Description
Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots
The Tech 10 has set the standard for Motocross boot performance and protection for well over a decade. The completely redesigned Tech 10 boot raises the performance envelope even further. Perfection through innovation while maintaining the iconic Tech 10 look, the new boot represents an entirely new approach improving its ability to give a rider the ultimate in feel, comfort and safety.
The Tech 10’s re-design has been guided by three priorities as the Alpinestars technical footwear development team looked to improve overall functionality, performance and safety, decrease weight and reduce material volume. Maximizing these priorities is the key achievement of the new Tech 10 and the result is an all new boot with a greater range of movement and flexibility while offering better control over the flexion and torsion forces that significantly improve boot performance, giving the rider greater confidence and protection.
Enhanced Functionality, Performance and Safety
The Tech 10’s comfort is legendary and a key feature in making the boot a pleasure to wear in all conditions. A key objective was maintaining the boot’s feel while enhancing its performance, functionality and safety.
The most significant upgrades to the Tech 10 performance are unique technologies: The frontal flexion control frame, the asymmetrical dual-pivot arms, the patented dynamic heel compression protection shock absorber which is integrated into a redesigned foot shell and the slimmer, more streamlined, outsole.
Reduced Weight
The Tech 10 is lighter, a result of Alpinestars technicians studying all the boot components and their connections how the boot comes together. A re-design of every single one of those components has been undertaken to reduce volume and weight.
New material composites have been created that are lighter in weight and more durable to ensure they hold up to the rigors of off-road riding. The new, cold-forged, aluminum buckles are a result with an easier to operate, more durable and self-aligning closure that offer a positive hold across the upper surfaces of the boot. The result has yielded over 400 grams (almost 1lb) in weight reduction for the new Tech 10.
Reduced Material Volume
The design also reduces the Tech 10’s profile and physical size. It is more streamlined with newer, lighter, more durable composite materials and a more integrated approach to the construction of the components which dynamically enhance the chassis of the boot and utilize more advanced bonding processes.
Construction
- A breakthrough innovation for the Tech 10 is the introduction of Alpinestars
patented frontal flex frame.
- Combining with the dual front and rear blade connectors, the frontal flex
frame gives the Tech 10 a complete and seamless flexion control system, from
the foot shell all the way up to the shin plate, offering high performance
double motion control, preventing over-compression and hyper-extension, featuring:
- Engineered frontal flexion control offered by a dual-density TPU connector
system, uniting the lower buckle plate with the upper blade connector, buckle
and shin protector.
- Engineered to float freely between the lower and upper boot construction,
the frontal flex frame acts as a shock absorber by distributing energy across
the boot frame while controlling forward and rearward flex, progressively
releasing force which dampens and absorbs impact energies.
- Asymmetrical, dual pivot arms on boot frame.
- A unique feature of the Tech 10 is the ankle control system developed in
the outer shell construction, allowing natural ankle movement, vertical compression
control and improved impact protection.
- Asymmetrical medial and lateral double pivot system for improved levels
of flexibility and precision for both independent and synchronized movement.
- The medial pivot arm’s higher placement reduces material volume in the lower
part of the boot, creating more space for the patented inner ankle brace system
to have free movement and improve control.
- Reducing the volume on the inner side also reduces abrasion, where the boot
is in contact with the bike and improves grip and feel.
- Redesigned dual density TPU rear blade system engineered to prevent hyperextension
while offering improved flex control and impact resistance.
Protection
- Anatomical shin and calf-plates.
- The Tech 10 design is slimmer and more streamlined with a contoured calf
protector ergonomically wrapping around the rear leg.
- Constructed from a dual density compound and combined with the rear blade
system, protection is enhanced with progressive dampening of excessive torsional
forces.
- The energy dissipating shin plate features a new anatomic design for reduced
surface area and weight-saving.
- Unique sole integration.
- Completely re-designed sole with proprietary grip sculpturing to improve
foot-peg performance, grip and mud and water run-off.
- Exclusive dual compound sole is seamlessly integrated to the multi-density
foot base structure with built-in support.
- The sole offers superior durability, grip and feel while riding and improved
performance on the shifter.
- The central sole insert features micro grip and side hooking grip design.
- It is easily replaceable and Alpinestars offers a full sole replacement
and boot repair service.
- Buckle closure system.
- Anatomically optimized re-designed for weight-saving and ergonomics, the
new triple buckle closure system features a nylon and fiberglass compound
for improved durability and strength.
- New slim-line buckles include high-impact bridge closures which are cold
forged for precision and strength.
- The closure system features contra-closure, doubling closure security and
a quick release/locking system with self-aligning, memory, design for easy,
precise closure and improved riding performance and security.
- All buckles are easily replaceable.
- Innovative, lightweight upper construction
- The Tech 10 chassis combines advanced lightweight microfiber and impact
and abrasion resistant TPU shell.
- Foot shell features five different compounds in a single lightweight piece
to offer strength while maintaining flexibility and structural integrity.
- Foot shell incorporates heel and toe protection that is highly resistant
to abrasion and impact and adds to the boot’s overall durability.
- Foot shell also includes integrated shank for support and structural integrity.
- Frontal protection features a dual closure system with an internal microfiber
flap, plus hook and loop fasteners for a precise fit closure beneath the buckle
giving greater, micro-adjustable, precision which is convenient to operate.
- Soft microfiber gaiter helps seal out excessive water and dirt entry.
- Poly-fabric lining with 3D open cell foam incorporates anti-slip suede in
heel area, keeping the foot located inside the boot.
- The Tech 10 boot is CE certified.
Dynamic Heel Compression Protector
- Built into the Tech 10’s unique and lightweight single-piece co-injected
foot chassis is the patented dynamic heel compression protector (DHCP), an
innovative safety feature which includes a fully integrated collapsible heel
area with expanded poly-foam to absorb high impact energies during a crash.
- DCHP features a directional impact protection system which significantly
reduces the effect of excessive, potentially injury-causing energy being transferred
to the ankle and lower leg.
- DHCP has been developed and tested in the demanding circuits of professional
Supercross and Motocross.
Inner Ankle Brace System
- One the Tech 10’s defining features is the redesigned biomechanical inner
ankle brace.
- Lighter, anatomically redesigned medial and lateral torsion arms which are
compact and offer increased range of movement and control.
- In conjunction with the outer boot chassis, the ankle brace gives vertical
and lateral protection from ankle and leg compression and rotation and progressive
damping of torsional forces during an accident, while still allowing natural
freedom of movement.
- Double pivot system allows the Tech 10 to retain its integrity while flexing
which removes the need for alternative torsion bars for varying ankle widths
and crucially gives the essential progressive resistance to rotational and
vertical forces which, otherwise, are so damaging to ankles, knees, upper
legs and pelvis if not arrested in a controlled way.
- New low-profile, pull-on design for reduce material build, less weight and
to facilitate easier and quicker wearing.
- Innovative flexion inserts work seamlessly with new Tech 10’s flex support
system for ultimate in performance.
- TPU protection and shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles and an
ultra-thin and flexible forefoot area for increased sensitivity and control.
- Dual compound removable anatomic footbed includes EVA for comfort and support
and aids even weight distribution.
Size Conversion Chart
Apparel Exchange/Return Policy:
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure correct and proper sizing
when placing an order. There are no returns, cancellations or exchanges on any
apparel, no exceptions. This includes apparel such as leather suits, jackets,
pants, clothing, boots and gloves. If you have any questions regarding sizing,
please refer to the manufacturers sizing charts or contact Bayside Performance
for further assistance.
The following are final sale, no exchanges, cancellations or returns:
- Helmets
- Apparel And Protection
- Special Order Items
- Made To Order Items
- Electrical
- Race Bodywork
- Clearance Items
- Items Removed From Original Packaging
- Parts That Have Been Installed Or Attempted To Be Installed
Product Exchange/Return Policy:
If you would like to exchange a product, contact Bayside Performance within
one (1) day upon the receipt of the sales order. All returns must be approved
by Bayside Performance. Upon Bayside Performance approval for inspection of
the returned product, Bayside Performance assigns a Return Authorization (RA)
Number. The RA number is only for the product that Bayside Performance has approved
for inspection.
Shipping costs of the returned product is the liability of the customer; Bayside
Performance does not accept any collect on delivery (COD) shipments. The RA
number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box; returns without the
marked RA number will be refused and may be returned to the customer. All approved
returns must received by Bayside Performance within ten (10) days of the RA
number provided to the customer. Always send your item back Canada Post with
tracking and email us the tracking number.
All returned merchandise must be in its original packaging with attached tags,
instructions and in new condition. Both the product and packaging must be in
new condition free from scratches, blemishes, tears or dents. It is the customer's
responsibility to ensure the returning merchandise to Bayside Performance is
adequately packaged, preventing any loss or damage to the returning product.
Any parts that have been removed from the package or attempted to be installed
are not returnable.
All claims for missing products must be made by the end of the next business
day upon the receipt of the order, after that time Bayside Performance will
not be liable for any shortages. All claims for damaged merchandise must be
made to the shipping carrier; ensure that you keep all shipping cartons and
all packaging materials for carrier inspection. It is the responsibility of
the customer to initiate any claims with the carrier.
All returned merchandise to Bayside Performance is subject to a 20% restocking
fee. All canceled orders are subject to a 20% restocking fee if the item has
already been ordered in. Any purchases that are refused and returned to Bayside
Performance are deemed non-deliverable and subject to a restocking fee, all
shipping costs and possibly our final sale policy.
Shipping and insurance costs are non-refundable. If a refund is approved by
Bayside Performance, the reimbursement of money will be issued to the customer
in the same monetary form as the payment was made to Bayside Performance at
the time of the purchase.
Inventory:
Bayside Performance specializes in custom order hard to get or made to
order items. Our website shows inventory two ways.
We are experiencing random Covid-19 lockdown related delays that are out of our control. We ask that you be patient during this time.
In Stock:
In stock items would be shipped same or next business day however
inventory numbers are not a guarantee. If in stock items are not
available to ship right away we would contact you with an estimate.
Available To Order:
Available to order items where not discontinued the last time manually
checked.They may have estimated time in which they should leave our
store but this is not a guarantee. Available to order items must arrive
to us first and be checked prior to shipping to you. We do stock the
most commonly sold items and have a decent inventory however many items
have to be sourced at the time of sale from many different distributors.
We would contact you with a delivery estimate before processing your
order if the posted estimate was incorrect or was not posted.
Parts Fitment Guarantee:
Aftermarket parts do not always fit like OEM parts. Some aftermarket parts
require modifications or fitment to work correctly. For example carbon fiber
and race bodywork components often need trimming and modifications to fit
correctly.
Bayside Performance only guarantees fitment of these parts if they are installed
by a licensed tech with experience installing aftermarket parts. Bayside Performance
reserves the right to investigate each fitment issue and decide whether the
part is incorrect or incorrect installation is the problem. The customer is
responsible to install parts correctly or hire a company with the skills to
complete the work properly. Please call us for more details.
