GIVING THEM THE BOOT ... Part 2 ... They have arrived !

      Took the ALPINESTARS TECH-2 boot for a test drive the other day. I chose them  based on need, ( I have to wear a brace on my left leg, and a full length boot wont fit over it) fit and comfort. After trying on several brands of lower cut boots, I was impressed with the feel of the inner liner and seriously impressed with the positive locking buckle system.
     The TECH-2 ALPINESTARS share the advanced polymer, positive lock, buckle system with their TECH-10 series, and I can tell you when they are latched and locked, they are LOCKED. The TECH-2 also shares the same structural strength , and double density out sole as their taller brothers, as well as, the anti-bacterial breathable liner. The advantage to the lower cut is it allows greater flexibility for riding ATV 's or Mini's, without sacrificing protection or support (and for me they fit perfect below my DONJOY brace).
     I wore them straight out of the box for a 30 mile test ride without blisters or discomfort. The latches (which I have found on other boots to be a problem) stayed locked and the upper hook and loop closure kept the dust and dirt from entering the boot.
     All in all I am initially very impressed with the TECH-2 boots. ALPINESTARS has done a fantastic job on the fit and comfort level as well as the buckle system. If there was any downfall to the TECH-2 boots I would say it would be the pricing ( at approx. $170.00 USD retail) It does put them at the top of the price range, however, worth it. The old adage holds true here "You get what you pay for". NICE JOB ALPINESTARS !
     This product test is going to be a long term test and further updates on how the ALPINESTARS TECH-2 hold up under many different conditions will follow.