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Ok well after hearing you guys talk about the GAERNE SG-10 BOOTS, I’ve decided to pull the trigger. Only problem is I’m having a hard time finding a local shop that has them in stock in my size to try. I also need them really soon for my upcoming B to V ride.
I’m also concerned about the hinge point. I had the first SIDI’s that had the hinge and they were very painful to wear. I have birdlegs and bony ankles and the hinge would be right where my ankle bone was. I could barely freaken walk in them so I sold them. I’ve since tried the Sidi Xfires and they are an excellent boot. Walking around the showroom I could slightly feel the pivot point and was worried it would get worse in time.
1) Any of you guys have both the original and new SIDI’s, are they the same except for refinements? I can get these for a good price.
2) How are the GAERNE boots sized? I wear a size 9 street shoe but have a 10 in the Fox Forma boots.
3) What’s a good price? Best I could find was $329.
4) Anyone try the OXTAR boots, they are blowing them out for $139!
Thanks
I’m also concerned about the hinge point. I had the first SIDI’s that had the hinge and they were very painful to wear. I have birdlegs and bony ankles and the hinge would be right where my ankle bone was. I could barely freaken walk in them so I sold them. I’ve since tried the Sidi Xfires and they are an excellent boot. Walking around the showroom I could slightly feel the pivot point and was worried it would get worse in time.
1) Any of you guys have both the original and new SIDI’s, are they the same except for refinements? I can get these for a good price.
2) How are the GAERNE boots sized? I wear a size 9 street shoe but have a 10 in the Fox Forma boots.
3) What’s a good price? Best I could find was $329.
4) Anyone try the OXTAR boots, they are blowing them out for $139!
Thanks
Should have bought a few extras.
Always been a big fan of Gaerne boots since 1982. I've worn everything. Formas are OK, Alpinestars too but wear out.
I'll stick with Gaerne. Someone told me EIther Fly or Oxtar has a boot thats a Tech 8 replica for cheap.
BTW, My Gaerne are the same size as my normal shoe. I have a pretty normal fitting foot though.
Luckily they are my size, so if they bother his ankle, i bet I have a bargain in my future
JJ
The sizing for my SG-10's were spot on. I wear 10 1/2, bought 11's, Could have probably gotten away with 10's.
3) What’s a good price? Best I could find was $329.
I don't know. I think I paid $290 a couple years ago from rocky mountain.
I went from tech 8's to SG10's. They are a lot more comfortable. I've never noticed the hinge and I have chicken legs and boney ankles. They didn't feel as protective as my tech 8's at first, but I've never had a problem.
The bottoms wear much better the my Astars. These boots have lasted atleast twice as long.
I'll most likely buy another pair if I can find a good deal.
Here's a link to some for $280..
The Shop
DeCal Works Huge Plastic Inventory of UFO and Polisport kits.
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
Free shipping: VITALMX
SIDI looks like my next boot. That or $149 AXO boots on sale. I gotta try a pair on.
I would rather buy a new pair annually for $100 then one set for three years at $500
I have a used set of SG-10 for sale in size 10. The were used this last season and that is it. Nothing broke, just used. They are the black and white color. $100.00 plus shipping if you want them.
Crowe have you bought from those guys? That's a smokin price. Will pull the trigger tonight!
I tried the sidi's on recently and to be honest they feel too comfortable. The guys at the local shop all run them. They say don't mistake the comfort for lack of protection. Very cool that every part of the boot is replaceable but with the price tag and the overall feel I choose the Gaerne's
There's quite a few good deals on ebay too.
2008 and up SG-10's are about $100 more.
Edit: http://www.thefind.com/sports/info-gaerne-sg10-boot
Here' you go. size 9 in black or white. Shops in AZ. $249
The SIDI is really hard to break in, but when they do they are great - They suck to buckle, however.
Two rides into the SG 10's were enough to convince me to never go back to the SIDI. I have a few pairs now that I rotate through.
Pit Row
I tried on some OxtarTCX pros tonight at Cycle Gear. They felt pretty good, but I didn't like that bulge on the side. Time will tell if the SG 10's don't work they will be for sale soon.
SIDI looks like my next boot. That or $149 AXO boots on sale. I gotta try a pair on.
I would rather buy a new pair annually for $100 then one set for three years at $500
Tiki - Interesting, but for me, that certainly was NOT the case. I don't typically wear boots more than 2 seasons (riding a lot), but I've got 3 seasons out of each pair. I'd say thats ridiculously long - I don't think boots should worn much longer than that because of safety issues (the whole reason we wear them).
All personal preference, but I'll buy another pair of TCXs without a doubt.
I just hope they fit, I hate buying expensive equipment w/o trying them on first. From this thread alone the fit size's were all over the map! lol
I have 2 full seasons on my white/carbon SG-10 and they still look new!
My new Crossfire TAs are the easiest to buckle boots Ive put on since the ole leather strap Hallmanns I used in the 70s. And break in? Wassat? Take 'em out the box and go race.
Sidi Crossfires might be good, but not for the money.
That said, my Carbon White SG-10s are mint. Love mine.
I was in Fox Forma Pros or whatever before that. No complaints but went back to Gaerne for the Price I got them at(see above) and I've never been disappointed with them as a brand since 1982. And thats a LONG time ago.
250-300 is my breaker on boots.Not becasue of cost, I just think after that, you're wasting money.
I might try some Oxtars next time just for a 2nd set since Im gonna need a pair for Supermoto next spring.
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