Alpinestars tech 3 SUCK!!!

[07crf250_nick]

This is no lie.. went out and got some alpinestar tech 3 boots, they seemed nice, really comfey, i rode hard and a lot and the wear and tear is terrible they look like they are 3 years old, and also i came up short on a double, had to go to the hospital with damaged ligiments, recently i got in another accident riding with my ankle starting to heal not doing anything stupid ended up getting in another crash and had a sprained ankle... so 2 trips to the emergency room in a little over a month... dont get me wrong i love alpinestars but i guess its true, you get what u pay for!

[mowtown]

Hmmm, so you case a double and it's the boots fault that you got injured?

And they look "bad" after three rides? They're boots, not high heels.

My Tech3's have lasted several years w/o any issues.

Correction: Mine are T4

[El Marko]

Buy good boots. The Tech 3s are their low-end model intended for light play riding and maybe the ATV crowd. There are no advantages to buying low-end boots if you're riding a lot.

[wcorbett]

if you get low end boots, you get low end protection. and its not the boots fault for your ankle its your own. any boot will bend with the force

[JaysDirtyRide]

Buy good boots. The Tech 3s are their low-end model intended for light play riding and maybe the ATV crowd. There are no advantages to buying low-end boots if you're riding a lot.

Dude...Tech 3's are not "low end boots" intended for the "ATV crowd". They provide excellent protection for us non-pro riders without unlimited budgets.

If you're a pro-rider...or you wanna pretend you are...and/or you have the available coin for Tech 10's...or an similarly priced boot...then knock yourself out.?

I like my light-weight, virtually waterproof, extremely comfortable, nicely styled Tech 3's just fine.

-Jay

[xracer48x]

me buddies dad just got some tech3's and he seems to love them, and he is a really good rider. He wears those over his tech6's.

[KawiTillDeath]

you cant complain about getting hurt by screwin up a jump on your own..and the fact that you bought crappy boots..i have Tech 10s and they are awsome..if you didnt have the money for them..shoulda saved for a lil longer

[dirtrider007]

you cant complain about getting hurt by screwin up a jump on your own..and the fact that you bought crappy boots..i have Tech 10s and they are awsome..if you didnt have the money for them..shoulda saved for a lil longer

they are like 400$!! and if your 17 i really doubt you bought them on your own unless your parents gave you the money ... even if you did have a nice job there are a lot better ways to spend 400$ when your 17... my tech 3s are just fine

[scottmotox]

what he said

[El Marko]

Dude...Tech 3's are not "low end boots" intended for the "ATV crowd". They provide excellent protection for us non-pro riders without unlimited budgets.

If you're a pro-rider...or you wanna pretend you are...and/or you have the available coin for Tech 10's...or an similarly priced boot...then knock yourself out.?

I like my light-weight, virtually waterproof, extremely comfortable, nicely styled Tech 3's just fine.

-Jay

It's got nothing to do with being Pro riders or having money. It's got to do with levels of protection, thickness of materials, durability, fit and so on. I want the maximum protection a boot can offer, as do many riders, so we spend the $$ to get the best boots out there.

I'm thrilled that you're thrilled with your Tech 3s, but it doesn't change the fact they're the company's low-end boots. Get a catalog and see for yourself.

[El Marko]

they are like 400$!! and if your 17 i really doubt you bought them on your own unless your parents gave you the money ... even if you did have a nice job there are a lot better ways to spend 400$ when your 17... my tech 3s are just fine

If you're 17, you should know where the dollar sign goes.

[lotten454]

ya, boot's get to be a little bit pricey when your a teenager. my salary at Subway barey get's my bike payment done everymonth. let alone gas/oil/lubes/etc. My step-bro just got T3's and he loves em. maybe you got a faulty pair? or it may be User-Error?

[dirtrider007]

If you're 17, you should know where the dollar sign goes.

well then if you're so much older and wiser than me you should know that people don't exactly have to use proper english on an internet forum.....you gonna tell on me now?

[dmoney1074]

I have the tech 3's and love them... I don't ride motocross but I ride HARD and they have held up very nicely even in a bad wreck I had (no ankle injuries to speak of)!!! In my opinion they are the most well made boot for the money out there! I had Higher end Fox boots before these and I think these are a much more durable, comfy, and better built than the Fox's. Don't knock the boot because they are A-stars low end model... A-stars low end is like other brands' high end (not mentioning any names here)!!!

And for the kid who tore ligaments or whatever, that sucks man, but i hate to tell you its not the boot when you case a double...

[MantecaMisfit209]

my dad just picked up some tech 3's. they seem pretty nice and he hasnt gone to the hospital with no broken bones. they also still look good. which for $140 doesnt seem bad to me.

[MantecaMisfit209]

well then if you're so much older and wiser than me you should know that people don't exactly have to use proper english on an internet forum.....you gonna tell on me now?

yeah people like that piss me off too

[ThreeJane]

You gotta buy the best protection you can afford. When I was 20, it was the equivalent of Tech 3s. Now it's Gaerne SG10s.

At least you were wearing moto boots; think of how bad those crashes would've been if you'd been wearing, say, hiking boots? (which some people really do ride in; the kids down the road ride in snow boots or rubber rain boots)

[MantecaMisfit209]

You gotta buy the best protection you can afford. When I was 20, it was the equivalent of Tech 3s. Now it's Gaerne SG10s.

At least you were wearing moto boots; think of how bad those crashes would've been if you'd been wearing, say, hiking boots? (which some people really do ride in; the kids down the road ride in snow boots or rubber rain boots)

haha my dad used to use hiking boots before he baught his tech 3's. it was funny to watch him ride. hes old school, with an open face helmet, sunglasses, and regular boots

[bloodsugarmx]

chalk another one to the list of people that have shitty alpinestar boots that fall apart after just a few rides. Its been said so many times but I'll say it again... sg10!!!!!!

[Tron379]

This is no lie.. went out and got some alpinestar tech 3 boots, they seemed nice, really comfey, i rode hard and a lot and the wear and tear is terrible they look like they are 3 years old, and also i came up short on a double, had to go to the hospital with damaged ligiments, recently i got in another accident riding with my ankle starting to heal not doing anything stupid ended up getting in another crash and had a sprained ankle... so 2 trips to the emergency room in a little over a month... dont get me wrong i love alpinestars but i guess its true, you get what u pay for!

if you ride hard and a lot boots will wear, theyre not made from cast irion

also if you ride hard / a lot maybe you should invest in a little higher quality boot