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Sep 27, 2021 | 05:08 PM

doxbike

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OK, a few years ago I broke the lateral malleolus on each fibula while wearing Alpinstar Tech 3's. Needless to say, I sold the bastards and replaced them with Gaerne SG10's. Has a few crashes with them and they prevented any injury. I sold the Triumph 800XC, and figured I was done with ADV riding so sold the SG10's. Now that I have the PAS, I'm looking for boots again- I bought a used pair of Gaerne SG12's, but sold them as the pair weighed 12#! I have a pair of Tourmaster boots similar to the Forma ADV boots, but am looking for something a little more substantial without the weight of the Gaerne's. Any suggestions? I'm looking at :
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/sidi-...gore-tex-boots
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...oots?rrec=true
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...8aAh6cEALw_wcB
https://www.chapmoto.com/alpinestars...tex-boots.html
https://www.chapmoto.com/alpinestars...tar-boots.html

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Sep 28, 2021 | 02:23 AM

adm

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These are meant to be really good - but hideously expensive:

Rev-It Expedition

Sep 28, 2021 | 04:44 AM

aviscomi

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I've been using the Klim GTX boots. Not quite as hardcore ADV as the others, but very comfy and waterproof.

Sep 28, 2021 | 08:11 AM

Bunker

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I hear really good things about the Toucan's over on advrider.

I'm wearing the Forma Terra Low's atm and am really enjoying them but I've seen a couple of reports of the brace blowing out under hard use (I have had zero issues in about 5K miles, no real off road use though).

Sep 28, 2021 | 08:50 AM

doxbike

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Originally Posted by Bunker

I finally decided on the Toucans. I can return them locally to Cyclegear if I don't like them. They said I could do that with as many boots as I like until I find one I like.

Sep 28, 2021 | 08:52 AM

Puglia10

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Im not sure any of the ones you listed are going to be much lighter than the Gaernes....and definitely not any safer. Theyre all along the lines of a full MX boot. If you want a lighter adventure boot, I think youll have to give up some protection.

Sep 28, 2021 | 04:34 PM

motogluten

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I've ran through 2 pair of Sidi Adventure GTX boots, and I absolutely love them. I replaced the last pair with Alpinestars Tech 7 Drystars, but they're so bulky they've become my off road boots. Going to order a fresh pair of Sidi Adv 2's here soon.