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It seems like every thread I read or question on social media where a newbie asks what he needs to race or asks for advice racing everyone freaks out about boots. Frankly for me the advice is a little ridiculous.
For a new guy going at new guy speed he is better off spending less than $200 on a pair of GX-1's or Tech 3's. No need to $600 on a pair of SG-12's or Tech 10's.
Once a guy starts pushing and getting more speed and hitting bigger jumps yeah, absolutely invest in better boots, personally I switch between SG-10's and 12's. A new guy is going to be more comfortable and feel the controls much better with a boot that isn't Supercross stiff. Read these forums and you start to think that if you buy a Suzuki and kick start it with Tech 3's you will need major ankle reconstruction.
Fox Comp-2's with 1 buckle a drawstring and 2 Velcro straps were good enough for RJ and the Beast From The East so I think that a set of Tech 3's will be good enough for Brandon's first race.
For a new guy going at new guy speed he is better off spending less than $200 on a pair of GX-1's or Tech 3's. No need to $600 on a pair of SG-12's or Tech 10's.
Once a guy starts pushing and getting more speed and hitting bigger jumps yeah, absolutely invest in better boots, personally I switch between SG-10's and 12's. A new guy is going to be more comfortable and feel the controls much better with a boot that isn't Supercross stiff. Read these forums and you start to think that if you buy a Suzuki and kick start it with Tech 3's you will need major ankle reconstruction.
Fox Comp-2's with 1 buckle a drawstring and 2 Velcro straps were good enough for RJ and the Beast From The East so I think that a set of Tech 3's will be good enough for Brandon's first race.
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Knee braces are next in line. After that, whatever last-year line of pants/jersey/gloves is on sale is what I buy. I’ve been using the same neck brace for 6 years.
Just my opinion.
The Shop
Are high-end boots overrated in general? No fucking way; my SIDIs are singlehandedly the best piece of gear I've ever bought and will probably outlast me. Will never go back to cheap boots.
Head and ankle protection are very important to me if you have to go work every day on your feet.
Had old entry level MSR boots and hurt my ankles pretty bad a couple times with them. I 100% know my Tech7’s have paid for themselves. Plus if my ankle is hurting when I walk or something, when I put my Tech7’s on, it’s like having new feet!
I think if you’re riding Motocross tracks, you should invest in a boot with ankle support
A Tech 7 may be a great investment in your safety but I remember when the Tech 7 was the absolute high end boot when it was introduced.
Personally I probably wear my Sg-10's 2 to 1 over my SG-12's. The 12's are primarily saved for race day because they are so much stiffer than the 10's.
Lots of room for knee guards...Italian quality
Soles have good traction not bad to walk in ..overall a Great Boot!!
Not everyone feels comfortable in Nike's
Not everyone feels comfortable in Converse
You buy what fits you best, has a good quality and construction, and is most comfortable.
I know it's hard now days, but try boots on.... Go with a set that feels good to u, the price point doesn't have to be enormous
I agree with previously stated buy what fits good and feels comfortable, but spend as much as you’re comfortable spending. For me, I have never been cheap with helmets or boots...
I understand they’re new, and still probably going to loosen up, but I love the stiffness and it allowed me to ride on the balls of my feet much better/safer feeling than the SG’s. I was really nervous after I put them on that they might be a little too stiff, but after 10 minutes, I was sold.
And the weight saving’s was so noticeable. I’m not expecting them to last anywhere near as long as my Gaerne’s, but the noticeably better feeling and protection they provide over my clapped out SG’s has me very stoked I gave these a try.
It’s nice to have a booty again too. The toe box felt way smaller as well.
Pit Row
I made this thread because during this shutdown I'm seeing so many bikes in trucks and people riding and it makes me think how sometimes as people that are so crazy about this sport and that most of us are gear junkies we scare people away.
An entry price Gaerne GX-1 has more of both than the current most popular boot model in the world.
The trend in design is to make boots with bonded soles that are soft and comfy in the showroom. That clearly leads to sales, but it also leads to Lisfranc fractures.
Thanks,
BP
Or just go back to the Tech 8 and call it a day.
Having said that prices for helmets and boots seem too high. Guys don’t need to spend big bucks to hop up a 450, but gotta spend that money.
Tech 7, Tech 8, SG-10, anything along those lines. I personally would never recommend anything less than that unless not hardly jumping.
Beginners crash as much if not more the experts, top end gear is required in my opinion.
This injury is easy to get wearing boots that have a lot of flex in the midsole, which, again, is the current trend in boot design (and wrong IMO).
It would be pretty hard to get it wearing GX-1s, because they have a welt sole and do not fold up in that area.
BP
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