Nearly every component of the Supertech R Vented Boot, Alpinestars' ultimate race boot as worn by a list of past and present champions, has undergone a rigorous upgrade program to further refine its performance features. With extensive perforations throughout for maximum airflow, innovations derived from Alpinestars' involvement in top-class racing include a newly redesigned front flex area, a reworked rear bellow, a revamped upper gaitor, a new shifter panel and shin plate, a new shin slider, and a new inner boot, all of which take the comfort, protection, and performance of this boot to a new industry-leading level.
Key Features:
-Sole constructed with a lightweight rubber compound for exceptional grip on the footpegs.
-Separate, internally updated biomechanical inner boot made from 3D mesh material for improved structure, enhancing rider comfort.
Construction:
-New TPU shin plate redesigned for improved impact absorption performance, enhancing abrasion resistance in a key area.
-New replaceable shin slider for added abrasion resistance.
-New TPU stretch panel design with zipper for easier entry and exit and a closer, more optimized fit.
-Velcro closure ensures the pull tab zipper remains in place.
-Micro-adjustable ratchet closure at the top of the boot for an optimized fit.
-Main upper material made from microfiber with a dedicated laser-perforated zone for optimal breathability and abrasion resistance, while also offering high levels of flexibility.
-New front flex area for enhanced impact abrasion resistance while ensuring natural forward and backward movement.
-New front flex area increases ventilation and airflow for additional breathability.
-Redesigned rear bellow in stretch microfiber for improved natural forward and backward movement.
-Redesigned upper cuff in microfiber material with TPU over-injection for improved grip.
Protection:
-New synthetic microfiber panel on the medial side for improved abrasion resistance and enhanced feel when in contact with the bike.
-New TPU shifter panel for increased protection on the lower medial side.
-The inner boot features a new external toe area with soft TPU reinforcement for superior impact protection and additional ankle padding for greater protection and stability during the natural movement of the foot.
-In accordance with European legal standards, the CE marking is a requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: CE EN13634:2017.
-Replaceable injected TPU/aluminum toe slider with an easy screw system that protects the toe area from abrasion resistance.
-New replaceable heel plate slider design offers improved sliding performance and protection in the event of a crash.