Just what I was looking for, they’re comfortable, well built, and while definitely not as protective as protective as my trail boots, I trust them a lot more than the hiking shoes I was wearing. Mine took about 3 days to get them broken in well enough to wear 8+ hours at a time. The arch support is a little lacking so maybe an insole in my future but no big deal there. I have a EEEE foot and while these were snug the first day at a half size up, they quickly broke in to a very comfortable level of tow box room. I definitely don’t think they’re waterproof but that wasn’t a concern for me. Can't say enough good things about atomic, if you’re on the fence, pull the trigger.
While dealing with Brian on this purchase it became obvious I was dealing with a highly knowledgeable, old school motorcycle guy. It reminded me of the guys I would talk with 30 years ago who knew the products, all the products. Tell him what you want and he'll tell you what you need. And it will likely be just that. There's value in this service. The SG12's are a heavy duty boot. To the point I was asking myself " do I need this much protection?" After breaking my leg at the ankle waring my old boots the answer was clearly yes. There are going to take some getting used to no doubt about it but you will have THE best protection money can buy. I can't compare to the Tech 10's because I haven't worn those. The Klim helmet Brian recommended is fantastic as well.
Brian suggested this helmet for the large opening, light weight and ventilation. It performed as advertised. Did my first race with it and had no issues. I didn't even notice it and that's what I want
Replaced my tech 10s with the Sg22s. By far the best boot I’ve had right out of the box and the option for half sizes is nice. Atomic moto was a great company to deal with and I will be making my next purchase with them.