Alpinestars Durban Gore-Tex Boots
- Full grain, ultra soft, leather upper construction for supple feel and flexibility
- Full, 100% waterproof and breathable, Gore-Tex® membrane liner with wide gusset protection across the boot aperture for weather protection.
- Lateral, double injection, TPU section for rear, outer, foot protection with hard compound upper section for security and buckle mounting and softer lower section for flexibility
- Outer and inner ankle protection is given by innovative, double injected, TPU section with different durometer (hardness) values and thicknesses to allow protection and flexibility, all in one section- these protectors are covered by the leather outer skin
- Unique, single piece, medial outer leather panel, covers the inner leg, heel and inner fore-foot to give a very clean smooth surface for contact with the bike
- Ankle is protected by a wrap around extension of the medial boot surface panel with two-layer EVA foam, shaped for fit, feel and comfort
- Toe-box is reinforced for protection and covered by the boot’s medial outer panel
- Shin protection, built-in to the boot structure and hidden below the outer surface leather
- Three ergonomically shaped aluminum buckles, providing easy, comfortable and secure snap closure with micro-adjustable memory straps for adjustability
- Buckle attachment points feature a unique, replaceable bridge to guide and secure the strap effectively
- Wide entry aperture for convenience with Velcro® upper closure flap to allow broad ranging calf fit adjustment
- Padded gaiter to insulate the boot inner and foot against the elements
- Mesh liner for comfort
- Wide flex bellows in Achilles and instep to give flexibility and comfort both on and off the bike
- Out sole is triple injected rubber, giving three different compounds in the same section for ultimate feel, durability and grip
- Hard compound pedal and shifter inserts for riding comfort and protection and softer heel and fore-foot sections for grip and shock absorption
- New lasting technology gives a close, comfortable fit while an over-injected polypropylene (PP) mid-sole gives full foot reinforcement from heel to toe for safety
- Anatomical foot bed ensures riding comfort
- Full CE certification proves all-round protection
Share this page on Twitter!
View Larger ImagesCheck out these similar products:
Sizing Information
These boots are sold in US men’s sizes, so you can choose the size you normally wear in street shoes/boots. I found the foot area in these boots to be more roomy than most… not necessarily more wide than other boots, but just more roomy across the instep and the top of the foot. The side buckles have a wide range of adjustability, which should work for most anybody except folks with very large calves.
Product Video
Our Two Cents
Well, I personally don’t have any experience with dual purpose, adventure, etc type riding, but I’m told this style boot is what a person wants for that sort of thing. These boots are HEAVY DUTY! The area of the boot around the ankle and the part that goes up the leg is very stiff and thick like a motocross boot. The material over the top of the foot is also stiff, but only because the material is heavy duty, so I think that part would break in over time. The sole is a typical molded rubber compound for street use (although it is even a bit more heavy duty than most). Gore-Tex material makes the boot waterproof. We took pictures of the boot (take the “View Larger Pictures” link above) with pants tucked in so you could see the boot better. The pants had knee armor that extended down the shin, so buckling the boots over the armor was trouble (I should have removed it, but I didn’t realize the armor was a two piece design… maybe just for this purpose). Wearing the boots only over socks (pants not tucked in) works just fine. Again, I really don’t know what a person would want in a boot for dual purpose, but if heavy duty is a key factor, then this your boot!
Related Products
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
