| Yes, I know exactly what you are thinking. I have | | | | have a serious collision; your essentials are well |
| reviewed a lot of boots personally! I've been riding | | | | protection. The same goes for all other parts of |
| motocross for over 10 years, and if I have not | | | | the boot. The ankle area is extremely sturdy, but |
| purchased a product myself, I've always made | | | | still offers a great level of flexibility, so gear |
| sure that I've tried it out. I currently use Sidi | | | | changing is not a problem. If you try the likes of |
| Crossfire boots but before hand I was using | | | | the Alpinestar Tech 8 boots back to back with a |
| Alpinestar Tech 8 Boots. The Tech 8's are one of | | | | cheaper boot like the Moose M1, then you will |
| the most popular boots in the motocross industry, | | | | definitely feel the difference. |
| and if it wasn't for the introduction of the Tech | | | | Of course, you do get exactly what you pay for, |
| 10's recently, then there is no doubt they would | | | | and these boots are not cheap by any stretch of |
| be 70% of most riders first choice. | | | | the imagination. A lot of retailers will demand a |
| All products from such a major manufacturer | | | | price in excess of $450 for the boots, but don't |
| have premium quality attached, and the Alpinestar | | | | let that put you off. This is the insurance against |
| Tech 8 boots are no different. The calf support is | | | | damage to everything below your knee, so in my |
| literally second to none, and with the kind of | | | | eyes, is an extremely small price to pay to |
| support that they offer, you know if you do | | | | ensure that you keep in good health! |