Forma Ice Pro racing boots test

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Have you ever seen a work of art? No, I am not talking about the Mona Lisa or my honorable Editor-in-Chief, but a work of art of an even more complex genre: with 26 bones, 16 joints, 107 ligaments and 20 muscles, the foot is a major technological achievement ! You might as well protect it in the best possible way. This is also the goal of racing boots, essential on the circuit and why not on the road, because they are the most sophisticated boots on the market. Although to manage them permanently on the road, they must also be comfortable. We therefore tested the Forma Ice Pro for a long time, asking ourselves one question: are these boots, too, a work of art? ?

Forma Ice Pro racing boots

Techno inside

Take a look at the technical sheet below: that too is a concentrate of technology. Rather than making an inventory of all the components of the boot (and there are many, see technical sheet at the bottom of the article), let’s keep the essential: the "Lateral Flex Control" process which limits injuries by preventing them. too much lateral or backward bending. Thus, safety is normally guaranteed, especially as additional protections are present at the level of the tibia, calf and heel. Note that despite an unfailing professional conscience, we did not however push the experience to the point of crashing with it (but we did it with a Shoei XR 1100 and Alpinestars GP Plus R gloves), thank you for your comprehension.

Flex Control limits rear ankle rotation

What matters, too, is the ease of donning and in this regard, the Forma Ice Pro are to be cited as an example. The opening is wide and there are four different systems for tightening: we start with the zipper, then we fold down with a scratch on the top of the calf (be careful, the top of the zipper slider is a little bulky and can be a pressure point on the calf). Then we continue with an adjustment at the instep (a rubber tongue made up of several eyelets) and we finish with a micrometric buckle at the top, at the back of the boot. Note that the reciprocity is perfect: the Forma Ice Pro can be removed just as easily.

Putting on is facilitated by the large opening of the boot

We are pleased to note that putting on is all the more facilitated by a wide opening at the level of the instep, which is by far not the case with all racing boots. Be aware, however, that Forma is advised to take an extra size than what you usually wear: I am a size 44 and these boots suit me perfectly in their size 45.

The adjustment is also made at the level of the kick

Scritch, scratch…

We can sometimes blame racing boots for their rigidity, their discomfort and the plastic noise they make when walking. This is not really the case here, both in terms of noise and the feeling of ultra rigidity (we are not on Sidi Vertigo, for example) and the comfort is quite correct. Fairly correct, that means that we can support them easily on the bike, on which we have a good feeling in terms of the foot controls, but that despite the fairly flexible soles, there is no feeling of slipper that we feel on Alpinestars GP Plus, for example. Nevertheless, we gladly keep these Forma Ice Pro after one track session while waiting for the next one, while having worn them several times throughout a test day on sporty roadsters, the level of comfort remains correct at the end of the day..

The Forma Ice Pro during the test of the KTM Duke 790

Another strong point: rather resistant sliders when it comes to rubbing on the circuit. Everything is still in place after several runs on the track, which has not always been the case with other racing boots.

The sliders are rather resistant

Their comfort therefore allows civilian use, with one downside: they are quite bulky on the front and if I manage to put them with reinforced motorcycle jeans, sufficiently open, it does not work with a 501. Finally, the top of the calf may be irritated by the material at the top of the boot. Make sure to wear them with high socks, or with thermal underwear, always useful under a thermal suit. Finally, note that a ventilated version is available for the modest sum of ten additional euros, or 289 €. Note that we find between 30 and 40 euros cheaper on the net, but that we also cannot advise you too much to check that the return is free when ordering on the net, the size being a major element for be comfortable and this may vary from one brand and model to another.

Testing of Forma Ice Pro racing boots

Strong points

  • Rather comfortable
  • Easy to put on
  • Several colors
  • Fairly solid sliders
  • Good feeling on the controls of the bike

Weak points

  • Irritation on the top of the calf, on contact with the boot
  • Not easy to wear in jeans
  • Zipper pressure point on the calf when tight

Features racing boot Forma Ice Pro

  • Microfiber upper
  • Dual density natural rubber racing sole
  • Side Flex Control System safety system with integrated anti-scratch carbon effect plates
  • Flex Control System reinforced by the "stop" safety system to limit rear ankle flexion
  • Injected shin, calf and heel protectors
  • Soft plastic collar at the top of the boot with air inlets preventing the insertion of insects and dirt
  • Natural rubber grip protection in the inner calf area for maximum grip on the bike
  • Design plastic reinforcement on flexible front padding
  • Nylon fiber heel protection
  • Replaceable ventilated stainless steel toe slider
  • Replaceable tibia side slider
  • Polyurethane protection for selector
  • Side air intakes with adjustable ventilation system
  • Micro-adjustable buckle closure at the calf
  • Velcro and zipper, with elastic zone at the ankle
  • Adjustable elastic quick-release system on the top of the foot
  • Red inner lining in breathable Air Mesh
  • Nylon and polyurethane reinforcements
  • Polymer padding with shape memory
  • Dual Flex TPU sole covered with anti-shock EVA material
  • Replaceable anti-bacterial sockliner with Air Pump System

Test conditions

  • Itinerary: focused on tests and track runs
  • Problem encountered: none

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