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Can anyone give me some input on which boots are better, tech 10s or the fox instincts? I can't decides on which ones I want. I have tech 7s at the moment but there like 2 sizes to big so it interferes with shifting badly.
Between the two you mention though, I'd go with the tech 10s
I actually just broke in aanother pair of Fox Instinct Boots this past weekend. Again, I think they are the most comfortable. Kind of like Sidi Crossfires but they just feel a little softer to me. Less supportive but more comfortable.
I also love SG-12's. However, they feel kind of bulky to me.
Check out my newest pair of Fox Instincts. This color never made it to production.
Comfort: Fox Instinct
In saying that the instints are still great boots, but I personnelly much preferred the tech 10s, and they will be my next pair when the Fox's are toast.
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instincts for comfort wear out first
tech10 for comfort but doesn't last as long as sg12
I'll suggest, as I do every time these questions pop up, for you to TRY THEM ON.
If you have a wide foot, good luck making the Instincts comfortable. They tend to run narrow in the toe box.
The SG12's will be your best bet.
The Tech 10's are somewhere in the middle.
All three are really good boots.
Fit is important especially when dropping $500+ on boots.
So, choose the best looking one in your opinion because they are really close in every aspects.
However, if you want the best protection/longevity out there, yes the gaerne S12 is the best but it takes 4 to 5 rides to get use to it (IMO) and they are not as confortable as the instinct.
Pit Row
Pro's:
Sizing is spot on with the new models (blue inner liner)
Great comfort right out of the box, and the best "feel" on the bike
Great service from Fox. (Re-soles, parts, support, etc.)
Have been very durable in my experience
Cons:
Good support (7/10 support in my opinion. Not great but good enough if you don't have ankle issues).
Each time I have crashed one buckle will pop out. This has happened in every pair I have owned
Tech 10:
Pros:
Sizing is spot on
Great comfort once broken in
Best ankle support and protection
Long life: I wore one pair for 4 years with no issues
Cons:
Slightly heavier than other high end boots, which is definitely noticeable during long motos
Less "feel" on the bike compared to Fox Instincts
It's really a give and take. If you have bad ankles or want more support, I'd go with Tech 10's. If you want comfort and performance Fox Instinct's are the route to go.
Sizing is spot on for me. I wore a size 8 in the old one and size 8 in the new one. I wear a 8 1/2 shoe.
Fox Instinct - This is the boot I wear the most often and for me is the most comfortable. For ankle support, it ranks in lower than most and I tend to wear the toe box out before any other part of the boot. But, I've destroyed the toe bones in your feet on both sides, so I'm very sensitive to the toe box becoming soft. The footbed offers the most connected feel for me of any boot and I feel like I can control the bike best with this boot. I tend to wear out a pair of Instincts faster than a Tech 10, SG-12 or Sidi though when it comes to the structure of the boot.
The sizing for me still isn't perfect here. When they first came out, I was in 9s as the 8s were way too tight. I'm lucky enough to have gotten custom 8 1/2s for a few years. The newest production batch is better but I'm still between sizes. The 9s are good for my toes and bad for my ankles. 8s are good for my ankle and bad for my toes.
Gaerne SG-12 - Comfortable, sort of a long break in period but great support. My biggest issue with them is the footbed feel, I can't feel much in these soles and have poor connection to the bike. The steel toe drives me nuts, I take them off and grind that area of the sole flush with the boot.
Size 8 fits on point.
Sidi crossfire - Decent break-in, great ventilation, but I go through soles quicker on these than any others, thank goodness for the replaceable soles. I don't wear them often as the 8 1/2s are too tight on the sides of my feet and causes blisters.
8 1/2s a bit too tight and 10s are huge.
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