an Italian manufacturer of motorcycle footwear, specializing in boots for road racing, off-road, touring, leisure, and women's riding. Based in Montebelluna, it produces protective boots with technologies like the T.C.S.® (Torsion Control System) for ankle protection. The brand holds a position in the motorcycling footwear market, noted for achieving full CE certification in 1999 and maintaining production in Europe.¹²³⁴⁶

History

TCX Boots originated in 1982 in Montebelluna, Italy, as OXSTAR (also spelled Oxtar), focusing on motorcycle boots combining protection and comfort. In 1999, it rebranded to TCX and launched the T.C.S.® system, the first motorbike footwear with an international patent. The entire range achieved CE certification that year. It was acquired by Dainese on October 2, 2020.¹³⁴⁶

Product Lines

Manufacturing

TCX products are manufactured at its factory in Montebelluna, Italy, and other company-owned sites in Europe. Production remains under direct company oversight to control quality.⁴

Notable Products

• T.C.S.® Boots - First footwear with patented Torsion Control System for ankle torsion protection.
• Street 3 WP - Waterproof touring boot with CE certification for road use.
• SRT 2 - Lightweight racing boot designed for track performance.
• Fuel WP - Adventure boot for off-road and touring with protective features.
• Hero WP - Urban waterproof boot for everyday riding.

Reputation

TCX is regarded by riders for Italian craftsmanship, comfort, and safety innovations like early CE certification and T.C.S. technology. Professionals value its Europe-based production for consistent quality control. Some note its relatively short history compared to longer-established competitors.³⁴