In this video I’m sharing my first-season, long-term review of the TCX Rush Waterproof riding boots using my usual five-star system: design, fit, comfort, safety, and value. I bought these with a $200 USD RevZilla gift card I won from my buddy RJ (602 North), and at the time they were around $180 USD on sale—so the timing worked out perfectly. I also compare them to my older TCX Ace boots that lasted me about five years and stayed genuinely waterproof through monsoons, which is why I keep coming back to TCX. For design, I love the Italian attention to detail: the laces are covered with a Velcro strap so they don’t snag on pegs, the flip-top eyelets make tightening easy, and the heel cutout gives great ankle movement from a relaxed ride to a more aggressive position. Fit is true to the Euro chart, but the width is on the narrow side—great for my narrow feet, not ideal for wide feet or bunions. Comfort is a trade-off: the Rush is stiffer than a casual “street” boot and ventilation could be better, but that stiffness ties directly to the safety package. And speaking of safety, these boots literally saved my toe and ankle during a near-miss when my front tire slid on a gravelly country-road corner—exactly why I don’t ride in sneakers. Be good, be safe, and let’s keep the rubber side down.