Like it’s “WP” Street 3 waterproof cousins, this AIR version comes complete with a sturdy “Z-Plate” reinforced sole, which allows enough flex to walk comfortably, yet retains a super stiff side-impact rating.
And the main attraction of this boot is that it will flow air like a sieve—with 3D mesh paneling thorough the boot offering zero resistance to restorative wind. As far as summertime city riding shoes, they just don’t get better than this.
Offered in a unisex version as well as this women’s specific model, which has a slightly narrower women’s-specific last, and a hidden 2.5cm booster built into the heel for added standover clearance.
The only other indication this is a women’s specific boot is a subtle sparkle built into the back of the heel. (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) See inset image for more.
Ankle armor from D3O is present in these boots on both inside and the outside of each shoe—but you might double-take while looking for it.
It’s so thin in fact that we threatened to cut open a pair to verify if it was really there, TCX shipped us its own cutaway sample to prove that, yes, in fact, there’s a disc of orange miracle material in there.
Unlike the seemingly sturdier makeup of foam-backed plastic protectors that TCX has previously built into their moto-sneakers, the D3O used here is soft, porous, and virtually undetectable. This gets points for comfort, but is it as protective as the older style armor, which is still featured on our all-time favorite moto boot, the TCX Mood GTX?
TCX says it is, and they even sent us a test lab report showing that the D3O is up to snuff compared to the old, seemingly more reinforced ankle armor. Nerd out on the PDF linked here, if you like.
CE tests comparing kilonewtons of force notwithstanding, how do we feel about the protective bona fides of the new TCX Street 3 series? Pretty good!
Are these boots more protective than your standard street sneakers? Absolutely. Are they the best protection you can buy for your feet? Absolutely not.
It’s important to keep in mind that this is a hybrid product, meant to work both on and off the bike, and accept there are some sacrifices being made in selecting a low profile moto-sneaker over, say, a more sturdy boot option.
One way in which these boots have markedly improved is in the sole—both in terms of overall stiffness, and in the grip department, too.
Utilizing its new “Z Plate” technology, by which an engineered internal plastic plate provides flex enough to walk normally, in one aspect, and serious lateral reinforcement along the perpendicular axis, the Street 3 sneaker series from TCX offers a marked improvement over what already was the best motorcycle sneaker lineup in the business.
TCX Womens Street 3 Air Shoes
- Regular price
- $179.95
- Sale price
- $139.97
- Free shipping for this item
About The Brand
TCX does one thing and it does it well—it makes some of the best motorcycle boots in the business. Outside of a small subsidiary that produces footwear for military and emergency personnel, TCX is a motorcycle specific brand that stays true to its tagline: "Focus on Boots."
The brand is based in Montebelluna, Italy, and all its products are made at company-owned factories throughout Europe.
Like it’s “WP” Street 3 waterproof cousins, this AIR version comes complete with a sturdy “Z-Plate” reinforced sole, which allows enough flex to walk comfortably, yet retains a super stiff side-impact rating.
And the main attraction of this boot is that it will flow air like a sieve—with 3D mesh paneling thorough the boot offering zero resistance to restorative wind. As far as summertime city riding shoes, they just don’t get better than this.
Offered in a unisex version as well as this women’s specific model, which has a slightly narrower women’s-specific last, and a hidden 2.5cm booster built into the heel for added standover clearance.
The only other indication this is a women’s specific boot is a subtle sparkle built into the back of the heel. (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) See inset image for more.
Ankle armor from D3O is present in these boots on both inside and the outside of each shoe—but you might double-take while looking for it.
It’s so thin in fact that we threatened to cut open a pair to verify if it was really there, TCX shipped us its own cutaway sample to prove that, yes, in fact, there’s a disc of orange miracle material in there.
Unlike the seemingly sturdier makeup of foam-backed plastic protectors that TCX has previously built into their moto-sneakers, the D3O used here is soft, porous, and virtually undetectable. This gets points for comfort, but is it as protective as the older style armor, which is still featured on our all-time favorite moto boot, the TCX Mood GTX?
TCX says it is, and they even sent us a test lab report showing that the D3O is up to snuff compared to the old, seemingly more reinforced ankle armor. Nerd out on the PDF linked here, if you like.
CE tests comparing kilonewtons of force notwithstanding, how do we feel about the protective bona fides of the new TCX Street 3 series? Pretty good!
Are these boots more protective than your standard street sneakers? Absolutely. Are they the best protection you can buy for your feet? Absolutely not.
It’s important to keep in mind that this is a hybrid product, meant to work both on and off the bike, and accept there are some sacrifices being made in selecting a low profile moto-sneaker over, say, a more sturdy boot option.
One way in which these boots have markedly improved is in the sole—both in terms of overall stiffness, and in the grip department, too.
Utilizing its new “Z Plate” technology, by which an engineered internal plastic plate provides flex enough to walk normally, in one aspect, and serious lateral reinforcement along the perpendicular axis, the Street 3 sneaker series from TCX offers a marked improvement over what already was the best motorcycle sneaker lineup in the business.
About The Brand
TCX does one thing and it does it well—it makes some of the best motorcycle boots in the business. Outside of a small subsidiary that produces footwear for military and emergency personnel, TCX is a motorcycle specific brand that stays true to its tagline: "Focus on Boots."
The brand is based in Montebelluna, Italy, and all its products are made at company-owned factories throughout Europe.
