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I think yes. These are great boots, but they cost a fortune in the first place. Now I am about to be an additional$180 into replacing the soles, which has to be done every three months or so. worn right through to nothing. This will be the third time since april. I love the feel of these boots but would not recommend them to anyone unless they had deep pockets and didn't mind potentially having upwards of $800 in one pair of boots after a year of use. lame
The Shop
How many hours are you riding? Mine are 4-5 years old and I've never replaced anything on them. And I ride/race about 3 times a month.
That being said they are by far the best boots I've ever had and would buy them again in a heart beat
I really like the the Alpinestar Tech 3's or the Fox Comp 5's for the money. Hopefully I can get 5 years out of them.
Maybe the 4th sole 2nd set of ankle covers.
You can get souls for $30 bucks. So figure $560.00 w mi discount +soles, parts $100.00=
$660.00
Into 8 years....
$82 a year with zero foot injuries.
Maybe it's time for a new pair...
What kind of foot pegs you got?
But whatever you do, do not buy the SRS version. Buy the TA, soles last year's. The SR have to be replaced bi monthly and you almost always have to buy a crew kit ( very expensive) each time you do it.
I finally just ordered 3 soles and 3 screw kits just so I didn't have to mess with it for 6 months.
Best boots, by far. Stay away from Sole Replacment System. Very far away
Pit Row
The SRS for me is what really sets the boot above the rest. I've got size 13-14 feet, and as you can imagine feet that big can get in the way a lot. The SRS system allows for a much narrower and more compact boot, while offering even more protection. Recently, while waiting for my new boots to show up, I rode in a pair of regular soled SIDI's. I couldn't believe how clumsy these boots felt and I couldn't keep my feet out of the way at all. The soles could last longer I suppose, but I ride them well past the point they should have been replaced and it really harms nothing and I can't feel the difference.
by the way, I will say again, I run stock, dull pegs. Not boot shredding aftermarket idiot pegs. I thought about running the enduro sole on my crossfire 2's but heard that it can catch on the footpeg even more than the standard moto sold. Anyone who has worn the standard moto sole down knows that the screws start to occasionally catch on your footpegs and eventually get ripped out by the pegs, you find that they are missing after a ride.
I love these boots, I guess I would love them more if the replacement soles and screws were $15 instead of $60 every few months
Best boot purchase ever.
Going to be difficult to switch.
KC
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