International Dealer News IDN 117 Feb/Mar 2014 | Page 27

PRODUCT NEWS TCX racing, urban and off-road boots ITALIAN boot brand TCX has released details of a range of new boots, which includes racing, urban and offroad lines. Despite only being launched in 2013, the R-S2 has been restyled for 2104 and is now known as the R-S2 Evo. As part of the restyling the racing boot now gains the benefit of TCX’s new Fasten Fit Control (F.F.C) system, which is an internal fastening system where long laces are sewn to the lining of the boot. This is said to ensure that the upper part of the boot wraps around the foot providing maximum fit, precision and sensitivity. The R-S2 Evo, which is available in black, red or white, also has a new elastic insert for easy-zip fastening. The X-Roadster WP is a low-cut sport boot with the main technical features and look of a racing boot. As such, it has an easily interchangeable polyurethane front slider and a reinforced polyurethane heel. The upper part of the boot is made from various materials including opaque microfibre with a ‘soft touch’ effect and ‘carbon look’ finish, the innerpart is made of chamois leather for increased grip. The inner lining is water resistant, and there are TCX S.r.l. reinforced areas on the malleolus, tip Montebelluna (TV), ITALY Tel: [phone] and heel. A second casual boot is the X-Rap [email protected] Waterproof and X-Rap Lady www.tcxboots.com Waterproof. Both offer high levels of protection, with full CE White/orange is one of certification, thanks to a reinforced the two new colour malleolus, toe and heel area. The combinations for the boots also feature a heat-formed Pro 2.1 in 2014 footbed for increased protection, a high-wear sports sole, and a The X-Roadster WP is a low-cut sport removable anatomical insole. For wet boot with the main technical features weather riding protection there is a and look of a racing boot waterproof membrane. Catering to off-road riders TCX has the Pro 2.1, which has had two new colours added; white/orange and black/fluo. The Pro2.1 features TCX’s off-road T.C.S (Torsion Control System) and a breathable anatomical inner bootie. It has a reinforced shin plate, a polyurethane toe and heel protector, as well as a toe steel cap, inner rubber heat guard and ankle/malleolus protection. The R-S2 has been updated for 2014 and is now known as the R-S2 Evo TCX has a causal styled boot for female riders with its X-Rap Lady Waterproof Despite the casual looks the X-Rap Waterproof has CE certification INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEB/MAR 2014 27