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I’ve got a few pair of sidi crossfire 3’s. Overall, I dig them. They’re light, a comfortable fit (for me), and they look bitchin. But I feel like I don’t have much “pedal feel”. I just kinda feel vague with my brake and shifter operation. I’ve wondered if this was a result of the extra stiff srs sole. Certainly the ta’s would offer a little more feedback. But how much? Enough to be noticeable? Do I need to quit crying and deal with it like the overwhelming majority of sidi users? You don’t see many ta versions floating around. Also, I’ve got 3 pairs of these things. My riding time is laughable at best these days. There’s at least a chance they still need some break in. Is that even a thing with the srs sole?
I don't feel a damned bit of difference with gear shifting, and, I've not used a rear foot brake lever for a decade and a half, so, no problem there.
I love being able to change soles (MX/ Enduro / SM) in a few minutes, and, I've never worn an SRS sole out. Stitch on Soles, and other brands Glue on Soles, last only a few months ( when I'm riding a lot) for me, which I find strange.
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I have quite a few hours on the CF3 and those grey plastic replaceable plates on the inside of the boots really take some damage. Not that I have broken them, but they do get scratched up quite a bit for me so I know they are working. I thought that was a bit of a gimmick, but apparently they make the boot more robust. I have seen Tech 10s cracked/cut in that spot. The Atojo has the same plates as the CF3.
Why have some top riders stayed with the CF3? Good question, as an MX race boot for a pro I think the better support of the Atojo is what you want. I think one of the guys who the Atojo is named for is still in CF3 (Prado maybe?). The CF3 TA might be a better enduro boot if you don't need the extra ankle support as the TA sole grips better on wet ground especially trying to walk up hills.
The crossfires can flex side to side insanely bad with very little support and that’s how my ankle got destroyed.
The atojos are a tight fit at the ankle early on but broke in and feel amazing now.
I wore 3 pairs of riding socks and rode a stationary bike with them on to force them to break in some as like already said they were tight to begin with.
But now I absolutely love them.
The upper is showing wear and I’ll probably put some shoe goo across the upper where it’s wearing to help it last longer.
But I can’t generally keep a pair of boots longer than 6 months I absolutely destroy soles.
So being able to replace soles and keep them going longer is amazing for me.
I do not trust the crossfires tho and wouldn’t recommend them to any friends. The atojos I 100% would.
As for feel, it’s admittedly not great. That said, the Atojos were a full inch shorter front to back than the 2016 Tech 10s I had in the same size (12M) so what I lot in feel I got back in mobility and ease of use on the shifter side and avoided accidental brake stabs.
Picking this thread back up! Bought a barely used set of Atojos, and the overall fit is good, but just walking around the house is killing my ankles.
When I tried sets on in a shop, CF3 size 45 fit right, but the Atojo felt better in 44, which is what I have. I like a snug boot.
I see that some of you say they break in…was planning to sell them, but maybe I should give them some time?
I have a pair of grey Sidi’s I bought couple years back, I think crossfire 3’s. I think I bought them cause they were on sale. Put them on top shelf in the garage and forgot about them. Noticed them the other day. I need to get them down and break them in.
My first set of atojo hurt my ankles to walk in but felt great on the bike. They should loosen up some. If anyone wants to try atojos they are on eBay for $266 right now from chrome burner.
I always buy SRS. I ride maybe 250 hours a year or more, and stand on the pegs a lot. I go through a couple soles a year.
Pit Row
I buy Airoh Helmets from them.
crazy good deal...thanks for the heads up!
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