Alpinestars Tech 2 Boots
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Year round supermoto
I have the black and tan version of this boot that is not listed as an option.
These fit my needs for:
Kickstarting an older 400 thumper
Riding to work in anything from snow to 100 F summer heat
Blasting around winding roads with the race reps
They seem to be pretty water RESISTANT
Once broken in, I can take a walk into the grocery store to run errands and they don't bother me. However, i keep an extra pair of shoes at work. My jeans fit over them mostly but the bottom buckle is still visible.
April 10, 2013
Great boot, just what I needed for a recovering broken foot.
Great boot, just what I needed for a recovering broken foot.
April 1, 2013
Great short boot
This review is for the white version only. Very strong boot, excellent toe, ankle and heel protection. It's been a hot summer and I've been riding in jeans and work boots. The work boots offer marginal protection even for casual off-roading. The Tech 2s take care of that problem. The toe box is stiff and roomy enough for thick socks. You loose some feel, but up-shifts are more positive because the toe box doesn't give. The boots (white) are vented with a 5/8" metal mesh covered hole and three smaller holes near the larger. Don't step in water deeper than 2" or the boots will fill. You may be able to make them somewhat water resistant with duct tape over the vents. Also, improved reach to the ground because of the cut-away on the rear of the boots (big deal for R1200GS owners). Obviously, this boot will not protect shins from contact with the pegs. Only gripe: poor traction on wet grass and damp soil -- not much of a tread pattern on the sole.
September 4, 2012
Adventure Sport boots
I have been riding dirt bikes all my life, then I bought an adventure bike. I wanted a boot with the protection and support of a full size off road boot, in a shorter height that was easy to take on and off for my Adventure bike riding. Keep in mind If a boot is uncomfortable, or too hard to put on and remove you will not wear it every time you ride (ATGATT). The Tech 2's fit the bill perfect!
This boot is designed (and listed on RevZilla) as an off road boot. You might have to raise your shifter one notch. And as with any of the boots that are designed to offer protection for hazards you might experience off road the boot will feel stiff and you might not want to wear it when you go hiking, but if you want great protection and support this boot will work for you. The sole is stiff which helps with comfort when standing up on the pegs. The back top of this boot is designed so you can still move your ankle front to back a little better then full MX boots when walking. The buckles do allow you to tighten up the boots better then laces, no zippers to blow out and they are real leather that don't result in wet feet when you hit a puddle (although I don't think they are water proof, at least they are not advertised that way).
I am very happy with my purchase. I wear 11.5w in work boots so I went with the 12. They fit great.
I bought these after buying a pair of fox boots in size 12 that were around 1/2" shorter then any size 12 I have ever worn, but Revzilla let me exchange them with no problems!
April 25, 2011
Great Protection
Good boots with lots of protection for a short boot (although higer than a lot of 'short' boots). Great for when you have to stand up on the pegs for a long time. The soles are very stiff which helps this, but doesn't make them very easy to walk in. You do get used to it though.
December 1, 2009
Tech 2 Rocks!!!!!
I´m used to ride Dirt bikes, and I wanted a dual purpose boots that gives me the same feeling when shifting and when I´m on stand up position on my bike. I ride a BMW GS and use it most of the time on street, and even there this boots are phenomenal.
July 22, 2009
Alpinstars tech 2 boots are sweety
Sure beats a busted ankle...
January 29, 2009
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