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I know this topic has been done before but looking for more insight. I’ve been running tech 7s for a few years. Never had any issues, boots are comfortable, price is great, etc. A few weeks ago I came up way short on a double. Ended up with a displaced fracture of medial malleolus of my left tibia.
As I sit here on the couch dreaming of getting back to riding, I can’t help but wonder if the tech 10 would have prevented this? Obviously I’ll never know now… but for future reference, do I shell out the extra cash for the better boot? Any personal experience or advice? Anyone with a similar injury know how long it was until they could ride again? I’m 3 weeks into crutch life today. Have an appointment Monday to check on progress.
As I sit here on the couch dreaming of getting back to riding, I can’t help but wonder if the tech 10 would have prevented this? Obviously I’ll never know now… but for future reference, do I shell out the extra cash for the better boot? Any personal experience or advice? Anyone with a similar injury know how long it was until they could ride again? I’m 3 weeks into crutch life today. Have an appointment Monday to check on progress.
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Bought Sidi Atojos after which limit well ankle flexion and extension at least in normal riding. They basicly dont need any break in time. I did lose some degrees of full movement from my ankle and I doubt if I could ride with less supporting boots at all. 4 weeks after fracture I could already normally walk with Atojos, which I couldnt do with Tech 7s
I did try SG12s but they felt too bulky and stiff out from the box and still didnt seem to have as good flexion /extension limits as Atojos.
Next boots will be Atojos again OR Tech10s as they might be a bit comfier. Havent tried though.
Atojos do have very hard toe box also from inside, my only minus... Did lose a toe nail already😁
I'm apprehensive. Way stiffer than my instincts. Little bulkier with the bootie. Mildly tempted to sell n find another pair of instincts. I'm also the guy who has been wearing fly gear with fox boots, so the astars are better fit there lol..
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