The Supertech R Vented Boot from Alpinestars, worn by champions, has undergone significant upgrades to enhance performance. Key features include extensive perforations for airflow and innovations based on feedback from top racing involvement, such as a redesigned front flex area, rear bellow, top gaitor, shifter, and shin plate, along with a new shin slider and inner bootie, all aimed at elevating comfort, protection, and performance to a new high.
Key Features:
- 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.
Construction:
- A 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.
- A new TPU stretch panel design with a zip allows for easier entry and exit and a closer, more optimised fit.
- Hook and loop closure secures the puller zip remains in position.
- Micro-adjustable ratchet closure on top of boot for an optimised fit.
- The main upper material is 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.
- The 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.
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 the lower medial side.
- The 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.
- According to European statutory law, the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: CE EN13634:2017.
- Replaceable co-injected TPU/aluminium toe slider with an easy screw system that protects the toe area against abrasion resistance.
- The new replaceable heel plate slider design offers increased sliding performance and protection in the case of a crash.