Straight out of the box, great fit. Ordered same size at my Gaerne Fastback boots. So far they are perfect walking around in the house. Will be able to ride in them after Christmas!
This was my first real pair of moto boots. I had used my steel toed work boots until now. I tried some other boots that I would have been happy with (BMW Venture Grip GTX) but they only go up to size 12 and were too small. I got these in a 13 based on Brian’s recommendation and couldn’t be happier. I’ll be coming back to Atomic moto for future purchases.
Super comfortable with a nice roomy toe box. Easy to adjust both with the upper Velcro and the buckles. Definitely takes some getting used to in terms of working the rear brake and shifter, compared to the motorcycle trainers I’ve used until now. Many thanks to Atomic Moto for the very helpful sizing video, and for the personal phone communication from Brian before shipping.
Was looking for an adventure boot that slotted between my sidi cross fire Mx boots and my low sidi adventure boots. Something that offered shin and ankle protection but comfortable enough to spend all day in and walk in-I am doing a month tour in the Himalayan mountains and will
Live in them.
Right out of the box-they were super comfortable.
Brian at atomic moto nailed the suggestion. I normally wear a 10-10.5 sneaker but had to go the 46 size as they seem to run a tad small in this category
Gaerne Dakar GTX Boots: I have to see that I really liked them. I think that they fit very well. They are very comfortable to walk-in. I have some SIDI crossfire boots that work well with my hard-core motocross bike but that the car boots worked much better for my Kawasaki KLR and walking more often. Much more protection than the other set of boots that I have which are BMW Road boots. I cannot see too much about the degree of waterproofness as I live in the desert and have not had to do too many river crossings of late.
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