Lend me your thoughts - My 2021 Tech 10’s

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Bruce372 10/13/2020 7:49pm
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I haven't run alpine stars in 15 years when I had tech 6s that lasted a few months.

I have 5 seasons on my sg12, running Ti pegs also and still in great shape... just bought a second pair for moto and use the old ones for trail riding. 230lbs and they are in great shape, its funny I can go through side panel graphics in less than 1 hour.

I found sg12s run big, I am a 11.5 or maybe 12 in shoes, but run a size 10 sg12... they are very very snug, but not toes crunched or uncomfortable.... nice to not have big floppy boots when shifting.
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2WheelsForTheMasses 10/13/2020 9:30pm
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Yup another tech 10 guy here and 245 pounds...boots were junk after about 4 weeks on my enduro. Comfortable boot but shit quality.....guess you gotta be a sponsored racer to ride in nice boots.....

Sad really~
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cloud41 10/14/2020 3:25am
10/14/2020 3:25am Edited Date/Time 10/14/2020 3:28am
You’re standing on the pegs wrong - supposed to be on your toes. The toe area is much harder than the replaceable sole in the middle.
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PJRAUS 10/14/2020 3:44am
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I bought new tech 10's earlier this year and hated them...hate the inner bootie and how hard it is to get in and out of them...had to take a hacksaw to the rivets that fasten the stupid plastic ankle brace linkage so I could get rid of them so they weren't digging into my ankle bones and making life a misery.
On top of that, the soles were showing significant wear after less than 2 hours on stock yz footpegs.
Also they are very heavy and stiff..a massive hindrance to gear shifting on my 125..
Saw a set of Thor radials in my size in a shop and bought them..about half the cost of the tech 10's , way lighter, so much more shift lever feel but enough ankle and arch support...after probably 15 hours now...the soles on the radicals are nowhere near as worn as the tech 10's after less than 2 hours.
When I get home from work on Saturday I will post some comparison pics...my $750 tech 10's are sitting on a shelf unused...I should sell them, but I would feel guilty selling them to someone...I have a very low opinion of those boots and I've worn alpine stars my whole life prior to these things..
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Goon645 10/14/2020 3:56am
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Had a pair of tech 10's once - then I got SG12 and have never looked back, have had 3 pairs, and I only sold to change colour ways as the boots were always still 100%. Superior boot in all ways to the Tech10 and at worst you replace a toe cap every year if you drag your foot like a moron (me). But even the toe caps are smartly designed and dont come off without repeated hard impacts to rocks etc. for MX use they prob wont ever come off.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 4:20am
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Brent wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/10/13/454076/s1200_IMG_0936.jpg[/img] Sure. here are both pairs of my tech 10's The black and orange have 17 hours, the white and green have only two or three...



Sure. here are both pairs of my tech 10's

The black and orange have 17 hours, the white and green have only two or three hours.

Both appear to have different soles than your boots. I got these shipped from England, I wonder if they are using different soles? both are the non vented models, bought in august 2020
That’s very strange. The black pair should have the same soles as they also look to be ‘21 models.

I guess it is what it is. I will most likely end up selling them and getting some SIDI SRS. The soles on my older Tech 10’s lasted much longer. Looks like others have shared the same experience. Huge bummer because I’ve always thought they were a cool brand and the boots are comfortable. Unfortunately I won’t be able to buy their products again.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 4:23am
10/14/2020 4:23am Edited Date/Time 10/14/2020 4:36am
cloud41 wrote:
You’re standing on the pegs wrong - supposed to be on your toes. The toe area is much harder than the replaceable sole in the middle.
Please provide proof of you riding on your toes. The sole inserts are replaceable because that’s where people stand. My riding is fine the way it is and standing on the peg differently isn’t going to change these garbage soles.
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LKHill 10/14/2020 6:54am
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cloud41 wrote:
You’re standing on the pegs wrong - supposed to be on your toes. The toe area is much harder than the replaceable sole in the middle.
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Please provide proof of you riding on your toes. The sole inserts are replaceable because that’s where people stand. My riding is fine the way it...
Please provide proof of you riding on your toes. The sole inserts are replaceable because that’s where people stand. My riding is fine the way it is and standing on the peg differently isn’t going to change these garbage soles.
You are not supposed to ride on your toes Bro. I understand the OP feelings about not wanting to stop riding on his arches. It feels strange and intimidating when you try to stop doing it and it took months for me to overcome. Bottom line is it's safer and you have more control when you don't. You also will never be able to get truly neutral on the bike doing it.

Back to his boots, something is not right with those soles.Did A-Stars change the sole? To come in here as a fanboy and bash A-Star boots is lame. Are there more durable boots? Sure there is. That does not mean there are not other good reasons for buying them. Price($350), Fit(high arch-narrow foot), and protection top my list.

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Frodad78 10/14/2020 7:13am
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Wore through my tech 7 soles pretty fast a few years ago, found a sole replacement ad in the back of MXA. The replacement soles seem to be holding up extremely well.
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motomike894 10/14/2020 7:15am
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I have a set of 2021 Tech tens and also a 2021 KX450 and I have about 4-5 hours on the boots and bike, and my soles look new still.

I would get hold of astars thats ridiculous
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Roostermx58 10/14/2020 7:42am
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Where did you buy the boots from?

The difference in the soles is a change Astar made for the newest colorways and models moving forward. These soles were being used first by the pro racers and then implemented in their newer colorways that were just released. A lot of the pros did not like the feel of the dual compound soles as seen in the picture above. They wanted the same consistent feel across the whole sole of the boot. For that reason, the whole sole was changed to be one piece to offer that consistent feel. The downside is definitely the longevity of the soles.

If you want to save your boots, I would get them resoled for that $50 before doing more damage. If you start to see metal or red underneath the black portion of the sole, Astar will not touch them. You could sell quickly being they are the newest colorway and get some better quality boots. As most have said, Sidi and Gaerne quality are the best in the business.
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LKHill 10/14/2020 7:59am
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Then A-Stars has a problem. Ordinary folks can't spend $600 on a pair of boots that lasts less than 20hrs before a resole.
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Mike_Lawlor 10/14/2020 8:37am
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You are suppose to ride on the balls of your feet. Not your toes and not your arches. This allows your feet/ankle to work as a shock absorber. Your calf muscle acting as the spring. Look at any pro riders foot placement in the pegs. As far as the boots go those soles should not have done that that quickly. I have had a pair of tech tens replaced under warrantee because the back brace broke on them. They might give you a hard time because you can’t put a hour meter on a pair of boots so there’s no way for them to tell how much time is on them. But it’s worth a shot. Good luck.
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wrc777 10/14/2020 8:56am
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I’m not sure those would have lasted much longer riding on the balls of his feet. It looks like the same material forward of the arch.
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feelit2morrow 10/14/2020 9:21am
10/14/2020 9:21am
I have 30+ hrs on my tech 10s and you can barely tell they have been ridden in. Stock pegs and 165 rider weight.
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yamahaha131 10/14/2020 9:26am
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It’s crazy the variances in experience with these boots. I’ve heard since the first gen the soles wear fast but I’m on my 5th pair (2 being used) and have had no real issues. I’ve ranged from 175-225#’s over the years, decent B rider. It sucks they don’t last for some but in my experience still the best protection.
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HighPlainsSquid 10/14/2020 9:55am
10/14/2020 9:55am Edited Date/Time 10/14/2020 9:59am
As long as we're baring our soles.... 50 hours on Leatt 5.5 on the bikes in my sig, all stock pegs. Not too terrible, but I'm going with Gaerne SG12 or Sidi next time. Torn up section is from kickstarting my stubborn KX while trying to fix the "throttle has to be held open 1/10th of the way" issue.





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RCMXracing 10/14/2020 10:19am
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Pros on new tech 10 for me personally:
Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole)

Cons:
The quality is down compared to old model with everything being thinner and lighter. The inner bootie bottom sole rubber is pealing off. The plastic from the outside is cutting through on the inside material in upper leg area.

I have SG12’s also and it’s a great boot, but the impact absorption on the Tech 10’s is superior. How my ankles feel after riding is the test.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 10:46am
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wrc777 wrote:
I’m not sure those would have lasted much longer riding on the balls of his feet. It looks like the same material forward of the arch.
Exactly. I'm looking for feedback on the boot soles, not a riding lesson. Thanks to all that have contributed. Foot placement is irrelevant to this topic.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 10:49am
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RCMXracing wrote:
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally: Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole) Cons...
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally:
Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole)

Cons:
The quality is down compared to old model with everything being thinner and lighter. The inner bootie bottom sole rubber is pealing off. The plastic from the outside is cutting through on the inside material in upper leg area.

I have SG12’s also and it’s a great boot, but the impact absorption on the Tech 10’s is superior. How my ankles feel after riding is the test.
I loved the boots for the short time they lasted. Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to sell them or spend an insane amount of money on repairs. Way more comfortable than my old Tech 10's.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 11:05am
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What's the fitment like on SIDI boots for those of you that have them? All I'm finding is a size 12.5. Nothing larger. Anyody with size 13 feet have some SIDI's in a 12.5? I wore them BITD, but that was 15+ years ago.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 11:09am
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LKHill wrote:
Then A-Stars has a problem. Ordinary folks can't spend $600 on a pair of boots that lasts less than 20hrs before a resole.
Totally agree. I'm a middle class at best single home owner. "Dirt bike poor" as my dad would say. This is my first new pair of boots in at least five years and it's been quite a let down.
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wrc777 10/14/2020 11:26am
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
What's the fitment like on SIDI boots for those of you that have them? All I'm finding is a size 12.5. Nothing larger. Anyody with size...
What's the fitment like on SIDI boots for those of you that have them? All I'm finding is a size 12.5. Nothing larger. Anyody with size 13 feet have some SIDI's in a 12.5? I wore them BITD, but that was 15+ years ago.
SRS are narrower than TA. I would say cf3 TA are wider at the insole than a tech 7 in the size 11 range. Toe is lower profile than a tech 7 so it is easier to get under the shifter. Looks like the TA sidis have a bigger size available.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 11:58am
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wrc777 wrote:
SRS are narrower than TA. I would say cf3 TA are wider at the insole than a tech 7 in the size 11 range. Toe is...
SRS are narrower than TA. I would say cf3 TA are wider at the insole than a tech 7 in the size 11 range. Toe is lower profile than a tech 7 so it is easier to get under the shifter. Looks like the TA sidis have a bigger size available.
Thanks for the feedback. The tech 10 has a large toebox especially in a size 13. Maybe that has something to do with the accelerated wear from having to maneuver my foot so much to shift.
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mxaaron 10/14/2020 12:11pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
I’m interested to hear other people’s experiences with sole wear on their Tech 10’s. Below are my 2021 Tech 10’s that had 10 hours of use...
I’m interested to hear other people’s experiences with sole wear on their Tech 10’s. Below are my 2021 Tech 10’s that had 10 hours of use before the sole insert wore completely through. How would you feel about this if it happened to you and would you expect anything to be done about it by the manufacturer?

I understand that lots of people love Alpinestars and based on that fact alone will post negative comments toward me for posting this. I also understand that some people have used Tech 10’s for years and their soles probably show no signs of wear. Put yourself in my boots and please provide your thoughts.





I've used Alpinestars for years and have 3 sets of Tech 10's currently. I have worn out soles like that, however never in 5 rides. I only weigh 160, and also have a new KX, with stock pegs.

I'd say something isn't right with those soles, if your accounting of time is accurate. Call A-Stars, they are awesome. They'll make it right is something is truly off.
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mxaaron 10/14/2020 12:14pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally: Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole) Cons...
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally:
Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole)

Cons:
The quality is down compared to old model with everything being thinner and lighter. The inner bootie bottom sole rubber is pealing off. The plastic from the outside is cutting through on the inside material in upper leg area.

I have SG12’s also and it’s a great boot, but the impact absorption on the Tech 10’s is superior. How my ankles feel after riding is the test.
Mr. Afterbar wrote:
I loved the boots for the short time they lasted. Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to sell them or spend an insane amount...
I loved the boots for the short time they lasted. Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to sell them or spend an insane amount of money on repairs. Way more comfortable than my old Tech 10's.
$80 to get resoled by Alpinestars.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 12:47pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally: Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole) Cons...
Pros on new tech 10 for me personally:
Less bulky than old model, easy break in, great impact absorption and light! (No issues with sole)

Cons:
The quality is down compared to old model with everything being thinner and lighter. The inner bootie bottom sole rubber is pealing off. The plastic from the outside is cutting through on the inside material in upper leg area.

I have SG12’s also and it’s a great boot, but the impact absorption on the Tech 10’s is superior. How my ankles feel after riding is the test.
Mr. Afterbar wrote:
I loved the boots for the short time they lasted. Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to sell them or spend an insane amount...
I loved the boots for the short time they lasted. Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to sell them or spend an insane amount of money on repairs. Way more comfortable than my old Tech 10's.
mxaaron wrote:
$80 to get resoled by Alpinestars.
I was told $100 and $120 by two different people at Alpinestars. Like I said in another post, they did offer to replace the soles for $50 which is my only option as the size 13/14 sole inserts are sold out everywhere I’ve looked.
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fourfourone 10/14/2020 12:50pm
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Get them resoled and work on your foot positioning. They last much longer if you have proper foot positioning. Alpinestar will tell you the same thing.
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Mr. Afterbar 10/14/2020 1:14pm
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fourfourone wrote:
Get them resoled and work on your foot positioning. They last much longer if you have proper foot positioning. Alpinestar will tell you the same thing.
They didn’t say anything about that. I also fail to see the logic in that. If I position my feet differently, they will wear out in a different spot. The only thing they said was that the soles wear out faster due to the size of my feet to which I say, bigger boots should come with harder compound soles if that’s the case because there’s no excuse for 10 hour sole life. MX boots are made for people like me who ride MX. They either work or they don’t. Like I said in earlier posts, I’ve tried riding more on the balls of my feet and it does not work for me. I’m 6’2” with knee braces and big feet. My knees are shot. This is the way I ride and it works for me.
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fourfourone 10/14/2020 1:27pm
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fourfourone wrote:
Get them resoled and work on your foot positioning. They last much longer if you have proper foot positioning. Alpinestar will tell you the same thing.
Mr. Afterbar wrote:
They didn’t say anything about that. I also fail to see the logic in that. If I position my feet differently, they will wear out in...
They didn’t say anything about that. I also fail to see the logic in that. If I position my feet differently, they will wear out in a different spot. The only thing they said was that the soles wear out faster due to the size of my feet to which I say, bigger boots should come with harder compound soles if that’s the case because there’s no excuse for 10 hour sole life. MX boots are made for people like me who ride MX. They either work or they don’t. Like I said in earlier posts, I’ve tried riding more on the balls of my feet and it does not work for me. I’m 6’2” with knee braces and big feet. My knees are shot. This is the way I ride and it works for me.
At least you don't ride on your toes like that other ass clown suggested.
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