Alpinestars CR-6 Drystar: an all-rounder shoe [PHOTO]

Alpinestars CR-6 Drystar it is a very suitable shoe, capable of captivating any motorcyclist, from the sportsman to the traveller.

Features

Designed and built with high-level materials, the external carcass guarantees maximum comfort and high breathability. The high-quality materials fully reflect the standards of the Italian brand, the patented coating Drystar in fact, it makes these boots waterproof and resistant without compromising their breathability. Alpinestars has entrusted the safety of these CR-6 to a double protection system placed on the ankle, an external TPR layer protects the joint from abrasions and light blows while in the padding there is a TPU plate aimed at preserving the malleolus from harder impacts. The foot, in the front part, is protected by a rigid toe, covered with a rubberized material designed to resist rubbing with the gear lever and with the asphalt. The EN 13634:201721 certification guarantees that you are wearing a protective device worthy of its name. The colors available are total black, dark camo and on a light base.

Review

The proof of these CR-6 Drystar it lasted several kilometres, many of which were spent riding a Yamaha XTribute 700. We did various routes with the motorbike and this shoe was able to accompany us from the evening outing on Friday evening to the picnic in the Pavia area at the weekend. Its thick and soft sole manages to convey safety and comfort while the protections and the very high fit protect and give us confidence even during pleasant and dusty detours. The use of a very thin string that slides easily and allows us, even if the boot is very high, to put it on and take it off very easily was highly appreciated and intelligent. The additional strap allows for a fit and adherence at the height of specific boots. The quality that most struck us about these CR-6s was their great versatility, in fact, contrary to how they appear, they are not intended for purely motorcycle use but allow them to be worn comfortably even for a few kilometers on foot and not in the saddle. . The cost, on the official Alpinestars website, is around 200 euros.