Alpinestars Supertech-R Boots
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Saved my ankle
First day out with these boots I low sided and these boots saved my ankle. From the moment I first put these boots on they felt great, very comfortable. These boots are more sophisticated then just the protection they offer because they also offer mobility, which gave me confidence and control. In my opinion these boots are as comfortable as a pair of tennis shoes.
I kept shopping around these boots, I bought a bunch of other boots but never quite found the ones I was looking for. I wish I would have just got these boots from the beginning. Unless there are some out of this world features that other boots offer I'm going to continue buying these in the future.
May 1, 2013
Good boot
Good boot, comfy, easy on and off. Look cool and the ankle brace is great.
April 29, 2013
Saved my foot!
Lowsided in these bad boys a few days ago. bike landed on my foot dunring the spill and they for sure saved me a lot of pain. they really absorbed the impact a lot as well as the sliding. Highly recommend these boots for anyone still in tennis shoes
April 15, 2013
A top of the line boot that is worth every penny
After many years of settling with mid to lower-end protection for my feet, I finally decided that I really liked being able to walk, and bucked-up to a premium boot. Not only do they offer more protection than I hope I'll ever need, but they also fit my slightly wider foot very well. I couldn't be happier with them. These boots run large. Before buying these I tried on a couple of Dianeses and the Sidi ST. Size 44 in all those fit; the Supertechs that fit are 43.
February 18, 2013
seem expensive for not much
just got these and could not ride in them because they are huge on my. i have an old pair (seven years old?) of SMX boots that i LOVE in a size 44. they fit well, are comfortable, easy to put on and take off. but they are all black, and i'm really trying to get away from that, so when i needed new boots with more protection for the track i decided to give these a try. what happened? they are at least an inch too long. the little booty in the boot is a pain to put on and take off separately, and they don't feel like they offer a heck of a lot more protection than my old cheapies. plus they don't seem to flow that much air. ouch
September 4, 2012
Great boot if you have a narrow foot.
These boots are great. The only complaint I could have is the sizing so I'll talk about this first. I usually wear a 10.5 runing shoe, and sometimes I wear a wide depending on the shoe. The 43 is the perfect length for me but was way too narrow. The 44 is a much better width but is just a hair too long, but this is what I went with. I am wearing the Alpinstars thin perforated socks. If I wore thick socks then they might be a little too tight but They will probably loosen up with a little time.
As far as comfort is concerned, you have to realize this is a race boot. They are not too comfortable walking around in and not the easiest boot to get in and out of, but then again they are not too bad. I wouldn't want to walk around all day in them but they are perfect even for long track days. If you are looking for something more comfortable then you could consider the Alpinestars SMX plus. I have these as well and they are very comfortable with no break in period.
On the track these boots are great. My favorite part is the way the ankle supports are on the inner bootie. On my SMX Plus boots, the ankle support is on the outside. Sometimes the ankle supports get caught on the heel guards of the motorcycle which can be a little uncomfortable. Every part of these boots feel good coming in contact with the controls. Also, all the parts of the boot that touch the bike are black, so the wear will not be so obvious. This was a well thought out design. I have not had the boots for long so I cannot comment on the durability or crash protection.
September 10, 2012
Still early, but very impressed
The fit and quality of these boots is outstanding. I haven't had a chance to use them much yet so I can't comment on airflow and durability. So far, very happy.
August 27, 2012
Excellent boot but with a flaw.
I decided to buy these boots because the design appears to be super protective and the boots fit well with my Alpinestars Tech 1R suit. I usually wear a size 10.5 E US in a shoe. The boots I purchased are size 44 and may be slightly longer than I need. Because my foot is wide (medial to lateral ball) I needed the width of the 44. The boots are comfortable to walk in for short distances. Ankle movement for shifting gears is stiff initially. This improves after a few sessions on the bike but I am still aware of some restricted movement. My only serious complaint is the poorly designed upper strap closure. The plastic strap for the closure is attached to the top by a threaded screw that is molded into the underside of the strap. On the right boot, the strap popped off the little attaching screw the first time I tried on the boot. The left boot strap is still OK. I like the boots so well that I decided to repair the strap rather than send them back to Revzilla. I removed the cheesy attaching screw and sewed the closure strap to the boot top with some black poly cord. See the attached photo of the repair. The boots now function properly and I'm perfectly happy with them.
July 27, 2012
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