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6/9/2015 10:21am
6/9/2015 10:21am
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12/7/2018 5:21pm
I need a new pair of boots and was leaning towards the AStar Tech 7s but I know they sort of fell apart on people a few years back. Did AStar fix those issues with the redesign for 2014?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I wear them for xc and moto so they take a lot of abuse.
Great boots. buy them you'll be happy you did...
Replaced them with brand new ones about 3 months ago. So far wearing much better than the old ones, time considered. I think these look better 3-4 months in than the old ones did 3-4 months in.
Also the new closure buckles knock the ti*s off the old style. These are MUCH better and MUCH easier to work with. They're also more secure.
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i have put about 30 hours on these and they are super comfortable...BUT the soles are coming off in small chunks, the right side insole (I think that's what you would call the area between your ankle and the bike) has torn, and one of the buckles -the lowest one on the left foot, has bent and barely buckles now.
I look forward to being able to run my Jett's someday or I'll be switching to Sidi.
Best investment I've made in awhile love my new sidis
There might be better .....but nothing out there is $100-$200 better IMO. Not even close!
My Jetts are coming apart (broken buckle and inner sole) after about 4 years and it's time for a replacement.
i can't wear any boot with a seperate sole as it makes the boot too large overall and it effects my shifting. They also end up being really heavy.
For some dumb reason I converted a pair fo Sidis to Supermoto and then they sold with the SM bike. Pretty sure I'd still be using those boots 10 years later. Can't quite bare to part with $600 for boots that I use at most 4 hours a month these days.
I support my local shop so I'll try on some Tech 7s this Friday and make a decision at that time.
Did I see some used gear place at one time around here?
I concur with previous post that they have a kinda slick sole. Going to try some new pegs. I also don't much care for the upper portion of the boot that you can grip the bike with.... its pretty slick vs leather on the old ones. Another minor gripe is they squeak...drives me nuts. I tried silicone spray, which worked for a short while. Neither dusty or pretty muddy fixed the squeak (comes from the area where the boots hinge and is plastic/plastic rubbing.
The buckles are a good upgrade vs the previous model and I like the toe profile as its even lower. They are also noticeably lighter than the older version. All in all, for the price they seem ok and for 4 hours per month, they should be more than fine.
Anybody have a solution for the squeaks (besides not walking! LOL)
The boots are by far and away the most comfortable and lightest/ slimmest boots I have ever used. The tow box is notably smaller than other boots which is a big deal when trying to get your toes underneath a shifter.
I do wish the soles were a bit grippier however. Not an issue, but I can tell they are hard and plastic.
If they hold up for a few years, they are the best boots I have ever owned.
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