Alpinestars TECH 10 Motocross Boots!

The Alpinestars Tech 10 is one of the most popular riding boots of all time for Motocross use. Radically updated with its latest revision, the Tech 10 delivers top-tier protection in an incredibly eye-catching package.

While the design stays fairly close to the previous model, major upgrades have been made to the boot's feel, weight and safety. The revamped boot is far more flexible and allows your foot to move more naturally, all while protecting it better than its predecessor against hyperextension and harmful twisting motions. Technical upgrades include:

• Frontal Flex Frame – The boot's shin and foot sections are connected via a blade mechanism that delivers natural ankle movement while preventing all hyperextension.
• Ankle Control System – The boot features pivot solutions on both the inner and outer sides, allowing natural movement while protecting against twisting motions and providing protection from compression and impacts. Because the new boot's pivot allows a greater range of motion for the ankle than the old model – which only had a pivot on the outer side – a movement-arresting stopper has been added to the front of the boot, which, as the name suggests, prevents the ankle tendons from hyperextending.
• Dynamic Heel Compression Protector – The built-in heel protector is injection-moulded from impact-absorbing materials and provides protection in the boot's sole during extremely hard impacts. This feature was developed in the Supercross series together with professional riders to reduce injuries in the ankle and heel area.

The Tech 10's inner boot has also received plenty of upgrades. First off, the inner boot is now thicker throughout and offers better cushioning. The hyperextension-limiting stops at the ankle of the inner boot also allow more room for natural range of motion than the previous model, while still preventing harmful hyperextension. The inner boot is definitely more comfortable, less obtrusive and easier to put on than the previous model. Inner boots are also sold separately – by buying a second pair, you'll have fresh, dry boots to slip on for your next session without needing to purchase a second pair of full boots.

The new Tech 10 is up to 400 grams lighter than its predecessor, even though plenty of new protective features have been added. This was achieved by re-examining the materials in every part of the boot. The buckles alone save around 100 g by switching to forged aluminium, which also guarantees better durability than the previous model. The boot's outer dimensions have also been trimmed down, so the new boot is now more comfortable to ride in, offers better feel and is also better suited to riders with larger shoe sizes. The shaft is slightly shorter, giving more room for the increasingly common knee braces. The instep section is now lower too, making shifting easier, and the sole material has also been redesigned for better grip.

There's a reason why most of the world's best riders choose these boots to protect their feet. If you want the best, most advanced and most modern motocross boot out there, your choice is obvious – go with the Alpinestars Tech 10s!