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23Alpinestars Ridge Waterproof Boot Fall 2010 Model Full grain leather upper with lightweight fabric inserts. Dual density lateral and medial ankle cups. Internal toe and heel counter are layered under the full grain leather. Midsole contours to the foot and features a structured high modulus shank reinforcement. Waterproof and breathable Drystar lining.a Removable anatomic foot bed and multi-density EVA padding Alpinestars exclusive vulcanized rubber compound sole with unique side wrapping design. Double width adjustable Velcro straps for secure closure and fit. Velcro adjuster strap on the instep and Achilles flex zones provide superior comfort. CE certified.
Overall rating
4.4/5
Rating breakdown23 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
11
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Bang for the Buck
4.5/5
Style
4.4/5
Comfort
4.6/5
Protection & Durability
4.1/5
Air Flow
3.4/5
Features
3.8/5
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22 out of 23(96%)customers recommend this product.
these were my first pair of boots for motorcycle riding, and I have gotten a lot of mileage out of them. I have since discovered that Alpinestars is a pretty reliable brand when it comes to quality, though I've noticed you do pay for the name a bit.
As a waterproof boot, the Ridge is pretty great, I've walked through puddles and ridden through (California) rain showers in them and my feet stayed dry. The flip side of that is that the are by no means breathable. Even in a state where the weather is pretty consistently in the mid ranges my feet end up pretty sweaty at the end of the day. Otherwise they're pretty comfortable, but I don't recommend wearing them longer than 4 or so hours unless you like swamp foot.
As a walking shoe, I really like this boot. It doesn't feel like a ski boot, especially once it's broken in, and if you wear long pants, it's hard to tell it's a riding boot at all. Design wise, there's no shift pad, so the lever will wear on the toe after a while. The velcro makes me feel like I should be riding the short bus instead of a bike, but I got over it, and it's held up pretty well after a year and a half of commuting every day.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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From Lexington
State:SC
Rider Type:Commuter
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Easy on and off. That was a main conern. The velcro at the top comes lose a good bit. If there was a way to fix that, this boot would be perfect.
Rides: 2009 Yamaha XV1700ATS Road Star Silverado S
Yes, I recommend this product.
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From Flint
State:MI
Rider Type:Moto Newb
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
4/5
Style
5/5
Comfort
5/5
Protection & Durability
3/5
Air Flow
3/5
Features
3/5
I bought these for something to look good under jeans when commuting or making a trip to the store etc.. and they are great for that. They seem to have a fair amount of protection. I hope the velcro holds up but no problems with it yet.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I bought these boots a while ago. They were my first pair of motorcycling boots, so I really had nothing to compare them to. The fit was great and comfortable and Alpinestars has a great reputation, so I bought them.
They are hot because they are waterproof. Not thinking of 95 degree weather when I bought them, but rather the frequent summer showers we get here in Florida. It turns out that I really don't ride in the rain if I can avoid it, so my bad on that one. On the flipside, they are great for winter riding!
After a thousand miles or two, I noticed that the black is flaking off on the shift protection area. It leaves the gray material underneath exposed. I also have some minor toe wear, but that I can attribute to road wear. The flaking on top was caused by shifting gears. This isn't a huge issue, but I can't say how that affects the waterproof qualities of the material. I think that Alpinestars is great, but they may have missed the mark just a bit on this one.
Overall, my complaints are pretty minor. The boots fit great and offer great protection. If you do a lot of wet weather riding, you may want to consider another option.
Rides: 2010 Triumph Street Triple 675
No, I do not recommend this product.
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From New Bern, NC
State:NC
Rider Type:Road Warrior
Age:55-64
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5/5
Style
5/5
Comfort
5/5
Protection & Durability
5/5
Air Flow
5/5
Features
5/5
I bought this model of Alpinestars after owning a pair of Prexport Gas WP boots. These look exactly like the Prexport (no longer available in the US) and are just as comfortable. I ride a cruiser and these are just right for walking after a long ride.
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State:NJ
Bang for the Buck
4/5
Style
3/5
Comfort
5/5
Protection & Durability
3/5
Air Flow
5/5
Features
3/5
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I have a wide foot so I ordered one size up. Boot fits well and is very comfy, keeps the cold out too. The upper velcro attachment is kinda lame but I wear these only in cold weather so the overpants help negate any staying power. Overall it's an easy boot to put on, take off, and it is warm and cozy. Doesn't seem to be the most protective thing in the world but these are light boots. No styling to speak of but I'm pleased with them so far...we'll see how they hold up. (Note Airflow was rated based on the ability to BLOCK airflow, which is a very good thing for this boot's purpose)
Yes, I recommend this product.
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From Holliston
State:MA
Rider Type:Moto Enthusiast
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5/5
Style
4/5
Comfort
5/5
Protection & Durability
5/5
Air Flow
4/5
Features
4/5
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This gear is nicely equiped with 1 strap on the side and a full velcro kind strap at the anckle to fit most feet size and shape. Very easy to walk with whn opening the top trap.
Rides: 2012 BMW K1600GTL
Yes, I recommend this product.
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From Kirkland
State:WA
Rider Type:Commuter
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
4/5
Style
3/5
Comfort
5/5
Protection & Durability
4/5
Air Flow
1/5
Features
3/5
I've owned my Alpinestars Ridge boots for about a year now, using them throughout an entire winter and a full summer/spring riding season. Overall, these boots are very comfortable and easily the best boots I've ever owned. However, they are not without their faults.
First, the good stuff. These boots are very, very comfortable. I've tried several others in the past including Sidi Way Rains. These are more comfortable than anything else I've tried. And they are just as comfy off the bike as on. I wouldn't recommend a day long hike in them, but they're not as clunky as most motorcycle boots, even though they have a pretty protective heel cup. Better yet, they are totally and completely waterproof. I've ridden in Seattle rain for a whole winter and never had wet feet. I've got pretty narrow feet and these boots fit well. Even so, they seem like they'd work just fine for people with wider feet as well, thanks to a good bit of adjustability. Just keep in mind that these are more of a cold weather, all-season boot. They don't have any vents and are not breathable at all. On hot days your feet will sweat. That's the price you pay for a fully waterproof and windproof boot! I'll admit that these are not the best looking boots I've ever seen, but they're not bad either. They don't scream "boy racer" and look fine paired with jeans and a polo, which makes them great for commuters.
There are a few things I dislike about these boots. Firstly, I wish they were taller. This is just a personal preference, but these are just short enough that my pant legs ride above them when riding (though I'm tall with long legs. Shorter guys won't have this issue). Alpinestars now makes a taller version called the Roam, but they were unavailable when I purchased. Secondly, the shorter ankle velcro strap doesn't really adjust all that much if you've got narrow feet. They could stand to adjust a centimeter or so tighter. I find the inside velcro adjuster superfluous. I've got fairly large calves and I don't even use the inside calf adjuster at all. The outside one is more than enough (I believe this has been changed on the 2011 model). Which brings me to my biggest gripe about these boots: The outside velcro calf strap. It's badly designed. The velcro portion that attaches to the boot and the outside "leather" portion are only sewn around the outside edge. This oversight allows the two pieces to separate as you ride. In my case, bending my ankle slowly pulls the velcro closure away from the inside of the boot. Several times I've had to stop riding to re-attach the strap since it has pulled away. It's hard to describe, but it happens quite often, especially on bikes with higher pegs that put a more severe bend in my ankle. This would be an easy fix if the factory would simply put two or three stitches across this "pocket" to keep the inside and outside materials together. That would prevent the issue completely.
In any case, I will reiterate that these are the best boots I've ever owned. They are supremely comfortable, completely waterproof, and relatively inexpensive. I tried many different boots - some costing over twice as much - before deciding on these. If Alpinestars can just fix the issue with the velcro closure (this may be fixed in the 2011 model or the taller Roam) and make the ankle a bit more adjustable, I think they'd have a real killer boot.
As they stand, I would recommend these boots overall, but would also warn people with narrow feet that they might feel loose in the ankle, and anyone riding a high-peg bike might want to MacGuyver a fix for the velcro closure.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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BOOT SIZING NOTES: The above sizing chart is provided by Alpinestars, in RevZilla's experience we have found the EUR->US sizing conversions as presented here to be slightly off. Below is RevZilla's recommendation for Men's Boots.
EU Size
USA Size
42
8
43
9-9.5
44
10-10.5
45
11
As always, this size chart is only a guide and provides no guarantees of a perfect fit.
Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.
