Gaerne SG10 vs SG12

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Edited Date/Time 4/26/2016 2:25pm
Who has worn both models and is the cost difference justified? I have the SG10's and love them.

Please, this is not a debate on various brands, just specific to Gaerne.

Thanks for any real experience input.
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cr12500 4/22/2016 10:47am
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Curious as well. I need to replace my SG10s.
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mx37 4/22/2016 10:48am
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12's are worth the money. i had 10's for many years until i ponied up for the 12's. you won't be disappointed!
Deal Brothers Trailers 4/22/2016 10:51am
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I went from the 10's....which I loved
to the 12's...which I love even more.....don't understand why they are even more comfortable.
They also seem to have a smaller exterior profile....might just be me though.
If money were no object...I'd go for the 12's
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Gaerne has a newer version of the SG10 out. You'll see previous (2015) models on clearance shortly. I do have some boots listed on my website below if you're interested in Gaerne.

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EastFlorida 4/22/2016 10:56am
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Roostermx58 wrote:
Gaerne has a newer version of the SG10 out. You'll see previous (2015) models on clearance shortly. I do have some boots listed on my website...
Gaerne has a newer version of the SG10 out. You'll see previous (2015) models on clearance shortly. I do have some boots listed on my website below if you're interested in Gaerne.
What is new with the SG10? Pleaser tell...

Also, anyone seen the new Gaerne Fastback? Maybe as a practice boot?
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Jaybird67k 4/22/2016 11:17am
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The 12 is better.
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mx317 4/22/2016 11:32am
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A friend was wearing 10s and bought 12s. He likes the 10s better. I am wearing SG11s and I like them, but they didn't break in as quick as the SG10s I had (well actually still have).
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Roostermx58 4/22/2016 11:57am
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EastFlorida wrote:
What is new with the SG10? Pleaser tell...

Also, anyone seen the new Gaerne Fastback? Maybe as a practice boot?
I dont think much is known about them yet but this is what I found. (Sorry about the all caps. Its friday but I dont have that much time.)

“TRIED AND PROVEN” PRODUCT. PREMIUM BOOTS, THE KIND OF BOOTS THAT REAL RACERS WEAR. BOOTS LIKE THE Gaerne SG_10’S. DUAL COMPOSITE RUBBER SOLES, LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY, REPLACEABLE BUCKLE SYSTEM, EXCLUSIVE Gaerne “GRIP GUARD”, FLOATING “RAZORBACK” WITH A BUILT IN ANKLE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM, SUPERCROSS SHANK AS WELL AS A HEEL BUMPER AND MEMORY CELL PU INNER FOAM LINER THAT COMPLETES THE CONSTRUCTION FOR AN UNFORGETABLE FIT. COMPARE THE FEATURES AND YOU WILL SEE WHY Gaerne IS LEADING THE WAY! SOME HAVE CALLED THIS BOOT “THE PERFECT 10 – THE STANDARD BY WHICH WE NOW MEASURE ALL MOTOCROSS BOOTS.” (TRANSWORLD MOTOCROSS MAGAZINE) OTHERS HAVE PRAISED THE FIT THE COMFORT AND THE LONG LASTING QUALITY. WE HAVE UPDATED THE COLOR COMBINATIONS AS WELL AS REFINED THE FEATURES. TRY A PAIR ON AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. INTERIOR LINING ON THE INSIDE YOU WILL FIND THE FAMOUS Gaerne MEMORY CELL FOAM - KNOWN FOR THE MOST COMFORTABLE FEEL AND FIT RIDE AFTER RIDE.
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ricko 4/22/2016 11:59am
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SG12 all day long, I had SG10s got some 12s 2 years ago and would never go back, so much better ankle support. Bobs Cycle has killer deals on them right now too. I highly recommend the SG12
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I ran a set of 10's for a while. Figured they lasted a while, so why not spend the $ on the 12's. I much preferred the 10s. The toe box on the 12 is bigger than on the 10's, i found myself having to raise my shift lever. Overall after 10-12 rides in the 12's they never quite felt as good as the 10's did as far as feel on the shifter and brake. I picked up a set of instincts and like them way better than the 12's. I should of jsut stuck with SG10's to begin with.

FWIW, I havent weighed them, but the 12's seem to be heavy.
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dmm698 wrote:
I ran a set of 10's for a while. Figured they lasted a while, so why not spend the $ on the 12's. I much preferred...
I ran a set of 10's for a while. Figured they lasted a while, so why not spend the $ on the 12's. I much preferred the 10s. The toe box on the 12 is bigger than on the 10's, i found myself having to raise my shift lever. Overall after 10-12 rides in the 12's they never quite felt as good as the 10's did as far as feel on the shifter and brake. I picked up a set of instincts and like them way better than the 12's. I should of jsut stuck with SG10's to begin with.

FWIW, I havent weighed them, but the 12's seem to be heavy.
Fairly heavy compared to other brands. Size 10's are around 9lbs 9.7oz while size 12's run 9lbs 13.7oz.
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I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9.

I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10 that have a lot of life left in them. These are just sitting collecting dust.

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If you can afford the 12s, get the 12s, if you cant afford the 12s, keep saving........
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I had been a big fan of the 10's, spent the extra money for the 12's, and the soles wore out way fast on them. Maybe i had a lemon pair, but my SG10's got 3 times the life. This was 2011-ish. A buddy of mine had the same experience at that time, and never went back to the 12's.
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Forty wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/04/22/132648/s1200_IMG_0703.jpg[/img] I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9. I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10...


I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9.

I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10 that have a lot of life left in them. These are just sitting collecting dust.

How do they run size wise? I wear a size 8-8.5 in street shoes, had Alpinestars Tech 8 size 8, one pair fit fine but the pair I have now fits tight.
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yak651 wrote:
How do they run size wise? I wear a size 8-8.5 in street shoes, had Alpinestars Tech 8 size 8, one pair fit fine but the...
How do they run size wise? I wear a size 8-8.5 in street shoes, had Alpinestars Tech 8 size 8, one pair fit fine but the pair I have now fits tight.
Fit was spot on. Not sure how you would fare, maybe try a new pair on and check...IMO you'd be fine, but I'm selling.
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I wear a 9.5 tennis shoe. And a 9 in the SG-12.

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I had several pair of SG10's over the years and just recently switched to SG12's.

They seem like good, solid boots but I'm not really blown away by them. I'd have no qualms about going back to SG10's at all. Also, coming from SG10's that require little to no break in time, the SG12's were surprisingly stiff initially.
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My 10's are great, they run about a full size large just FYI.
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OR Racer46 wrote:
I wear a 9.5 tennis shoe. And a 9 in the SG-12. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/04/22/132709/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I wear a 9.5 tennis shoe. And a 9 in the SG-12.

This is the newest version of the sg-12. Notice the shift patch is black. Older ones are white, see pic above. Anyways the 10 is bigger in the foot area. I bought the 10, 11, and 12 all at once to compare! Honestly! The 12 for me was the supieior boot. Everything better from grip to support. I usually wear 8.5 or 9 regular street shoe. Gaerne size 8. Their European sizes seem accurate as I'm a 41.5 to 42 and the Garne size 8 is a 42. SG-10 and 11 are a single hinge. 12 is dual hinge.
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I'll be damned. Until now I didn't even know they made an SG11? I've had a pair of SG10's going on two years and I love them " Now ".....but damn it , after I bought them , they were so damn stiff I kept burning my rear brake pads and hitting false neutrals on my bike. Damn near ended me a couple times and I almost sold them. Now though , after they got broken in , I love em!
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OR Racer46 4/22/2016 9:14pm
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I am very happy with mine . If I had to complain the only complaint would be is they are skeeky to walk in .
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Check usedmxboots.com. he usually has some killer deals and is a good guy.
generallee121 4/22/2016 9:29pm
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I've only worn gaerne the past like 10 years, and YES they are well worth the difference. The 12s are night and day better than the older 10s. Difference was especially noticed in the ankle and hinge. gaernes to me have been the longest lasting when concerned with durability and the absolute quickest to break in. Wont ever ride on anything else
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TSCHAM101 4/23/2016 11:06am
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Forty wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/04/22/132648/s1200_IMG_0703.jpg[/img] I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9. I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10...


I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9.

I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10 that have a lot of life left in them. These are just sitting collecting dust.

sent you a message.
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Forty wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/04/22/132648/s1200_IMG_0703.jpg[/img] I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9. I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10...


I have a pair for sale....$270.00. I've worn them 4 times. Size 9.

I like them a lot however I have 2 pair of SG10 that have a lot of life left in them. These are just sitting collecting dust.

still wanna sell them?

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