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Boots

The European boot standard, what to check on the label, and how to size riding boots.

Reading the label

In Europe, motorcycle boots are tested to the standard EN 13634. The label names the standard, so look for it on the boot or its tag.1

Many off-road boots sold in the US carry no certification at all, so the label is worth checking rather than assuming.

Getting the size right

Use the maker’s size chart and try boots on with the socks you ride in. They should hold your heel down when you flex your ankle and still let you work the brake and shift levers.

Where to buy

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Alpinestars Tech boots, by how you ride

  1. Tech 3

    Alpinestars says it is for New & Occasional riders

    • Softer chassis
    • Easy movement on the bike
    • Minimal break-in

  2. Tech 7

    Alpinestars says it is for Regular riders, Riders wanting protection with comfort

    • Structured support
    • Natural shifting and braking feel
    • Good control without feeling too restricted

  3. Tech 10

    Alpinestars says it is for Aggressive riders, Racing, Big jumps and hard landings

    • Highly supportive structure featuring inner bootie
    • Controlled ankle movement
    • Precise, planted connection to the bike

Quoted from Alpinestars Tech Boot Comparison Guide: Tech 3, Tech 7, and Tech 10, read Oct 1, 2026. For young riders at MotoSport: Kid's Tech-3 Boots from $189.95 · Youth Tech-7S Boots from $259.95.

Prices and stock from MotoSport's product catalog on Oct 19, 2026; they change, so check the price at MotoSport before you buy. The three steps are Alpinestars' own; we have not tested these boots.

A selection at MotoSport

Prices and stock from MotoSport's product catalog on Oct 19, 2026; they change, so check the price at MotoSport before you buy. Chosen by a fixed rule, not by testing: in stock, brands MotoSport carries in depth, at most two per brand, spread across the price range. Check the labels this guide explains before you buy.

Sources

  1. CE / European safety ratings, EVS Sports (protective gear maker). Read 2026-09-25.

General guidance. Standards describe how gear is tested, not what it will do in a particular crash. The products shown come from a catalog rule or a brand's own list, not from our testing.