people say the normal mx sole wears out really quick so thats the only reason im not 100 percent sure on these boots. I sell Alpinestars Wholesale for a major distributor. Without a doubt, I feel I made the very best choice in boot. Helping us to get to know you better, these cookies make it possible for us to generate content and adverts personalised to you on our site and others. SMX-Plus's are the way to go. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. they didnt fit me and i didnt like zipping them up. I went to the shop where I bought my bike and they ordered them for me and I paid $159 for them. I've always found bike boots to be sized spot on. I wear a size 10.5 US shoe. But the soles still aren't too bad. Online prices for the Tech 3's was around $200. According to Cyclegear Sidi boots run a bit large, I can tell you how my B2's feel when they get here tomorrow. right now i have the supertechs. I like to wear thick socks when riding, so go up a size. I personally don't like a inner bootie. I'll have to agree. Alpinestars T-Jaws V3 Waterproof Mens Jacket, Oxford Boss Alarm Disc Lock with Free Chain, Infinity Motorcycles 2022 RDM (UK) Limited trading as Infinity Motorcycles. check ebay for tech8's, sure you can find a nice pair for $200 or less. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, 2022 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, 3rd Floor, 207 Regent St, London W1B 3HH, United Kingdom. I wish I just got them with the mx sole instead of the off road sole. at least in my size. Counting visits and analysing how you interact with us; these cookies anonymously collect data so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. My Tech 3's did see alot of use. I've always found bike boots to be sized spot on. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. email this guy for price on the supertech. That is what I found too. Alpinestars boots (which are proper protective rather than just boots) are a size 12 and better adjustable. By UK 9-9.5 (normal width) and my 44 Alpinestars S-MX5 are a perfect fit. i dont want to pay like 170 and then have them be toast in less than a year. JavaScript is disabled. And with over 14 stores nationwide we are veterans of the UK motorcycle trade. I love my SMX-Plus boots! For all the latest products, promotions and special offers, sign up to the Infinity newsletter. I'd give you a sizing comment, but I wear US Nike size 13, so I don't think it would be much help. I'm a size 12 in street shoes, I wear a 12 in tech 8s. I recently got some new ones that are nines and they seem accurate , plus before them I always bought size eight and they seemed accurate too.
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. If you wear a half size, go down a size. August 4, 2009 in Off-Road Riding Technique. Best of all its FREE. Purchased some TCX X-Street on Saturday and the size was as expected. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests.
Visit this link for instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. I wear an 11.5 in a dress shoe and the 11 Tech 7 fit me perfect. With Tech8, and Tech10 you can pull the bootie out to pad certain spots easily enough, as well. From price matching to next day delivery we promise exceptional service to all our customers. I have had them run the same size I wear in a street shoe. Made in Europe - not Italy but at least not China like Tech 3's. They are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. at least in my size. Go and try a few pairs on at a shop and see. I wear a 10 in. I wear a 10 in Alpinestars. Thanks PocketBike Mike and everyone who has replied. Actually they run a 1/2 size large. I think the Tech3's are awesome. the inner boot of the supertech is totally different and more comfortable for me. I'm a 10-10.5, sometimes an 11 but my bike boots are always the "right" size that I expect to be.
I'm usually a 45 or 46 and the 45's fit lovely. alright thanks. 06400968 | VAT No. Something else to hassle with and to me the boot is bigger feeling when it has the inner bootie.
918803116. I do have wide feet, compared to the length, and I found that buying the Euro equivalent of the US size 12 fits me well (compared to the US size 13 that I actually wear). I've shoe gooed it, no biggie, but the soles could be tougher. The Forma's blow the Tech 3's. Thanks I just bought new tech 8's size 9 for $129 free shipping. so i guess i will ask again, tech 3, forma dominator, gx1? Depends on the brand, some come up a bit small. i just did, i cant find anything except ones that were beat to hell. I do also run sharp aftermarket pegs as well as sharpening my brake pedal though. mylsmkj, And it goes without saying, AS are the most comfortable boot on the market. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/SizeCharts.aspx?ID=33, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, r1-forum.com is an independent Yamaha enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. I'm street size 11.5 and the Tech 7 size 11 do the trick. They are closeouts from '08 I'm sure I can't tell look forward to having some protection on my feet. I wish it was as easy as going to a local store but here in New Zealand Alpinestar stock is scarce at best. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. im generally a 10 or 11 depending on brand and i found that the 10.5 Alpinstars SMX+ are bang on the right size for me, doesnt take much to make them look work though! That way you know the size and fit for you. I recommend this type fit to all my dealers. my experience and I have slightly wider than average feet.
Im not saying that the smx were bad boots. Head Office: Infinity Motorcycles, 153 Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6HG. It may cost you a little bit more, but you'll know for sure that it all fits. Some features of this site require JavaScript. Alpinestars I needed to go down half a size - bought 7.5, normally wear 8 (sometimes 8.5) shoes.
I got them on ebay but there were 10 left or so. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Visit this link for instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Email. I wear a size 10.5 US shoe. I wear a size 12 shoe and my size 12 Astars are definately a half size too big. My Arlen Ness's are the same size as my shoe size and they are just fine, can wear thick socks with them too. Actually they run a 1/2 size large. I race and ride 3-4 days a week. I also wear size 42 Euro. There really is no comparison, fit, support, comfort and protection wise. I would say they run true to size. Content on r1-forum.com is generated by its users. yeah it was a pair of smx plus. By signing up to Club Infinity, youll receive reward points on every purchase and benefit from exclusive offers. decided to go for Spada but cant decide on either of these, practically the same price so thats not a factor. As with most things, depends. I'm wanting to mail order a pair of Alpinestar SMX-Plus boots and am hoping someone out there can advise me on sizing as I can't try them on locally due to where I live. Some features of this site require JavaScript. so i guess i will ask again, quick question here so i dont have to make a new thread: which would be the best boot for around 200 dollars, the. My previous boots were Tech 3's, I now have about 40hrs on my Forma's. From experience, buying clothing is one of the few times I'll actually use a bricks and mortar shop rather than going online. i just did, i cant find anything except ones that were beat to hell.
I have both Sidi (Carbon Vertebrae) and Alpinestars (SMX Plus and SuperTech) boots. Did a quick search but didn't see anything figured someone would give a quick yes or no. We like to use cookies on our website to enhance your experience, personalise your content and better understand how you use our website. View ourprivacy policyhere. if you can get yourself to cyclegear or some local stealer (dealer) and try the boots on. I had my Tech 3's for 1.5 seasons before they started blowing out seams. I just chose the wrong sole. For my feet, I found the Sidi boots to be narrower than Alpinestars. I've had a pair SMXplus a pair of Tech6's 2pair of Tech8's and now a pair of Tech10's and they all fit the same as my shoe size, I even tried a half size smaller and they was too tight. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. extremesupply.com or something like that. I'm a size 10 in everything and my smx a*'s are a 10 and fit well. But it does depend, Frank Thomas boots (which now leak) were a size 13 and about right for my size 11.5 feet. I'm happy to pay extra both for the friendly service and to keep the shops open. Agreed. My Forma's are in great shape but the right boot has chunked at the sole where my brake pedal is. quick question here so i dont have to make a new thread: which would be the best boot for around 200 dollars, the tech 3, the gaerne gx1, or the forma dominator? The Alpinestars are a bit on the heavy and bulky side, especially the SMX Plus. Start collecting money saving points today! Discuss performance, customization, specs, reviews and more! R1-Forum is a Yamaha R1 motorcycle enthusiasts community dedicated to Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 sportbike. I have found that running shoes are all over the place on sizing (I wear 12.5 in some of them), so I use a dress shoe for the correct size of my normal shoe. Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Company No. I wear a size 9 Alpinestars size 9 also? i am looking for new boots and i hear good and bad things about the tech 3, good things about the forma, and bad things about the protection of the gx1. There is more plastic on the upper part of the boot i guess for more protection, but as for the part right over the ankle it is softer leather and I found it to be more mobile for me. r1-forum.com is not in any way affiliated with Yamaha Motor Company. looking to get some proper boots, seen some nice Spada ones and Alipinestars aswell. View ourprivacy policyhere. this is for offroad by the way. I wear a size 12 shoe and my Alpinestars Tech 3 fit great. But they are more comfortable.
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. If you wear a half size, go down a size. August 4, 2009 in Off-Road Riding Technique. Best of all its FREE. Purchased some TCX X-Street on Saturday and the size was as expected. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests.
Visit this link for instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. I wear an 11.5 in a dress shoe and the 11 Tech 7 fit me perfect. With Tech8, and Tech10 you can pull the bootie out to pad certain spots easily enough, as well. From price matching to next day delivery we promise exceptional service to all our customers. I have had them run the same size I wear in a street shoe. Made in Europe - not Italy but at least not China like Tech 3's. They are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. at least in my size. Go and try a few pairs on at a shop and see. I wear a 10 in. I wear a 10 in Alpinestars. Thanks PocketBike Mike and everyone who has replied. Actually they run a 1/2 size large. I think the Tech3's are awesome. the inner boot of the supertech is totally different and more comfortable for me. I'm a 10-10.5, sometimes an 11 but my bike boots are always the "right" size that I expect to be. I'm usually a 45 or 46 and the 45's fit lovely. alright thanks. 06400968 | VAT No. Something else to hassle with and to me the boot is bigger feeling when it has the inner bootie.
918803116. I do have wide feet, compared to the length, and I found that buying the Euro equivalent of the US size 12 fits me well (compared to the US size 13 that I actually wear). I've shoe gooed it, no biggie, but the soles could be tougher. The Forma's blow the Tech 3's. Thanks I just bought new tech 8's size 9 for $129 free shipping. so i guess i will ask again, tech 3, forma dominator, gx1? Depends on the brand, some come up a bit small. i just did, i cant find anything except ones that were beat to hell. I do also run sharp aftermarket pegs as well as sharpening my brake pedal though. mylsmkj, And it goes without saying, AS are the most comfortable boot on the market. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/SizeCharts.aspx?ID=33, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, r1-forum.com is an independent Yamaha enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. I'm street size 11.5 and the Tech 7 size 11 do the trick. They are closeouts from '08 I'm sure I can't tell look forward to having some protection on my feet. I wish it was as easy as going to a local store but here in New Zealand Alpinestar stock is scarce at best. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. im generally a 10 or 11 depending on brand and i found that the 10.5 Alpinstars SMX+ are bang on the right size for me, doesnt take much to make them look work though! That way you know the size and fit for you. I recommend this type fit to all my dealers. my experience and I have slightly wider than average feet.
Im not saying that the smx were bad boots. Head Office: Infinity Motorcycles, 153 Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6HG. It may cost you a little bit more, but you'll know for sure that it all fits. Some features of this site require JavaScript. Alpinestars I needed to go down half a size - bought 7.5, normally wear 8 (sometimes 8.5) shoes.
I got them on ebay but there were 10 left or so. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Visit this link for instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Email. I wear a size 10.5 US shoe. I wear a size 12 shoe and my size 12 Astars are definately a half size too big. My Arlen Ness's are the same size as my shoe size and they are just fine, can wear thick socks with them too. Actually they run a 1/2 size large. I race and ride 3-4 days a week. I also wear size 42 Euro. There really is no comparison, fit, support, comfort and protection wise. I would say they run true to size. Content on r1-forum.com is generated by its users. yeah it was a pair of smx plus. By signing up to Club Infinity, youll receive reward points on every purchase and benefit from exclusive offers. decided to go for Spada but cant decide on either of these, practically the same price so thats not a factor. As with most things, depends. I'm wanting to mail order a pair of Alpinestar SMX-Plus boots and am hoping someone out there can advise me on sizing as I can't try them on locally due to where I live. Some features of this site require JavaScript. so i guess i will ask again, quick question here so i dont have to make a new thread: which would be the best boot for around 200 dollars, the. My previous boots were Tech 3's, I now have about 40hrs on my Forma's. From experience, buying clothing is one of the few times I'll actually use a bricks and mortar shop rather than going online. i just did, i cant find anything except ones that were beat to hell.
I have both Sidi (Carbon Vertebrae) and Alpinestars (SMX Plus and SuperTech) boots. Did a quick search but didn't see anything figured someone would give a quick yes or no. We like to use cookies on our website to enhance your experience, personalise your content and better understand how you use our website. View ourprivacy policyhere. if you can get yourself to cyclegear or some local stealer (dealer) and try the boots on. I had my Tech 3's for 1.5 seasons before they started blowing out seams. I just chose the wrong sole. For my feet, I found the Sidi boots to be narrower than Alpinestars. I've had a pair SMXplus a pair of Tech6's 2pair of Tech8's and now a pair of Tech10's and they all fit the same as my shoe size, I even tried a half size smaller and they was too tight. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. extremesupply.com or something like that. I'm a size 10 in everything and my smx a*'s are a 10 and fit well. But it does depend, Frank Thomas boots (which now leak) were a size 13 and about right for my size 11.5 feet. I'm happy to pay extra both for the friendly service and to keep the shops open. Agreed. My Forma's are in great shape but the right boot has chunked at the sole where my brake pedal is. quick question here so i dont have to make a new thread: which would be the best boot for around 200 dollars, the tech 3, the gaerne gx1, or the forma dominator? The Alpinestars are a bit on the heavy and bulky side, especially the SMX Plus. Start collecting money saving points today! Discuss performance, customization, specs, reviews and more! R1-Forum is a Yamaha R1 motorcycle enthusiasts community dedicated to Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 sportbike. I have found that running shoes are all over the place on sizing (I wear 12.5 in some of them), so I use a dress shoe for the correct size of my normal shoe. Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Company No. I wear a size 9 Alpinestars size 9 also? i am looking for new boots and i hear good and bad things about the tech 3, good things about the forma, and bad things about the protection of the gx1. There is more plastic on the upper part of the boot i guess for more protection, but as for the part right over the ankle it is softer leather and I found it to be more mobile for me. r1-forum.com is not in any way affiliated with Yamaha Motor Company. looking to get some proper boots, seen some nice Spada ones and Alipinestars aswell. View ourprivacy policyhere. this is for offroad by the way. I wear a size 12 shoe and my Alpinestars Tech 3 fit great. But they are more comfortable.