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8/14/2017 9:05am
8/14/2017 9:05am
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8/14/2017 6:31pm
When I was researching the tech 10s I saw a lot of posts about them falling apart too soon but the threads were old. Have the tech 10s changed materials at all or gotten any better? How long do they last?
I ride on the balls of my feet and the soles are still good.
The old Tech 8 soles used to wear out way faster than the Tech 10s that I've had.
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http://www.gaerne.com/boots/en/articolo/1/2/11/2174-001/black/
Do the tech 10s have better ankle support than the sg12?
I'd guess since the SG12 has a hinge, there'd be less protection there,
(if you're trying to protect your Achilles)?
I'm looking for a damn near ski boot feel.
We both went to the store together and got ourself a pair of tech 7s each. After about 20 hours his pair was so worn out that he couldnt even give them away for free.
After 2 seasons and atleast 40 hours, mine are as good as new. We are both riding the same speed.
If you ask my buddy about tech 7s, He'd say they're trash. If you ask me, I'd buy another set when my current set are worn out.
If you want durability go with Sidi or Gearne.
My tech 10s sole was through very quickly. Also you can'T replace it, you have to buy new boots.
The inner boot concept is nice but the strips on the sides are pretty annoying after a few months because they roll up and are pressed against your feet when the boots are tight (feels like a stone stuck in the boots).
That is why i ride with them.
Sidi Crossfire 3 or Gaerne SG12 would be my second choice.
I have 4 pairs of Tech 10s right now. 2 pairs are pretty much done after around 3-4 seasons of riding with them. 1 pair is 2 years old and still firm and relatively stiff, the soles needs to be replaced. 1 pair is pretty much brand new, only a few hours with them.
Then the same thing happened an the sides wore though with in a year,
I wear sg12's now I went down one size in boot an hands down The best boots Iv had
Pit Row
Just an observation...
The SG12 took significantly more time to break in than the T10 and I actually didn't like them at first because of the lack of feel compared to the T10. They broke in and the feel i like came back so im happy. There's a dude on here who has a hookup some how on the SG12, new sets for FAR FAR FAR cheaper than you can touch a set of t10's. Send me PM and i'll forward over his contact info.
The tech 10s are cheaper than any other top shelf boot right now so there's that...
Has anyone tried the instinct off-road model? I had a pair of regular instincts and I liked them but the ankle support and durability was suspect.
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