I was having a hard time finding in between sizes in these Forma boots. Atomic Moto gets them directly from Forma so you can have it your way, to steal a phrase. The boots are plenty tough for street riding and occasional offroad. The toe box is roomy and are more walkable than MX boots.
Fit and finish on these boots is top-notch. Bravo Forma. I have a size 9 wide foot, and the 43 fits me perfectly, especially the width. These are a great mid-weight medium duty enduro boot that works well with my Leatt knee/shin guards. They were a bit stiff out of the box, but have started to break in nicely after a few rides. One a street ride on my GS, the other a longer enduro ride on my KTM. The boots are comfortable on and off the bikes. Have not ridden in the rain yet, so I cant comment on waterproofness. So far I highly recommend these boots.
Forma Terra Evo Low Boots
I bought the Low boots so I could use them both for the street/ADV riding and light off-roading. If I was doing more off road riding, the tall would have been considered.
I used Atomic Moto recommendations for fit, which vary a bit from other vendors for the Forma boots. For me, they are the right size, a 47 and I wear a 12, they do seem to run a bit wide. Thicker riding socks works as a solution.
They took almost 500 miles for break-in, and now they are super comfortable to wear.
They are waterproof! Two days in a row of riding 250+ miles in hard rain and no leaks.
They are a bit heavy for walking in, but I wanted the stitched on HD sole vs. the rubber one on the Forma Adventure boot. The more I wore them, the better they got, but you are still aware you are wearing a heavy boot. The tread is nice in gravel/dirt when putting a foot down.
Sorry I waited so long to buy these....
Third pair of Formas and I've gotta say these shorties are a winner! First time buying a low boot and I wish all my shoes were as comfortable! Mixed rider here and these have held up great in the dirt so far - offering enough support and stiffness where needed. The soul is a big improvement over the Adventures in my opinion however both are great boots! Five stars on price point too. Use Nixwax on the leather and you can't go wrong! Fits true to size as well - i'm in between a 10.5-11 and 45's are perfect! Hope this helped!
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