You guys are always fair and consistent. Good company to deal with.
Forma makes great boots! I love their Predator off-road/moto boots and have been using them for years. After trying the best boots from most of the top brands including Sidi Alpinestars and Gaerne, the Forma Predators were easily the best for me. There is one small catch: in shoes I wear a 10.5 US. My left foot is a true 10.375 and my right is a 10.25. Size 10.5 tennis shoes work great. In the Forma Predators, I found I like the 44 (10) better than the 45 (11). Therefore, in the Forma Adventure Low I ordered the 44. The fit is fine, with one small problem, when walking, the boot bends right at the edge of the plastic overlay (for the shifter on the left, and symmetry on the right). In a size 44, this is just behind where my foot naturally bends, causing some minor irritation when walking. Hopefully this will improve with time. I believe a 45 would not have this same problem on my feet, and wish I would’ve sized up, instead of down in this case. Ideally, Forma would make 1/2 sizes. :)
The boots aren't yet broken in as I'm getting some rubbing above the right ankle. I'm guessing with time and wear, this will resolve itself. Otherwise, a well constructed boot. Sizing per staff recommendation was spot on.
Bought these to replace 6 inch Danner boots I wear during the summer. The Danners although good for walking leak while riding. I also have a pair of Dianese GT fulcrums which are great boots but are not great for camping. MY actual adventure riding is limited but wanted something with better traction than the Dianese and I do a good bit of moto camping but dont want to look like too much of a poser in full height boots. My Klim outrider jeans fit nicely over these. I wear a 11 1/2 to 12 shoe. 12 in hiking and running shoes and 11 1/2 in others. I went with a 46 knowing the majority of what I have is a 46 with the exception of my back packing boots which are 47s. Fit is very good and I think a 47 would have been a little too big. One pre requisite I have is I put green super feet in all my shoes except running and they feel great with them. Yes , at first they feel like ski boots
and are a little clompy but are already loosening. To sum it up I think the support they provide and the fit will be perfect for my gravel road, camping , road riding.
I already own Alpinestars motocross boots and Corozal adventure boots for my Harley Pan America Special off-road. I wanted a pair of more comfortable low boots for commuting and non-technical dirt road type riding. I tried my normal size in this boot with another dealer as well as the little sister to my Corozals …… the Belize. The Belize had quality build issues that caused a hot spot and the Formas were too big. I called Atomic Moto and Brian took the time to discuss my needs, what I had already tried, my unique challenge with a small volume foot with narrow heel and wide forefoot. He recommended what I would have thought to be a too small in the Forma Low Adventure and his recommendation was spot on. He suggested I pull out the footbed and that would be how the boot would feel after broken in. After breaking in - he was spot on and they are very comfortable and just what I was looking for. So if you are looking for a low boot that offers some limited protection but is comfortable for all day on the bike as well as walking, hiking, camping off the bike, the Forma Liw Adventure boots are great! What was more exciting was his recommendation for the Gaerne Balance Oiled boots; something I hadn’t considered but wow I’m glad I did. They’re fantastic - see my review there.
Great padding around the ankle. I have a wide foot and these fit great.
A benchmark boot lives up to the hype. OK, we know that Gaerne makes a premium motorcycle boot, and the Balance Oiled are, if not their apex offering, pretty darn close to it. It is genuinely hard to describe how beautiful these boots are until you hold them in your hand. Everything about them oozes quality and attention to detail. At the same time, these boots are clean and simple. Everything you need and nothing you don't. Instantly comfortable and the gum rubber sole is awesome on and off the bike. I didn't purchase these for off-road use because they don't offer the requisite level of protection for anything more than a fire road. For me, these are an urban or weekend street boot that feels good, looks good and does everything I need it to. And boy are they a looker. People who know nothing about motorcycling comment on these boots. The consensus is that they are "wicked cool".
The Gaerne Oiled Leather Balance boots are a pretty complete package out of the box, but swapping out the OEM insoles for these babies is a very nice upgrade. Super comfortable and takes an already awesome pair of boots to the next level.
Fit was true to size. Very comfortable so far. Havenot hit any water yet so not sure how waterproof they are. Very happy with the purchase so far. Would recommend them.
You guys are always fair and consistent. Good company to deal with.