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I tried 7s out a few years ago. Not enough stiffness in the sole for over jumping things. Unless you have the timing and skill of Hill I'd stay away from them. I gave mine away and bought SG 12s and I'm happy with them other than the fact that my wide feet hurt if I walk in them too much. Never tried tech 10s, but had older tech 8s. Also I did not vote because I don't know enough about the tech 10s, and this concept should be applied to more important polls as well like blonds vs redheads or real boobs vs fake boobs....
Real boobs and Tech 7's
What’s your size, age, and riding discipline/ability? Not everyone puts the same demands on boots. I maybe would have kept my tech 10’s if there were some inserts available for my size at some point in the last few years, but they were nowhere to be found. I used to replace inserts myself at home in a couple hours. I had a $600 pair of boots that had to be resoled fully twice before 25 hours of use. That’s $100 to ship them each time plus the cost of the resole. I had $1000 into a pair of boots I wore for 25 hours tops. Sold them for $300 and moved on.
Have you tried the vented tech 10's? I wonder how well they vent and if the vents cause any issues? They are another option if you want more airflow.
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Two things I noticed going from from T10 to Gaerne.
1) HUUUUGE increase in vibration coming through the boot. I ride a 2 stroke, with A* I didn't notice any vibration at all, the Gaerne almost make my feet go numb.
2) Cushioning inside the boot - my T10s felt almost molded to my feet, but still felt cushy inside, almost like a pair of runners. My Gaerne's feel like I'm standing on a piece of plywood.
I just bought tech 10’s. They are very comfortable boots. Once I figure out which bike I am buying and get to riding I can give more of an opinion. Don’t think you could go wrong with either boot. From what I’ve read, SG-12’s seem to last forever and are very durable.
39, 175lb intermediate..wear a size 11. I don't doubt some people are harder on boots than others...Only getting 11hrs out of a pair of soles seems strange though, especially since mine are still going at 100hrs. Maybe they had a bad batch or something...
I’m about 35 lbs heavier than you, 37 y/o expert size 13. I also stand a lot. I can see why mine would wear faster, but 10-12 hours on soles is unacceptable. What model year are yours? They made the soles softer again in ‘21.
Looks like MXAddic created yet another user name. Pathetic.
2020's I believe..going to resole them sooner than later so will see if the resoles last as long..
I was probably getting around 25 hours on that model of soles, but I could usually find inserts for them. I’ve always been hard on boots.
Sorry, who are you?
How many hours do you get on a set of Sidi replaceable soles?
Looks like you are making quite the impression here on vital. People are purposely making joke accounts just to mess with you...
Did you guys have issues with the previous generation tech10s wearing quick? My soles are getting beat but I have a ton of time on the boots. I'm due for a new pair this upcoming season and might just have to try a pair of Gs.
I have to say, out of all the boots I have had over the years, my tech 10s are by far the most comfortable.
Back in 06 when I was on my brand new RMZ450 (best bike ever), my tech 10s lasted 2-3 motos max.
totally unacceptable but I can definitely understand why. I’m +30 expert, 37 y/o, 215 lbs, 5foot4inches. I also stand a lot. I have podiumed a gncc before so take that with a grain of salt.
ps - not sure if any of you know but I’m size 13 so I’m sure that has something to do with it
Yeah, your boyfriend MXAddic. Two peas in a pod.
you got some big ass feet for a short dude.
No way you would burn through a pair of boots in 2-3 motos.
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I have probably close to 100hrs on my tech 10s that I bought in 2017 and they didn’t break down or fall apart at all. They do have way to much flex in them after that amount of hours though.. so much that I won’t wear them anymore
Around 30. Nice part is the replacements are cheap and can be changed out with 4 screws.
I wish Alpinestars would make the replacement insert under the balls of my feet instead of the arches. The inserts on my Tech 7's have no wear.
His OG user name is LKhill.
I'm starting to get good at this.
It's all starting to make sense.. Kinda...
LKhill must have a crush on me, whoever that is. I’m flattered.
I'll fight LKhill and MXaddic at the same time.
I have your back but you won’t need any assistance bro. Cakewalk.
Maybe they are the same person so you would just fight one person.
Put your purse down and relaxxxxx
I might need your assistance. I've got to worry about: BobPA, Amilky112, Dcorbett62, Norcal, Stark guys, Micheal Lindsey, and dicks that work for the government.
You live closer, you should fight them.
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