AlpineStars Boots?

ShakeNBake1199 · October 31st, 2012, 06:41 AM

I've been looking at the SMX Plus and Supertech R boots but having trouble deciding which ones.

These boots will be mainly for the street and a few track days a year and I will probably walk around in them a fair amount on the weekends at events.

Anyone have experience with either boot?

anthem · October 31st, 2012, 06:54 AM

Supertech R's are a big improvement over the SMX+ boots. If you are using for the street as well, you may also want to consider the Dainese Axial Pro's. A little less "in your face" and one of the more comfortable race boots that I have worn. I can wear the Axial Pro's in to work and not change the boot as it doesn't stand out as much as say a SupertechR will.

TransNone13 · October 31st, 2012, 07:01 AM

I have both and the R's are awesome. But if you're not wearing them at the track exclusively, get the SMX+. I've crashed twice in my SMX boots and they're still serviceable.

ShakeNBake1199 · October 31st, 2012, 07:04 AM

Anthem: Thanks for the input, I had also considered the Axial Pro. Between the Supertech and Axial Pro, which do you think is less bulky?

TransNone13: I figured the SMX+ would be better suited for the aggressive street riding which I will do more than track days and still seem to offer great protection from what I've read. I wish there was a store around me where I could try these boots on and get a feel for them.

fireman1251 · October 31st, 2012, 11:53 AM

Got SMX myself. Great boots with great protection, the only annoying thing is the squeaking when walking, when at events or a Pub you'll sound like Robocop.

11ninenine · October 31st, 2012, 12:02 PM

^ I can't stand the squeaking! For this reason, I only use the SMX+ on track, and my Axial Pros for the street. Even though the Axials are supposed to be higher spec, I have complete faith in the SMX+. I have crashed a couple of times in them (fairly visciously one time, I might add) and they've performed wonderfully.

jcnaranjo51 · October 31st, 2012, 01:47 PM

I use tcx rs race boots these are fantastic super comfortable and they dont squeak at all compared to astars

southeastduc · October 31st, 2012, 05:09 PM

I have the A-Star SMX-1's (low cut) and SMX-5's and like both. The SMX-1's, I can ride in and work in them all day and they are very comfortable. The SMX-5's are very similar. I can't say whether they are better than the others, but I think they are comfortable and provide ample protection. I ride every chance I can and try to commute in whenever I can.

veck · October 31st, 2012, 06:57 PM

I've got the supertech R and I've also got 3 pairs of Sidi boots. If you are using them as track only the supertec R boots are some of the most comfortable ones I've used so far.

In general I prefer the Sidi boots as they are less bulky.

ShakeNBake1199 · November 1st, 2012, 06:14 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I found a fairly new place in MD called CycleGear that has the SMX + and Dainese Axial Pro boots so gonna try and swing over there today.

anthem · November 4th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShakeNBake1199

Anthem: Thanks for the input, I had also considered the Axial Pro. Between the Supertech and Axial Pro, which do you think is less bulky?

TransNone13: I figured the SMX+ would be better suited for the aggressive street riding which I will do more than track days and still seem to offer great protection from what I've read. I wish there was a store around me where I could try these boots on and get a feel for them.

Between the two I think the Axial Pro's are less bulky. They are also more comfortable (for me) than most boots I've tried on. I'm totally impressed by them by what they've done (considered the previous ones stunk in my opinion). Having a carbon fiber ankle support that is that comfortable is a big win in my book. I would choose them over the SupertechR almost every single time for daily riding. . . My track boots are Daytona Security Evo's - but they aren't good to walk more than 25ft in. . .. so kill that for anything other than track riding.

ShakeNBake1199 · November 7th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Finally made a decision.... went with Supertech R's

TransNone13 · November 7th, 2012, 07:15 PM

They won't disappoint!

fireman1251 · November 7th, 2012, 08:07 PM

How much?

mark419ny · November 8th, 2012, 07:03 AM

the most comfortable boot i have worn is the forma ice flow. great fit for me. for around 350. vents you can open or close.

ShakeNBake1199 · November 9th, 2012, 03:40 PM

They were $449 from Revzilla

Trauma · November 13th, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthem

Between the two I think the Axial Pro's are less bulky. They are also more comfortable (for me) than most boots I've tried on. I'm totally impressed by them by what they've done (considered the previous ones stunk in my opinion). Having a carbon fiber ankle support that is that comfortable is a big win in my book. I would choose them over the SupertechR almost every single time for daily riding. . . My track boots are Daytona Security Evo's - but they aren't good to walk more than 25ft in. . .. so kill that for anything other than track riding.

Anthem - sorry to bring up an old thread, but I am really close to ordering these. My only issue is they are specifically made to go inside the Dainese pants and attach by velcro. Do use them with other pants, and as long as the pants are loose enough to fit over them would they work do you think?

Bigmac2511 · November 13th, 2012, 03:00 PM

The new (2011) SMX+ have S**T lace eyelets, they rip off the boot when you pull them up. Mine are just over a year old and have lost three eyelets on one boot.
The old SMX+ with the metal eyes rather than those plastic tubes was much better. You have been warned !!

Trauma · November 13th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmac2511

The new (2011) SMX+ have S**T lace eyelets, they rip off the boot when you pull them up. Mine are just over a year old and have lost three eyelets on one boot.
The old SMX+ with the metal eyes rather than those plastic tubes was much better. You have been warned !!

SMX? I was looking at the Axial Pros.

ShakeNBake1199 · November 29th, 2012, 07:33 AM

Bringing this thread back from the dead for a moment.... I received the Supertech R's and they looked awesome and well made but after wearing them around the house they were just too bulky for me personally and with my narrow foot it wasnt the boot that I was hoping for.

On that note, does anybody have experience with the Sidi Vortice? I tried on a pair of Sidi Vertigo and the fit was much more narrow and the boot felt amazing, but I wanted one with more ankle protection and adjustments and the Vortice seemed to fit that bill.

October 31st, 2012, 06:41 AM	#1
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	AlpineStars Boots? I've been looking at the SMX Plus and Supertech R boots but having trouble deciding which ones. These boots will be mainly for the street and a few track days a year and I will probably walk around in them a fair amount on the weekends at events. Anyone have experience with either boot?

October 31st, 2012, 07:04 AM	#4
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	Anthem: Thanks for the input, I had also considered the Axial Pro. Between the Supertech and Axial Pro, which do you think is less bulky? TransNone13: I figured the SMX+ would be better suited for the aggressive street riding which I will do more than track days and still seem to offer great protection from what I've read. I wish there was a store around me where I could try these boots on and get a feel for them. Last edited by ShakeNBake1199; October 31st, 2012 at 07:08 AM.

November 7th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#12
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	Finally made a decision.... went with Supertech R's Last edited by ShakeNBake1199; November 7th, 2012 at 10:53 AM.

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October 31st, 2012, 06:54 AM	#2
anthem Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: East Coast Posts: 401 Thanks: 80	Supertech R's are a big improvement over the SMX+ boots. If you are using for the street as well, you may also want to consider the Dainese Axial Pro's. A little less "in your face" and one of the more comfortable race boots that I have worn. I can wear the Axial Pro's in to work and not change the boot as it doesn't stand out as much as say a SupertechR will.

October 31st, 2012, 07:01 AM	#3
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,185 Thanks: 148	I have both and the R's are awesome. But if you're not wearing them at the track exclusively, get the SMX+. I've crashed twice in my SMX boots and they're still serviceable.

October 31st, 2012, 11:53 AM	#5
fireman1251 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Canada Posts: 437 Thanks: 35 I Ride: 1199 Base, '12 Arctic Cat F800SP	Got SMX myself. Great boots with great protection, the only annoying thing is the squeaking when walking, when at events or a Pub you'll sound like Robocop.

October 31st, 2012, 12:02 PM	#6
11ninenine Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Canada Posts: 139 Thanks: 9	^ I can't stand the squeaking! For this reason, I only use the SMX+ on track, and my Axial Pros for the street. Even though the Axials are supposed to be higher spec, I have complete faith in the SMX+. I have crashed a couple of times in them (fairly visciously one time, I might add) and they've performed wonderfully.

October 31st, 2012, 01:47 PM	#7
jcnaranjo51 Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: la habra Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 I Ride: 1199 panigale	I use tcx rs race boots these are fantastic super comfortable and they dont squeak at all compared to astars

October 31st, 2012, 05:09 PM	#8
southeastduc Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Florida Posts: 314 Thanks: 24 I Ride: 2012 1199 ABS, 2009 YZ450F	I have the A-Star SMX-1's (low cut) and SMX-5's and like both. The SMX-1's, I can ride in and work in them all day and they are very comfortable. The SMX-5's are very similar. I can't say whether they are better than the others, but I think they are comfortable and provide ample protection. I ride every chance I can and try to commute in whenever I can.

October 31st, 2012, 06:57 PM	#9
veck Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: georgia Posts: 103 Thanks: 15 I Ride: 1199S, F1098, R6, R1	I've got the supertech R and I've also got 3 pairs of Sidi boots. If you are using them as track only the supertec R boots are some of the most comfortable ones I've used so far. In general I prefer the Sidi boots as they are less bulky.

November 1st, 2012, 06:14 AM	#10
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	Thanks for all the replies. I found a fairly new place in MD called CycleGear that has the SMX + and Dainese Axial Pro boots so gonna try and swing over there today.

November 7th, 2012, 07:15 PM	#13
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,185 Thanks: 148	They won't disappoint!

November 7th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#14
fireman1251 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Canada Posts: 437 Thanks: 35 I Ride: 1199 Base, '12 Arctic Cat F800SP	How much?

November 9th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#16
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	They were $449 from Revzilla

November 13th, 2012, 03:00 PM	#18
Bigmac2511 Member Joined: May 2012 From: North Wales Posts: 41 Thanks: 0	The new (2011) SMX+ have S**T lace eyelets, they rip off the boot when you pull them up. Mine are just over a year old and have lost three eyelets on one boot. The old SMX+ with the metal eyes rather than those plastic tubes was much better. You have been warned !!

November 29th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#20
ShakeNBake1199 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	Bringing this thread back from the dead for a moment.... I received the Supertech R's and they looked awesome and well made but after wearing them around the house they were just too bulky for me personally and with my narrow foot it wasnt the boot that I was hoping for. On that note, does anybody have experience with the Sidi Vortice? I tried on a pair of Sidi Vertigo and the fit was much more narrow and the boot felt amazing, but I wanted one with more ankle protection and adjustments and the Vortice seemed to fit that bill.