Boots are great, I have tried many boots over 35 years of riding. These are the best in my opinion, at least for me. No more big gaps at the motocross track and a recent foray into trials have made me purchase these. Originally I purchased just for trials, but lately I have been using them for General adventure riding and hardcore singletrack and have loved them every minute. Much more supple than a Tech 3,7,8,or the sidi crossfires, but still very supportive. I used to think I could wear those other high priced boots all day but now that I have tried these there is no way I would put myself through that again. These are much more comfortable for long periods. I only wish they had one more buckle near the top of boot instead of so much velcro, since velcro wears out and attracts debris. But its not a deal breaker. I will be buying these again when the current ones wear out. Best of all Atomic Moto is a great company to deal with. I ordered the wrong size and Atomic sent out the larger size before I could get the wrongs ones shipped back(it was the next morning after I told them they were too small). Awesome boots, awesome company. Thanks Atomic!
Got these to replace Sidi Adv 2. The added protection can be seen and felt upon taking them out of the box and even more so when putting them on. The memory foam that firmly encases the ankle combined with the solid outer boot and hinge should keep the ankle as safe as possible. The stiff sole and firm but low-profile toe box will keep the foot from getting smashed. Despite having the feel of a ski boot, the SG-12 is absolutely walkable.
Should have bought them to begin with instead of seeking a compromise in the Sidi Adv 2.
I’m a 10 1/2 US in running shoes and 11 fit perfectly in both the SG-12 and Adv 2.
Thanks Brian, for taking the time to explain the differences and shipping these out very quickly. Looking forward to years or riding in them!!
With the help of Brian who called me on a Saturday morning helped with my decision. I had a couple boots in mind and these were on my short list. They showed up and I tried them on and they’re very comfortable and flex nice while walking. I think this boot offers the best blend of comfort,protection and value. I’m going to be very happy with them. They’re almost to nice looking to wear but I’m going to.
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