Alpinestars Tech 10 LE Union Boots

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The Outdoor Nationals make their yearly trip to the nation’s birthplace for the only New England stop of the series. A labor of love for the American Legionnaires that built the track behind the now famous Post 338, the track boasts deep sand and terrain rugged enough to test the meddle of any would-be champion. Originally hewn from the countryside in 1972, the track made its official "Nationals" debut in 1976 with Alpinestars’ Oscar rider Pierre Karsmakers winning the inaugural event. More than four decades after Alpinestars stood atop the podium, heritage stylings are back in Southwick with the Limited Edition ‘Union’ Tech 10.

Synergizing modern, high viz colors with heritage graphics, the ‘Union’ joins Alpinestars’ prodigious innovation with its extensive history. Sure to turn heads in the sand or in the pits the ‘Union’ features a hi viz yellow and turquoise upper, gray lower chassis with a red rear. Accenting the boots are Alpinestars heritage logos that date back to the time of the track’s founding.

The one-piece design of the Tech 10 begins with the full-grain leather, microfiber upper construction that supports the TPU protective shell. This TPU shell has been redesigned for greater protection from impact and heat but with a much sleeker profile. Now you get a huge, flat, medial boot face that fully contacts the bike for great control while reducing the chance of anything catching on the boot itself. Large plates of TPU cover the shin and calf areas with the wonderful Astars flex blade system integrated into them for that additional extension and flexion protection. Self-adjusting, self-cleaning buckles secure the Tech 10’s multiple density TPU and are precisely mounted to reduce the change of damage during a crash. The lower encases your foot in protection by using an anti-slip heel cup and reinforced, low-profile toe-box that are molded directly into the dual-density, steel shanked sole for a slim design that still lasts through years of hard riding.

The features extend inward with the bootie design housing the dual-hinged ankle support brace which limits rotational movement while promoting ankle extension for easy shifting and braking. The booty sits on top of an anatomical foot bed and multi-density insole that is surrounded by a host of materials which limit abrasion and get rid of moisture to keep your foot comfortable.

Get the Tech 10s and you get the best Alpinestars out there. The Tech 10’s track record doesn't lie. Grab a pair and start making records of your own.

Specs:

• Full-grain leather, lightweight microfiber, and impact resistant TPU shell
• TPU shin-plate construction features a reinforced Velcro closure
• TPU blade system incorporated into shin and rear calf areas
• Medial-facing panel constructed from abrasion-resistant TPU with heat-resistant rubber insert
• Contoured TPU calf protector plate
• Extensive TPU protection on toes, foot, heel, ankle, calf and shin with extra-hard compounds on the toe-box, heel and Achilles tendon
• Self-aligning, quick-release aluminum buckles
• Lower shell is reinforced with steel shank and increased toe reinforcement
• All the buckles are replaceable
• Soft, microfiber gaiter
• Poly-fabric lining with 3D open cell foam incorporates anti-slide suede reinforcement on heel area
• Exclusive dual compound sole integrated into the multi-density foot base structure
• Innovative biomechanical inner ankle brace
• Wide fit torsion bar replacements are included
• Shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles
• Sole is replaceable
• Removable EVA foot bed
• CE certified protection rating
• Knee brace compatible
• Inner-bootie design with extensive ankle support
• Worn by pros like Villopoto and Canard