Alpinestar Boots

Alpinestar boot is the most widely recognized name in motocross boots, Alpinestars are on the feet of many of today’s top riders. Their high-end Tech 8 version has set the industry standard as the first motocross boot to feature an inner “bootie” for comfort and durability.

Alpinestars' Tech 8 motocross boots in the latter category. They're so good, in fact, that most top pro racers wear them. Techs 8s are a technical tour de force. Made from a combination of leather and injection-molded plastic, the boots' exterior looks much like that of any other on the market. Sure, there are stamped-steel shanks and toe guards, fully replaceable soles with separate foot peg inserts and aluminum buckles, but the Tech 8s' defining feature are their supremely supportive and highly adjustable interior "booties”.

Alpinesatr are constructed of breathable, perforated leather, the booties have beefy ankle support sections on either side bolstered by built-in padding. Gel inserts that reside in ankle-high pockets on the booties' exterior give even more support. Final fit customization is achieved with the booties' removable, shock-absorbing foot beds that feature molded-in indents which can be filled with (supplied) cushions to raise one's foot in the boot; or be removed, allowing the foot ride lower for a bit more room. Ingenious! The booties can be cleaned with water and a mild soap such as Woolite. They dry best in a cool place. Leaving them in the boots for first few months will allow them to gain a custom-fitted shape.

Alpinestar also manufacture the Tech 6; a lower priced, non-bootie version with the same quality of materials used in the Tech 8. Preferred by a few of the Alpinestar sponsored riders, the Tech 6 offers a slightly lighter and suppler feel to it. Tech 6 is a very comfortable and, as expected, lighter.

Alpinestar boot standout features included the easy-to-use plastic buckles, the thick suede on the inner boot sides to add grip and guard against heat, their patented “ankle-brace” system, and maybe the best, the “uniflex” thermalwelded area just above the ankle. This is what gives the boots the considerable comfortable feels which is also most important.

Alpinestar boot Tech 6 does not have “all” the upper-end features of the popular Tech 8, but it still has many, such as the replaceable foot-peg insert. And consider this; it does have the same level of quality and durability.

lpinestar boots product line; Alpinestars - Tech 10 Boots, Alpinestars - Tech 4 Boots for Adults, Alpinestars - Tech 4S Boots for Youth, Alpinestars - Tech 6 Boots, Alpinestars - Tech 8 Boots Alpinestars - Tech 6 Stella Boots for Women, Alpinestars - Vector Boots, is available with an extremely attractive price range from $100 to $400 on btosports.com.