1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Alpinestars Super Victory boots - going, going, gone!!!

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by rwgregory, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. rwgregory Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chula Vista, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 500XC, 1987 510TX, 1990 510WMX
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 Honda CR250,'88 CR500,'92 XR600
    Just saw a posting on Mark's Vintage site that Metro Racing is down to their last 30 or so pairs of Alpinestars boots and some boot parts, (straps, buckles, toe kicks) and when these are gone there will not be any more available as they are no longer being made.

    This is just an FYI as I have no affiliation with Metro Racing. I just feel Alpinestars are great boots and wear them myself.
    rwgregory, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    That really sucks as I wanted to get a new pair
    jimspac, Jul 17, 2015
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  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    they will be back...this isnt the first time they have been discontinued. better not wait tho. i havent checked out this latest incarnation, but the pair i had rebuilt are great boots
    justintendo, Jul 17, 2015
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  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    I just do not have the money to play with right now. If I buy the boots, I do not have the money to get a couple bikes ready to sell. Vicious cycle here!!

    I checked them out online when I first heard of them. I really like them as they are a successor to the Hi Points I bought in 1975
    jimspac, Jul 17, 2015
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  5. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I still have the Alpine Stars boots I bought in 78. The new ones are not quite the same for me :(
    grouty, Jul 17, 2015
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  6. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    I bought my third pair just last year. I suspect the first one was in 1992. They are pretty much the same over that year span. The later two have a bit more plastic in the buckles. I do kind of not approve of sewing in the Italian colors in the little spot when the last ones are made in CZ. Will the next version be made elsewhere or not at all can't say. There were essentially the same thing marketed as MSR at some point.

    Kind of a strange business model that metro girl has. Basically has elected to sell on ebay and pay the fees and doing so means you have to charge all your customers that price.

    The first two pairs are called Hi Point not sure why they changed to super victory. I assume Hi point is for the winner of an enduro which actually has the lowest score.
    fran...k., Jul 17, 2015
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  7. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    the ones i bought in the late 90s were marketed as MSR...made in italy. did not know they were made in cz now, strange to still have italian flag in that case. still better than made elsewhere...
    justintendo, Jul 17, 2015
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  8. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Hi Point was Penton's accessory line and they had Alpinestars make the boots for them in the 70's
    jimspac, Jul 19, 2015
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  9. Tarik Dreca Husqvarna

    Location:
    Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW K 100 LT
    Hello everybody,

    Does someone know where to find the replacement straps for Hi-Point boots (I guess type #2)? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Tarik

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    Tarik Dreca, Oct 25, 2016
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