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Public service announcement for those that are unaware. My son recently switched from Gaerne SG10 to Fox Instinct boots. We were shocked at how quickly he wore through the replaceable sole insert in the Fox boots. He wore down to the insert replacement indicator marking in only seven months or right at 60 hours. He's a B level intermediate rider. For reference, he and I get OVER 3 years or 300 hours out of Gaerne soles. Hell, I thought A-Stars soles were soft as butter and is why we switched to Gaerne. The Fox wear quicker than even the A-Star soles!!! FYI, he and I run OEM KTM pegs.
I was looking into insert/sole replacement options for the Fox Instinct's and found that NuShoe out of San Diego is contracted by Fox to do their boot repairs. NuShoe will replace the inserts FOR FREE and send the bill to Fox. All I have to pay is ~$23 one way shipping to San Diego. They cover the return shipping.
Fox Instinct owners may be fully aware of this option but just in case I thought I'd share.
https://nushoe.com/fox-head.html
I was looking into insert/sole replacement options for the Fox Instinct's and found that NuShoe out of San Diego is contracted by Fox to do their boot repairs. NuShoe will replace the inserts FOR FREE and send the bill to Fox. All I have to pay is ~$23 one way shipping to San Diego. They cover the return shipping.
Fox Instinct owners may be fully aware of this option but just in case I thought I'd share.
https://nushoe.com/fox-head.html
This is an awesome service though. I might not waste my time with instincts again thought, I dont even have 60 hours in them..
My son is VERY LUCKY he caught his before they were past the red wear indicator marking. He just happened to notice by chance.
The Fox boots are crazy money for the limited longevity of the soles.
Might have to try gaerne next
Was thinking SIDI for the replaceable soles.
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They seem to be wearing as well as the OEM Gaerne soles. I expected the SIDI would wear as well from my research and they are living up to what others have stated regarding longevity.
I used to love the A-Stars Tech 6 but I went through the soles nearly as quickly as my son went through the Fox Instinct soles. I needed a change and I got Gaerne to sponsor me. Best gear change I ever made. I've been sponsored by them for over 10 years and it's been a great relationship.
We average 100 hours a year on our bikes so sole longevity is a consideration for us. My son and I honestly get over 3 years/300 hours on a single pair of Gaerne soles and the boots are still in nice enough shape to get resoled to extend their longevity. Good stuff.
Astar in 10hours
Forma in 30hours
TCX less than 20.
I tried the fox instict boots at a shop and broke a buckle while putting them on. After that i thought no thanks to chinese made pos.
Combination of heavy rider and whooped out sand tracks are really tough on boots. Stock pegs.
And this season isn’t even over and I bought a pair of the fly sector boots which were made by Tcx which are legitimately nice boots too and the sole is wrecked also
I must be doing something wrong, it’s only the left boot that gets destroyed. From pivoting under to shift I’m assuming.
And yes, I'm finally getting new boots
BP.
Don't know why they can't seem to make a good sole, but now I can consider for them for next time.
I destroy soles whether I have sharp pegs or stock pegs.
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