Hi All,
Just bought a pair of Gaerne Fastback Enduro boots - hoping to do some trail riding this season on my DR650 (but nothing too intense).
Issue is... they are a bit snug in the toe cap (i.e. my toes scrunch up if I kick the floor, and there's some pressure on the inside forefoot), and around the ankle.
Wore them around the house for 2h without any obvious hot spots, but that's obviously a lot different than bouncing around in them while trail riding.
Wondering if it would make sense to go up a size to the 46 (purchased a 44.5)? These in turn felt a bit loose, and had a pressure point when forward flexing I tried the SG12 in size 45, which felt perfect, but for whatever reason the supplier isn't importing this size Fastback into Canada.
I come from a ski background, where tight = good, if you're trying to get a performance fit. But you can always punch out ski boots if hot spots emerge.
Doubt you could do the same with the Fastbacks given the liner. Also, they are mostly plastic, so I don't think they'll break in enough to make a significant difference in comfort.
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
Just bought a pair of Gaerne Fastback Enduro boots - hoping to do some trail riding this season on my DR650 (but nothing too intense).
Issue is... they are a bit snug in the toe cap (i.e. my toes scrunch up if I kick the floor, and there's some pressure on the inside forefoot), and around the ankle.
Wore them around the house for 2h without any obvious hot spots, but that's obviously a lot different than bouncing around in them while trail riding.
Wondering if it would make sense to go up a size to the 46 (purchased a 44.5)? These in turn felt a bit loose, and had a pressure point when forward flexing I tried the SG12 in size 45, which felt perfect, but for whatever reason the supplier isn't importing this size Fastback into Canada.
I come from a ski background, where tight = good, if you're trying to get a performance fit. But you can always punch out ski boots if hot spots emerge.
Doubt you could do the same with the Fastbacks given the liner. Also, they are mostly plastic, so I don't think they'll break in enough to make a significant difference in comfort.
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks