Almost every component of the Supertech R Vented Boot, Alpinestars definitive racing boot as worn by a roster of champions past and present, has undergone a rigorous program of upgrades to sharpen its performance features even further. Featuring extensive perforations throughout for maximum airflow, innovations derived using feedback from Alpinestars involvement in top flight racing include a newly redesigned front flex area, a redesigned rear bellow, a redesigned top gaitor, a new shifter and shin plate, a new shin slider and a new inner bootie, all of which enhance the comfort, protection and the performance of this boot to a new class-leading high.

Features:

• New TPU shin plate has been redesigned for greater impact absorption performance, thus improving abrasion resistance in a key area
• New replaceable shin slider for additional abrasion resistance
• New TPU stretch panel design with zip for an easier entry and exit and a closer, more optimized fit
• Hook and loop closure secures the puller zip remains in position
• Micro adjustable ratchet closure on top of boot for an optimized fit
• Main upper material constructed using microfiber with a dedicated laser perforation zone for optimum breathability and abrasion resistance, while also delivering high levels of flexibility
• New front flex area for improved impact abrasion while also ensuring the natural front and back
• New front flex area increases ventilation and airflow for additional breathability
• Redesigned rear bellow in stretch microfiber for improved natural front and back movement
• Redesigned top gaiter in microfiber material with TPU over injection for enhanced prehensility

Construction:

• Sole constructed using a lightweight rubber compound for excellent grip on the pegs
• Separate, internally updated bio-mechanical inner bootie made by 3D mesh material for greater structure, thus improving rider comfort

Protection:

• New synthetic microfiber panel on medial side for enhanced abrasion resistance and improved feeling when in contact with the bike
• New TPU shifter for increased protection on lower medial side
• Inner bootie is equipped with a new external toe area with a soft TPU reinforcement for superior impact protection and additional ankle padding for greater protection and stability during natural movement of the foot
• CE EN13634:2017
• Replaceable co-injected TPU/aluminum toe slider with an easy screw system that protects the toe area against abrasion resistance
• New replaceable heel plate slider design offers increased sliding performance and protection in the case of crash