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I'm having some problems with my Sidi crossfire 2 Boots, after 1 season with them and some bad landings my ankles are not in good shape at all. They are really comfortable and have great feeling when it comes to shifting and braking, but feel they do not offer good ankle support. I tried a friends Gaerne SG12's and immediately they seem to have better ankle support. I read the 2014 Tech10 review on vital and Michael say's the new tech 10's have great ankle support.
My local shop has the TCX Pro 2.1 on sale for 299, and have read the also offer great ankle support.
I really appreciate any input on this.
Thanks.
My local shop has the TCX Pro 2.1 on sale for 299, and have read the also offer great ankle support.
I really appreciate any input on this.
Thanks.
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If you are really serious, also buy some ankle braces.
Most replies on here are just owners of the boots they recommend, and maybe the ones they have are better than their previous boots, but have not actually ever tried an SG12.
Do yourself a favor and try them yourself if at all possible, or at least ask someone who has.
I have a couple of the worst ankels you could ever come across. They have a hinge that protects hyper extension, and it's amazing.
I have felt a couple times where if I were wearing anything else my ankels woulda have buckeled. I swear by these boots.
Right now you can get them online for like 315. Scoop em up while you can
I'd recommend using a lace up or adjustable neoprene ankle supports under your mx socks. I've used them for years and never had problems, irregardless of the boots worn.
I do like the fact the instincts will not bend
sideways at the ankle like my Sidi's do...
Forma Predator
Gaerne SG12
astar tech 10
Still a prefer the SG12 over the forma because fits better my feet. I still had pain last season because of my lastest broken ankle and I rode with theses three boots (the Forma had 3-4 season on them) and I had less pain in the Forma. I bought the SG12 believing to have the same support but it's pretty close. Altough the Tech10 feel lighter than the others and you have a better feeling also.
mike
Pit Row
Your experience directly contradicts mine and virtually every other MX racer. Gaerne buckles are bulletproof and foolproof. Alpinestars buckles take a magician to close and never seem to stay that way.
I have one ankle that I tore ligaments and tendons in and its sore every time I get done riding since I switched to sidi.
The last alpinestar boots I have had was a few years ago. Wore them maybe 10 times and the soles were destroyed on a brand new pair. I have heard they are a lot better now but that experience ended a stars for me.
It's a tuff decision when buying boots these days as no matter how comfortable they are, you never know how good they really perform. I think magazines should start doing more long term tests and comparing all of them in terms of protection longevity etc.
Thanks for all your input guy's.
There's a quad rider who tested the Greene sg10s and then makes a second move two years after the test in the same boots and hes still using them.
I bought my 1st pair of SG-10's in Mar-2004. They were probably one of the 1st pairs in the USA as I got them direct from Gaerne upon release. I abused them for years, including many mud races and endurance beach races. My little brother is still wearing them and they are on the original soles and buckles with no probs. He is horrible on them, too. Wears them riding the coal mines in PA and does nothing to take care of them.
I bought my second pair of SG-10's in Sep-2006. Again, abused with hundreds of hours and no probs still on original soles. I still wear them as my backup boots. Bought a 3rd pair about 3 years ago. Same deal, not a single prob. Still wear these all the time.
I think we should both stay with what has been great to us.
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