- Hello everyone, I am Chase from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
giving you a closer look at the Tech 5 boot
from Alpinestars.
Alright so today we're giving you a closer look
at the Tech 5 boot coming from Alpinestar.
So the Tech 5 fits right in the middle of
Alpinestar's lineup so it's going to
carry that mid level price.
You're going to be well under the $300 mark.
What I like about this is that at that price point
a lot of cool features that I really enjoy
that are built in.
So before we get too far into those,
lets just quickly go over fitment.
Now with the Tech 5, for me, it fits true to size,
very comfortable.
That's one thing I have to give up to Alpinestars,
every boot that I have ever tried on from them
have always been very comfortable right out of the box.
A little stiff, going to take a little bit of time
to break in, but it's hard to beat the step and comfort
that they have with their boots.
The toe box on the Tech 5, nice and wide
so for wider feet it's going to accommodate those well.
But remember this is an apparel item which means
that we have our fit guarantee.
So if you buy the Tech 5, or any boot that
we sell at Rocky Mountain, if you are not
happy with the sizing or fitment,
send it back to us in brand new, unused condition.
We want to make sure you do get the size and
fitment you're looking for, and that is why
we give free shipping both ways on your first exchange.
So with the Tech 5 I will just point out that
right out of the box very comfortable like I said
but it is a little stiff so just give it some time,
it will break in the more you wear it.
But when you talk about construction,
they're using a couple different materials here.
So you've got microfiber for the upper part
of the construction overtop of this entire boot,
you can see a lot of hard TPU.
But then on the toe box, they actually use a material
they call action leather.
So you're getting three different materials essentially
for the makeup of this.
You can see overtop of that toe box on the
action leather you've got all that hard TPU here.
If we look at the lateral side,
a lot of good impact protection there.
Wrapping around to the back you can see what I like
over around that heel cup area,
you're going to have that hard TPU
and then again on that medial side you can see
lots of hard TPU wrapping itself around
and then working its way all the way up
the side of the boot, so a nice flat surface,
I like the profile of this boot,
sits nice and flat so it's going to help with the
good contact on the bike especially when you're
really squeezing it with your legs
and also you'll notice too, since that TPU works its way
all the way up to the top, very good durability
that you're going to get built into this.
So if we look at the buckles,
one of my favorite features about the Tech 5
is going to be in the buckle design.
I feel like Alpinestar's buckles are some of the best
that are available.
So very simple to operate.
So I'm actually going to pop this one up real quick.
So the way it works is simple, you got your strap,
you have your buckle, just push it through,
these are self aligning, once you have done that,
just snap it down.
So very easy to operate.
If you have a glove on, shouldn't be an issue
and because of this design, even if you have dirt
or gunk built up in there, they still work very well.
The buckles and the straps if you are wondering,
yes these are going to be replaceable.
And then if you look up at the front here
you can see there is that large shin plate.
Again very hard TPU.
So great impact protection that you're getting
built in here.
So if we flip it around and we look at the medial side,
one feature I really like especially, again,
at that mid level price, is you have their biomechanical
hinge here, or this pivot point.
So what I really like about that, and that goes for any boot
is that it allows the boot to flex but also it's going
to give good lateral rigidity as well
so good side-to-side support, and also too,
when you have that pivot point or a hinge on
any boot, what I like is that
if you're off the bike just walking or when you are riding
that will help limit any sort of bulge that you get on the
inside of the boot, so overall again, I like the
fact that they do have that pivot point at this price.
Looking at the back as well when we talk about
flexibility you can see you do have those
accordion stretch panels here with that microfiber
and those are there just to help aid, again,
in that flex right out of the box.
So that is the outside, let's take a look
at the inside real quick.
A couple features here I do want to point out.
So undo these buckles.
So at the top you have Velcro closure.
Oh, let me undo that.
So you've got your Velcro closure.
You can see you've got this gator here, it comes
up about halfway up the boot.
You're going to have a mesh liner on the inside
which can be moisture wicking.
On the inside, you're not going to be able to see it,
but you do have an EVA foot bed that is removable and
if you do need to, you can replace it.
So if it does wear down over time take it out and
replace it, and you're going to be good to go.
Let me do these buckles back up real quick.
So the last thing I want to show you
with the Tech 5 is going to be in the sole.
So looking at the sole it's pretty unique.
They have a one-piece foot shell that is a
dual compound construction.
So actually, I'll flip it back up so you can see that.
So that actually works its way all the around.
So you have the foot shell that the boot sits inside of
and then on the bottom here you have a rubber compound
that Alpinestar uses that is very tacky,
gives very good grip on the foot pegs.
There is a steel shank in here as well that comes
about halfway up the boot to add to the
rigidity of the sole.
And if you are wondering, the sole on this is replaceable
so if you do wear through it you can replace it,
send it back to Alpinestars they'll replace it for you.
and what's nice about that, it really helps add
to the longevity and the durability
of the investment that you are making.
Now another thing on the inside you're not going
to be able to see, they do have a nice soft padding
around the ankle area which again, like I said earlier,
just adds to the step and comfort of these boots.
And there it is, that is the Tech 5
coming from Alpinestars.
Again, right in the middle of their lineup.
If you have any questions or comments about these
or if you own a pair, leave your questions,
your comments below, we will get your questions answered.
To pick yours up, it is real simple.
Just click on the link at the end of this video
and if you want to see more great mid-level boot options
we have a mid-level boot buyer's guide.
So if you're not quite sure which one you feel
is going to be best for you, watch that video because we
show you some of our favorites,
and that will give you a good starting point.
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I am Chase, we'll see you on the trails.