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I have a pair of 5.5 Leatts. I’ve only tried them on a time or two and walked around the garage. My calves are not huge, but I’d say a little larger than average. They seem to fit me just fine. I plan on taking them to the track this Friday and start breaking them in. I may post on these Leatt boots once I ride them a time or two. They look high quality.
Watch the rmatv reviews on YouTube. Chase is good about mentioning the calf room.
I was surprised by the O'neal RDX, pretty good.
Really like the tech 7 and leatt 5.5
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This is the only response you need. I can buy any boot but only buy T7s
And more comfy
Same, agreed.
Tech 7 has zero break-in time.
Tech 7's are great. Boots that I think are even better and in the same price range are the Fox Motion boots. They are basically the old version of the Fox Instinct boots.
Motosport has a really good deal on Fox Instinct 2.0 boots. $299 for some colors.
Edit: my Tech 7s are comfy, but it’s difficult to flex my ankle and I find it difficult to feel the brake or shifter. Stiffness and feel are tradeoffs for protection I’m looking for just a bit more feel. Though, I could certainly live with the T7s if these Instincts are not better for me.
Another plug for tech 7. Super comfy
Sidi Crossair are 375 at revzilla and 400 everywhere else.
Forma predator ... about the third or fourth guy in this thread to suggest them.
Super comfy and high quality sole.
I just started riding in my third pair (in six years) and have a fourth pair sitting in a box, lol.
FOX instinct, great feel! Don’t care for the buckles tho’
I started another thread, but I should fess up here and take any beatings that I get in this thread.
I was riding with my lower end boots and over jumped a jump and landed in a hole putting all the force of the landing into my heal because I was using proper riding technique and riding on the balls of my feet. I didn't even crash and ended up breaking my ankle. Now when I'm cleared to ride I will be back to my SG12's and I also bought a set of Fastway Ankle Saver pegs. The SG12's may not have prevented it but this has sucked and I learned my lesson the hard way.
Flame away!
That's a bummer! What boots were you wearing when you broke your ankle?
Do I really have to say? It makes it worse. lol
I have a pair of Tech 1's that I got to cut trail with and I was testing my new to me 22 GasGas 450 Factory edition against my 21 KTM 350 XCF to see which one I was fastest on and wanted good feel and not screw up any shifts. I equaled my 350 lap times on my first hot lap on the 450 and broke my ankle on the second hot lap.
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I have large calves and owned a pair of Leatt 5.5 Flexlocks, I also wear Mobius Knee braces which just adds to the size. I absolutely loved them, the sliding velcro was a godsend to getting a good fit. Only downside is they wear the insole out quick. I went and got a set of Dr.Scholls Gel Work boot insoles and put them in and they became a pair of boots I could wear all day without issus.
The ankle blocks are a bit strange to deal with especially the more restrictive set, they can be tough to get on, but they work well. Another awesome thing is if you keep your eye out you can snag a pair on sale for about 180 bucks.
I'm currently wearing Tech 10s, but Id definitely consider getting another pair of the 5.5s.
Like a couple hundred people already said……..Tech 7’s
I got some Crossairs last month.
Super light.
Solid construction
Fit/sizing was the same as Tech 7s.
Allows a lot of ankle flexion but have stoppers to prevent over extension.
Sole / peg feel was not as good as Tech7's, but still acceptable, similar to SG12's.
Unfortunately I was feeling an uncomfortable pressure on one of my ankles so I bought another pair of Tech 7's and put the Crossairs up for sale.
of all the boots that i have worn i would only repeat on the the tech 7 and flexlock 5.5
I like the Gaerne GX1, I just don't' like the squeak.
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