I’ve got Tech10, Sidi Crossfire SRS3 and Atojo and have ridden Tech7. Have hundreds of hours on the T10 and SRS3. This video rings true for me. I think the biggest difference between the Astars and Sidi is the stiffness of the footbed Chase demos toward the end. The flex and feeling through the sole of the Tech 7&10 is quite dramatic if you’re used to Sidis. I find it much easier to accurately place my feet with the Astars. But the solid nature of the Sidi footbeds is confidence inspiring in the bush: it’s hard to imagine ever breaking foot bones in the Sidis. For comfort the Astars are way ahead - pillow-like - but the Sidi feel form-fitted, slim and almost elegant despite being much firmer. For ankle support the Atojo is well ahead of the T7 but the T10 smashes the Atojo - and every other boot on the market.
I hear you mention heal float in a lot of boots. I think the reason you have heal float in so many boots is due to have large calves. Because if you think about it, when you move< the top of the boot is being pushed down by your calve. Ive tried several boots including the tech 7s and never found this to be the case. Just a thought.
Hi Barney. Yes, I would get the same size. The Tech 7 does fit just a tad larger than the Instinct, but the Instinct runs a little small for most people. So get your normal size. - Chase
I recently purchased sidi crossfire 3 boots after 10yrs in t7 and t10 first 2 rides resulted in 2 close calls with trees because I couldn't find the brake pedal. No peg pedal or shifter feel with the sidis I liken them to riding with wooden boxs on your feet astars all the way
Spend the extra money on good boots! It’s well worth it! Missed an entire season riding!! Broken ankle on some cheaper oneals… never make that mistake again!!
What’s with the Alpinestars buckles going in two directions? I have some and it’s seriously irritating! I’ll also add that flexible toe box on the stars is what gave me a broken metatarsal and torn ligament (Liz frank injury).
@@sabi1193 look up European to American size conversion chart and go off that. I wear an 11 in tech 7. An 11 in the sidi would be a 45. As far as fitting the sidi is spot on.
I haven't felt like it is too loose with 3 buckles. The upper buckle on most boots is just to keep the boot closed and the velcro panel on this boot does fine. - Chase
I need to know what the diameter of the Sidi is. I tried the tech 7 and it closes but a lot of Velcro showing on top and then small gap around the shin area closure. I was hoping something would maybe have little more calf space to have a more complete close
I might be the one person the Tech7 doesn't fit. My foot is a 12wide and where the Tech7 footbed angles in is right on my toes, they caused a lot of pain over half a season I wore them. The only boot that seems to fit me is the size47 Sidi CF2 TA sole...That said, I've had a ton of quality issues with my Sidi boots, on top of that, the Customer Service is difficult to deal with.
@@gophop In the past I had TCX Helium boots, they fit right but had no protection. I'm going to have to replace the Sidi's soon enough...When I do its going to be with the TCX EVO2 .... I just hope RMATV starts carrying the TCX line by the time I'm ready to buy 🤔
All expensive but il have to bite the bullet and buy a pair I was thinking sidi crossfire I using onions with broken claps need it ASAP haha and I rather go with the tech7s as price lol changed my mind u did mate
Hi Chase ThermoPlastic Urethane has a very poor lifespan. The Sidi my father was rocking in the 70's were all leather and inox. They lasted for decades. The Sidi I bought lasted 5 years and, because I didn't have the chance to ride much, I had to put them in the rubish bin after very few miles. And so it goes for Fox, Gaerne, Alpinestar... I'm a fan of the BIO (Buy It Once) idea, and I think Off Road boots should be in the category. Do you know of some TPU Free Off Road Boots ?
@@rmatvmc Thanks for answering The polyurethane life span problem is very much understood by sneakers collectors th-cam.com/video/VUe-GuD9IOo/w-d-xo.html
You pretty much have 0 options then. My fox boots lasted 16 years. They are breaking apart now, but I’m satisfied with the level of protection they provided and the lifespan for the money I paid. I’m okay with throwing them away now for a new nicer and upgraded tech boot to suit me and my riding now
Hi, does a boot exists with protection similar to these, but with enough ventilation to ride in all day in late spring / early autumn (not hottest summer days but warm)?
the tech7's rear protection is bad. during an imbalance in a turn, it happens that your leg starts from behind and your shoe hits the footrest where there is no plastic protection. you can injure your Achilles tendon and tear the flexible fabric of the boot.
I’ve got Tech10, Sidi Crossfire SRS3 and Atojo and have ridden Tech7. Have hundreds of hours on the T10 and SRS3.
This video rings true for me.
I think the biggest difference between the Astars and Sidi is the stiffness of the footbed Chase demos toward the end. The flex and feeling through the sole of the Tech 7&10 is quite dramatic if you’re used to Sidis. I find it much easier to accurately place my feet with the Astars. But the solid nature of the Sidi footbeds is confidence inspiring in the bush: it’s hard to imagine ever breaking foot bones in the Sidis.
For comfort the Astars are way ahead - pillow-like - but the Sidi feel form-fitted, slim and almost elegant despite being much firmer.
For ankle support the Atojo is well ahead of the T7 but the T10 smashes the Atojo - and every other boot on the market.
I broke all my toes in my left foot off a hill climb wearing Tech 10s because of the toe part being too flexible, wouldn't of happened in the Sidi's.
Definitely need to switch over to alpinestars!! Broke my ankle this season ridin cheap oneals!!
Both are Italian Engineered, so you can't go wrong ;) I love my Tech 7's but would try the SIDI for a change! Either way, it's a win-win.
I hear you mention heal float in a lot of boots. I think the reason you have heal float in so many boots is due to have large calves. Because if you think about it, when you move< the top of the boot is being pushed down by your calve. Ive tried several boots including the tech 7s and never found this to be the case. Just a thought.
I have a suggestion for a “versus.” Tech 7 enduro and non enduro v. Gaerne fastback enduro and non enduro.
Hi Chase, I wear size 12 on Fox Instinct. Should I buy the same size for Tech 7s?
Hi Barney. Yes, I would get the same size. The Tech 7 does fit just a tad larger than the Instinct, but the Instinct runs a little small for most people. So get your normal size. - Chase
3:53 The thickness of the toe box is the deal breaker for me. I can’t deal with getting a thick toe boot under the shifter.
I recently purchased sidi crossfire 3 boots after 10yrs in t7 and t10 first 2 rides resulted in 2 close calls with trees because I couldn't find the brake pedal. No peg pedal or shifter feel with the sidis I liken them to riding with wooden boxs on your feet astars all the way
Spend the extra money on good boots! It’s well worth it! Missed an entire season riding!! Broken ankle on some cheaper oneals… never make that mistake again!!
I twitched my ankle really hurts man, are the tech 7’s good with ankle support? I ordered them and i hope they will be comfortable🙏🏻
What’s with the Alpinestars buckles going in two directions? I have some and it’s seriously irritating!
I’ll also add that flexible toe box on the stars is what gave me a broken metatarsal and torn ligament (Liz frank injury).
Tech 7 for me
I went from tech 7s to the atojo. I prefer the atojo.
How do you find sizing? Did you get the same size as the T7?
@@sabi1193 look up European to American size conversion chart and go off that. I wear an 11 in tech 7. An 11 in the sidi would be a 45. As far as fitting the sidi is spot on.
@@sabi1193 nope definitely don’t have to downsize. The sidi is a much much better boot than the tech 7.
Is the sizing comparable (the same)? I wear size 44 in the Alpinestars Tech 7 and I want to get a pair of Atojo.
Are the atojos too loose with only 3 buckles?
I haven't felt like it is too loose with 3 buckles. The upper buckle on most boots is just to keep the boot closed and the velcro panel on this boot does fine. - Chase
I need to know what the diameter of the Sidi is. I tried the tech 7 and it closes but a lot of Velcro showing on top and then small gap around the shin area closure. I was hoping something would maybe have little more calf space to have a more complete close
I might be the one person the Tech7 doesn't fit. My foot is a 12wide and where the Tech7 footbed angles in is right on my toes, they caused a lot of pain over half a season I wore them. The only boot that seems to fit me is the size47 Sidi CF2 TA sole...That said, I've had a ton of quality issues with my Sidi boots, on top of that, the Customer Service is difficult to deal with.
CF3 TA are even wider.
@@gophop I'd be hard pressed to buy another Sidi boot after my experience with these.
@@painsrides fair enough
@@gophop In the past I had TCX Helium boots, they fit right but had no protection. I'm going to have to replace the Sidi's soon enough...When I do its going to be with the TCX EVO2 .... I just hope RMATV starts carrying the TCX line by the time I'm ready to buy 🤔
Alpinestars, are you making the 90's colors a comeback with pink and neon green? Chase, please tell me it's not so!
atojos I meant with the ankle support
All expensive but il have to bite the bullet and buy a pair I was thinking sidi crossfire I using onions with broken claps need it ASAP haha and I rather go with the tech7s as price lol changed my mind u did mate
Hi Chase
ThermoPlastic Urethane has a very poor lifespan.
The Sidi my father was rocking in the 70's were all leather and inox. They lasted for decades.
The Sidi I bought lasted 5 years and, because I didn't have the chance to ride much, I had to put them in the rubish bin after very few miles.
And so it goes for Fox, Gaerne, Alpinestar...
I'm a fan of the BIO (Buy It Once) idea, and I think Off Road boots should be in the category.
Do you know of some TPU Free Off Road Boots ?
Hi Rich. Did the TPU crack or brake? I don't know of any motocross boots that are TPU free - Chase
@@rmatvmc
Thanks for answering
The polyurethane life span problem is very much understood by sneakers collectors
th-cam.com/video/VUe-GuD9IOo/w-d-xo.html
You pretty much have 0 options then. My fox boots lasted 16 years. They are breaking apart now, but I’m satisfied with the level of protection they provided and the lifespan for the money I paid. I’m okay with throwing them away now for a new nicer and upgraded tech boot to suit me and my riding now
Hi, does a boot exists with protection similar to these, but with enough ventilation to ride in all day in late spring / early autumn (not hottest summer days but warm)?
Tech 10 super vented
the tech7's rear protection is bad. during an imbalance in a turn, it happens that your leg starts from behind and your shoe hits the footrest where there is no plastic protection. you can injure your Achilles tendon and tear the flexible fabric of the boot.
Astars boot warranty sucks
Sidi are probably the ugliest boot on the market in my opinion. I’d never buy a pair