Smokin' deal on Sidi Crossfire SR

[Dave]

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...cle_boots.html

Poached from ThumperTalk

[john01]

Thanks for the tip. Are these boots better than the Gaerne SG10 boots?

[singletracker]

I've owned both and in my opinion the Sidi's offer better protection, and are an all around great boot. The only downside that I've found is that they snag on the plastic on my 2011 GG. I never had that problem with any other bike. I started wearing over the boot pants because of it.

[john01]

Thanks for the response. I've never owner either but I need to get some boots so thanks again.

[Nhuskys]

I've owned both and I give the nod to the SG-10's.

[pscook]

I have yet to hear or read a good thing about the Sidi buckles, and I have yet to hear or read a bad thing about the Gaerne SG10's. So much so that I bought a pair of SG10's instead of the Sidi's. I wear Sidi Vortex for road race, Gaerne for dirt. The Sidi's are a touch larger in size than the Gaerne when comparing equal sizing, but Gaerne uses US sizing whereas Sidi uses Euro sizing so it's a little different. Gaerne in 11 is a touch smaller than 46 in Sidi.

I was able to try on the SG10's and SG12's side by side, and the 12's are much lighter, thinner, and more immediately comfortable; however, I believe the SG10 has more protection from roots and rocks (for toes) than the 12. I believe the 12 was designed for MX track competition and the 10 was designed for Enduro/Trail riding. More substantial sole and toe box on the 10. Comparing the 10 to the Crossfire I believe the same applies, at keast that was my impression when I tried them all on.

[singletracker]

Originally Posted by pscook

I have yet to hear or read a good thing about the Sidi buckles, and I have yet to hear or read a bad thing about the Gaerne SG10's.

What have you heard about the buckles? I've owned two pair of Sidi's now, and I don't have any issues with the buckles. I've been using my current pair of Sidi's Crossfires for somewhere around four years, and Ive had to replace one buckle strap. No other issues.

I injured my foot a couple of times while wearing my Gaerne SG10's, which is why I sold them after a couple of months and went back to Sidi. I don't think my foot would have been injured with the Sidi's.

[Stoby]

I own sg 10s and love em a little bulky but I believe it adds to the protection for woods riding I just steered a friend into a pair. But I just bought a set of these cause thats a hell of a deal and if I dont like em I'll sell em and recoup a bunch of my money Cheapest i saw em on evilbay was 525 I hope theyre a good boot though
Thanks for the lead Dave

[troffer88]

Ordered some last week, great deal already had a set but for 345 i will put them on the shelf until my current ones are done. Btw i have had my current pair for 3 years zero issues and fit like a glove.

[john01]

How does the boot size compare to say work boots or regular shoes; do they run small or large? Thanks.