Alpinestars' New Tech 8 Boots

The Tech 8 boot,
created by Alpinestar, is made from full grain leather that is
stitched to the soles and has metal sole tips and heel caps. These
motorbike boots are CE-certified and have several modern features
such as polyurethane on the shins, sides and ankles. This allows
the boot to be stronger against impact and other forces.
The shoes are actually two in one. There is a small, soft, leather
bootie with a cushioning foam sole which have impact-absorbing gel
inserts that cover the ankle. Then there is the exterior, hard and
protective boot. The boots close by Velcro and four alternating,
burst-resistant buckles, which can be easily adjusted. They also
have a large, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane to prevent water
and mud from seeping into the shoe.
Like most motocross boots, the Tech 8s are stiff but still offer a
high amount of protection. The intricate closing system offers a
snug fit however, so the user may not feel comfortable in the shoe
right away.
Alpinestars claims the boots can fit a number of different foot
sizes. However, they only come in whole sizes from 5 through 15.
Riders who are in between sizes may find it difficult to feel
comfortable in a pair.
The Tech 8s come in white, black, white and red, and white and blue
and cost $429.95.