| If you are going to race motocross, let alone ride dirt | | | | on their motocross boots breaking or not staying on |
| bikes, you better have the proper protective gear. | | | | tight. The Alpinestar Tech 3/4 boots have a good |
| One of the first articles of protection for your body | | | | and simple buckle system. There are four latches |
| should be boots. These come right after a helmet for | | | | that are strong and easy to buckle and unbuckle. |
| importance because you need your feet and legs | | | | They have never come off while riding with them on. |
| almost every minute of every day. I don't know | | | | I have not had any problems with mine and don't see |
| about you, but that seems like a lot of time! | | | | having a problem with them in the near future. |
| I have been wearing a pair of Alpinestar Tech 4 | | | | Comfort |
| motocross boots and they have been a great | | | | If you buy a pair of boots that aren't comfortable |
| addition to my protective gear collection. The | | | | then you are going to regret it, and forking out $200 |
| Alpinestar Tech 4 boots are virtually the same as the | | | | on a pair of motocross boots that are worthless is |
| Alpinestar Tech 3 boots. There are several | | | | something that riders do not want to do these days. |
| specifications that you should look for in a pair of | | | | So it's best to know what you're getting before you |
| motocross boots. These are: break-in time, type of | | | | buy it. A simple way to see if you like the fit and |
| material they're made of, buckle/restraint system, | | | | comfort of motocross boots is to try them on at a |
| comfort, sole, how much grip they have, and other | | | | store, although this is not always accurate because |
| little things. | | | | the fit differs once the boots are broken-in. My Tech |
| Break-in | | | | 4 boots felt pretty good when I first bought them. |
| The break-in time is how long it takes for your boots | | | | There weren't any sharp edges or anything scraping |
| to go from showroom rock solid to them being just | | | | against my legs. As soon as I broke them in they felt |
| flexible enough for your feet. Finding the pair of | | | | great for how stiff and strong they are. The Tech 4 |
| boots that break-in the quickest is not necessarily | | | | motocross boots gave me plenty of support while |
| what you should look for. In fact, the faster they | | | | still being snug and pretty comfortable to my feet. |
| break-in the quicker they might wear out. Wearing | | | | These boots aren't like putting on slippers, but they |
| brand new boots while racing is probably the worst | | | | get the job done, and get it done in a good manner. |
| thing you can do for protection. They will restrict | | | | Sole/Grip |
| your feet and be very uncomfortable. So it's crucial | | | | The sole of motocross boots can be very important |
| that you break them in before going for a long ride | | | | for some racers. It's because they grip the pegs, and |
| or a race. Even though some motocross boots don't | | | | if you can't stay on the pegs then you are not going |
| require break-in now there are still many lower | | | | to stay on the bike. Aggressive soles will give you |
| costing boots that do. The Alpinestar Tech 3/4 mx | | | | maximum friction with the pegs, allowing your feet to |
| boots do require a break-in period. It took my Tech | | | | stay on them without slipping. The downfall is that |
| 4 boots about 3-4 hours of riding for them to be | | | | they will wear out really quickly. The Alpinestar Tech |
| completely broken in. They were pretty stiff at first, | | | | 3/4 boots are about in the middle of having mild and |
| like all boots, but they were just flexible enough after | | | | aggressive soles. They are good grip and still last |
| using them for a few rides. | | | | somewhat longer then other motocross boots. Mine |
| Material Quality | | | | are starting to get worn, but I've had them for |
| These boots are definitely on the higher end of | | | | about two seasons of riding. The calf plate/heat |
| material quality, even though they are about the | | | | guard also gave me some grip against the frame of |
| price of an entry-level pair of motocross boots. The | | | | the bike. It is high quality and still in great shape. |
| Tech 3/4 motocross are made of high quality leather | | | | The Alpinestar Tech 3/4 motocross boots are a |
| and abrasion-resistant polyurethane. I will personally | | | | perfect entry level, or even intermediate, pair of |
| say that these boots last a long time if you take | | | | boots that last longer than most other motocross |
| care of them. I've had mine for almost two seasons | | | | boots. They are also cheap enough for those |
| and they still look like new. They are high quality | | | | wanting high-quality and comfort. Remember that |
| motocross boots and will last longer than most. | | | | your feet are very important, so make sure you |
| Buckle/Restraint System | | | | protect them with a good pair of motocross boots. |
| Although buckle issues may seem pointless at first, I | | | | Have fun riding, and stay safe. |
| hear of many riders having problems with the buckles | | | | |