Are your Alpinestar SMX Boots too small? - SV650.org

Stu · 02-11-06, 09:44 AM

Well, you sensible people are probably too sensible to put up with it, and bought a pair that fits

But did that mean going up a size compared with your shoe size?
Bought off the internet without trying them on and they are a bit tight on my toes, although more crushing down than too short.
Was thinking of trying to get them stretched by a cobbler - or am I better just recycling them on ebay and go a size up.
Cheers
Stu

fizzwheel · 02-11-06, 09:51 AM

I went up 1/2 a size on my summer alpinestars SMX3' I'm normally a 10, but I've got 10 1/2. My Winter Goretex SMX3's I went up a whole size, because of the goretex liner, and also I have a bit more room in them so I can wear thick winter socks without my feet getting squashed.

They are pretty tough so I doubt a cobbler would be able to stretch them. Personally if I was you I would recycle the pair you have got back onto Ebay. Go to your nearest bike shop, try on a pair and walk about so you know you have the size right and then go hunting on ebay for what you want.

Its a bit cheeky, but at least that way you'll know you have the right size.

02-11-06, 09:09 PM

No they're just right, they're 1/2 a size smaller than my skate shoes/trainers, but then I like my trainers a bit more roomy. I tried my SMX-3 GTX in a shop.

02-11-06, 09:44 AM	#1
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Are your Alpinestar SMX Boots too small? Well, you sensible people are probably too sensible to put up with it, and bought a pair that fits But did that mean going up a size compared with your shoe size? Bought off the internet without trying them on and they are a bit tight on my toes, although more crushing down than too short. Was thinking of trying to get them stretched by a cobbler - or am I better just recycling them on ebay and go a size up. Cheers Stu

02-11-06, 09:51 AM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I went up 1/2 a size on my summer alpinestars SMX3' I'm normally a 10, but I've got 10 1/2. My Winter Goretex SMX3's I went up a whole size, because of the goretex liner, and also I have a bit more room in them so I can wear thick winter socks without my feet getting squashed. They are pretty tough so I doubt a cobbler would be able to stretch them. Personally if I was you I would recycle the pair you have got back onto Ebay. Go to your nearest bike shop, try on a pair and walk about so you know you have the size right and then go hunting on ebay for what you want. Its a bit cheeky, but at least that way you'll know you have the right size. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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02-11-06, 09:09 PM	#3
Law Guest Posts: n/a	No they're just right, they're 1/2 a size smaller than my skate shoes/trainers, but then I like my trainers a bit more roomy. I tried my SMX-3 GTX in a shop.