Fox Instinct Boot Problems?

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jake64 10/17/2012 10:21am
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I have the Fox Instinct Boot limited edition and no problems with mine and reed stills wears Instincts boots.
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FGR01 10/17/2012 10:45am
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I bought a pair of SG-10's in Mar-2004 when they were first released. Wore them constantly from 2004-2006 as my only pair of boots, including 3 or 4 beach races and tons of practicing.

From 2006-2012 they were my backup pair and still got used regularly (bought another set of SG-10). Not one single prob with them. Still on the original soles and nothing has broken or fallen apart. I gave them to my little brother a few months ago and now he wears them all the time.

Now I still wear the 2006 pair all the time. Same deal.. no probs, original soles. Can't say enough about the quality, comfort, protection, and durability of these boots.
JaredPartridge 10/17/2012 11:44am
10/17/2012 11:44am
To say that the Fox boot directly had anything to do with Kyles foot is a little silly. It's nothing but speculation to say another boot wouldn't have caused the same thing. It was a freak accident and any pair of Alpinestars or SGs would have done the same if not more damage. He didn't even break ANY bones apart from his big toe. He still wears the Instinct boot to this day.
shredder23 10/17/2012 12:24pm
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like many other people have said, you can't go wrong with SG 10/12s. I've been wearing alpines since i was a little kid so I've had almost every A star boot except the tech 10 and recently just bought some SG 12s. before i bought those i had the tech 8's and the soles and the inner part (on the outside) were slowly making a hole throughout the boot. buying these gaernes is the best decision i have made in a while

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MBR 10/17/2012 12:44pm
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I have problem with my friends Fox Instinct boots. Ever since he got them wet once, they stink like dead dog even like 5 feet away. He used different brand before and those never smelled that bad.
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mxjeff575 10/17/2012 3:39pm
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If I'm paying over $300 (and $549 is way over that), i want Italian made, not CHINA. One of my friends bought the Instinct boots, and also has already had problems with them.
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68 10/17/2012 6:05pm
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buckle came off my tech 10's 2nd ride in.. joke
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honda907 10/17/2012 6:09pm
10/17/2012 6:09pm Edited Date/Time 10/17/2012 6:11pm
Brtp4 wrote:
Unlike apparel, country of manufacture still matters in MX boots. The Italian brands have a big edge in lasting (fit), plastic molding, plastic compounds, etc. This...
Unlike apparel, country of manufacture still matters in MX boots. The Italian brands have a big edge in lasting (fit), plastic molding, plastic compounds, etc.

This is Fox's first hinge boot. It is a cool design, I will will say that.

SG10s and SG12s are just great products, and great boots. Simple designs really, but perfectly executed. This is why they are so popular...they're good. Sidis also.

I have been using these, from another Italian mfg. Had a pair in 2008, wore them out, got this version. Really like them

http://www.atomic-moto.com/Forma-Dominator-Comp-Boots_p_795.html

Forma is not new to the market, they have been around for a while.They build good stuff.

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.Forma boots make Fox boots. That's why they don't import Forma boots to the USA, or so I was told when I checked them out.

I just got some SIDI Crossfire boots last week. Glad I didn't get the Fox boots. I asked on another site and people said what is being said on here......
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Brtp4 10/17/2012 6:16pm
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honda907 wrote:
.Forma boots make Fox boots. That's why they don't import Forma boots to the USA, or so I was told when I checked them out. I...
.Forma boots make Fox boots. That's why they don't import Forma boots to the USA, or so I was told when I checked them out.

I just got some SIDI Crossfire boots last week. Glad I didn't get the Fox boots. I asked on another site and people said what is being said on here......
No, that is not the case. Forma has never made boots for Fox, although many years ago the owner was partners in another company that did ("Bieffebi").

Fox has not made boots in Europe for several years, since about 2005 I think.

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honda907 10/18/2012 4:06am
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honda907 wrote:
.Forma boots make Fox boots. That's why they don't import Forma boots to the USA, or so I was told when I checked them out. I...
.Forma boots make Fox boots. That's why they don't import Forma boots to the USA, or so I was told when I checked them out.

I just got some SIDI Crossfire boots last week. Glad I didn't get the Fox boots. I asked on another site and people said what is being said on here......
Brtp4 wrote:
No, that is not the case. Forma has never made boots for Fox, although many years ago the owner was partners in another company that did...
No, that is not the case. Forma has never made boots for Fox, although many years ago the owner was partners in another company that did ("Bieffebi").

Fox has not made boots in Europe for several years, since about 2005 I think.

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I was told wrong then by the local MC shop. I see Forma boots are in Canada, but not in the US.. I checked into getting Forma boots, as they look nice, but posted what I was told.. My shop dropped Fox because of the demands that they placed on them, whatever that may be.

I really should have dug into this deeper before I posted that comment. Sorry about that

Forma boots caught my attention at the Canadian nationals.
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Brtp4 10/18/2012 6:45am
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honda907 wrote:
I was told wrong then by the local MC shop. I see Forma boots are in Canada, but not in the US.. I checked into getting...
I was told wrong then by the local MC shop. I see Forma boots are in Canada, but not in the US.. I checked into getting Forma boots, as they look nice, but posted what I was told.. My shop dropped Fox because of the demands that they placed on them, whatever that may be.

I really should have dug into this deeper before I posted that comment. Sorry about that

Forma boots caught my attention at the Canadian nationals.
Not a problem, the entire story is pretty convoluted. One "Forma" is a brand, the other was a product name.

I loved that original Fox Forma. But I am biased on that one........

Forma (the brand) was sold here from about 2005 - 2008, I had a pair of their high end boots back then. They are back in the US now. I have been using and selling them for about 60 days. They're quite good so far, like them.

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smogchecktech 11/7/2012 7:59am
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Inkedbeast wrote:
Brand new spanking pair of size 12 Fox Instinct boots, third strap up, the inside round piece that holds the male part of the strap on...
Brand new spanking pair of size 12 Fox Instinct boots, third strap up, the inside round piece that holds the male part of the strap on breaks in half. I don't think a pair of Fox Instinct boots for $549 should have crap pieces made in China on them.
Going back to my trusty Alpinestars Tech 10's.
Just thought I'd put in a good word for fox considering they are the best boots I have ever had. I bought the red and white instincts and they lasted me 7 months until I got a hole in the right boot along the inside where the boot meets the frame. So I called fox and they sent me a pair of 2013s in black. I can already tell they updated the problem and it will not happen again. But the positives of this boot are amazing. So light and comfortable I will never go back to my tech 8s or 10s or Garne or Sidi these bots are just that damb good. 10 out of 10 no break in required and best of all I got used to the feel of them in about 2 rides felt like I had been riding in them for years. Worth the money and I will continue to get these boots and if something goes wrong with them just call fox and be nice they are really cool people and will more then likely send you a brand new pair. But I THINK THEY HAVE ALL THE BUGS WORKED OUT FOR 2013.
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CodyMX 11/8/2012 10:08am
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Instincts are nice, but I run Thor quadrants, their cheap and durable. Even though their not the best looking or not comfortable their pretty sweet
Lawrence929 11/8/2012 10:16am
11/8/2012 10:16am
CodyMX wrote:
Instincts are nice, but I run Thor quadrants, their cheap and durable. Even though their not the best looking or not comfortable their pretty sweet
Instincts are nice.

Everything else you said ruined my lunch hour.
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JeepnMike 11/8/2012 1:44pm
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Slow450 wrote:
Reed was wearing Instincts when he got hurt, and everything I've seen of his training videos and the Dade race have been with Instincts as well...
Reed was wearing Instincts when he got hurt, and everything I've seen of his training videos and the Dade race have been with Instincts as well. When did he switch back to Astars?
I was wondering if he was going to switch boots or not. When he crashed it sure looked to me like his boot hinge got stuck on the footpeg. Here is a photo showing what he was wearing at the MEC:
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Taylor156 11/8/2012 1:51pm
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O'Neal has the new RDX boot out check it out really nice !!

http://www.vitalmx.com/product/feature/Oneal-RDX-Boots,2999

The 2013 O'Neal RDX Boots Feature:
Vertical height adjustment for taller riders.
3 levels of adjustment in the shin plate for larger calves.
Full tilt pivot system.
Quick shift heel.
Full metal shank.
Shifter grips on the toe.
Dual compound shin plate avoids the discomfort of the plate digging into your shin.
Three aluminum buckles, one quick release ratchet.
Bonded sole.
Replaceable sole inserts (dual compounds).
360° rubber gaiter.
Four rubber grip pads for constant contact between rider and dirt bike.
Nylon pull tab to slip boot on easily.
Mesh Latex interior upper.
Wrap around gel, Latex, memory foam ankle padding.
Replacement rubber sole inserts, straps and buckles are available.
Motosport.com Price: $359.99
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aaryn #234 11/8/2012 5:03pm
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Slow450 wrote:
Reed was wearing Instincts when he got hurt, and everything I've seen of his training videos and the Dade race have been with Instincts as well...
Reed was wearing Instincts when he got hurt, and everything I've seen of his training videos and the Dade race have been with Instincts as well. When did he switch back to Astars?
pitbike502 wrote:
i could be wrong on that, i thought i had seen he switched. my mistake if incorrect. btw, not condemning the product, just observing what i...
i could be wrong on that, i thought i had seen he switched. my mistake if incorrect.


btw, not condemning the product, just observing what i see. not always right/wrong, and theres an ass for every seat..
Yeah Reed still running the Fox Instinct Boots , Photo from the Phillip Island Moto GP the weekend after MEC, Reed was racing the second round of the Aus SX Championship and def in Fox Boots



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bigborefan 11/8/2012 6:55pm
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If I was Chump Reed, no way I would be wearing those boots. Maybe AStar Tech 8's with Fox stickers for me.

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activeMX 11/8/2012 7:07pm
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If I was Jason Lawrence I would be wearing the original plastic Scott boots with stickers to make them look like Vans slip-ons. Don't get me started on the choices I would make in foot wear if I were in Chad Reeds shoes.....'er boots.
exsuzukidealer 11/8/2012 8:17pm
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did you buy the boots from target ,wall mart or some surf shop in the mall? ? i would never buy fox anything, the company is a sell out! stay away from alpine stars also..............gearne or side are the best and they support the dealer and customer with great service and quality products
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MX558 11/9/2012 12:39pm
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I was an A* guy for years until I tried the SG12's I'll never use anything else. My buddy has the new Sidi's and the metal on the right boot is going to eventually rub through his clutch cover, he likes the boots though.

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