Race with Confidence in Alpinestars TECH-1 KZ Auto Racing Shoes - Formula 1
Get ready to conquer the track with Alpinestars TECH-1 KZ Auto Racing Shoes. Designed for Formula 1 enthusiasts, these shoes offer exceptional performance, comfort, and durability for drivers who demand the best."
Alpinestars TECH-1 KZ Auto Racing Shoes are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of Formula 1 racing. Constructed from high-quality materials and featuring advanced technologies, these shoes provide superior grip, pedal feel, and protection for drivers at the highest levels of motorsport competition. With a sleek and ergonomic design, they offer optimal comfort and support during long races, allowing drivers to maintain peak performance lap after lap.
Best Uses:
- Formula 1 racing
- High-performance auto racing
- Karting competitions
- Track days and performance driving events
- Sim racing and virtual competitions
- Competitive kart racing
- Professional and amateur karting events
- Indoor and outdoor karting tracks
Features:
- Lightweight construction: Made from lightweight materials to reduce fatigue and enhance agility during intense racing conditions.
- Advanced sole technology: Features an innovative sole design with special grip zones for maximum pedal feel and control.
- Abrasion-resistant: Reinforced toe and heel areas provide enhanced durability and protection against abrasion during aggressive driving maneuvers.
- Breathable design: Strategically placed perforations and ventilation channels ensure optimal airflow and temperature regulation to keep feet cool and comfortable.
- Secure fit: Incorporates a secure closure system, such as laces and Velcro straps, to ensure a snug and personalized fit for every driver.
- Ultra-thin F1 Sole: Alpinestars' exclusive rubber compound offers exceptional pedal feel and grip for precise control in wet or dry conditions.
- Kangaroo Leather Upper: This premium material provides a lightweight, supple feel that conforms to your foot for exceptional comfort and control.
- Innovative Closure System: A combination of wire filament and an asymmetric lace system ensures a secure, lightweight, and anatomical fit.
- Strategic Perforations: Laser-cut perforations optimize breathability and temperature regulation, keeping your feet cool during intense races.
- Enhanced Heel and Ankle Support: External reinforcements on the rounded heel and ankles provide crucial support and protection during tight corners and potential impacts.
Benefits:
- Enhanced performance: Provides exceptional grip and pedal feel, allowing drivers to maintain precise control and achieve faster lap times.
- Superior comfort: Ergonomic design and breathable materials ensure long-lasting comfort, even during extended racing sessions.
- Durability: High-quality construction and reinforced areas offer long-term durability, withstanding the rigors of intense racing environments.
- Protection: Reinforced toe and heel areas provide added protection against impacts and abrasion, enhancing driver safety.
- Professional-grade: Trusted by professional racing teams and drivers around the world, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability on the track.
- Maximize Speed and Control: Experience superior feel on the pedals for lightning-fast reactions and precise cornering.
- Race-Ready Comfort: Lightweight construction and a comfortable fit allow you to focus on the finish line, not your footwear.
- Dominate in Any Weather: The F1 sole compound ensures exceptional grip on wet or dry tracks, giving you a competitive edge.
- Enhanced Breathability: Stay cool and comfortable even during the most demanding races.
- Unwavering Protection: Feel confident with the added protection for your heels and ankles during high-performance karting.
CONSTRUCTION
• Advanced seamless thermo-welded construction consists of ultra-thin PU film and 3D mesh to provide supremely lightweight performance and maximum foot sensitivity thanks to the “sock-like” effect, with no pressure points on the foot for excellent comfort and fit.
• External heel, ankle and internal toe reinforcements for abrasion resistance and protection.
• Alpinestars’ lace-lock system constructed from an advanced polymer resin guarantees quick, precise and secure closure of the shoe.
• Dual asymmetric closure system incorporates adjustable ultra-thin hook-and-loop grip strap plus aramidic speed top lacing. System integrates Alpinestars’ exclusively developed wire closure system, which strategically envelopes the foot for optimal support and structure and offers durability, precise fit and secure closure.
• Collar padding constructed from Nitrile rubber for comfort and weight-saving.
• Soft microfiber collar is cut lower at the rear to allow greater Achilles’ heel comfort and improved range of movement.
• Tongue features perforated soft padding for comfort and improved fit.
PROTECTION
• Certified to the SFI 3-2 A/5 standards.
KEY FEATURES
• New sleek shoe profile follows foot anatomy and guarantees great fit and performance.
• Laser air-intakes and perforations on upper, with 3D mesh on tongue offer excellent breathability and comfort.
• Innovative Alpinestars foot counter for maximum performance: an ergonomic, polypropylene heel counter provides support and stability inside the shoe, while a flatter forefoot with die-cut ribbing provides greater feel on the pedals.
• Ultra-thin Formula 1 specification sole uses Alpinestars exclusive rubber compound for pedal sensitivity and grip, in both wet and dry conditions.
The new Tech-1 KZ Shoe has undergone a significant evolution to continue delivering great performance in karting by using technological characteristics tested in Formula 1 and unique improvements for the kart track. Alpinestars' proprietary wire filament closure system and redesigned asymmetric instep lacing provide lightweight, accurate support and anatomical forefoot profile, while new external reinforcements on the rounded heel and ankles deliver high levels of performance and protection. One of the most cutting-edge shoes in karting, the Tech-1 KZ Shoe has minimal stitching, a novel compound ultra-thin F1 specification grip sole, and strategically placed laser cut perforated zones.
