I was very excited to test the Alpinestars Core leather jacket because it is offered in a perforated model which...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding...
In the world of motorcycle gear, a lot of emphasis is placed on helmets and jackets. This isn’t a bad thing by any measure, as those are two of the most important areas to protect. However, a lot of people miss out on the fact that their feet are just...
Review Summary With an MSRP of $600, the TechAir 3 (TA3) can be worn over or under street gear and...
The Alpinestars Cape Town Air Drystar jacket is both unique and unusual. It’s a 3/4-length jacket but the outer shell...
Review Summary The Alpinestars TechAir 5 retails for $790 USD. It offers an excellent amount of protection in the shoulders, chest, back, and clavicle areas. However, the coccyx area is not covered. The TechAir 5 features very fast deployment due to its dual argon canister design. Additionally, it can be...
Review Summary The Alpinestars Corozal Adventure Drystar boots are designed for adventure touring riders, striking a balance between hardcore MX...
Introduction Sometimes wearing motorbike boots feels a little rebellious. I remember, as a student, working at a university graduation ceremony...
This is the third in our series of reviews featuring Alpinestars mesh motorcycle clothing. First up was the Alpinestars T-Stunt 2 mesh jacket, then the matching Alpinestars ACR Air-Flo mesh pants, and this review features the ACR Air-Flo mesh jacket. We also have two pairs of Alpinestars jeans in the review pipeline, the...
It must be summer in the Northern Hemisphere. How can we tell? The volume of email requesting reviews of mesh jackets...
For most riders, Alpinestars is a well-known name in the area of motorcycle gear. Starting back in 1963 producing footwear...
There’s a turn of phrase in Ireland which is used as a withering put-down for people who are struggling to disguise the fact that their feet are not attached to terra-firma. I’m pretty sure I could apply it to my Alpinestars Andes II trousers. As someone who used to slip...
The goal: a winter motorcycle riding outfit without the bulk. We’ve done this before — sort of. Long-time webBikeWorld readers...
It’s easy enough to make a cheap motorbike glove. There are plenty of them already on the market. Take some...
Video Review Introduction, and a Thank You Spring 2020 is here and the world has certainly changed quite a bit over the past several weeks. The outbreak of COVID-19 has drastically altered the way people go about their lives all over the globe. Before getting into the review, I want...
A never-ending supply of motorcycle gloves flood the dealers’ shelves each year in every style, color and shape imaginable. So...
The Alpinestars GP Tech gloves are a high-tech, high-quality pair of gloves at a price. If you’re looking for a moderately...
A well-made pair of women’s leather gloves from the Alpinestars “Stella” women’s motorcycle clothing line. The Stella SP-3 gloves have plenty of padding and reinforcement. Ladies, if you are like me, you’ve found it frustrating to find the perfect gear specifically designed for women. I live in a small town...
The Alpinestars Storm Rider GTX gloves provide race glove looks and Alpinestars quality. The interior is also very comfortable. And the...
Not the favorite pair in this comparison The Alpinestars Sledge Street Sport Riding Gloves are one of many different styles...
Waterproof for sure, but not the easiest boot to live with. In the past I have extolled the virtues of Alpinestars boots, in particular the Alpinestars Recon Boots (review). As good as those boots are, they are not ideal for cold-weather riding. The problem — if you want to call it...
The timing couldn’t be better — just as the weather here in the Mid-Atlantic has reached its typically brutal hot...
The Alpinestars CR-4 Gore-Tex XCR boots are brand new for Fall 2011. First announced in the summer of 2011, the...
As much as we go on about high-quality leather or textile pants for motorcycle riding, there’s no getting around the popularity of jeans. They’re comfy, they don’t look goofy off-bike and they can help make summer riding more comfortable. But please – if you have to wear jeans, at...
Review Summary The Alpinestars Stella SMX Air Lady Jacket is a new take on a classic jacket, with added features...
Reasonably priced and apparently well made but with a thin sole. It was a great plan. But, as plans do,...
Our series on Alpinestars gear for hot weather riding concludes with a look at the Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants, which are sort of a cross between street jeans and mesh motorcycle pants. The Cargo Pants can be purchased one size small, as these were, for wearing solo, but they’re also...
Can excellent companion for riding jeans and similar pants are let down by a few design and quality flaws. Let’s...
Summary An excellent companion for riding jeans and similar pants are let down by a few design and quality flaws....
There’s a strong correlation between my desire to sleep in as late as possible on a work day and a steadily declining regard for wearing proper safety gear on my morning commute. I have distant memories of having staggered out of bed with enough time to toast a bagel and...