The Falco Avantour 2 riding boots are a great choice for adventure riders seeking a balance between comfort and protection. I picked this boot after trying out many other boots that compete with it, and am relatively happy with the choice.
What’s Good
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In terms of comfort, the Avantour 2 boots are relatively lightweight, and despite looking huge, are actually lighter than a lot of the competition. Overall they feel easier and more enjoyable to wear than most other boots in the segment.
They have a nice big opening at the top that allows you to tuck in your riding pants or knee guards, and it closes securely with a large velcro patch that has held up through tens of thousands of kilometres so far. Then there are 2 buckles that ensure a secure fit on the rest of the boot. These buckles have held up well too, but are available in the market for only ₹900 a set in case you need to replace them.
My favourite thing about these boots is the Eso-Motion MX articulation system which acts as a brace, restricting lateral ankle movement while allowing for the forward and backward movement required to make them comfortable for both riding and walking around. Many boots rely on overall rigidity to protect against lateral flex, which makes them quite hard to walk in. The Avantours however are well thought out.
Of course, if you’re primarily doing adventure or MX-style riding, you should sacrifice walkability for outright protection. But for the rest of us, boots like this provide a good balance.
The high-grip textured rubber sole offers decent traction on various surfaces, making these boots suitable for light off-road adventures. They can be a bit slippery on some surfaces such as wet rocks, but they’re far better than most road-focused boots which have fairly smooth soles.
What’s Not
The boots themselves have held up relatively well, but the waterproofing has not. Within a month of wearing these boots, small gaps occurred on the outside edges of both boots, where two layers overlap and meet the sole. These gaps are not visible but allow water to leak in if you submerge the sole, and you can feel a little bit of airflow through the gaps when riding at higher speeds.
The insoles are not all that comfortable but they do the job and can be replaced easily if required.
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Condition After 1.5 Years
Following are some photos of the boots that I’ve used to cover around 40,000km over the past 1.5 years. They’ve been exposed to a lot of rain and dirt, but have keep cleaned and conditioned at regular intervals.
Final Remarks
Overall, the Falco Avantour 2 boots offer a good blend of comfort, protection, and style, making them a worthwhile consideration for adventure enthusiasts. While there are minor areas for improvement, such as the waterproofing, the boots provide solid performance, plenty of comfort, and are very easy to walk in.
Falco Avantour 2 vs Falco Mixto 4
The Mixto 4 is the “little brother” to the Avantour 2. It’s a lower-profile boot with a narrower fit, which some find less comfortable, especially for those with wider feet. Unlike the Avantour 2, it lacks a dedicated ankle hinge mechanism, relying instead on overall boot rigidity for ankle support. This results in a stiffer feel, making them less comfortable for walking. The Mixto 4 also offers less shin protection, a less secure Velcro closure system, and has cheaper buckles. However, it does have some advantages: a slightly lower price point, a less bulky feel, and a more aggressive sole pattern designed for better grip on varied terrain.
