MX boot reviews?

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Mr.Green

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Does anyone know where I can find reviews on a good mx boots.Looking to spend around 220.00 - 260.00$ :ride:

 

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1tontj

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I have Alpinestar tech 8's and they are GREAT, but they cost a little more than you want to spend at US$279

Phil

 

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MY KDX 220 R

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Try the FLY Talon at Sly Fox, great boot and good price -
Let us know what u buy.

 

Okiewan

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Best boot you'll get in the 260 range is the Gaerne SG-10.
I've owned Tech 6, Tech 8, Sidi SRS, and others. Without doubt the best boot I've ever owned is the SG-10. Go a couple bucks over 260, it's WELL worth it. Fit, protection and buckle system is the best by far.

http://www.mxsouth.com/gaerne/gae59sg-10b.htm

 

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seancza

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which ones fit good on a wide foot (as in triple E's)?

 

Okiewan

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Can't say for sure what will fit a foot that wide (!!!) but I can say of the boots I've owned the SG-10s are the widest. They also have the widest opening at the top for those with large calves and knee braces (and the size of the opening is adjustable, very cool).

 

nikki

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We just switched from Tech 8's to the Gaerne SG10's and love em! The boots felt great on the first ride (minimal break-in time), they fit great (I did have to get a size larger than what I wore in a Tech 8), are very comfortable, and I can take them off in about 6 seconds after a moto due to the sweet buckle system (I had to make Red undo my Tech 8 buckles after a race - what a pain).

I would definately check out the Gaerne SG10's! :nod:

 

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Another vote for the SG-10s. I wore Tech 8s for years and was hesitant to switch. The Gaernes felt great first time out and offer IMO the best protection you can get

 

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Mr.Green

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sg-10"s

I phoned my local shop, and they retail for 399$ canadian.
I said I only want to spend around 270$ and they said they will make it happen.I'll check it out this weekend.Thanks for your input guys! :)

 

kmccune

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If your local shop is that accomodating, then I'd buy them and keep going back! :nod:

 

Okiewan

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Cool! They are WELL WORTH spending a little more than you planned.

 

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I ride sg-10's and they are sweeeeeet!!!!!!! everything they have written about them is true

 

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04kdx200

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Boots !!!!!! HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who needs boots? Just kidding, I'm laid up with a broken tib and fib from not wearing mine. FOX Trackers are the only boots that would fit my budget, and my calves........ They work great!!!!(when you wear them) And at about $140 are a pretty good deal, they are very close to the FOX Forma Pro's that go for much more.......... Good luck, and wear your boots!!!!!!!!!!

 

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seancza said:

which ones fit good on a wide foot (as in triple E's)?

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The alpine stars are great boots. I own tech 6's. BUT, as a member of the triple e club, I promise you'll need Percodan to wear them all day long. They ache and hurt after a few hours.

My favorite comfort boots are the 80 dollar Rocky Mountain ARC boots. They are soft enough to stretch around our paddles. http://www.rockymountainatv.com/Product_Show.atv?cat=AP&type=BOOTS&name=A.R.C.+Corona+Boots

For safety, I still like the tech's 6's and percodan.

By the way, New Balance sells walking/running shoes in a very wide width. This saves blowing out shoes every two or three weeks!

 

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I'm a tight wad, and couldn't spring for expensive boots. So I bought MSR MXT for about $120. I love 'em, and I can buy 2 pair, with extra riding money, for the cost of SG-10's. I'm not sure what makes $280 boots so much better.

 

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notenuftoys said:

I'm not sure what makes $280 boots so much better.

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Sg-10's
5)Zero breakin time
4)feels like a cushion of air on you tootsies.
3)hinge in the ankle so you can walk upright not like a caveman.
2)exoskeleton for an eaiser on/off and fit.
1)makes you look maaaaavalous :laugh:

 

Okiewan

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notenuftoys said:

I'm a tight wad, and couldn't spring for expensive boots. So I bought MSR MXT for about $120. I love 'em, and I can buy 2 pair, with extra riding money, for the cost of SG-10's. I'm not sure what makes $280 boots so much better.

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Have you owned "expensive" boots (Tech 6, 8's, etc)? I suspect the answer is no, if you had, the difference would be very obvious; protection level, fit and durability.

 

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Speaking of quality, what's with the tech10's?! I've seen just about every pair at enduro races with splits on the plastic near the lower buckle. Some very unhappy people with a $400+ hole in their wallet.

The tech6 I have are awesome. I can recommend those.

 

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mattmcphail

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I'm on that SG-10 wagon too. I have some and love them. I'm a new rider and they broke in right away and have been great. Try bobscycle.com. Great prices, I got mine for like $255.

The value of a boot like this one will become evident very quickly. Not only the comfort, safety, and durability while riding, but walking in them at all day between riding and racing, the way the materials react after being wet, and other factors like not having the soles worn off ever 5th ride make spending the extra money well worth it!