Alpinestars most iconic riding boot, worn by a roster of champions past and present, the Supertech R has undergone a series of evolutions to significantly ramp up its performance features even further. Innovations for 2015 include a newly redesigned compound rubber sole, an update to the ergonomically profiled shinplate and a redesigned front flex area - all of which enhancing the podium winning performance of this CE Certified boot.
- Durable and technical microfiber upper construction offering superb levels of flexibility.
- Front flex area is constructed with a redesigned soft TPU over-inject on breathable mesh with shaped reliefs for improve abrasion resistance and natural forward and back movements.
- Flexible accordion microfiber stretch at Achilles allows natural movement.
- Top gaiter follows leg contour and is made of flexible high-grade synthetic leather reinforced with polyurethane for maintaining shape.
- Full-length suede microfiber panel on inner side of the boot provides a smooth surface for excellent grip and feel against the bike and protects from abrasion and heat.
- Flexible, lightweight toe shifter allows feel for changing gears.
- Strategically positioned ventilation in heel and shin TPU guides air through the boot, on vented version.
- Extremely protective, flexible and comfortable with excellent aerodynamics.
- Separate internal bio-mechanical ankle brace works with the outer structure of the boot to form a protective system allowing full and free movement of the foot, ankle and leg.
- External TPU shin protection wraps around to the outer calf and is engineered to spread and dissipate impact energy across the entire surface while remaining compact.
- Replaceable clip-on shin-slider improves protection from abrasion.
- Vented sections promote airflow into the boot.
- Integrated, replaceable co-injected TPU / aluminum toe slider features new easy screw fixing concept and provides feel and protects the outer toe box structure from abrasion.
- Replaceable nylon heel plate slider protects from impact and reduces friction in the event of a crash.
- Outside entry / exit has stretch accordion panel for a close fit and ease of entrance and removal.
- Zip mounted on soft TPU stretch panel gives easy closure with excellent fit - additional TPU zip slider reduces friction in the event of a crash.
- Hook-and-loop tab locks the zip pull closed, keeping it flat and secure.
- Micro-adjustable redesigned ratchet top closure stows tab end.
- New redesigned lightweight rubber compound sole offers excellent grip and feel and allows for natural flex as the rider changes position and pressure on the footpeg.
- Supertech R boot is C.E. Certified to EN 13634:2010.
Technology:
CE Certification - Protection and protectors that are CE-certified have met the strict performance standards and requirements of the European Union.
