Sante Mazzarolo founded Alpinestars in 1963 in Asolo, Italy first making hiking and ski boots. Two years later the company introduced its first motorcycle boot - it included an innovative steel shin protector and a buckle closure system rather than laces. A decade later, Alpinestars marketed protective boots featuring toe sliders and enhanced levels of protection for the motorcycle road racing circuit giving the company a loyal following. In the 1990s, Alpinestars rolled out additional protective gear including gloves, jackets and full leather suits.
In 2011, Alpinestars unveiled perhaps the most innovative line of protection ever seen by the motorcycle world. Popular Science magazine gave the company a "Best of What's New" award for the Tech Air Race Suit. Available to the public, the Tech Air Race Suit is a state-of-the-art fully functional airbag system. The technology Alpinestars created monitors the rider's movements and determines when a crash is imminent and deploys airbags along the shoulders and collarbone in milliseconds.
MotoSport's line of Alpinestars dirt bike gear includes the popular Tech Boot Series as well as riding gloves and a great selection of bags among other accessories. Additionally, we carry pants, jersey, gloves, helmets and protection like kidney belts, chest protectors and neck braces. Use the size charts on the individual product page to help you take the guess work out of selecting the right fit. Don't worry, if it doesn't fit, our hassle free return policy means we make it easy for you to get the right one.
