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ericr 03-17-2009 10:16 PM

Picked up some new boots today
 
I got the Alpinstars SMX Plus boots, came in today. They feel good on my feet, just have to try them out going down the road now! :D

insert crappy cell phone pic...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tarsmxplus.jpg

zed 03-17-2009 10:17 PM

nice boots

Cutty72 03-17-2009 10:22 PM

I have 'em in the perf version, the gf has them in blue. good boots.

rogue 03-17-2009 10:37 PM

You gotta get a proper bike to ride first. redflip

ericr 03-17-2009 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue (Post 182046)
You gotta get a proper bike to ride first. redflip

I'll show you proper at Suches, midget redflip

JoJoYZF 03-17-2009 11:07 PM

If possible post up how you like them after a few rides. Those are the exact boots Im planning on buying in the next couple weeks.

Yamerhaw 03-17-2009 11:08 PM

i've got those in blue, LOVE EM, I have supertech's too, and i like the smx plus as good or better!

JoJoYZF 03-17-2009 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw (Post 182060)
i've got those in blue, LOVE EM, I have supertech's too, and i like the smx plus as good or better!

Damn between you and our other resident gear whore, thats very encouraging.

ericr 03-17-2009 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF (Post 182058)
If possible post up how you like them after a few rides. Those are the exact boots Im planning on buying in the next couple weeks.

I will when I can but Rogue wasn't really kidding... one of the guys i work with has some of them and we swapped bikes one day. When we stopped, he couldn't put the kickstand down because of the boots :lol: So I won't ride on my bike with them, I need to borrow someone's sportbike to try them out.

JoJoYZF 03-17-2009 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ericr (Post 182069)
I will when I can but Rogue wasn't really kidding... one of the guys i work with has some of them and we swapped bikes one day. When we stopped, he couldn't put the kickstand down because of the boots :lol: So I won't ride on my bike with them, I need to borrow someone's sportbike to try them out.

Good point. Ive got time anyway. My tires just showed up and my new gloves are on the way so itll be a few paychecks before I have the extra money for them.

t-homo 03-18-2009 01:11 AM

Nice. I was talkin to a guy at sportbike track gear the other day and he said he'd take those over the sidis.

buzzcutt2 03-18-2009 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr (Post 182031)
I got the Alpinstars SMX Plus boots, came in today. They feel good on my feet, just have to try them out going down the road now! :D

Did you find a deal on them anywhere? I'm strongly considering these.

ericr 03-18-2009 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2 (Post 182160)
Did you find a deal on them anywhere? I'm strongly considering these.

I work at a dealership so I get an employee discount, so yeah.



They are awesome boots. Both the techs here wear them, one was a WERA racer and has had multiple crashes with the SMX Plus and said they hold up better than any other boot he's worn, never a foot injury with these on. He said Sidi's are nice too but they tend to wear out way faster. The other tech does lots of track days and he highly recommended the SMX Plus too.

z06boy 03-18-2009 09:44 AM

The only thing I don't like about my Alphine * boots is that they squeak loudly when you walk around in them.

I love them on the bike though.

buzzcutt2 03-18-2009 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr (Post 182175)
I work at a dealership so I get an employee discount, so yeah.



They are awesome boots. Both the techs here wear them, one was a WERA racer and has had multiple crashes with the SMX Plus and said they hold up better than any other boot he's worn, never a foot injury with these on. He said Sidi's are nice too but they tend to wear out way faster. The other tech does lots of track days and he highly recommended the SMX Plus too.

Guess I'll have to get off my lazy ass and do a search then...:panic:

Dealership in Cartersville? I believe I will be in the area next month doing a little mountain biking. :rockout:

marko138 03-18-2009 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 182176)
The only thing I don't like about my Alphine * boots is that they squeak loudly when you walk around in them.

Damn right they do.




Nice boots.

JoJoYZF 03-18-2009 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2 (Post 182192)
Guess I'll have to get off my lazy ass and do a search then...:panic:

Dealership in Cartersville? I believe I will be in the area next month doing a little mountain biking. :rockout:

About the best Ive found is $279 which I think is last years price. Most places seem to have bumped the price to $350, but Im not sure if they updated to an 09 model or if theyre the same.

buzzcutt2 03-18-2009 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF (Post 182222)
About the best Ive found is $279 which I think is last years price. Most places seem to have bumped the price to $350, but Im not sure if they updated to an 09 model or if theyre the same.

:ty:

t-homo 03-18-2009 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2 (Post 182160)
Did you find a deal on them anywhere? I'm strongly considering these.

Call sportbiketrackgear.com. They are listed at 350, but they have a discount on all A* stuff if you call in. He told me 15%.

Cutty72 03-18-2009 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 182176)
The only thing I don't like about my Alphine * boots is that they squeak loudly when you walk around in them.

I love them on the bike though.

Little bit of graphite on them takes care of that issue, if it bothers you.

ericr 03-18-2009 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2 (Post 182192)
Guess I'll have to get off my lazy ass and do a search then...:panic:

Dealership in Cartersville? I believe I will be in the area next month doing a little mountain biking. :rockout:

Cool, shoot me a pm when you're coming up and we'll try to have lunch or something.

z06boy 03-18-2009 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 182352)
Little bit of graphite on them takes care of that issue, if it bothers you.

I'll give it a shot...thanks. I tried a couple of things and they didn't work for very long. It doesn't bother me while out riding or stopping for breaks outside but inside it can be quite annoying especially when your bonehead friends make comments about it. :lol:


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